1/48 Sukhoi Su-11
This is the recent Trumpeter kit. This project was just plain fun! I never thought we'd see a mainstream Fishpot, let alone three. Trumpeter has kitted the -9, -9UM, and the -11 that you see here. I was fascinated by this plane as a kid, when western intelligence would often misidentify it as a Mig-21 variant. Finally got a chance to build one!
It's a pretty simple model of conventional design. The canopy is designed to be installed in the closed position, but I wanted it open. I scratchbuilt some details for the areas behind the seat and under the windscreen. I also used Eduard fabric seat belts for the KM-1 installed in the Mig-21, close enough. I painted it with Tamiya spray can TS-30 silver leaf and various Humbrol enamels. Kit decals were used, but I left off some of the smaller stencils because I think they would've just looked like cloudy little blemishes on the NMF.
Beautiful build on a cold war classic, I agree with your stenciling John.
Thanks, Robert.
Mighty fine loookin' build, sir...nice work.
Thanks, Craig.
Great job. With just over 100 aircraft built, one would never expect to see this aircraft in 1:48 let alone from a major kit maker
Yep. I would've thought maybe a limited run kit would be all we'd get in 1/48.
Excellent work John. You are right, it does look very similar to a MiG-21. Love those Cold War era Soviet jet fighters. Look forward to seeing that YaK-28 built, now that is one THE coolest jets from the Cold War years!
Thanks, Jim. A lot bigger, though. It's probably about 20% bigger in most dimensions then a Fishbed. I'll have to compare to my Migs.
John, great to see one built, and done well.
Thanks, Bernard. I like Trumpeter's Russian stuff. They're generally decent kits, unlike their British subjects which they screw up on a regular basis.
Yeah, John! And elemental errors, at that! Ouch!
Nice result.
Thanks Tom. I enjoy kits of subjects like this.
Definitely a cold war classic and hats off to Trumpeter. It may have been a simple build but your NMF finish looks great.
Thanks, George! I may just build the -9 too. They definitely got it right with these.
Well done John, looks great
Thanks Tom.
Great job on the Fishpot. I got one of these so my ancient ESCI/OEZ Fitter will finally have some company! I also love that Trumpeter is bringing out the Cold War Soviet hardware!
Thanks Josh! I built that Esci Fitter way back when. I sprayed it with Testors chrome silver to make a Polish example. Took forever to dry! I have another in the stash that I'll probably make as an Algerian or Egyptian Yom Kippur war participant.
I used Stainless metalizer on mine. A little darker than the aluminum for a slightly sinister look! I bought the Smer reissue to replace it as it's over 25 years old and not in the greatest shape! (AND found out they did a 1/48 Su-22 as well. Been wanting one!)
A Polish company re-popped that -22 kit earlier this year and was selling them for a pittance direct from Poland. I've looked at reviews of the new Kitty Hawk and Hobby Boss kits and think KH is probably the way to go for one today.
Quite right, Smer is who released it. The outer wing panels are too fat to fit in the fixed inner portion in the swept position though, so I may get the HB Su-17. The front windscreen doesn't look quite right, but some strategic painting will help hide it! I do like the OEZ Su-7 though. Massive sprue gates, but once everything is cleaned up it goes together rather well!
Great build as usual John ! Thanks !
Thanks Tom!
Very nice! I like all the cold-war soviet aircraft, especially those that didn't get as much attention like this one.
Thanks, Greg. It is interesting stuff.