SPA Modeler

So here it is, all finished in a bit over 80 hours. Hobbycraft’s 1/48 La-5FN built OOB. I did modify a few parts with files or filler here and there, but nothing beyond that. I also used the kit decals, which surprisingly worked very well.












Now it’s all packaged up for travel to my great nephew and delivery to him over the weekend

Well done, Carlos!

Such a good looking plane. Great speed build Stik

John & John, thank you! I’m happy to hear that you like this build. A fun old school no frills project. The aircraft itself and paint scheme are really attractive

Nice speed build, Carlos. I love those WW2 era Russian fighters.

Thanks Tom! Those WWII Russian planes are growing on me. I don’t know why I held off so long to build this one.

Looks sweet! Nice job

Thank you Declan. This was a fun quickie.

Beautiful job Carlos! Your nephew is gonna love this! It sure feels great to just bang out an OOB build like this.

Fantastic build Carlos - that came out really well. Your nephew is going to love it!

I love how people keep referring to this as old school - I still build mine like that!!!

Stikpusher wrote: The aircraft itself and paint scheme are really attractive

I'd totally agree with that, the Ruskies had some nice looking aircraft in WWII and the winter scheme they had on them look really nice - especially with the contrasting red stars.