1/48 Accurate Miniatures IL-2

 Stormovik

by Bill Lachance

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I would like to share some images of my Accurate Miniatures Ilyushin IL-2 "Stormovik." I used an Eduard photo etched detail set in the construction of this kit. There are many parts for the cockpit and wheel wells to enhance this great kit, and very little "plastic surgery" is required.

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I built this model from the issue of the kit with skis, but since the wheels are included, I decided to build a "Flying Tank" that is not wearing winter camouflage. I could find no aftermarket decals for the single seat varient, so I used the kit's markings. I turned the tail number upside down to give me a #9.

The washes are enamel, using the base color plus flat black. For the four-color camouflage, four different color washes were used in their respective areas. I prefer this subtle wash, as it appears more realistic to me than having panel lines that have a higher contrast. Drybrushing was accomplished by mixing the base enamel colors with Titanium White oil paint. I used some Earth-tone pastels in the cockpit and wheel wells.

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Following the pattern in the kit's instructions, I applied Model Master's WW II Russian colors of Underside Blue, Topside Green, and Earth Gray. The Black is a mixture of Model Master Aircraft Interior Black and Neutral Gray. These colors were all sprayed freehand, using a Badger 150 airbrush.

Bill

Visit my website to see other models of mine, I also build models on commission.  http://www.pix.prettyneatinc.com/

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Photos and text © by Bill Lachance