The
IL-2 Stormovik represents much of the Russian spirit characterized by ruggedness
and durability. And temporary winter camouflage adorns this aircraft with the
atmosphere that prevailed in the Eastern Front.
Accurate
Miniature's Stormovik is a nice representation of this historically important
aircraft. However, no matter how well the model is finished, it retains its
clumsy appearance. The nicely engraved panel lines and detailed cockpit are
dwarfed in relation to the large flying surfaces and emphasize the over all crud
appeal of the aircraft.
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I converted AM's
skis version to a normal undercarriage form. The emphasis in this model was on
the erosion of the temporary white paint coat. After the completion of the
typical camouflage using enamel paints, I applied an oil based white paint using
airbrush and a brush. The turpentine based paint can be whipped or diluted
without disrupting the base camouflage layer. The preference of oil paints is
based on the ease of application and the attainment of wash effects without much
difficulty that also resembles the real effects of paint erosion.
Rafi
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