Sebastijan Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Hi everyone! It really saddens me that there is so little activity in this GB, especially since the Eastern Front brings in more subjects than one can possibly imagine. Well I voted Yes on the initial thread so here we go. A while ago, my wife asked me to build her a Po-2 in the markings of the (in)famous Night Witches. ICM kit in 1:72 comes with markings for one of the 46th GvNBAP machines and the only aftermarket set, I'll be using, is Quickboosts propeller, as the kit ones has blades facing the opposite direction. I don't normally build WW2 models, and I really hate rigging, so wish me luck :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I expect you already know this Sebastijan, but the Polikarpov biplane wasn't called the Po-2 until after Polikarpov's death in 1944. So a pre-1944 example would be called a U-2. Just saying...... I just know that it will be a great build..... Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 Thanks for the explanation, Ken! I really didn't know when the change happened. Good to know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 This will be cool! Some years ago after reading Beevor's "Stalingrad" (and some other books on Eastern Front) I had the same plan! Beevor's descriptions of operations carried by this small bi-plane were so fascinating! Well, I never built anything (as happens so often after the initial enthusiasm...), but it's great to see you building one! Will be following closely. Especially the rigging phase! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 oh, Jan, don't talk about rigging yet. It's hard enough to translate ICM instructions into something meaningful. :D First progress photo: Cockpit is more or less finished... I still have to add seatbelts and assemble everything together. Those huge pinmarks will not be visible, once the fuselage halves are joined together and all the pieces added. Now to finish the seatbelts and closing everything up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grandboof Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Looks interesting Looking forward to more. Good luck with the rigging Martin H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nspreitler Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Thanks for joining in, a U-2/Po-2 is a welcome addition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Seats and control columns added. The fit of the instrument panels was less than stellar, so quite a lot of sanding and dryfitting was required. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Hi everyone! I apologize for the long absence. I have to admit I totally lost my modelling mojo. Now it seems I regained it, but the deadline is pressing on and I leave for Finland on 27th so I guess I can say, the race is on! Here's the current state of the build - will put the few decals on tonight and seal them with another coat of gloss coat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim S Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Looks beautiful. Thank you for the update! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grandboof Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Looking great worth waiting for Thanks for sharing Martin H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Thank you guys! Some more progress Oil dot weathering - perfect way to blend in these brown/green camos! Wings done, fuselage next! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 And she's finished. I've posted a few shots in the Display Case and I'll post a blog entry and link it here in the afternoon for more shots and full article. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Finished article with full gallery HERE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grandboof Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Stunning Thanks for sharing Martin H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Rigged and all. Well done, mate! I really want to hear more about how you did that oil dot weathering. I'm one lucky SOB, because I don't need to read it here, but you can really explain it in practice when you arrive! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Thanks! Jan, just remind me when I arrive. Sauna modelling discussions :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Thanks! Sauna modelling discussions :D/> My EXACT thoughts! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 That really is gorgeous, bravo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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