Kiev – last stretch!

I did some weathering using oil colours and white spirit. At first mainly streaks on the side of the hull from portholes and whatnot. Then I used white on the deck to make it look a bit more worn.

Some weathering done
Some weathering done

Putting decals on all the planes took a while and was done in a few sessions. First the wings got their stars.

Stars on the wings
Stars on the wings

Then the helicopters and fins got stars.

More stars added
More stars added

I used some black oil colour to create landing wear and tracks from driving around on the deck generally.

Black tracks on deck
Black tracks on deck

Then I tried a little plane configuration.

Planes and helis placed on deck
Planes and helis placed on deck

I decided to modify one plane and one helicopter a bit.

Helicopter and plane modified
Helicopter and plane modified

After some touching up and gluing back the gun barrels, I consider it finished!

Finished left view
Finished left view
Finished right view
Finished right view

I started working on a pair of small yellow tractors that I’ll add if they turn out looking good.

Pics on the finished build will be posted asap.

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