I-16 and I-185 construction
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6 November 2018, 13:58
Katya HodgsonCockpits of both Polikarpovs done.
The I-185 had some really lovely decals for the console, and I was even able to paint the reflector sight! ^-^
6 November 2018, 15:11
Katya HodgsonThe cockpits are now fitted inside the fuselages. You can clearly see the Polikarpov design lineage between the two aircraft!
6 November 2018, 16:19
Katya HodgsonWings and tail fitted! Also fitted the wing ShVAKs and pitot for the I-16, and nose cowling for the I-185.
6 November 2018, 17:41
Katya HodgsonThanks very much John! I have been really enjoying it as the kits fit together very well. 🙂
6 November 2018, 17:57
Katya HodgsonBuilding is now completely finished on the I-185, and all done but the landing gear on the I-16. Next step is too go around and fill all the little gaps and things. Hoping that goes well.
7 November 2018, 10:30
Katya HodgsonFiller is applied to the I-16, once it's dry i'll remove the masking tape and sand it all down.
7 November 2018, 11:10
Katya HodgsonSure Peter, happy to have you aboard. ^-^
Just finished doing the filler, sanded it down best I could and here it is. Should be ready for priming now.
7 November 2018, 11:59
Katya HodgsonFirst attempt at masking a canopy with Tamiya tape. Will continue to work on the I-185, and prime that in black.
7 November 2018, 13:27
Katya HodgsonFiller applied to the I-185. Just waiting for it to dry so I can remove masking tape and clean it up.
8 November 2018, 10:18
Katya HodgsonSome more progress on the 1/48 I-16, I fully primed the top side, and have been working on getting the landing gear on before I prime the bottom. It's surprisingly complicated, but I have managed to get one side done so far. I'll be fitting the wheels after priming and painting of the aircraft.
10 November 2018, 17:43
Katya HodgsonLanding gear assembly completed, and underside primed.
Should be able to move on to painting them both tomorrow. Hopefully I can make the air brush work.
11 November 2018, 16:20
Katya HodgsonThanks again! I'll have to be careful, as the landing gear is quite fragile. And I think i'll have to enlarge the holes in the gear wheels in order to get them on safely.
12 November 2018, 08:27
Katya HodgsonTopside painting done! Surprisingly enough the enamel paint worked better than the acrylic I used for the J8M, and was actually easier to clean up! I used Humbrol number 80 "Grass Green" as a stand in for Soviet green. 🙂
12 November 2018, 14:35
Katya HodgsonThe underside is now painted, although it's worth nothing I made an absolute mess of it, and I still absolutely hate the air brush.
13 November 2018, 11:11
Katya HodgsonGoing back to brush painting. This has been a thoroughly miserable experience.
13 November 2018, 11:38
gorbyIt isn't easy getting used to an airbrush and other than a little over-spray, it looks good to me. I made much bigger messes when I was starting out and I still make the occasional screw-up. The more you use it the more you will start to enjoy using it.
But at the end of the day, this is supposed to be about enjoyment, so if you prefer using a brush, don't worry about it. Put your airbrush aside, you may decide to try it again at a later date.
13 November 2018, 15:44
AugieAs gorbygould says, its about what your comfortable with. I use brush still and can likely match airbrush for quality.. its just about finding what suits you
13 November 2018, 16:37
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Build of Polikarpovs, Eduard 1/48 I-16 and Ark Models 1/48 I-185.
