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Title: I-15 Chato & La-5FN 1/48 Post by: steph40 on June 03, 2011, 06:43:41 PM Hello,
Here are 2 of my models regarding Soviet fighters. The first is the the Special hobby 1/48 Polikarpov I-15 "Chato" to depict the aircraft flown by Spanish Ace Juan Lario Sanchez from segunda Escuadrilla de Caza (FARE) early in 1938. (http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/8145/polikarpovi15chato2ecel.jpg) (http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8145/polikarpovi15chato2ecel.jpg) (http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/8145/polikarpovi15chato2ecel.jpg) (http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/8145/polikarpovi15chato2ecel.jpg) (http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/3258/i1515.jpg) The second is the Zvezda 1/48 La-5FN to depict the one flown by Kirill. A. Evstigneev from Falls 1943 to Spring 1944. (http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/5769/lavochkinla5fn240iap302.jpg) (http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/5769/lavochkinla5fn240iap302.jpg) (http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/5769/lavochkinla5fn240iap302.jpg) (http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/5769/lavochkinla5fn240iap302.jpg) Hope you'll like, best regards St?ph Title: Re: I-15 Chato & La-5FN 1/48 Post by: learstang on June 04, 2011, 01:01:43 AM Very nice work, Steph! Do you have any Shturmoviks? :)
Regards, Jason Title: Re: I-15 Chato & La-5FN 1/48 Post by: John Thompson on June 04, 2011, 02:38:06 AM Well done, Steph! I really like the weathering on the La-5FN, especially the metal sheets behind the exhaust outlets and the landing gear. It looks just right - not too heavy!
John Title: Re: I-15 Chato & La-5FN 1/48 Post by: Kukuruznik on June 07, 2011, 09:43:56 PM Very nice work!
I am especially impressed by your work on the Polikarpov. I have built the same kit, and I know the amount of sweat and abuse it takes to get something this good-looking! Regards, Peter Title: Re: I-15 Chato & La-5FN 1/48 Post by: steph40 on June 11, 2011, 07:45:08 PM Hello,
Thank you for your comments :) Peter, yes, lot of work (and putty :D ) to build the I-15. But, finally, it's a beautiful model which is well worth a little sweat... (sorry for my poor English language). Still thank you, regards St?ph Title: Re: I-15 Chato & La-5FN 1/48 Post by: Seawinder on December 14, 2011, 06:49:50 AM Very nice work, Steph.
I'm nearing completion of the Special Hobby I-15 as well, except I'm doing it in 1936 VVS colors/markings. One question: I notice you drilled out the nine holes in the engine faceplate. I was trying to decide whether or not to do the same with mine, but I couldn't be sure from photos if they were in fact always open. Do you or anyone else know for sure about this? Also, what did you use for the fairings at the ends of the rigging wires? Pip Moss Title: Re: I-15 Chato & La-5FN 1/48 Post by: steph40 on February 13, 2012, 12:32:26 PM Very nice work, Steph. I'm nearing completion of the Special Hobby I-15 as well, except I'm doing it in 1936 VVS colors/markings. One question: I notice you drilled out the nine holes in the engine faceplate. I was trying to decide whether or not to do the same with mine, but I couldn't be sure from photos if they were in fact always open. Do you or anyone else know for sure about this? Also, what did you use for the fairings at the ends of the rigging wires? Pip Moss Hello, Thank you for your comment. I'm not sure if the engine faceplate is always open... On some photos it's open and some others it's closed... I used insulation of electric wires to make the ends of the rigging wires. Steph. Title: Re: I-15 Chato & La-5FN 1/48 Post by: xan on June 21, 2012, 11:00:47 AM Salut Steph,
I discover your two models. Both of them are wonderfull! I have the I-15 and ajusting the upper wing and the fuselage , I was scare , so the kit is in tha bax (for a long time I think) how did you do the weathering ? with a dry brush or tamiya masks ? your lavochkine is very pretty too, congratulations! Xan Title: Re: I-15 Chato & La-5FN 1/48 Post by: B_Realistic on June 29, 2012, 02:44:11 PM Steph,
I like them. Good work. The ribs on the Chato are well represented. I also got the same one in my stash for years but seeing the end result it ends up merely in the top now. I like the result what you did on the exhaust plate of the La-5FN. Michel Title: Re: I-15 Chato & La-5FN 1/48 Post by: steph40 on July 06, 2012, 05:29:55 PM Hello Xan & Michel,
Thank you for your nice comments :) I enjoyed to build the I-15, but, regarding the upper wing and fuselage, it was a delicate job but not impossible ;D I did weathering with dry brush. Cheers St?ph |