smitty44 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 I had these decals already so what the heck. Trumpy kit with Aires Cockpit, and Reskit wheels. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Administrators Martinnfb Posted March 2 Administrators Share Posted March 2 blue 17 s/n.25508110131. during overhaul 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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smitty44 Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 3 Administrators Share Posted March 3 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted March 3 Administrators Share Posted March 3 Great!! And Reskit are also Ukrainian!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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smitty44 Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 .....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. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Martinnfb Posted March 5 Administrators Share Posted March 5 It took a while , but we are getting closer 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 7 Administrators Share Posted March 7 That color nails that Sukhoi grey quite well. Nice work so far and this should be one neat looking machine when finished. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 Alrighty then! Cockpit tub and sidewalls done. On tge the IP a coaming 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 That cockpit looks great, Devildog! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 6 hours ago, GazzaS said: That cockpit looks great, Devildog! Thanks Marine! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Martinnfb Posted March 10 Administrators Share Posted March 10 That looks really nice Marine , impressive detail. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Looking mighty good Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 Just a little update.....oops wrong aircraft! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 Front wheel well done. Not much going to be seen here so no added fiddly bits. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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