A Model Polikarpov I-180 1/72

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BorgR3mc0 wrote:
portman wrote:That's looking really good Borg - you did a great job on that red.

I don't know where you got the patience to do all of those decals though. :bag:
Funny thing is that I am currently bogged down with the decals of my Hind A. I guess that is karma. :hmm:
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The gear is on. Next up,a wash, the detail painting and lastly a flat coat (or maybe semi gloss).

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Getting better and better... :popcorn:
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That red is so sexy. Oh man. You’ve done a great job!
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Like a flying roadster... :hmm:
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That looks the business Borg!
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Brilliant Borg! Way to go!
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Perfect!!
IMHO semigloss is better for this type of planes
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A boss of Braille scale!
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BsYamato wrote:Perfect!!
IMHO semigloss is better for this type of planes
Yes, the Soviets actually used a lot of semi gloss finishes. I did give it a semi gloss coat after the wash but it didn’t went on smoothly. I will post some pictures shortly.
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