Yak-140 MaksArt repaint by Gary

[Isaac]

Originally Posted by rockpaperscissor

The model is coming along great, as always. Straight and true. The recolor adds a whole new dimension of realism.

Gary did a super job repainting and rendering an otherwise simple looking model. And since it is a prototype that never flew, there is no weathering or dirt smudges to be applied. Hence the different metal panels and shades.


Isaac

[Isaac]

There is a cockpit tub and two landing gear bays as well as an exhaust ducts to insert to the fuselage.


The cockpit can't be built and inserted in a completed form. So the alternative is to fold it and assemble it inside the fuselage.

here is the cockpit cutout


folded tub


insert the tub folded




Next are the landing gear bays. These proved confusing in both location and orientation. The reference photos of the real plane must be carefully studied.


Here is the rear bay. It is is facing the wrong way ( my error ). Since the gear retracts forward, the deep end should be in front.







nose gear bay was originally placed in the wrong position in which the doors were erroneously thought to be similar to a Mig-21 where the gear retracted forward and the doors were rounded to resemble the tire shape.


I moved the nose gear aft to its correct position and orientation. The rounded unpainted area of the fuselage will be corrected by Gary. I will apply a "field" correction later on.



Bays in place.



and lastly, the engine exhaust is inserted in place.



Isaac

[Isaac]

Here are the spine fairing that extend from the canopy to the vertical tail



I added some internal supports


I struggled in the correct placement and started with the large piece behind the canopy.


however it was glued too far forward.



here is the rest of the spine.


notice the gap that appeared as I placed the graphics of the middle spine part aligned with the fuselage marking.


here is the proper alignment of the middle spine part.




The gap can be prevented if the instruction is to start it at the double diagonal rivet lines shown.



I will correct it later on my build. Gary will add a marking on the model.



Isaac

[MacSongLi]

Isaac,

The Yak-140 is looking fantastic. Very nice build. This project is truly a collaborative effort with a lot of work from both of us. Looking forward to working with you on many more projects.

Gary

[Isaac]

Originally Posted by MacSongLi

Isaac,

The Yak-140 is looking fantastic. Very nice build. This project is truly a collaborative effort with a lot of work from both of us. Looking forward to working with you on many more projects.

Gary

Gary

It is a pleasure working with you on these subjects. I find we compliment each other talents.

Yes, we will go on to more projects.

Isaac

[Isaac]

Here are the parts


The rudder will be installed later.


Isaac

[Isaac]

Here it is so far







Isaac

[Isaac]

A nice touch are the separate control surfaces. I like the large flaps.

The surfaces all have a piece of wood inserted to keep them straight.





parts ready



dry fit in different positions



glued on. Flaps are in the down position.




Isaac

[Isaac]

Here it is at this stage of the build



Isaac

[Ofanim]

Amzing work so far !
The metallic texture is wonderful i wish I knew how to get such realistic rendering !

Best regards,
Ronan