Dukie99 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 This bad boy recently landed on my doorstep directly from Russia (less than USD 50 with shipping) I normally don't build in this scale and make only very rare exception, but this guy needed to be challenged in the display cabinet: It is the Hasegawa kit, build OOB with the kits decals. I will build the Su-57 as a clean airframe (no pylons) but contrary to the F-22 where I closed all bay, I will open the main ventral weapon bay. This will be a relatively quick build as there are not a ton of pieces, but so far I am impressed with the quality of the kit and the fit This is the content of the box, instructions and decals (which look really nice: I will use Quinta studio 3d decals for the pit and seat. They look stunning: and the instructions are very clear I will also use Amigo Resin Cans. They are closed, probably incorrect for a parked bird but I will go with it. Very well casted parts. i have already built the cockpit so I will post a update in a minute. Cheers, David Derek B, Uncarina, LSP_K2 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukie99 Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 Here's the pit. OOB it is very simple as all the console details are provided through standard decals. The bare plastic, some of the details on the seat have not been glued or cut off as per Quinta's instructions Now painted in MRP Sukhoi blue-grey and MRP Nato black. Sorry about the picture, I made a mistake cropping the picture but you get the idea Now the good part, the cockpit completed with all the Quinta 3d decals glued on with Mig Ultra Glue. I am debatting applying a future coat and then a wash but I may leave it like that. Not bad for 30 minutes of work. The 3d decals come out of the backing sheet after twenty seconds in warm water. It is good to dry the part on a towel before applying PVA glue, the parts are flexible and conform well to curved surface. The fit of the panels in the cockpit and relative to each other was perfect. I have no yet used Quinta 1/32 sets (I have the Mig-29 SMT for a future build), but if this set is any indication, the quality is very good and it looks awesome. Cheers, David D.B. Andrus, scvrobeson, LSP_K2 and 16 others 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Wow, awesome David! I've been dreaming of an SU-57 in 32nd in the digital sky scheme for a long time now. This one looks great! Glad I invested in some 32nd sets. Looking forward to more! Martinnfb and Dukie99 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael931080 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Nice! Those Quinta Studio Decals really do a nice job in the pit! Martinnfb and Dukie99 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 This is really cool. I didn't know this aircraft existed! I was just reading about it at Wikipedia, and that then led me to the Chinese J-20, another aircraft I didn't know existed! Of all these 5th generation stealth fighters, I think I like the J-20 the best; it reminds me of the fictional MiG from the movie "Firefox" with Clint Eastwood, if anyone remembers that! Keep up the good work; the cockpit looks great! Dukie99, Out2gtcha, Tony T and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I’ll be watching this build! I’ve been very intrigued with this kit. I built the GWH SU-35 and absolutely loved it, but it needs some company. Great work so far! Cheers, Tom Dukie99 and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 On 3/30/2021 at 3:58 PM, ringleheim said: This is really cool. I didn't know this aircraft existed! I think it's fair to say that the SU-57 exists-ish. The first examples have deployed to active units as of the end of last year, but it's not clear that the Russians have the budget to build and sustain a significant fleet of fighters of this level of sophistication. It may end up dead-ended even faster than the late, lamented F-22. D.B. Andrus and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukie99 Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Hi Guys, I finished this morning my Su-57. Not perfect but I actually really like the result. I should have done a better job at preping the plastic on the top (the plastic is a little bit grainy and I don't know if it is intended or not). That being said it is hardly noticeable IRL. The fit of the kit was great, low part count but still decent details and so it builds quickly. I used paint masks for the digital scheme and they worked great. The decals supplied are very good (I suspect they are made by Begemot but not sure) and work very well with the microsol-set solutions. The pit is Quinta and is a must for this kit. On to the pictures: And with its nemesis: Cheers, David Brett M, Michael931080, red Dog and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustiepal Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 That is awesome! Great build and finish. Dave Dukie99 and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Fantastic result ! Dukie99 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Now this was worth waiting for! Excellent work and inspiring. Cheers, Tom Out2gtcha and Dukie99 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Love it! Such a lovely aircraft and result on your model. Wish we had one in LSP form Well done! Dukie99 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankBuster Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) Very nice work and a great finnish,well done. Cheers. Edited October 31, 2021 by TankBuster Dukie99 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukie99 Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 Thank you for the kind words. Just like Brian, I would love to have a Su-57 in 1/32 (and a F-22 too) and hopefully one day we will get one. In the meantime I have another 1/48 copy in the stash. There are other attractive schemes for the Su-57 and Reskit has come with very impressive resin cans in the parked position. Hopefully Reskit will also come up with Resin wheels in the near future. Cheers, David Uncarina and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Magnificent! T Dukie99 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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