So here it is, all finished in a bit over 80 hours. Hobbycraft’s 1/48 La-5FN built OOB. I did modify a few parts with files or filler here and there, but nothing beyond that. I also used the kit decals, which surprisingly worked very well.
Now it’s all packaged up for travel to my great nephew and delivery to him over the weekend
Hobbycraft 1/48 La-5FN speed build
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Hobbycraft 1/48 La-5FN speed build
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Well done, Carlos!
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Such a good looking plane. Great speed build Stik
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John & John, thank you! I’m happy to hear that you like this build. A fun old school no frills project. The aircraft itself and paint scheme are really attractive
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Nice speed build, Carlos. I love those WW2 era Russian fighters.
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Thanks Tom! Those WWII Russian planes are growing on me. I don’t know why I held off so long to build this one.
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Looks sweet! Nice job
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Thank you Declan. This was a fun quickie.
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Beautiful job Carlos! Your nephew is gonna love this! It sure feels great to just bang out an OOB build like this.
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Re: Hobbycraft 1/48 La-5FN speed build
Fantastic build Carlos - that came out really well. Your nephew is going to love it!
I love how people keep referring to this as old school - I still build mine like that!!!
I love how people keep referring to this as old school - I still build mine like that!!!
I'd totally agree with that, the Ruskies had some nice looking aircraft in WWII and the winter scheme they had on them look really nice - especially with the contrasting red stars.Stikpusher wrote: The aircraft itself and paint scheme are really attractive
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