Zvesda 1/72 Tupolev I-4

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Re: Zvesda 1/72 Tupolev I-4

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Cool looking Russian aircraft. Good to see you back.
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And the wings are on.

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Tiny...
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BlackSheep214 wrote: Tue Mar 24, 2026 5:56 amTiny...
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What a little gem, Remco! And looking good, I will add! :shoutout:
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That's really cool!
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Wow! That really is small.
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Thanks for the memories Remco! I remember building one of those ages ago!
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Very nice with your modifications!
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A little progress report.

The tail was primed pink (mr Surfacer 1500 Pink) then painted red (Humbrol enamel 19). I masked the whole tail. The profile show a smaller portion but if I look at the picture of Pavlov’s crashed I-4 I see the whole tail red. Pictures before profiles.
After masking I primed black (mr Surfacer 1500 black). Next is going to be mr Hobby 208 duralumin.
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