Kit: ICM 48023 1/48 Yak-9M (There are three kits in one box)
Aftermarket Addons: Begemot decals for Yak-7, AeroMaster & Foxbot decals for La-7 & Hayes waterslide white decal paper
I am finally back home and I plan to start on this project right away. As I mentioned here this aircraft will portray deputy commander of the 47IAP, I.A. Vishnyakov's Yak-9M at the Kamen'-Rybolov Airfield (Russian Far East), early August 1945. Already an established ace, he was assigned to lead a squadron during the Soviet-Japanese War between August 9-17. He completed 9 sorties, but had no enemy aircraft shot down. During one of the attacks, he was hit and, with difficulty, he was able to bring the burning plane to the airfield.
Here is the kit:
I might consider doing the pilot figure as well if I have enough time. I think I will be able to finish it by the deadline on September 4. Thanks everyone!
Today, I did some painting and used a mixture of Vallejo Green Grey (70.866) and Neutral Grey (70.864) as a base for A-14 color. Then I covered that with a mist of Neutral Grey to get a closer tone.
Before the first part of the assembly I used several colors (black, gun metal, silver, rust) on a wet palette to paint the small parts of the cockpit and the engine (I plan to leave the side panels open/optional).