Jarda_Hajecek Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Kit: Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker B Manufacturer: Trumpeter (updated molds with corrected intakes and nose) Aftermarket: Part metal pitot tube and static dischargers, Quickboost seat. Paints: Ammo of MiG, Vallejo, Akan Markings: Ukraine Air Force splinter camouflage Decals: combination of custom masks and kit decals Build was pretty much straight from the box with only adding the metal pitot tube and static wicks from Part and QB seat. The fit of the model is moderate. Some areas fit well some you have to really tweak, fill, sand and rescribe like the nose section. The intakes need a little extra work as well however nothing drastic. One thing to watch out for is the fragility of the nose gear leg. The build was for a friend who wanted to have a splinter Flanker as just fell in love with it. It may not be 100% uber accurate but I believe it comes close. The finishing of the kit was fighting me all the way due to time constraints. The last stretch was the most challenging as the model was literally finished the morning of Palstic Winter contest in Bratislava, Slovakia last weekend. I was finishing the model in my hotel room. Something I fully do not recommend to anyone. Not worth it guys. As an aftermath as the clear coat was still kind of not fully cured and it drizzled rain that morning the rain did a bit of water damage to the paint job. It did create basically real weathering but it was not intended. In the end as it dried it was looking the part but certainly I will have a transport box with a lid next time. For anyone building the kit a word of caution: the model is HUGE. Make sure you have ample room to mamuver the beast around your bench. Many thanks for my close friends for encouraging me throughout the build and to my wife for her support and understanding. Happy modeling everyone. The water damage: Mark M, alain11, D.B. Andrus and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Superb work, Jarda! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Excellent work! I like the green nose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Andrus Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Beautiful build. Way to go, Jarda! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 You nailed it, that looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Really nice work!! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Jaro super build with super results as always! I loved following your progress and seeing the big beast come to life! K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Love it. The big Flanker has always been an impressive kit to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 (edited) Lovely splinter camo. Thanks for sharing. Edited December 22, 2018 by Bill Cross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 stunning, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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