The second week of the U-2/P0-2 was spent building and detailing the engine and adding details to the fuselage. The details I added to the fuselage consisted of photo etch and some minor scratch building. I then super detailed the engine. I am now getting ready to start the painting. I will be using Field Green for the topside and light blue for the underside. I will also be painting the white stripes on the wingtips. Once the base coat of painting is completed I hoping to be able to get the decals applied over the next week.

You can see all the photos and details from the start in the build log at: 1/48 Russian U-2/Po-2

In Other News

This week the IPMS Journal for the November/December 2025 was published. The 1/25 scale LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper Truck I built in early 2025 is feature in the magazine (starting on page 20). This is the third time I have had one of my models feature in this publication!

You can see all the details of this featured build at: 1/25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Truck

To celebrate this I have added a NEW article in the Tips and Tricks section on how to scratch build fire hoses and other cloth covered hose.  You can check out the new article at: How To Make Fire Hoses