Zvezda 1/48 LA-5

[tr1ckey66]

Very nice finish Matto! The paint finish is very crisply done and the sprayed star markings look perfect.

I think that's a great introduction to the forum - welcome aboard!

Cheers P

[Guest]

Great build and a superb finish!

[yak face]

Hi Matt welcome to the forum , and what a first post!! I really love the soviet stuff and this is right up my street! its a superbly built model , the paintwork and weathering are just right , great job , cheers tony

[Guest]

Agreed, looks great!

Unlike Tony, I'm not as much of a 'russian equipment' fan, but I recognize good work when I see it, and that is it.

Subtle wearing for the engine exhaust, crisp, clean lines, yep, looks good.

[matto21]

Thanks for the positive comments, much appreciated!

I have few more builds that I hope I can share with you soon. This is the first Russian and first Zvezda kit I've built. Quite pleased with how it turned out - shame about the decals and canopy!

[Ian M]

That is a very nice build.

I have found that the *Russian* manufacturers are not to good when it comes to decals.

If I find I am going to build a kit from the other side of the curtain, I always make sure I can get decals from another place!

Welcome to the forums as well Mat. So You live in Legoland?

Ian M

[Guest]

Top build here, no doubts.

And welcom to the writers' side!

Francesco

[Guest]

Wow thats a great looking build and a worthy first post for sure! Welcome to the forum. How was the kit aside from the decals?

[matto21]

Wow thats a great looking build and a worthy first post for sure! Welcome to the forum. How was the kit aside from the decals?

The kit was really good fit wise, no major problems. I found it to be a little over-engineered and fiddly in places but nothing too bad.

The canopy is pretty thick - quite noticeable if it's open.

The decals are the biggest weakness though!

[Guest]

Thanks Mat appreciate the info!