Ivan and the Tiger

[sharkman]

Keep at it!

 

[moon puppy]

Getting close to some paint time.

 

[centaur567]

Both tail are on. The P-40' had some sink marks that needed filling but the fitted real well. I think I'm done with most of the sanding on both. I used a silver sharpie to check seems and to pre color panels for future chipping. Gary S.

 

[centaur567]

Canopies are masked and installed. Almost ready to paint. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

 

[Brokeneagle]

 

[centaur567]

The underside of both models were painted this AM before it got too hot in the garage. The colors are a custom mix of Testors paints. Gary S.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

So far, so good!

 

[paddy]

Fantastic transformation with some paint , I wish i could fill and sand and not end up with it looking exactly like i just filled and sanded it

 

[centaur567]

The brown on the P-40 and the it. Gary on the Yak was painted this AM. The lt. gray maybe too light. Don't think the Russians were too picky about their colors, so I might go with it. The P-40 had an antenna mount on the upper leading edge. I found a photo etch piece that works after a "trench" was dug out for it. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

Nice idea about the antenna lead.

 

[centaur567]

Thanks, it has to be strong enough to hold 3 wires. One to the fuselage and one to each wing tip. Gary S.

 

[centaur567]

The P-40 is all masked off and ready for the green. I decided to repaint the Yak in a little darker and a little bluer color. Plus it needed a little more sanding. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

Love it.

 

[centaur567]

Now both are painted. I did darken the light gray some. Had to take a few days off from modeling in order to replace the main drive belt on the mower. What a PIA that was. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

Tex Hill would approve!

 

[Steve Ski]

Great progress, Ruck On!