The Unofficial Airfix Modellers' Forum

From the box, only the canopy has a little extra-work.

Suitably rustic looking.

Very nice little build, I like the weathering effect, is that "salt effect" weathering?

Yes Nax, "Salt Weathering", my first time.

You made that kit look really nice. I love those russian model aircraft. I've built about three of the little I-53 bipes, would like to build more of those little jems, also a couple of the I-16's to go with them.

Generally a very nice build!

But I'm not sure exactly what the light spatter on the rear (fabric covered) fuselage is supposed to portray. Mud throw-up from the (clean…) wheels? Or what?

Kind regards,

Joachim

I hope Joachim can understand my English.

The light spatter you see on the rear fuselage, is not mud.
It's an attempt to give the effect of heavy weathered paint, like in this picture:

Very nice! Fine painting!
And a nice base, what is it made off?
Best from Ivan

Very nice build

Regards, Bernard

Looks great! Like the weathering.

Great looking model. I am not familiar with the markings though? Lyell

yep, works for me

Love you little Yak, Giulio!

Can really appreciate it as I am fighting with a horrible Airfix Yak-9 right now!

Cheers,

Asoka