Trumpeter 1/32 Sukhoi Su-27B
Hi everyone!
This is my Trumpeter 1/32 Sukhoi Su-27B, finished as “Blue 24”, Poland, 1992.
The Sukhoi Su-27 ‘Flanker' is a Soviet-origin twin-engine supermaneuverable fighter aircraft, intended as a direct competitor for the large United States fourth-generation fighters such as the F-14 Tomcat and F-15 Eagle, with 1,910 nm range, heavy aircraft ordnance and sophisticated avionics.
Entering service in 1985, its primary role was long range air defense against B-1B and B-52G/H bombers, protecting the Soviet coast from aircraft carriers and flying long range fighter escort for Soviet heavy bombers such as the Tu-95 ‘Bear', Tu-22M ‘Backfire' and Tu-160 ‘Blackjack'.
Developments of the Su-27 design included the Su-30 two-seat, dual-role fighter for all-weather, air-to-air and air-to-surface deep interdiction missions and the Su-33 ‘Flanker-D' naval fleet defense interceptor for use on aircraft carriers.
Apart from Russia, 15 other countries operate the Su-27 and, before the war in Ukraine, only the Ethiopian ones had fired shots in anger, downing at least two Eritrean Mig-29s.
The Trumpeter kit is a nice representation of the Flanker in 1/32.
Should you wish to read the full build review, you might do so by visiting my beloved site Modelingmadness:
https://modelingmadness.com/review/mod/russia/fighter/pensu27.htm
Happy modeling!
That’s a ‘big un, Spiros! Well done.
Thanks my friend @j-healy!
Great Build! I'm not fan of red star, but model looks fantastic!
Thanks my friend @lis!
Well done, love the paintwork, Spiros! I had one of these in 1/48 once, and it was quite large. This thing must be huge 🙂
Thanks my friend @robgenev665! It is huge indeed!
Spiros,congratulations!I once had this problem,simply cut the 'silvered' areas with a sharp blade,no damage to the underlying painting...however once done this brute,it is just a tip for the next ones if you find useful.All the best.
Thanks my friend @mvtb!
Yes, this is what I lately do with stubborn decals.
Great work done on this huge build, Spiros @fiveten
Dealing with such a large model makes it even more difficult to get this excellent camo scheme nicely done.
Thanks my friend @johnb!
The Sprios factory assembly line strikes again! Looks great - I really like the scheme and paint work on this one. Well done!
Thanks my friend @gkittinger!
Nice work, Spiros. Love your varieties in scale and subjects.
Thanks my friend @gwskat!
Great looking Flanker, Spiros and a great review write up for the MM Website.
That Su is so big it’ll need its own hanger!
Thanks my friend @georgeswork! Yes, it's big!
Superb model Spiros !
Thanks my friend @ramair67!
VERY nice, my friend! Always good to see your fine work on display here!
Thanks my friend @jetmex!
Awesome build. The Flanker is one beautiful plane. I don't know where you parked this one.
In 1/48 it is huge let alone 1/32 (have a Su-33D somewhere in the stash).
Thanks my friend @dbdlee! It is great to know that a good 1/32 Flanker kit exists, also great to build it, but, I believe, the 1/48 is a "wiser" choice...
Fantastic work as ever, Spiros. Loving the 'used' look. And the fact that it is a monster!
Thanks my friend @yellow10!
Spiros, beautiful work, looks amazing! I love the overall finish...you must have a big hangar.
Thanks my friend @v1pro! Thank goodness my basement is big!
Been waiting to see this one here at the headlines Spiros 😉
It’s a beast size model, with a fabulous camo paint work. Thumbs up @fiveten
Thanks my friend @holzhamer!
Spiros, @fiveten
Like Pedro mentioned, I too have been waiting to see this one in the headlines section. It looks incredible, and it has to take up some serious display room. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the article, but the pictures were the best. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us, I definitely pressed the "like" button. please commend QC1 and QC2 for me. They are keeping you right on track. Take care my friend. 🙂
Thanks my friend @lgardner! It's s big model indeed, needing a lot of display spsce! Yep, QC1 and QC2 keep me on track and I keep the ice creams coming!
Wow Spiros @fiveten - Incredible work, absolutely beautiful paintwork and I love your preshading and weathering.
Well done man - great great job.
PS - how many litres of paint did you use on that giant?
Thanks my friend @anthonyricco!
Regarding the quantity of paint, I received the "Humbrol customer of the month" prize...
Hahaha - did you just go to the factory and buy 20 litre tubs?
Yep,something like that, my friend @anthonyricco!
This beast ate A LOT of paint!
Nice work Spiros! Thanks for the background info. Sorry to hear about the decals. That's always my dread when I pull an old kit from the stash.
Thanks my friend @dmeyers!
1/32! wow... that bird have to be massive... I like the "panel job"...
Thanks my friend @flavioalonzo! It is a massive model indeed!