Redboost Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Hi folks, this is my recent build of the Eduard new kit. Overall, it is nice kit with great level of detail, smart features and easy build. On minus side I see the rivets which were filled of the real airframes along with some panel lines, e.g. the rear fuselage was completely smooth. Also, the decals are not so great, they are definitely workable, but suffer from strange patches on some examples, and also, I do not consider the "peel off" option as advantage (to me it looks like a side effect of a defect printing technology). The canopy for the open option was too thick to my eyes, so I heat-moulded a new one from clear foil using the kit's part as a plug. I liked the patchy appearance of this machine that belly landed at Brno airfield in 1953 and was eventually scrapped. Cheers, Libor 68 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Nice one Libor, your surface effects are superb, This looks suitably skanky as they probably would have operating from grass strips I'd imagine. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 Yes they did, Steve. That was an old grass airfield from 20's used by Luftwaffe during WWII. Actually, it was cancelled just a couple of years ago, now we have there very nice industrial zone:-( Cheers Libor 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 That’s excellent work and I just has to return to the title to confirm that it is 1/72, not a larger scale. Well done! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochen Barett Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 5 hours ago, Redboost said: +++ The canopy for the open option was too thick to my eyes, so I heat-moulded a new one from clear foil using the kit's part as a plug. +++ Well worth the effort! Cockpit, canopy and ring antenna say "1/48" (paint job too). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Great piece of modelling again. I am tempted to buy one 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 A most excellent Mezek! Impressive modelling in 1/72nd. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_Ukraine Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 You did it very well, Libor! The build and painting are top notch! The 'patchy' surface is not just unusual but looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Great looking model thinking about getting this kit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Lovely work all around and nicely finished! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorth Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Great work, Libor. Very much up to your usual standard. I used to go into the business park where the old airport was quite regularly when I still taught English. You really need to know where to look these days to see the remaining old hangar buildings. At least Brno still has Medlánky airport with its history going back to 1924. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Very nicely done. Regards Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 That’s really nice. So nice, that even though the type never particularly interested me before, I think I might have to get one! Cheers, Mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 On 5/6/2022 at 11:43 AM, Redboost said: Hi folks, this is my recent build of the Eduard new kit. Overall, it is nice kit with great level of detail, smart features and easy build. On minus side I see the rivets which were filled of the real airframes along with some panel lines, e.g. the rear fuselage was completely smooth. Also, the decals are not so great, they are definitely workable, but suffer from strange patches on some examples, and also, I do not consider the "peel off" option as advantage (to me it looks like a side effect of a defect printing technology). The canopy for the open option was too thick to my eyes, so I heat-moulded a new one from clear foil using the kit's part as a plug. I liked the patchy appearance of this machine that belly landed at Brno airfield in 1953 and was eventually scrapped. Cheers, Libor Really nice work. That replacement canopy looks great. Reference the filling of rivets and panel lines, anywhere you could point me with more info as I'm waiting for the 1/48th version of this kit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Libor………I continue to be amazed by your works of art that you share with us. Another brilliant finish my friend!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Excellent build, great work ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Hi Libor Another well done kit and I am waiting for this one too. Cheers. Patrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 On 5/7/2022 at 8:22 PM, Tbolt said: Reference the filling of rivets and panel lines, anywhere you could point me with more info as I'm waiting for the 1/48th version of this kit? See reference books, e.g. Jakab monographs. But the best are good period pictures and also walkaround of the preserved airframes. Cheers Libor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Oh a lovely Mezek. Really nice work and pics 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Another beautiful Avia S-199! Saluti Giampiero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 fan Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Superb job on this Mezek, Libor! You have captured the weathered look beautifully. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedingBlue Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 On 5/7/2022 at 2:22 PM, Tbolt said: Really nice work. That replacement canopy looks great. Reference the filling of rivets and panel lines, anywhere you could point me with more info as I'm waiting for the 1/48th version of this kit? There is a 1/48 Hobby Craft version of this kit. I have one in the stash and it is a pretty good looking kit. I found it on ebay. On 5/7/2022 at 2:22 PM, Tbolt said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Stickler Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Superb job! I wasn't really aware of this aircraft until I recently watched an interesting short on YouTube. There were some rather sad tales about Israeli pilots shooting their own propellers off due to some incompatibility between the cowling mg synchronisation mechanism and the "aftermarket" engines and propellers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 I don’t like this version so much, but you changed my mind. It looks fantastic and your subtle weathering is spot on. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Eduard kits may be little gems, but even a diamond needs polishing. What a superb model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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