Roman Schilhart Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Dear fellow Britmodellers, here's my 1/72 P-63A King Cobra in Soviet Air Force markings from Arsenal Model Group. I built from the box and painted with Gunze/Mr.Hobby acrylics. Photographs by Wolfgang Rabel. This is my first kit from Eastern European manufacturer AMG. The sprues show similarities to Dora Wings and Avis, seems as if these companies are related. The surface quality of parts is excellent, and fit is very good throughout. The box includes a small photo-etch fret (for cockpit details) and a nicely cast resin radio. Vinyl masks are a nice addition, but they don't work well on curved surfaces. Underwing and belly tanks are provided in the kit. Most photographs of Soviet Air Cobras show them without tanks, so I left them off. Unfortunately the model turned out to be a tail-sitter. I added a plastic stand (borrowed from Hasegawa's B-26) for stability. Thank you for your interest! Best greetings from Vienna, Roman 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Oh that's a stunner Roman, and one doesn't see many of these built, excellentovich !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Roman, I agree with occa. The King Cobra is rare to see in kit form. As usual, you have created a masterpiece. Wolfgang’s photos compliment the sleek aircraft perfectly. 😃 Very nice and I like it!!! Congratulations Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Great looking King Cobra. I will have a look after this kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Nicely done, Sir. The panel work is very well executed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Awesome! The olive drab (?) finish and shading/weathering are brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo Raider Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Roman... that looks fantastic! Really great work and a really sharp scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Excellent work, great build and finish ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Beautiful model. I especially like weathering, you done it perfect Regards Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Wow. That’s superb. Paint finish is very realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Brilliant work, Roman! This looks right on. I love the car door details, which look very convincing. That's not easy in this scale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 As said above, it's a beautiful model. Thanks very much for the commentary on the kit and the manufacturer. Very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 A little beauty Roman, I love it!. What colour green/khaki did you use, did they retain the American paintwork or were they repainted after delivery? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 10 minutes ago, Pete in a shed said: A little beauty Roman, I love it!. What colour green/khaki did you use, did they retain the American paintwork or were they repainted after delivery? Pete Hello Pete, thank you for feedback. I believe the P-63 was delivered in US standard paint (Olive Drab) for which I used Gunze H52. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Something tells me that looks far better than my Eastern Express one ever could, even if I replaced it with one of these. That is sublime Roman. 👍 Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Long live the King! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Hi My Friend Roman!!! Congratulations for this new masterpiece!!! Really nice build indeed, have enjoyed the time invested in watching this beauty... Both, enjoying the nice job you did and taking note of details... The kit looks wonderful but seem one not for novices but for experienced builders like you, and as you advices, just to take care about the nose weight. Liked the way you have finished the bird in paint finish and weathering as your usual highest standard. Is so rare to watch one os these birds in any place in these days plagued by modern F-35, F-15, Typhoons et al... Your outstanding jwork is a nice sight refreshing build. I have One RPM and two Toko/Roden kits waiting the day but would love to build one French for my planned Indochina/Vietnam collection, and another one in Honduras Air Force as have watched one they have in the Museum in front of the Officers Club in my last trip there in 2019....Maybe one of these days get so brave to take the build from start to finish in not so much days and surpise all... Thank you very much for sharing!!! Cheers, Luis Alfonso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 It is really 1/72?! That is really gorgeous, Roman. You have produced a fantastic model there . Something different! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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