Eduard 1/72 scale L-39C Albatros

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that looks like a cozy working place, nice pit
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Pale green is on topside. Next the Dark Green for camo.
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Dark green camo is on. Next… yellow wing tips and black cowling section. Pics forthcoming later tonight once green is dried.
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Photos as promised... undersiides is Light Ghost Grey

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Topside Camo is Pale Green and Euro 1 Dark Green


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Next is black cowling section from nose top to front windscreen.

Last paint will be yellow on nose tip, rudder tip, and wing tips.
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Re: Eduard 1/72 scale L-39C Albatros

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Bravo, Tom!!! That's looking spec-tac-u-lar!
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Nice looking camo scheme! :hmm:
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I do like both the colors and the pattern on this bird Tom. You’re blowing right through this one buddy.
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Well done?
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Good Grief -- that was fast! :shocked:
Maybe there is a Jab you can get to counter the affects of AMS -- I might need that so I can 'just build a kit' :giggles:

Looks good. I like the paint scheme and the blue seat belts are cool!
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LyleW wrote: Sat Apr 04, 2026 6:19 amWell done?
Not yet. Still a little ways to go. I pushing finish date to Tuesday or Wednesday at the latest.

Patience, little grasshopper.... :giggles:
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