Su-27 1/48th scale by Academy Flanker B

[moon puppy]

Slick! and Big!

 

[Sharkmouth]

Old school question. Does the nose droop allow better visibility during Carrier approaches? Could be advantageous for land operations as well? Some Russian engineer knows for sure.

I'm no Russian engineer but I do know for sure that this tall aircraft (the Sukhoi design), with its stance, required the 'drooped' nose in order to see the tarmac ahead. MiG designs didn't require this droop.

As for carrier ops, it is needed even more in order to land.

Regards,

 

[centaur567]

Didn't like the dark shade of the gray. Repainted it this AM. Posting before and after pics. It looks better to me. Gary S. XLV MMXXIV

 

[Duke Maddog]

Yeah, I like the lighter shade as well. Nicely done!

 

[iambrb]

Wow what an incredible build!

The Russkies are certainly building some gorgeous birds!

 

[centaur567]

This is one big airplane. I was looking at it comparing it to my other models and it's about the same length as a B-17. I decided to take some comparison pics of my other models. Looks like it's more the size of an F-14. Gary S. XLV MMXXIV

 

[paddy]

I remember see these at an airshow here years ago doing their Cobra trick. Pretty useless but also pretty spectacular The aircraft that really impressed was the Typhoon doing a very slow approach then going full thrust. the instant acceleration was like a speeded up film. Quite amazing.

 

[Sherman 18]

looking good. The lighter gray does look better.

 

[centaur567]

Brush painted the engine section silver over a flat black base coat and enhanced with blue and black oils. The silver was polished with a paper napkin before the oils were applied. Entire model was then given 2 coats of Future. Thanks, Gary S. XLV MMXXIV

 

[moon puppy]

Well that's interesting!

 

[Skinny_Mike]

Looks pretty swell!

 

[centaur567]

After doing a black panel wash there popped up a place that had some tape adhesive under the paint and needs to be touched up. The darker blue will be extended back a little to cover up the boo boo. Gary S. XLV MMXXIV

 

[moon puppy]

Nice crisp lines Gary

 

[errains]

Even with the Bo-bo it still looks great!!

 

[centaur567]

The booboo is fixed ad the un panel is done. Now it's ready for decals. Gary S. XLV MMXXIV

 

[centaur567]

MAJOR FAIL on the shark decals. Even after giving a light coat of decal spray. The upper head decal only tore a little with no spray. Just neede a little touch up paint. Then today the shark mouth and body just came apart. Got most all of it off with only a small amount of touching up to do yet again. Will give the rest of the decals another coat of decal spray. "08" will be done in "before the shark". Gary S. #46 MASA

 

[moon puppy]

That's too bad, pretty complex decal though.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I have come to avoid the big complex decals. It seems they always give grief and trouble. Glad you were able to fall back, remove the FUBAR, fix it and punt.

The only good thing is, you always learn more from the problems than if it just goes through smoothly.

 

[Rhino]

Just a few setbacks on such a complex model. Nice bit of airplane making!

 

[centaur567]

Decals are on finally. Flat coat is next. Gary S. #46 MASA