Eduard 1/48 YAK-3 Weekend Edition

[NorthernModeller]

So I have decided to start this kit. After watching Plasmo on youtube do a great build of it I had to grab myself one. I also want to point out that this is Eduards kit, this is not the rebox of the accurate miniatures yak. The Limited edition Yak-1b is the rebox.

The kit appears to be nice and basic with only 2 sprues, a clear sprue and only 2 decal schemes, this is one of the nice features of weekend edition kits.



The cockpit is shall we say, Basic. it is made of only 5 parts and you can slap both top and bottom halves of the wings together from step One. I have primed the cockpit and interior of the fuselage in Ultimate black primer





I got a little carried away and got the cockpit all painted, weathered and put together. I painted it in (incorrect) Mr hobby aqueous H317 Grey FS36231. I also show the products that I will be using through the build including the paints, thinner, cleaner and Primer. I also had to use the "cartoon like" decal for the seat harness.

[NorthernModeller]

Tonight I got the Yak primed. It has been great to build as there were not many parts and there was also not much need for sanding or filling. I used the Ultimate Apex airbrush and the Ultimate black primer and it never fails to get a perfect finish.

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[DoubleDigit12]

Nice job! I think the cockpit looks quite true to life in my opinion

[paulr]

I've got the Yak-1b (Limited Edition, PE, masks, usual goodies). I shall be watching this..