Il-2 Project

[R988]

Managed to squeeze in a little work on my Il-2 project I detailed the cockpit a while ago and managed to get the fuselage and propeller sorted last night. So far it's got one coat of 'aluminum' and should get another couple of coats in preparation to try out a new weathering technique I have heard about. I'll be off visiting relatives for the next 3 days though so might not get this finished before the new year, might be able to get it assembled by then, depends on how busy I am.

[ZR1cliff]

Nice one,is that the supermarine seaplane model that used to race on the solent?

Ive noticed a lot of these pros use matt paints.

[R988]

No it's an ugly old russian attack airplane that should look like this



I admit it does bear a passing resemblance to the 1930s seaplane racers at this stage though.

Matt paints are usually best for camoflage, the idea is not to stand out after all

Another tip with paints is that scale affects the perception of the colour. For example if you use the exact same colour as a full scale aircraft it will look different on the small model. I think the rule of thumb is the smaller the model the darker the colour so you should in fact pick something a couple shades lighter to make it look realistic on the model.

[ZR1cliff]

Yep ,i should of noticed the rear facing gun,i never knew that about the paint looking different on a smaller scale,i learn something new everyday
Look forward to seeing your progress.

[Eric Mc]

Called the Sturmovik by the Russians and extremely effective against German armour. They were very crudely bult however, with sections of the fuselage being part metal and part wood. An Il-2 is being restored to flying condition in the US and the restorers are having to junk an awful lot of it - not because the components have deteriorated, but because the construction techniques used on the original aircraft would simply not be allowed by the FAA.

[yertis]

I'm interested to see what happens when you paint over that silver - in my experience subsequent coats lift the silver pigment.

I got given a kit for Christmas - the Revell 1/72nd Spitfire MkV. I was just going to make it straight from the box but after two minutes deliberation thought - "Sod it - may as well do it properly". I'll keep you all abreast of progress, if you're interested.

[ZR1cliff]

yertis said:

I'm interested to see what happens when you paint over that silver - in my experience subsequent coats lift the silver pigment. I got given a kit for Christmas - the Revell 1/72nd Spitfire MkV. I was just going to make it straight from the box but after two minutes deliberation thought - "Sod it - may as well do it properly". I'll keep you all abreast of progress, if you're interested.

Yep it would be good to see the progress,ime in the middle of making miniature bumper cars using magnetic colours over silver so ile post a few pics on how it goes.