The Mikester Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 OK, time to get off my arse and get going. The kit is Toko's 1/72 Lagg-3 66 Series. This is the first Eastern European kit that I've tackled so we'll see how much of an adventure we have. The cockpit detail is pretty good, better than some main stream makers offerings in 1/72. After minimal research I decided to paint the interior MM Italian Blue Gray. It looked fairly close to what I've seen on some other people's models on the web so if it's wrong it's their fault. I added some lead foil seat belts, the instrument panel is a decal, not great but better than nothing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted May 26, 2007 Author Share Posted May 26, 2007 Fuselage fit was OK, but the upper engine cowling did not fit without trimming. Unfortunately I didn't notice that it was sitting higher than the area in front of the wind screen, I've built it up with some green putty to try to correct it. Fairly big gap in the leading edge will require some filler as well. The area where the wing root meets the fuselage does not look correct, square and blocky, which I'm assuming wouldn't be conducive to air flow. I'll have to do some contouring here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted May 26, 2007 Author Share Posted May 26, 2007 The area where the wing root meets the fuselage does not look correct, square and blocky, which I'm assuming wouldn't be conducive to air flow. I'll have to do some contouring here. Ohhhhh, looks like these are intakes. Will drill them out, glad I looked at some other models before proceeding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
I-16 Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Interior color looks good to me. What colors are you going to put on it? CH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Koktavý Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Fairly big gap in the leading edge will require some filler as well. Uaaau <_< This is the biggest gap I have ever seen. Would be there any intake too?? :D I didn't know Laggs-3 would appear on the batlefield in 1944. I guess the camouflage will be black - green on the uppersurfaces, won't it ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 Interior color looks good to me. What colors are you going to put on it?CH It will be in the AMT 7, 11, 12 scheme. Light and dark gray over blue. I bought some White Ensign paints especially for this project. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VG 33 Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 It will be in the AMT 7, 11, 12 scheme. Light and dark gray over blue. I bought some White Ensign paints especially for this project. Hello Have you already tested this paint? I have bought the whole set and I am waiting for them. I suppose they are not so differennt from Xtracolor I use. Sincerely. Patrick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 Have you already tested this paint? Not yet, hope to get it painted tomorrow though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrallman Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I have the WEM paints too, and I really like them. The colors are a good match and they airbrush beautifully. They dont brush paint as well as the MM paints I usually use, but I brush only for small details most of the time anyways, so its no big deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Touvdal Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Lokking at your pictures the fit ofthis kit does not look to good ?? to bad that that Ensign paint is not suitable for brush looking for some altenativ to humbrol, but non so far, Jay. cheers Jes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 Lokking at your pictures the fit ofthis kit does not look to good ?? Jes, The fit has been OK, not great but not awful either. Pretty much what I expected from an Eastern European kit. The fuselage fit was actually pretty good, the only real issues were the upper engine cowling and the wing leading edge. Most experienced modelers shouldn't have any real issues getting it together and for the price I'd say it's probably worth picking up if you're interested in a Lagg-3. Got the parts you sent yesterday, thanks!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrallman Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Jes, I would suggest getting a tin of the WEM paints and trying them for yourself. Not being a brush painter, I may have a different take on them than you would. For me, they seemed a bit thin for brushing, but that might be just the consistency you like, never know! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck1945 Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 My LaGG 3 had the potential for a disasterous fit with the wings too, but carving out the upper wings so they cleared the gear bay gizmo solved that before it became a problem. I was amused with the stick as well, when the pilot is seated, he (or she in the case of the VVS in the GPW) would have to reach up and out to grab the handle, and be careful not to hit himself in the chin when pulling back sharply Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 I was amused with the stick as well, when the pilot is seated, he (or she in the case of the VVS in the GPW) would have to reach up and out to grab the handle, and be careful not to hit himself in the chin when pulling back sharply There was something about that stick that bothered me before you pointed that out, now I know! Have to chop it down to size. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted June 2, 2007 Author Share Posted June 2, 2007 Ready for the trip to the paint shop: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted June 2, 2007 Author Share Posted June 2, 2007 The White Ensign paint was excellent to work with, really nice stuff. I haven't worked with enamels in a while so I had to remember (the hard way) that it stays tacky for a while. The dark gray has definite greenish tint to it that I didn't expect, I hope its accurate. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 Disaster strikes.... Apparently White Ensign paint is not compatible with Krylon Acrylic Clear gloss coat. I've used the Krylon for several years on several different brands of paint (enamel and acrylic) and never had a problem. As you can see it's ruined the whole underside, at least I didn't do the top first, so I won't have to redo the camo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 Follow up: The problem had creeped on to the fuselage areas too, complete strip down of the paint had to be done. Oh well.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck1945 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 When you posted this in the Tools n Tips section, comments indicated that priming may be solution. I think you hit on it here though, basic incompatibility. Since enamels are supposed to 'bite' into the plastic, enamel primers are usually what is recommended (if you use primer coats - I have never bothered with priming either ib years past when I used enamel paints or in the last few years when I have used acrylics). Since you did prepare the bare plastic before spraying the WEM paint, and in your picture, the WEM blue color has lifted off the undersides, it looks as though the problem is the WEM paint in this situation. There is no evidence the WEM paint actually 'bit' the plastic. It looks what happens when you apply paint stripper to old paint you are trying to remove from a piece of furniture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Ick! :D Looks like the strip down should be relatively easy to do though. As such, it doesn't appear to be the end of the world as far as this model goes. You'll get it done I am sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 (edited) When you posted this in the Tools n Tips section, comments indicated that priming may be solution. Chuck, Yeah, I went ahead and shot it with Tamiya Silver Leaf as a primer. I've used it before with good results, it goes on nice and thin, hopefully it works out this time. I'll be using a "test mule" from now on though to avoid any unpleasant surprises. :D Looking back in retrospect I may have not given the paint enough time to cure either. I shot the clear coat on about 6 hours after the paint went on, I'm going to give it a few days this time. Edited June 4, 2007 by The Mikester Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Koktavý Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 (edited) uups, this is really little disaster... I wish you better result for the next time and looking forward to it Edited July 1, 2007 by David Koktavý Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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