Mickc’s 1/48 Academy Yak-1

[Mickc1440]

Here’s my entry for the GB, I’m going to do one of the white camouflaged versions on skids. Never built a Russian plane or one in winter coat so here goes. The pilot is currently awol but I am assured he will be here before I button it up. Here’s the sprue pics.

 

[scottie3158]

Mick,
Chair pulled up mate.

 

[Mickc1440]

Mick,
Chair pulled up mate.

Always a pleasure pal

 

[Geoffers]

Nice choice Mick, good luck with your build

Geoff.

 

[yak face]

Nice one mick , its a great kit ( ex accurate miniatures rebox) , going to look lovely in a weathered winter wash ( WWW. ?!) cheers tony

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Chair for me too please Mick!
"White camo with skids" sounds very interesting to me, looking forward to seeing this

 

[Mickc1440]

Chair for me too please Mick!
"White camo with skids" sounds very interesting to me, looking forward to seeing this

Yep me too pal

 

[adt70hk]

A plane on skids....that's different Mick. Not sure I have ever seen one done.

I noticed the German markings. Was this captured and used by the Germans?

ATB

Andrew

 

[Mickc1440]

A plane on skids....that's different Mick. Not sure I have ever seen one done.

I noticed the German markings. Was this captured and used by the Germans?

ATB

Andrew

I’ve put a pic on now. Yes it was a captured one.

 

[Mickc1440]

Off to a good start, only a couple of minor issues but easily solved. Cockpit on hold until the pilot shows up. Also included a pic of the undercarriage I’m using.

 

[Mickc1440]

Postie delivered the pilot so all systems go.

 

[Geoffers]

Very nice Mick, it seems well detailed and should look good when painted

 

[adt70hk]

Looks nice!

 

[scottie3158]

He looks very good mate.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Postie delivered the pilot so all systems go.
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He looks superb to me mate,a cracking figure .

 

[Mickc1440]

Very nice Mick, it seems well detailed and should look good when painted

Looks nice!

He looks very good mate.

He looks superb to me mate,a cracking figure .

Thanks gents, he’s now undercoated and will look much better with arms

 

[Mickc1440]

Bit more progress made. The instructions are a little vague in places and some steps in the wrong order, like masking up the tail light that doesn’t get fitted yet but it is what it is and that’s why we enjoy this hobby. Pilot is nearly finished as is the cockpit. Can’t remember the last time I did one straight oob.

 

[adt70hk]

Cool. I actually started mine earlier this week. Pics to follow

 

[Mickc1440]

Cool. I actually started mine earlier this week. Pics to follow

Nice one, look forward to seeing it

 

[The Smythe Meister]

He's come out great Mick...
.... as has the cockpit mate .