OFFICIAL: Soviet Phoenix Campaign
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
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Posted: Sunday, April 16, 2017 - 04:01 AM UTC
Thanks Torsten!
Sorry about the decals Ryan, but nice save!
I'm going to stick a fork in this one and call it done. The 1/32 Special Hobby P-39Q in the markings of Maj. Gregori Rechkalov, the highest scoring P-39 ace. Not a bad kit for a limited run. Not Tamigawa, but I'm happy with it.


I'll post some more pics in the
campaign gallery. Keep up the good work here!
Michael
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Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Sunday, April 23, 2017 - 02:50 AM UTC
She'll be coming round the mountain when she comes ohhhh she'll be coming round the mountain when she comes....

Got the camo paint on my eduard yak-3. The aeromaster acrylic Russian dark gray II fortunately turned out much darker than I thought it might be, I almost darkened it. I intentionally applied it a bit blotchy since that's the impression I get from period photos. Some minor touch ups are in order but Im pretty happy with how it turning out
Next up will be the red nose and then I can start attaching all the loose ends, which there seems an unending pile of
"...Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life son"
Vietnam
Joined: May 07, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, April 23, 2017 - 04:47 PM UTC
Hi,
Many, many cool phoenixes around this thread.
Some slow progress with my one:



I will try to finish it.
Regards,
K.
Bas-Rhin, France
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Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2017 - 01:49 AM UTC
I've finished my LA-7.
I'm not happy about the landing gear fit. He give me cold sweat. But i'm very satisfied with the camo and the decal work.
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New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2017 - 03:13 AM UTC
Howdy Y'all
@Franck-great model! Congratulations on finishing your first campaign. Are you hooked on campaigns yet? You've done a great job on the Eduard kit, like your camouflage job.
@Michael-I don't think I'll get to finish my I-16 for this campaign.
I'll move on to the Flying Boats campaign and work on my P5M Marlin.
Take care,
Don "Lakota"
Working on Campaigns:
1/72 Hasegawa Ki-84 Frank
1/144 Dragon Armor
Bas-Rhin, France
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Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2017 - 12:16 PM UTC
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Howdy Y'all
@Franck-great model! Congratulations on finishing your first campaign. Are you hooked on campaigns yet? You've done a great job on the Eduard kit, like your camouflage job.
No it's my second campaign

When i look how i've improve my skills on this kit i'm so happy and i enjoy more and more modelling.
Next step, i'll finish my I-16 type 10 for the CBI campaign.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
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Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2017 - 04:36 PM UTC
Franck: Very nicely done!
Mr. K and Mike: You can do it!
Don: Sorry you're not going to get there this time, but I know you'll do a great job on the Marlin.
Only a few more days, everyone. Get cracking!
Michael
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Posted: Friday, April 28, 2017 - 03:09 AM UTC
Got home from work and about to head back into paint for some touch ups and some accelerated drying and hopefully some clearcoat action sometime before I head out tomorrow morning.

...uggh I just realized I havent even given a thought to the pitot tube yet. Guess I'll have to get my scratch building hat back on.
"...Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life son"

#305
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted: Friday, April 28, 2017 - 03:32 PM UTC
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Friday, April 28, 2017 - 06:31 PM UTC
Nice work Chris!
Don't forget everyone, as you finish up, post some pics in the
gallery.
Michael
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Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Friday, April 28, 2017 - 09:11 PM UTC
Beautiful work Chris! Your pictures look great, the Chaika was definitely a good looking aircraft!
Franck, your La-7 turned out nice, I think Ill need to grab one of those for my stash
K. Good to see your Tu-2 coming together im looking foward to seeing it finished. Im starting to find the soviet bombers very intriquing!
"...Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life son"
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, April 29, 2017 - 12:55 AM UTC
Any chance on an extension for a week or two? I'm almost finished but I haven't had a chance to work on it lately. I've been fighting a nasty cold and I don't model in bed.
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Saturday, April 29, 2017 - 01:16 AM UTC
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Any chance on an extension for a week or two? I'm almost finished but I haven't had a chance to work on it lately. I've been fighting a nasty cold and I don't model in bed.
Sorry you're sick Ryan. I could be open to this. Anyone else?
Michael
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#305
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted: Saturday, April 29, 2017 - 03:26 AM UTC
Michael, Mike my thanks guys! I've always been intrigued by the use of biplanes in the era of the monoplane. And I've especially liked the Chaika ever since the Alpine Fighter Collection restored one and a couple of I-16's. While the kit has it's shape issues it doesn't really detract from the overall kit in my humble opinion. I'm not and never will be a rivet counter I work to be as accurate as I can be with what I have. I've also just seen the Silver Wings 1/32nd scale Chaika but I simply don't have the budget to purchase one but we can dream eh?
Whilst I don't require the extension it might provide an opportunity to let some of our brethren finish their builds and add a few more models to the gallery.
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Posted: Saturday, April 29, 2017 - 12:30 PM UTC
If there is an extension granted Ill be taking full advantage! If not, the show will go on
Got my gloss coat curing in my heat box overnight and I hope to have the decals on and coated again tomorrow.
"...Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life son"
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Saturday, April 29, 2017 - 07:03 PM UTC
OK, does everyone think a two week extension will do the job?
Michael
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Vietnam
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Posted: Saturday, April 29, 2017 - 09:03 PM UTC
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OK, does everyone think a two week extension will do the job?
Michael
It's a good idea.
I want some days to finish my Russian bird. Using a lot of putty to fill the gaps.


Mike and Michael, thank you for your encouragement.
Regards,
K.
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, April 29, 2017 - 09:14 PM UTC
Two weeks would be great.
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Posted: Saturday, April 29, 2017 - 10:00 PM UTC
"...Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life son"
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Saturday, April 29, 2017 - 10:14 PM UTC
Right then, this campaign has been extended to 14 May. But that'll be it, so get on those horses and ride, folks!
Michael
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Posted: Saturday, April 29, 2017 - 10:30 PM UTC
Franck, nice and colourful Lavotchkin. Years ago I have built the Academy La-7 in the markings of Ivan Kozhedub.
Btw., I see, you're from Alsace, so do you go to the CMS expo in Mundolsheim in June? I'll be there with some of my models. I'm from Karlsruhe. Maybe we can meet there?
Chris, that's a lovely Chaika in an unusual painting. Like it! Congrats to both of you for finishing the campaign!
Torsten
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MiGs - Done !
The Big Three - Done !
65 years Bundeswehr - Done !
40 years Leopard 2 - Done !
Land Lease - Done !

#305
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted: Sunday, April 30, 2017 - 06:34 AM UTC
Thanks Torsten! I would've done it Finnish Airforce markings as they're quite colourful but that wouldn't have fit with the campaign! I do plan on building another couple of Chaika's in Luftwaffe and Finnish markings.
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Posted: Sunday, April 30, 2017 - 04:23 PM UTC
And I would love to build a Peschka in Finnish markings, Chris. But those guys modified the "borrowed" planes and there is no kit on the market, which offers these modifications. I would eat my hat, if Zvezda would bring it out ....

Torsten
My campaigns for 2020:
MiGs - Done !
The Big Three - Done !
65 years Bundeswehr - Done !
40 years Leopard 2 - Done !
Land Lease - Done !

#305
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Posted: Monday, May 01, 2017 - 01:36 AM UTC
Just what and how much did they Modify the airframe Torsten? Would it be a difficult task to scratch build the changes? Not really sure what's involved with the modifications so not sure just how much and what scratch building is required.
UM models do a 1/72 scale kit of it Torsten and Kora models make a 1/72 scale conversion kit for it. From what I've read they were modified for long range reconnaissance (as the motors couldn't handle the dive bombing role they envisaged) so the state aircraft factory when they overhauled them probably added cameras and housings to the airframe.
Maybe Zevezda could at some stage produce the Finnish version?? Or some one more talented than I could make resin conversions for it?
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Posted: Friday, May 12, 2017 - 12:30 AM UTC