discussion FINISHED HobbyBoss Sturmovik Il-2

[Vaughan]

Hi All

Well at last this Russian bird is complete. As I said in my thread build that HobbyBoss had over complicated things which did make construction difficult in places but I did get there in the end.

I opted for the Russian Green version but maybe next time I will have a go at the winter camo. All in all a great model to build but you will need a large shelf to put it on with a wing span of 43cm.

Thanks everyone for your comments and advice.

Vaughan

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[papa 695]

What a cracking build Vaughan you must be well pleased with it 5 stars from me

 

[Gern]

*****. 'nuff said!

Gern

 

[AlanG]

excellent build

 

[stona]

Beautiful job Vaughan. Tricky business that sort of Olive Drab type of colour,whatever the Soviets called it,and yours looks great.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Very nice job Vaughan, you've made green look interesting. Worth ten stars but five will have to do.

Have fun, John

 

[Guest]

well well this turned fantastic mate 5*s from me,it just looks so neat and tidy,you are the master

mobear

 

[Guest]

Very tidy build, Vaughan. Worth every bit of its 5 stars.

Keith

 

[Ian M]

Thats a fantastic build and a fantastic paint job and well worth five big shiny stars.

Ian M

 

[Guest]

That is stunning.

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[michaelm]

Super job Vaughan, very clean build and expert paint job, as has been mentioned you got the olive green spot on with fantastic subtleties and I love the underside too the wash is perfect, what did you use for this? ***** M

 

[mossiepilot]

What a beaut Vaughan. A masterful build and the paint and weathering is top notch. 5 well earned stars from me too.

Tony.

 

[Guest]

Great looking Tank buster Vaughan,worthy of 5 stars for sure,very nicely done Sir!!!

 

[Guest]

This looks awesome mate, super work indeed.

 

[flyjoe180]

Superb finish Vaughan, really clean and a beautiful build. I haven't seen many single seat IL2s about.

 

[Vaughan]

Thanks guys, your comments are really appreciated.

Michael the wash I used was pro-modellers dark dirt on both upper and lower surfaces and I think with a combination of pre-shading this creates a natural look. Thanks again for all the *'s.

Vaughan

 

[Guest]

Standing ovation!

Theuns

 

[geegad]

Looks quality I've seen the tamiya version of this and if I got it to look anything like this I would be a happy man

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Lovely build Vaughan. I can only reiterate what everyone else has already said. Fantastic.

 

[yak face]

Beautiful build vaughan, a fantastic job on an amazing aircraft, heres another 5 stars to add to the pile! cheers tony