Three photos show this La-5, apparently characterized by: an aluminum winter livery, a black heart pierced by an arrow (unknown if on both sides, probably yes because it is a simple painting), probably referred to the enemy unit Jagdgeschwader 54 'Grünherz'; a number 14, presumably blue (red according to other interpretations), presumably made with the usual fonts of La-5s; an apparently glossy red spinner, but with the rear plate in aluminum paint; apparently black trim; a contour of the rudder appears in different way according to the photo, so it has to be glossy, probably red; a small irregular dark area on the fin, perhaps some damage or repair; a dark area behind the cockpit, preserving the original black camo, visible only when the sliding hood is open; a rectangular area under the number 14, appearing darker or lighter according to the photo, a retouch with aluminum paint.   Photos from archive Zaika https://zaika70.livejournal.com/

Left: a reconstruction of the look of this plane.

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