Popular Post shortCummins Posted September 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2022 Here’s my “naked” version of Trumpeter’s 1:48 MiG-3 early The “idea” was to show the materials used to build these aircraft metal, wood and linen. I’ve used a large slice of “artistic licence” while representing the plywood panels, I’ve no idea how the “real” panels would be so I’ve shown them as, more or less, fixed width panels. Paints used: Stynylrez black and white primers MRP - wood and linen Xtreme metal - NMF Akan & vallejo - interior Wood decals - Uschi van der Rosten Montex masks for cockpit glazing Resin: Quickboost - prop & spinner, exhaust & undercarriage covers Reskit - wheels & tyres Eduard PE - seat harness & instrument panel This is the first time, that I can remember anyway, building a Trumpeter kit and I must say that I’m impressed and wouldn’t have any qualms attempting one of their kits if they had a particular aircraft that I wanted to build. The only thing that lets the kit down is the “vague” instructions however thanks to @fubar57 for pointing out how things should go together. fubar57 also pointed out a “modification” that should have been done to the front of the exhaust area, unfortunately I forgot to make this amendment, by the time I remembered I’d stuck too may pieces together and I thought I’d stand more chance of causing too much damage, hopefully next time I’ll get around to it! If you want to build one of these I can highly recommend massimotessitori’s reference site… https://massimotessitori.altervista.org/sovietwarplanes/pages/mig3/yuri-rr/right-cockpit-wall.htm Anywho, enough waffle here’s the photo’s… If your interested you can read my build loge here… until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 74 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Always a thrill to look at your models! Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngantek Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Fantastic, I always love your "naked" builds, it's such a cool idea and the results are always both interesting and aesthetically pleasing. Also always been fond of the mig 3's 'racer' lines. How do you feel about the wood decalling compared to stencils? It looks to have come out really nicely. The metal panel contrast also works really well. Make more please!😄 Cheers, Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Bravo! A very clever, different way of viewing a/c. Regards Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Fantastic Mig-3! Saluti Giampiero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Outstanding job on that MiG! So, it's on to the Il-2, then, is it? There's a good one for you - not only metal, wood, and linen, but two types of metal - aluminium alloy ('kolchug') and steel armour. Oh well, just a thought. Regards, Jason 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Not only is this a well executed build, but also some great reference material for the different surfaces of the aircraft. Handy for weathering and such👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Absolutely wonderful. The wooden decals are used to great effect. Stunning. 👌👏👏👏 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Beautiful work … Id love to something like this someday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerR. Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 A pleasure to look at. Great model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Brilliant and different. Gives a good insight into how it was manufactured. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 20 hours ago, Ngantek said: Fantastic, I always love your "naked" builds, it's such a cool idea and the results are always both interesting and aesthetically pleasing. Also always been fond of the mig 3's 'racer' lines. How do you feel about the wood decalling compared to stencils? It looks to have come out really nicely. The metal panel contrast also works really well. Make more please!😄 Cheers, Andy thanks Ngantek the "big" difference between the decals and stencil is accuracy, using the stencil you have the "panel" masked and place the stencil directly on/over the area ensuring that the panels are fully covered. With the decals you need to make a template from masking tape which you then use to cut around to create the "panel", the problem with this is that if you make a mistake cutting around the template it really shows up, you can see a couple of panels where I've made this mistake, creases in the decal can also be an issue if you don't spot them "in time'. The "good" thing about the wood decals is that you can make compound curves reasonably easily, using a stencil you can't get close contact and therefore the "grain" looks blurred. Another good thing with the decals is that their not just one colour giving a greater "depth" to the look. rgds John(shortCummins) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 13 hours ago, Learstang said: Outstanding job on that MiG! So, it's on to the Il-2, then, is it? There's a good one for you - not only metal, wood, and linen, but two types of metal - aluminium alloy ('kolchug') and steel armour. Oh well, just a thought. Regards, Jason thanks Jason I had thought about the Il-2, the Tamiya 1:48 version is very tempting. Xtreme metal paints have both aluminium (several colours) and both steel and stainless steel, I've used the steel colour for the panel behind the exhaust stacks so the only issue would be which parts of the airframe are steel and aluminium? I'd guess the the steel would have been used around the cockpit for better armour/protection? I'll have to do some research. rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Hi, What a lovely result. It looks very attractive in its 'naked' appearance, and very purposeful. Thanks for sharing. Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Facinating result. The wooden areas are very effectively reproduced. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russmeister 101 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Utterly outstanding!!! Novel idea for finish, and in the absence of photos... who's to say you haven't absolutely nailed it!?! 🏆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Looks wonderful! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 A fascinating result as always, beautifully executed. I really enjoy these builds! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Superb rendition of mixed material construction. Belongs in a museum! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Love it, the naked builds are a really cool idea and that decal plus your excellent natural metal painting really make the whole thing very convincing. I see from your avatar you've done the Mosquito too, sure I have seen one done like this at Telford- was it you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Vulcanicity said: Love it, the naked builds are a really cool idea and that decal plus your excellent natural metal painting really make the whole thing very convincing. I see from your avatar you've done the Mosquito too, sure I have seen one done like this at Telford- was it you? thanks not me at Telford, my Mosquito is from 2016, doesn't seem that long ago? rgds John(shortCummins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Wow. Amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Excellent work, you're very very good at these renditions of bare wood and metal, they look so convincing. Really well done again 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximilian Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 I'm in love with this, the woodgrain detail looks fantastic. This is a great way to break up the monotony of aircraft finishes; I'm coming back to the hobby and one thing I've noticed is how samey a lot of the detailing can be. I like left-field ideas like this, thanks for sharing it with us! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Superb job again John, it is a really fascinating way to build a model and way more interesting than a 'painted' one, Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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