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Yak-7B with Skis

 

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     Another one of the four Yak-7's in my collection. This time the Yak-7B with Skis by ICM. Some of the many accessories include:

 

  • Aeromaster Decals 48-642 Yak 3, 7B, 9 and 9P VVS 1943-47 (5) Yak 3

  • Aeromaster Decals 48-505 Yak-1, 7 and 9 (5) White 5 CO Sword Gp red nose; White 47 with white arrow; Both green camo; White 29 Lt Kizim; White 38 Lt Shokurov; White 32 Maj Chirkov yellow rudder. Grey camo

  • Aeromaster Decals 48-622 “The Russians are Here” Part 1 – Yakovlev Tak-1B, 3, 7B, 9P & 9T

  • Aeromaster Decals 48-525 Yak-1/7 Pt 2 (5) Yak 1-B Red 12 white a/c; White 28 green/blue; Yak 9 White 17; Red 04; Red 22 all in grey/blue camo

  • Extratech Seatbelts for VVS Aircraft of the GPW

  • Extratech Photoetch details for Yak-7B

  • Pavla Resin Upgrade set for 'Jak-7'

  • Parts Accessories Photoetch details for Yak-7B

  • Gremlin Models Correction Set

  • Squadron Vac Formed Canopy

  • Falcon Clearvax Vac Formed Canopy (early/late) set 3748

  • Eduard Photoetch Detail includes seatbelts, cockpit, radiator and undercarriage parts

  • Moskit Blast Tubes for 12.7mm UB machine guns

  • Part Yak-7 Flaps photoetch S48-066

  • Engines & Things ENG48040 Klimov M-103

  • Cooper Details CD 4835 WWII Russian Fighter Main wheels

ICM 1/48th scale Yakovlev Yak-7B with Skis

  • Moskit Exhaust Pipes

  • Model Point Landing Gear

  • Tally Ho Pro-Masks Pre Cut Vinyl Masks

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ICM 1/48th scale Yakovlev Yak-7B with SkisICM 1/48th scale Yakovlev Yak-7B with Skis  
The ICM Yak-7B with Skis. Bottom of box artwork depicts a machine of HSU Captain A. Fedotov 169 IAP Summer 1942.The bagged sprues, instructions and Decals. Note the sprue appear to show up to three pairs of skis.  

Aftermarket Extras

Eduard photoetch set 48-321 for "Jak-7"Eduard photoetch set 48-321 for "Jak-7"Gremlin Models resin Correction Set for the Yak-7Gremlin Models Yak-7 resin Correction Set
One Eduard photoetch set 48-321 for "Jak-7" in their new-style packaging that is 'one-size-fits-all'.The same Eduard set in their original packaging. There are three of these yielding four in total - one for each of the Yak-7's I have.The Gremlin Models resin Correction Set for the Yak-7.It says that if you use this set then you can make an "average" (early) version Yak-7. It also overcomes serious problems with the kit supplying changes to the front fuselage (engine) cross section and canopy shape.
Gremlin Models Yak-7 resin Correction SetGremlin Models Yak-7 resin Correction SetMoskit Blast Tubes for 12.7mm UB machine guns for the Yak-7B Moskit Exhaust Pipe sets for Yak-7
The Gremlin set includes the deeper nose oil cooler, new fuselage halves, new canopy and rudder.These resin replacements are far more expensive than the ICM base kit.Moskit Blast Tubes for 12.7mm UB machine guns for the Yak-7B although you will have to display this with the engine panels off to see them.I presently have five of the Moskit Exhaust Pipe sets for Yak-7 but the set also fits the Yak-1 so I would need seven in total if you include my Yak-1 collection.
Pavla Resin Upgrade set for "YaK-7"Part Photoetch Yak-7 FlapsPart Photoetch Yak-7B detail setFalcon Clear Vax Canopy Set Number 37
The Pavla Resin Upgrade set for "YaK-7". For a detailed review download this.Part Photoetch Yak-7 Flaps. Purchased in November 2007 from Roll Models.Part Photoetch Yak-7B detail set. Purchased in November 2007 from Roll Models.Falcon Clear Vax Canopy Set Number 37.
Cooper Details CD 4835 WWII Russian Fighter Main wheels   
Cooper Details CD 4835 WWII Russian Fighter Main wheels for ICM, Classic Airframes, Hobbycraft, MiG-3, Yak-7, Yak-9, LaGG-3, La-5 & La-7.   

Decals

Aeromaster set 48-505 "Falcons of the Red Star" Part 1Aeromaster set 48-505 "Falcons of the Red Star" Part 1Aeromaster set 48-505 "Falcons of the Red Star" Part 1Aeromaster set 48-505 "Falcons of the Red Star" Part 1
The Aeromaster set 48-505 "Falcons of the Red Star" Part 1.Obviously Aeromaster and ICM do not agree on the Yak-7B. The kit is 'razorback' (as are all the ICM Yak-7's) whilst the decals show a curious aircraft with cut-down rear fuselage.This problem renders the sole Yak-7B on this sheet quite useless to us. Maybe it is a Yak-9 'early'?However, all is not lost as the sheet has markings for the Yak 1 and 9U.
Aeromaster decal set 48-622 "The Russian are Here!" Part 1Aeromaster decal set 48-622 "The Russian are Here!" Part 1Aeromaster decal set 48-622 "The Russian are Here!" Part 1Aeromaster's "The Russians are Here!" Part II 48-642
Aeromaster decal set 48-622 "The Russian are Here!" Part 1 features Yak-1B, 3, 7B, 9P & 9T. Which is good because it too has so-called Yak-7B's that are nothing like ICM's model.This was the first Aeromaster set to use the work of Erik Pilawskii and his "Aircraft and Markings of the Soviet Air Forces of the Great Patriotic War, 1941-45". This means they stopped using FS Colour references and started using "AMT".Apparently the sheet advises you to use the ICM kit with the "Airwaves" Nose. Obviously the two Yak-7B's on this sheet are also 'non-razorback' as the kit depicts. Also useless.Aeromaster's "The Russians are Here!" Part II set include Yak-3, 7B, 9 & 9P. I accidentally purchased two of this set. The first was used on the Eduard Yak-3 Project pictured elsewhere.
Aeromaster's "The Russians are Here!" Part II 48-642Aeromaster's "The Russians are Here!" Part II 48-642Aeromaster's "The Russians are Here!" Part II 48-642 
For some reason I simply forgot to keep a record of this one in my Decal-bank. So now I have a spare. Much that was said about the set 48-622 can be said here.Having already used this set I know that the technical quality of the decal is second to none. The set references Erik Pilawskii and doesn't use those spurious FS colour numbers any more.The decal sheet itself. I thought it looked familiar. 

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