LaGG-3 in winter colors (Roden 1/72)
Winter LaGG-3 series 35 in 1/72 scale. Original kit by Toko, produced by Roden nowadays. This is an old kit back from the late 90s. The kit quality is far, far from good – it took me two months to get it done. Completely not suitable as a kit for a stress-less weekend build.
I had some PE parts for LaGG-3 but that parts were for another kit of another manufacturer, so I’ve used only some of them (and mostly for the interior), like wheel bay doors.
Some parts were made from scratch, like all radiator air exit flaps – original parts were too thick.
The model was painted mostly with AKAN and Vallejo paints. Winter temporary white was made using MIG Washable White paint, which was designed exactly for creating such effects. All other weathering was made mostly with Vallejo washes and pigments with a small addition of oils.
Painting scheme represents an aircraft of the soviet ace captain S. Lvov during the winter of 1943. He was fighting on a Baltic Sea.
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John Healy said on March 4, 2017
Nice work Dmitry! Very realistic weathering of the white wash. That’s a crude little kit and you made it shine.
Dmitry Stropalov said on March 4, 2017
@j-healy Thanks John! This white was the whole goal of this build.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on March 4, 2017
And it turned out beautifully! Really looks the part.
Dmitry Stropalov said on March 5, 2017
Thanks, Bernard! I’m happy to hear this!
Craig Abrahamson said on March 4, 2017
Nice job as always, sir….and I still want one of those lighters (you can keep the candle holders) 🙂
Dmitry Stropalov said on March 4, 2017
@craigindaytona Thanks Craig! This lighter is something special… Actually it’s a standard Zippo but with a custom engraving. My friends made this picture – MiG-15 with text, and found a guy who did this engraving, and then presented it to me on my birthday. From that time it appears on my photos.
Allan J Withers said on March 4, 2017
Interesting model Dmitry, well done.
Dmitry Stropalov said on March 5, 2017
Thank you, Allan!
Jeff Bailey said on March 5, 2017
VERY well done, Dimitry! A very interesting paint job.
Dmitry Stropalov said on March 5, 2017
@mikegolf Thank you for your words, Jeffry!
Ken Hammer said on March 5, 2017
Very nicely done
Dmitry Stropalov said on March 5, 2017
Thanks, Ken!
Greg Kittinger said on March 5, 2017
Love it! I’ve been noodling how to achieve a similar winter wash effect via brush painting, mostly thinking about what mediums to use and how to get the proper transparent look as it begins to fade/wash off over time. I’d love to end up with something that looks like this – nicely realistic.
Dmitry Stropalov said on March 5, 2017
@gkittinger Thanks, Greg! I think you can achieve such result with brush painting if you will use this “washable” paints.
Bill Koppos said on March 5, 2017
The LaGG might have been a dog of a fighter, but it sure looked good doing it. Love the shapes on it, pointy nose to high back tail. Can’t believe that’s a Toko, you really beat it into submission. Great work.
Dmitry Stropalov said on March 5, 2017
@billkoppos Thanks, Bill! I’m also can’t believe that I was lucky enough to build it.
Anthony Conway said on March 5, 2017
Very nice work Dmitry.
Dmitry Stropalov said on March 5, 2017
Thanks, Anthony!
Robert Royes said on March 5, 2017
Great job ! Love the’ Zippo’.
Dmitry Stropalov said on March 5, 2017
Thank you, Robert!
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on March 5, 2017
Dmitry, thanks for the tip about the MIG paint. Must have missed that one!
The “Guaranteed varnished coffin” deserves to be built, such a sleek aircraft! I’m glad there’s a kit.
Dmitry Stropalov said on March 5, 2017
@berniehackettboymodeler I’ve found this paint occasionally in my hobby shop, and then I’ve searched for some videos and references and realized, that this paint is something that I need.
George Williams said on March 6, 2017
It’s a pleasure to watch, Dmitry, thank you for sharing it with us.
Dmitry Stropalov said on March 6, 2017
@chinesegeorge Thanks, George! Happy to hear that.
Maxim Bylkin said on March 7, 2017
Class! The colors of the camouflage and the winter color are very accurately conveyed.
Dmitry Stropalov said on March 7, 2017
@siskin Thanks, Max! Спасибо 🙂
P.k said on March 11, 2017
great work