English Electric Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Hi OK, well my original choice was the Skarabey Lavochkin La-176, but my NMF application skills need brushing up (literally), so I've gone for something a little different! I'll be making what I think is a Gran (or Co-operativa) Pe-3 (although I'm not sure, there's no maker's name on the box, instructions etc) and using the Owl PE set & decals to make a Gneis radar fitted night fighter. It's a nice kit, quite detailed, with a fair few parts, some of which promise to be horribly tricky! Still it beats battering away at Frog & Frogspawn efforts, which is what's been going on for the last few months!! Got a couple of builds to get out of the way for SMW first, but this should be underway by the start of November. Pics to follow soon. Ta, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Electric Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Pictures as requested - were ready last week, but following our minor site hiccup, this is my first chance to get them on. The kit is definitely the Gran Pe-3. On closer inspection, flash removal is going to be a major part of this build, because, despite the fine detailing (a lot of which will vanish, i.e. in the cockpit), there's going to have to be some serious fettling. I love the Gneis 3 installation - when finished it'll resemble a flying porcupine. All, in all, a nice looking little kit, with hopefully great possibilities! C Nash the cat has been keeping a close eye on things!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Wow !!! this looks like it may be one to watch closely... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hi EE any updates please? we gotta have a Pe-3 in the gallery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Electric Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 Hi! So, sorry - things have been on hold recently with all modelling following the birth of my son last year - it's manic to say the least, but I'm just starting to get back into the swing of things again. It's touch and go whether I can make this deadline - I'm quite a slow modeller, and this is akin to a limited run kit, with the amount of work that needs doing - certainly in terms of fit. I'm not too keen on rushing it... I'll do my best, but I'm not promising! C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Any news please C hope you have managed some progress Hope the little one is well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 (edited) there's no maker's name on the box, instructions etc) It's there in Cyrillic on the top-right of the box: VES Models. It's Gran and Cooperativa that reboxed VES, not the other way around. They did a LaGG-3, a La-15, a Su-15 and other things, the latest being the Streem Su-24. Edited February 27, 2010 by Laurent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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