I know nothing about RUSSIAN aircraft, and I’ve never built a EDUARD kit… This is a informative video, helps a modeler see what’s available, to make a choice… These are good reviews, best I’ve seen… CHRIS from OHIO 🇺🇸
Thanks Chris! The Russians fielded some really cool aircraft in WWII but it can be challenging to get good quality kits of them. There will be more reviews on the Russian WWII aircraft in the future.
I have this kit (Eduard #8098). Yet to build up, however. Always liked the Soviet camo scheme. I have built up a similar Yak-3 kit; it's crude by modern Eduard standards, but still fun for display and weathering experimentation. Eduard's evolution over the past 20 years is an interesting one.
What brand, type and colour (or mix) of paint did you use for the three primary colours on this? In particular I am interested in your AMT-7 (light blue) or mix. This vid deserves more views/likes than it has. Disheartening the disinterest in VVS aircraft. Accurate review BTW. I have this in the Eduard První Doma Limited Edition boxing with all the extra decals, masks, PE & resin goodies, and have built Academy's reboxing of the venerable 1991 Hobbycraft La-7 tooling. Concur a 1/48 La-7 from Zvezda or Eduard would be most welcome, and surprising they haven't chosen to do one yet, but I'd like it to be not quite as unnecessarily parts heavy and undeniably challenging a build as their toolings of the La-5, LA-5FN & Yak-3. Has always struck me as odd that VVS types seem to hold even less appeal or interest than Japanese types to the average modeller. According to sales stats, it's the same with armour.
@theblytonian3906 I agree about the lack of interest in VVS subjects. I still plan on reviewing the Academy/Hobbycraft La-7 soon. Honestly, I think the lack of popularity makes me like them more. I used PolyScale Russian Underside Blue for the lowers. On this one, I used RLM 74 & 75 for the topside camo colors. Though there were some specs on paint colors, the VVS aircraft colors were quite inconsistent, especially in the early years of the war. There are lots of photos to confirm that the two-tone gray colors could range from mildly contrasting to more starkly contrasting (as on this build). The Eduard special edition La-7 sounds nice!
@@jonsmodelkitreview4624 Yes, concur that in reality VVS colours like RKKA armour colours e.g. 4BO green were very subject to so meany logistically pragmatic & operational variables. I think it's difficult to get any near shade of AMT 11 and 12 combo 'very wrong' from a suspension of disbelief factored perspective, but different manufacturer's AMT-7 interpretations are all over the place. Thanks for your answer. I've never heard of nor seen Polly Scale paints until now. Not distributed (available) in my country. The colour photo etch sheet for the Eduard/Gavia La-7 kit in particular really lifts it into a different dimension. The Academy kit is what it is, although it scrubs up to present nicely in its warpaint. Think Otaki from the 1970s (now available from Microace as Arii repops). Form is OK and makes a visually appealing standoff tabletop display model, but scant on detail would be understatement. My pick for a 1/48 La-7 would be Eduard's with that PE sheet, but I don't think either are currently available new (discontinued).
Compared to the Zvezda La-5FN, its gear stands too tall, and it is very outdated in the accuracy of the clear parts. Even the Zvezda La-5FN can benefit from the use of AML vacu form parts. An up to date kit is badly needed for the La-7.
Those are good points and I would welcome a more accurate La-7 kit. This was still a fun build and a good first Eduard kit for less experienced modelers. To my knowledge, this is still the best La-7 kit currently available (much different than the LA-5FN that the La-7 was based on). I have built the Zvezda La-5 and it was VERY parts heavy and a challenging build with a thick canopy. I also have the Eduard boxing of the Zvezda La-5FN in the stash.
I know nothing about RUSSIAN aircraft, and I’ve never built a EDUARD kit…
This is a informative video, helps a modeler see what’s available, to make a choice…
These are good reviews, best I’ve seen…
CHRIS from OHIO 🇺🇸
Thanks Chris! The Russians fielded some really cool aircraft in WWII but it can be challenging to get good quality kits of them. There will be more reviews on the Russian WWII aircraft in the future.
I have this kit (Eduard #8098). Yet to build up, however. Always liked the Soviet camo scheme. I have built up a similar Yak-3 kit; it's crude by modern Eduard standards, but still fun for display and weathering experimentation. Eduard's evolution over the past 20 years is an interesting one.
I agree. The La-7 and Yak-3 are very similar in design and parts breakdown.
What brand, type and colour (or mix) of paint did you use for the three primary colours on this? In particular I am interested in your AMT-7 (light blue) or mix.
This vid deserves more views/likes than it has. Disheartening the disinterest in VVS aircraft. Accurate review BTW. I have this in the Eduard První Doma Limited Edition boxing with all the extra decals, masks, PE & resin goodies, and have built Academy's reboxing of the venerable 1991 Hobbycraft La-7 tooling. Concur a 1/48 La-7 from Zvezda or Eduard would be most welcome, and surprising they haven't chosen to do one yet, but I'd like it to be not quite as unnecessarily parts heavy and undeniably challenging a build as their toolings of the La-5, LA-5FN & Yak-3. Has always struck me as odd that VVS types seem to hold even less appeal or interest than Japanese types to the average modeller. According to sales stats, it's the same with armour.
@theblytonian3906 I agree about the lack of interest in VVS subjects. I still plan on reviewing the Academy/Hobbycraft La-7 soon. Honestly, I think the lack of popularity makes me like them more. I used PolyScale Russian Underside Blue for the lowers. On this one, I used RLM 74 & 75 for the topside camo colors. Though there were some specs on paint colors, the VVS aircraft colors were quite inconsistent, especially in the early years of the war. There are lots of photos to confirm that the two-tone gray colors could range from mildly contrasting to more starkly contrasting (as on this build). The Eduard special edition La-7 sounds nice!
@@jonsmodelkitreview4624 Yes, concur that in reality VVS colours like RKKA armour colours e.g. 4BO green were very subject to so meany logistically pragmatic & operational variables. I think it's difficult to get any near shade of AMT 11 and 12 combo 'very wrong' from a suspension of disbelief factored perspective, but different manufacturer's AMT-7 interpretations are all over the place. Thanks for your answer. I've never heard of nor seen Polly Scale paints until now. Not distributed (available) in my country.
The colour photo etch sheet for the Eduard/Gavia La-7 kit in particular really lifts it into a different dimension. The Academy kit is what it is, although it scrubs up to present nicely in its warpaint. Think Otaki from the 1970s (now available from Microace as Arii repops). Form is OK and makes a visually appealing standoff tabletop display model, but scant on detail would be understatement. My pick for a 1/48 La-7 would be Eduard's with that PE sheet, but I don't think either are currently available new (discontinued).
@@theblytonian3906 Agreed!
Compared to the Zvezda La-5FN, its gear stands too tall, and it is very outdated in the accuracy of the clear parts. Even the Zvezda La-5FN can benefit from the use of AML vacu form parts. An up to date kit is badly needed for the La-7.
Those are good points and I would welcome a more accurate La-7 kit. This was still a fun build and a good first Eduard kit for less experienced modelers. To my knowledge, this is still the best La-7 kit currently available (much different than the LA-5FN that the La-7 was based on). I have built the Zvezda La-5 and it was VERY parts heavy and a challenging build with a thick canopy. I also have the Eduard boxing of the Zvezda La-5FN in the stash.