Sukhoi Su-27 UB
Hello again!
This is the Eduard limited edition kit in 1/48 scale. The mouldings are originaly from the Academy Flanker C, but Eduard have worked their magic and included various photo etch and resin aftermarket parts, plus a correct nose cone.
On top of this, I purchased a host of other aftermarket sets. The ladders, tow bar, resin wheels, covers and metal pitot tube all came from different corners of the world (via eBay) to go into the build.
I did a work in progress report over in the groups section, feel free to check that out for more information on the sub assemblies and the painting. Thanks to everyone who followed the WIP, very much appreciated!
As always, thanks for looking!
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paul teixeira said on May 23, 2018
OMG, this model just blew me away!!!! I really also enjoy your cockpit work. The weathering in the cockpit is awesome. Really take it to another level!!!
Richard Mcstay said on May 23, 2018
Thanks mate! Much appreciated.
I couldn’t get the lighting right in the cockpit on the final photos so I included a couple of pics from the WIP. Cheers!
Craig Abrahamson said on May 23, 2018
Stunning work, sir…..top-notch build!
Richard Mcstay said on May 23, 2018
Thanks mate, much appreciated!
Greg Kittinger said on May 23, 2018
I’ve followed the thread, and was waiting to see this one posted. Excellent work – she’s a real beauty! Love the weathering – has a perfect realistic look to it.
Richard Mcstay said on May 23, 2018
Thanks very much mate! They are fairly old jets now so wanted to give it a well used look. Cheers!
Anthony Conway said on May 23, 2018
Great looking build Richard.
Richard Mcstay said on May 23, 2018
Thank you Anthony, cheers!
Tom Cleaver said on May 23, 2018
I’m not much of a modern jets guy, but this just knocks me on my assets. Truly amazing result, a demonstration of real talent, skill, and ability.
Richard Mcstay said on May 23, 2018
Thank you very much Tom, really appreciate that! Cheers.
Eduardo Augusto Rodrigues Conci said on May 23, 2018
Amazing at all aspects!!!!
Richard Mcstay said on May 23, 2018
Cheers mate, thank you !
david leigh-smith said on May 23, 2018
Richard, this is magnificent. I’d recommend a look at the WiP if you haven’t seen it – it’s a superb thread.
Richard Mcstay said on May 23, 2018
Cheers mate, thanks very much!
Sebastijan Videc said on May 23, 2018
Cool looking Flanker, Richard! It was fun following your progress!
Richard Mcstay said on May 23, 2018
Thanks mate, cheers! It was fun doing it!
George Johnson said on May 23, 2018
Beautiful job, Richard. That kit is not easy to pull off. I started one and gave up on it.
Richard Mcstay said on May 23, 2018
Thanks very much George! It took a fair bit of filling and sanding mind!
Rob Pollock said on May 23, 2018
Arguably the most beautiful aircraft in the world. Great build, Richard,
Richard Mcstay said on May 23, 2018
I’d agree with you there Rob! And thank you!
Pedro L. Rocha said on May 23, 2018
Just WOW! amazing model of a beast of a plane. Impressive by all accounts. Congratulations Richard. I missed the WIP but will surely read it. I have a friend that is mad about Sukhois so will share a link of your post just to make him drool a bit
Richard Mcstay said on May 23, 2018
Thanks very much mate, cheers! Your friend has taste!
Robert Royes said on May 23, 2018
Fabulous Flanker!
Richard Mcstay said on May 24, 2018
Thanks very much Robert!
George Williams said on May 23, 2018
It looks really great, Richard, well worth all that hard work.
Richard Mcstay said on May 24, 2018
Cheers George, much appreciated!
Dmitry Ryzhenkov said on May 24, 2018
Great model!
Richard Mcstay said on May 24, 2018
Thanks very much mate!
Simon Whitney said on May 24, 2018
Great build Richard, you nailed her.
Fine variation on the paint work and good weathering too.
Great pics to add to it.
Well done mate.
Richard Mcstay said on May 24, 2018
Cheers Simon, much appreciated!
Jeff Bailey said on May 25, 2018
Richard, I’m going to use the terribly overused word here, but it fits: Awesome!
The Sukhois are very purposeful looking aircraft and seem to ooze deadliness..
Well done, Richard! Great looking painting and the accessories really set the model off well.
Richard Mcstay said on May 25, 2018
Thanks very much Jeff, cheers!
Terry Schuler said on May 25, 2018
Richard, Very nice, I have to admit I’m not much of a jet guy, but I’m pretty sure I have a grasp on good modeling, and this is good modeling, especially the fantastic looking paint work ! Well done !
Jeff Bailey said on May 26, 2018
Absolutely!
Richard Mcstay said on May 27, 2018
Thanks very much Terry! I’ve always been much more interested in jets, probably just because they are loud and fast…