Hey gang, I just started a 1/48 Eduard La-7 and I already have a question… What’s the best match for interior color? The kit calls out Mr. Color C097. I don’t have access to this paint, so I thought I’d cross reference this with another Soviet kit, an Accurate Miniatures IL-2. The instructions have a wide variety of paint manufacturers, which includes Model Master. They say the cockpit color is RLM 02.
So I guess my question is should I go ahead and use RLM 02, or is there a better color for Soviet interiors in the Model Master or Tamiya line?
The color should be A-14 gray, and the instrument panel is black. I use neutral gray, mixed with a bit of sky. Or, Dark Sea Gray is also close. Here’s a link to the La-7 in Monino Museum:
Thanks for the help. Can’t wait to slap some paint on this bad boy!
On a related subject, which release of the kit do you have? I’ve got the “Weekend Edition” and it is woefully lacking in decal placement instructions. There are some stencils which I am a little confused on placement. Does your kit have better decal instructions? Thanks!!!
Its the Profipack boxing. I can look up the stencil placement for you in a bit. I also have an Aeromaster decal sheet for the La-7, and I’ll check that as well.
Boy, have been out of the hobby for too lon. I should have known Eduard keeps all instructions on it’s site. Thanks for the help, really appreciate it.