LaGG-3 Series 1-4 - 1/48 - ICM

[AndreFerro]

Hi folks!

Here is my thread for this ICM kit. First time I build this unknonwn Russian manufacturer and intend to do russian winter camo, using the 'haispray technique'.

Artbox:


Sprues:
3 sprues with some parts not to be used (depending the version to be built):




Decals and transparencies:


Manuals:
Very SIMPLE. Difficult to 'read' (unless you know cirylic!)



Painting instructions. Black & white??? No kidding!



After some ressearch, have found on the internet the possible versions:
"Black Cat"


"White Cat"


"White 22"


And the one I´ve choosed: "White 64":


Started with painting the cockpit and inner wheel well using Humbrol 106 enamel:


Front pannel and inside the cockpit & details:





Wings:


Closing fuselage:


Filling:


Sanding:


Prepare for painting:


Exhaust pipes were painted with "Rust":


and after some real 'rust' effect:


Wheels with Tamiya Black:


as well as propeler & spinner:


Mixing these two Tamiya for the underside:


Final result (Damm! Lost the pre-shading!) :


After that, the upper side painted with Hu 150 (Forest Green):


Then, Masking and preparing for the Revell 9 (Anthracite Grey):


Anthracite applied:


Masks off:


Landing gears done!


Since After apllying the clear-blue underside, I´ve lost the pre-shading, I´ve done a POST-shading:


After some clear/gloss varnish and resting for some days, I´ve applied the HAIRSPRAY! Then, the Tamiya Acrilic white for the winter camo:


Then, the big´time!!! With an old tooth brush, doing the effects! This is the result!



Time for decals ! Luckly they were not that much!


Weathering!


Close=up!


Underside:


Propeller: checked !



And the final reveal !







Hope you liked it !
See U next thread !
Happy modelling!

[Avgas]

Nice work. Got a good winterisation there.

[usetherudders]

Very nice work stunning build.