Su-27, work in progress

Skii · 8 Jun 2010 at 10:14

Just thought I'd post an update of my latest project - this is the Su-27UB (two seater) used by the Russian Knights display team.

The kit is by Academy in 1/48 scale, I have used a resin cockpit and corrected nosecone , and an aftermarket decal set made by a Russian manufacturer. Even in 1/48 this is a big model

Instrument panel and cockpit details

Scratchbuilt undercarriage piping

Primed and ready for the paint job

Markings masked with tape and sprayed (took a week)

Vertical stabilisers masked and spray painted

How she stands currently

Here's the real one in action

john_s · 8 Jun 2010 at 10:16

Impressive!

vanandjuanunited · 8 Jun 2010 at 10:23

Not that is impressive. Nice attention to detail.

Well done

Dano · 8 Jun 2010 at 10:38

Nice

craptakular · 8 Jun 2010 at 10:40

Very nice.

What is a good beginner build for someone with zero practical skills?

Efour · 8 Jun 2010 at 10:40

its Starscream !

gt_junkie · 8 Jun 2010 at 10:40

Superb work Skii!!! :cool:

gt

Skii · 8 Jun 2010 at 11:12

Oxy said:
Very nice.

What is a good beginner build for someone with zero practical skills?

For beginners, I'd go for a Revell kit, they tend to be cheap, excellent value for money and fit together without too much work.

good example here

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=48923

Under a tenner, great details and perfect for a beginner.

daz · 8 Jun 2010 at 11:16

I think you can buy a real one of these for about $5m.

If I was a billionaire, I wouldn't hesitate to splurge my cash.

Engram · 8 Jun 2010 at 12:00

Very nice. Have you ever built a Harrier? I'd love to build one of those.

robgmun · 8 Jun 2010 at 12:03

Can i ask a question, how did you go from this:

http://www.britmodeler.com/skii/Skii/Su-27UB/stripes.jpg

to this:

http://www.britmodeler.com/skii/Skii/Su-27UB/tails2.jpg

I.e, how did you bring out the details?

Cosimo · 8 Jun 2010 at 12:05

Very nice work.

Skii · 8 Jun 2010 at 12:10

robgmun said:
Can i ask a question, how did you go from this:

I.e, how did you bring out the details?

Sure

The whole model was given 2 coats of Johnsons Klear floor polish - basically an acrylic gloss varnish. It was then rubbed and polished with sanding cloths to get a nice all over and even shine.

After this comes the wash - on this model I use the Promodeller wash which is a clay based black wash that you brush over the entire airframe and then rub off with a damp kitchen towel when dry. The residue remains in all of the panel line and recessed details making them stand out much better.

http://www.promodeller.com/buy-the-wash/

RobEves · 8 Jun 2010 at 17:30

Very nice, loving the detail.

Ziggy · 8 Jun 2010 at 17:39

Epic.

G-MAN2004 · 8 Jun 2010 at 17:52

That is awesome. Probably one of the best models I've seen when it comes to attention to detail. :cool:

Von Smallhausen · 8 Jun 2010 at 21:09

Never cease to be amazed by the skill and detail of your models Skii.

5 stars from me.

robgmun · 8 Jun 2010 at 21:14

Skii said:
Sure

The whole model was given 2 coats of Johnsons Klear floor polish - basically an acrylic gloss varnish. It was then rubbed and polished with sanding cloths to get a nice all over and even shine.

After this comes the wash - on this model I use the Promodeller wash which is a clay based black wash that you brush over the entire airframe and then rub off with a damp kitchen towel when dry. The residue remains in all of the panel line and recessed details making them stand out much better.

http://www.promodeller.com/buy-the-wash/

Brill!

I'm looking for a decent wash!

CocoPops · 8 Jun 2010 at 21:25

Another fine job John!

jlss · 8 Jun 2010 at 22:01

Very nice work indeed looks really good

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