smitty44 Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 I had these decals already so what the heck. Trumpy kit with Aires Cockpit, and Reskit wheels. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 The real color of these aircraft are nothing like the artwork. I might add that the dekkals are prodece in Ukraine as well. Below is the real thing. Artist rendering is the first plane on the sheet. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Martinnfb Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 blue 17 s/n.25508110131. during overhaul 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 57 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: Well this more closely matches the artwork, but not the color callouts like my pic. I like this better for sure. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 3, 2022 Administrators Share Posted March 3, 2022 3 hours ago, smitty44 said: Well this more closely matches the artwork, but not the color callouts like my pic. I like this better for sure. Linden Hill is your friend here, I think. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted March 3, 2022 Administrators Share Posted March 3, 2022 Great!! And Reskit are also Ukrainian!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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smitty44 Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 .....and off we go. Installed the P.E fiddly bits in the Aires pit, and got the side panels cleaned up. On to the IP next, then paint tomorrow. Glued the intakes together as well and hit the seams with some Tamiya white. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 It took a while , but we are getting closer 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 Paint down on the cockpit. Used a Modern US Navy Blue Gray, looks the part to my eye. Airbrush paints mostly MRP, and brush paints Ammo by Mig. I also bought myself a purposed designed dry brush by Mig and I love it. Did a little dry brushing with some Light Ghost Gray. Now some color. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 7, 2022 Administrators Share Posted March 7, 2022 That color nails that Sukhoi grey quite well. Nice work so far and this should be one neat looking machine when finished. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 Alrighty then! Cockpit tub and sidewalls done. On tge the IP a coaming 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 I've started the nose gear well also. Grateful that there aren't really any hydraulic lines to speak of, and tge gear doors mostly are closed up on a parked aircraft. Bad seams in tricky places so I use water soluble Apoxy Sculpt to fill seams then smooth with damp qtip. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 That cockpit looks great, Devildog! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 6 hours ago, GazzaS said: That cockpit looks great, Devildog! Thanks Marine! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 That looks really nice Marine , impressive detail. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Looking mighty good Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 Just a little update.....oops wrong aircraft! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 Front wheel well done. Not much going to be seen here so no added fiddly bits. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 13 hours ago, smitty44 said: Just a little update.....oops wrong aircraft! I know people sometimes complain about accuracy issues with Trumpeter kits but wow! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 On 3/17/2022 at 11:31 AM, BlrwestSiR said: I know people sometimes complain about accuracy issues with Trumpeter kits but wow! Carl, Perfect! 😅 Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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