Andrews's 1/48 Eduard ProfiPACK Yak-3

[adt70hk]

Good morning all

So it's amazing what one can achieve when one's far-superior half has to work for half the day and then goes out in the evening too - as happened yesterday!!!

So the latest update is as follows:

• Decals are on and went down ok but not quite up to Cartograph standards.  Surprisingly few decals compared to other wingy kits I have done, including 1/72!  Not sure if that was a Soviet thing or just this run.
• Protective clear coat been done over the top ready for the weathering.
• Undercarriage assembled but still needs a protective varnish coat.

So with a bit of luck, I should have this done by Christmas!

ATB

Andrew


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Undercarriage
My scratch built support is on the left in both shots.  Fortunately, it's not needed for any structural support.  It's not perfect but it will pass a brief inspection.









Decals
Oh.....the numbers are deliberately wonky (for once)....as per the destructions!  Sorry a couple are a touch out of focus too!

[TJ]

Its still amazes me how small this plane really is

[handiabled]

You are near the finish line now! Looks great with the markings on!

[deafpanzer]

NNNIIICCCEEE! I always liked the black & gray camo pattern!

[adt70hk]

Dec 17, 2023 7:53:33 GMT -5 TJ said:

Its still amazes me how small this plane really is

Dec 18, 2023 9:45:21 GMT -5 handiabled said:

You are near the finish line now! Looks great with the markings on!

Dec 18, 2023 9:57:45 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

NNNIIICCCEEE! I always liked the black & gray camo pattern!

Thanks chaps.  Glad you're liking it!  As you're about to see, I should have it finished by Christmas!

ATB

Andrew

[adt70hk]

Good afternoon all

So, I am almost there and ready for the final assembly.

Latest work as follows:

• Flory Wash applied.  I think I used the dark dirt.
• Final clear coat.  I went for slightly satin finish - basically 2/3 matt, 1/3 satin....rightly or wrongly I reasoned a wooden plane that had seen some service wouldn't quite have the same sheen as seen on a metal skinned aircraft.
• Mask pulled off, with no dramas.
• Exhaust stain applied. I kept it fairly light as this represents a new(ish) aircraft and basically concocted a mix from Vallejo Game Washes (ratio Black 73.201x2, Pale Grey 73.202 x1, Umber 73.203 x1, Sepia 73.200 x1).  Next time I'll try weathering pencils.

So, next time you see this, it will be fully assembled and all before Christmas!

ACW as usual.

ATB

Andrew


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Ready for the assembly:

Flory wash before and after.
As the topside has far fewer panel lines and virtually none on the wings and it's much darker on the top, it doesn't show as much as the underside, and so I've just done close-ups of the underside!

 
A reminder of the before.....






Simply slap it all over.....






And then just wipe it off....

[deafpanzer]

I love the washes bring out its details. I think you can finish it by Christmas or you will be visited by three spirits, past, present and yet to come! Beware!

[thug626]

I especially like the appearance of the underside after the wash. Outstanding!

[jeaton01]

Almost there. It looks great.

[TJ]

Looks fantastic. The washes really bring out the details

[adt70hk]

Dec 22, 2023 14:10:17 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

I love the washes bring out its details. I think you can finish it by Christmas or you will be visited by three spirits, past, present and yet to come! Beware!

Dec 22, 2023 17:01:30 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

Almost there. It looks great.

Dec 22, 2023 14:54:01 GMT -5 thug626 said:

I especially like the appearance of the underside after the wash. Outstanding!

Dec 23, 2023 4:27:44 GMT -5 TJ said:

Looks fantastic. The washes really bring out the details

Thanks chaps.  Glad you like it!  As you say for such a simple process, these Flory washes really do lift a model!

And below, you will find a taster of the finished kit!

ATB

Andrew

[adt70hk]

Hi all

So with my afternoon off yesterday I managed to get it assembled and finally finished.

Below is a teasing shot.....I'll do the obligatory finished thread when I have more time!

ATB

Andrew

[406 Silverado]

This is really one colorful bird with all of those decals on the side Andrew. I haven't tried Flory washes yet but I think I going to try them out after seeing the results that they are giving you in your aircraft builds. I can't wait to see more of the finishing shots of this beastie!!

[adt70hk]

Dec 23, 2023 7:06:44 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

This is really one colorful bird with all of those decals on the side Andrew. I haven't tried Flory washes yet but I think I going to try them out after seeing the results that they are giving you in your aircraft builds. I can't wait to see more of the finishing shots of this beastie!!

Thanks Joe....it is pretty colourful and this was one of the more muted options!!  As for Flory washes, I cannot recommend them highly enough!

Finished shots have just landed!

Andrew

[adt70hk]

All

The final shots can now be found here:

modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/thread/15463/andrews-eduard-profipack-ready-inspection

Thanks as always for the support.

Andrew

[Green KreationZ]

I enjoyed following along on this build and seeing your process at work. Great job!