1/72 Revell Yak-38

Gallery Article by Edward Boyd on Aug 27 2010

 

There has always been some dispute about the shape of the Revell Yak-38, but when completed it does seem to mimic the original fairly well.  

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A major shortcoming of the kit is the omission of auxilliary air intakes on each side of the fuselage which requires some minor surgery to correct.  Color schemes are limited to blue over green with a hard line of demarcation.  Paints were a combination of Humbrol and Testors. 

Some decals from the kit mixed with some from the spares drawer were used to create a representation of the Yak-38M portrayed on page 607 of "Complete Book of Fighters" by Green & Swanborough.

Edward Boyd

Photos and text © by Edward Boyd