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Sturmovik
- Thread starter jknaus
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The flying tank, a fitting plane for this site!
Does this kit include skis?
Regards,
Does this kit include skis?
Regards,
Looking forward to this James.
Brokeneagle
Master at Arms
B) Hey James keep us posted on this as I am getting one as soon as I can. I have waited for one of thses for ever.
Is it the 2 seater and is the ski version the best one to get?
Ian.
Is it the 2 seater and is the ski version the best one to get?
Ian.
You know, in general I like the idea of a clear engine cowl to show off what's under there, but they should use a different clear stock. Maybe a vacuform or something as clear as a canopy.
Brokeneagle
Master at Arms
jknaus wrote:
Thinking about that cowl, you could get a cool effect if you fully weather and paint it but leave a feathered edge window in one side or on the top. Almost like a technical drawing showing the inner workings, that you see from engineering design concept art.
Ian
Thinking about that cowl, you could get a cool effect if you fully weather and paint it but leave a feathered edge window in one side or on the top. Almost like a technical drawing showing the inner workings, that you see from engineering design concept art.Ian
jknaus
Administrator
dirtball wrote:
I'll get a dual for sure. Very nice kit. I havent got beyond washing the kit. Havent even painted my figure. But hopefully this weekend.
Will post pics when cockpit is done.
James
The single and double seater are due out at the end of year/ early next year. Any updates James??..............Harv
I'll get a dual for sure. Very nice kit. I havent got beyond washing the kit. Havent even painted my figure. But hopefully this weekend.
Will post pics when cockpit is done.
James
jknaus
Administrator
As I continue to work on this, here are some links for anyone looking to build this bird.
Pilots manual
http://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/Images/IL2MHandbook.pdf
Discussion on compueter cockpit, but with good gen
http://allaircraftsimulations.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=9712
walkaround
http://vvs.hobbyvista.com/Research/Ilyushin/Il-2/Walkround/Serbia/index.php
paint chip
http://vvs.hobbyvista.com/Research/colour-samples.php
Hope this is of some use.
James
Pilots manual
http://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/Images/IL2MHandbook.pdf
Discussion on compueter cockpit, but with good gen
http://allaircraftsimulations.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=9712
walkaround
http://vvs.hobbyvista.com/Research/Ilyushin/Il-2/Walkround/Serbia/index.php
paint chip
http://vvs.hobbyvista.com/Research/colour-samples.php
Hope this is of some use.
James
I have loads of reference son the Il-2. Next week, I will be in Warsaw and may take more photos. I won't be getting the larger scale kits as I already have enough of the 48th scale ones. If you are looking for markings schemes (check to see if the decals in the Trumpeter kit are any good - as in Cartograf - or consider Montex Masks)...
Ian's idea about the winter wash with the wear showing the clear styrene for an interior peek means only detailing/painting a section of the engine so all know it is in there... but it is your model! :P
Wash the kit in Simple Green detergent. Some use Brake Fluid (or something like that). I mix my Simple Green with a grease cutting dish-washing soap (Dawn brand is what I use) and some glass cleaning fluid (Windex is the brand I use) in a respective ratio of 75/15/10. If using an ultrasonic cleaner (for parts which are about to be glued but I still feel the greasiness) I used the same liquid but it only constitutes about 20% of the ultrasonic cleaner's capacity with the rest being water. Being frugal, of course I save the rest! When it is time to get rid of it (sediment in the bottom), I place it in the toilet and let it sit overnight. I then scrub the toilet (earning much needed Brownie Points with the wife) and flush. Result: clean model parts, clean toilet, nice smell in bathroom, happy wife who then asks why I do not clean the upstairs toilet!
Regards,
Ian's idea about the winter wash with the wear showing the clear styrene for an interior peek means only detailing/painting a section of the engine so all know it is in there... but it is your model! :P
Wash the kit in Simple Green detergent. Some use Brake Fluid (or something like that). I mix my Simple Green with a grease cutting dish-washing soap (Dawn brand is what I use) and some glass cleaning fluid (Windex is the brand I use) in a respective ratio of 75/15/10. If using an ultrasonic cleaner (for parts which are about to be glued but I still feel the greasiness) I used the same liquid but it only constitutes about 20% of the ultrasonic cleaner's capacity with the rest being water. Being frugal, of course I save the rest! When it is time to get rid of it (sediment in the bottom), I place it in the toilet and let it sit overnight. I then scrub the toilet (earning much needed Brownie Points with the wife) and flush. Result: clean model parts, clean toilet, nice smell in bathroom, happy wife who then asks why I do not clean the upstairs toilet!
Regards,
