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

centaur567

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I decided to go ahead and start this kit. I'm a little nervous doing this and don't want to mess it up. I also obtained a detail kit by Eduard for the cockpit. It contains painted photo etched instrument panel which is very nice. Detailed cockpit tub and seat with other nice parts. Even a helmet. I have used photo etched parts before and still have a question on it's proper bending method. Does the crease bend on the outside or inside of the bend ? Yesterday I painted the cockpit tub, cockpit parts, wheel wells, engine intakes and landing gear doors a blue/gray that matches the color of the instrument panel. The blue/gray is WWII Navy color by Floquil and is around 20 yrs. old. Thanks, Gary S. XLV MMXX
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I'm thinking of doing the box art, which is the standard Russian scheme with the shark decals. I thought I had a picture of the actual aircraft, but I can't find it. Gary S. XLV MMXX
 
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Got a lot done on the Su-27. Used Edward painted photoetch and cockpit resin detail set. I used to think that this was cheating. My opinion has changed. I didn't use all the photo etch. Just too small to work with, i.e. little tabs on the instrument cowling and on the rear deck. I added a piece of thin clear plastic between the dials and panel. Just a little pit of trimming and it's in. This AM I managed to glue the top and bottom halves of the fuselage together. Fit pretty good. Back to the WIP shelf next to the Stuka. Gary S. XLV MMXX
 
I really love that scheme. The only issue was I preferred the one with the sharks on BOTH sides/ Luckily, the Trumpeter 72nd scale kit had an aftermarket sheet like I needed.

I do suggest getting the QuickBoost nose as it corrects the shape and adds the weight to keep if on all three gear legs:
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Some photos of the real deal:


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Regards,
 
Threat assessments also suggest that the radar setting in a negative degree position increased the "look down shoot down" (LDSD) capability primarily with the older N001 Machinal scanning radar. The newer Phased array radars substantially increases the over all capabilities of the system and the "benefits" from the negative degree position are minimal at best. Additionally the droopy nose increases the FOV for the Inferred search and track (IRST) sensor. Of course there is significantly more to this topic, ie Radar theory, Air-to-Air combat tactics mostly in the BVR arena, and Missile capabilities. But this is a nutshell answer. :bigrin:

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Threat assessments also suggest that the radar setting in a negative degree position increased the "look down shoot down" (LDSD) capability primarily with the older N001 Machinal scanning radar.

This was simply done by mounting the arrays in a manner which allows it to angle down within the nose, as needed. The MiG-31's PESA radar isn't mounted in a droopy nose:
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nor the MiG-35 you posted, another view:
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and a view of the aircraft with nose cone so one can appreciate the lack of droop:
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Regards,
 
Thanks to all for the info and great pictures!! I'm using the nose that came with the kit. Looks good enough to me. The scheme with the dual sharks has an over all lt. blue paint job. Mine is going to have the standard camo with the shark on the port side. I also noticed that the nose wheel mud guard is blue instead of green.
Is the Mig-31 a newer version of the Mig-29 and does the Su-35 still have the droop nose? Any pics of this Su-27 with the shark on the port side and standard camo? Thank again, Gary S. XLV MMXXIV
 
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