Re: Zvesda 1/72 Tupolev I-4
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2026 8:00 am
Very nice work, Borg!!! 
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Zvesda 1/72 Tupolev I-4
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Re: Zvesda 1/72 Tupolev I-4
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2026 11:32 am
This cool little build is coming along nicely!
Re: Zvesda 1/72 Tupolev I-4
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 7:33 am
The decals are on. I used microsol and set to get it into the corrugations. One decal teared and the set made a few holes so I didn’t push my luck to get them in deeper. The color is a bit off when compared to the tail so I might adjust with a wash.
Re: Zvesda 1/72 Tupolev I-4
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 8:05 am
Looking good, Borg!
Re: Zvesda 1/72 Tupolev I-4
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 8:07 am
The decals look good. VerybRussian.
Re: Zvesda 1/72 Tupolev I-4
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 2:53 pm
I thought it was a Mr Color aluminum! I’ve been using that one for awhile. It’s still my favorite because it cures fast on that plastic and takes handling well. Interesting how you harmonized the engine with the frame; that looks spot on! That looks just right for the project!
I’m a bit late to post. Decals look good too. Bravo!
I’m a bit late to post. Decals look good too. Bravo!
Re: Zvesda 1/72 Tupolev I-4
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2026 6:48 am
That's really cool!
Re: Zvesda 1/72 Tupolev I-4
Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 2:44 pm
And it is done! I have used Art Scale 3d printed spoked wheels, a fabulous product. I also added a few wires.
As a comparison I included pics with the ANT-5 prototype and with a Polikarpov I-5 also flown by I. Pavlov.
All in all a fun build, as I wished John would have had with the kit in his stash.
As a comparison I included pics with the ANT-5 prototype and with a Polikarpov I-5 also flown by I. Pavlov.
All in all a fun build, as I wished John would have had with the kit in his stash.
Re: Zvesda 1/72 Tupolev I-4
Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 2:57 pm
BRAVO!!!!!
Re: Zvesda 1/72 Tupolev I-4
Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 3:37 pm
Doubly cool!!
So fine, Remco!
So fine, Remco!