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Su-25TK Ethiopia

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68 25 January, 19:29
Eric Thornton
oh this looks interesting, following
25 January, 19:44
Robert Podkoński
Taking a seat, too.
25 January, 19:54
John
Very cool, looks like you've got a good start to this kit. These old OEZ ones are pretty basic and the panel lines are quite fuzzy. I hope your SWCs hold it on its front gear. 😉
25 January, 22:22
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Eric, Robert & John 🙂 Welcome to the build.
John: I must have put lead shot behind that Apoxie-Sculpt. It is so heavy I'm afraid the gear might bend under it. We shall see as I've been wrong before 😂
26 January, 00:59
Jennifer Franklin
I'm following as well 👀
26 January, 01:32
Nathan Dempsey
Welcome Jennifer!

This evening the modifications to the tail have been completed. The new bulge contains the flare dispensers along with the tail cap IR jammer. Some other very small antennas were also added to the tail and bulge.
26 January, 03:50
tyu
Found image for you:
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26 January, 16:47
Nathan Dempsey
Tyu: So far my research indicates this one was a Su-25UBK. You can see the vents still on the side for the internal gun which was deleted on the TK when the gun was moved to the outside. What I really love about this image is notice how off-kilter the tail code numbers are. This proves that the constant need for decal alignment perfection is not always what happens in the real world.
26 January, 17:03
tyu
True, good luck in your build research. Hard subject to find info on. And who cares for aligning fonts 😉.
26 January, 17:09
Nathan Dempsey
😂 This is true.

My research so far is rather sad. Two purchased & one crashed, the other used for a few months, then just languishing outside for nearly a decade not being used at all.
26 January, 17:14
Nathan Dempsey
A little more progress today. The engine pods required a bunch of sanding and rescribe work. All the cannon venting on the underside was also filled in. Added the new air scoops to the top and bottom of the engine nacelles.
28 January, 02:04
John
"The engine pods required a bunch of sanding and rescribe work" First OEZ kit? 😉

But seriously, interesting subject. I wonder why they bought a two-seater then just covered over the rear cockpit?
28 January, 02:38
Nathan Dempsey
It's a whole different variant. The TK version was supposed to be a "night tank hunter". The rear cockpit was removed and replaced with a fuel tank and avionics. The safety of the pilot was their top concern 😂. Also the gun was moved to the outside. You can see it just behind the man in the pic.
28 January, 12:59
Nathan Dempsey
A little more work today. Nearly finished all the weapons for both builds. Also had time to add the external mounted gun on the TK.
31 January, 16:37
John
Nice job on the stores and cannon, looks pretty easy to break off though! I've always liked the look of the S-25 rocket. It makes me think there were a couple of Russians sitting around after work one day at State Aircraft Weapons Factory No. 6 and brainstorming.

"The RPG works pretty well, what if we just made it BIGGER, comrade?"

"DA!"
31 January, 17:20
James C
👀👍
31 January, 17:22
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks John & welcome James 🙂

Today we have wings…
1 February, 22:10
Jennifer Franklin
Starting to look like airplanes, keep it up 🙂
3 February, 02:22
Rui
I'm watching 👀

BTW... the aircraft in picture 5 barely looks airworthy 😆
3 February, 05:44
Shar Dipree
Very interessting. Following.
3 February, 06:44
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks mates I hope you enjoy the progress. Hopefully today I'll paint ejection seats, then preparation for painting.

Rui: You are correct. The fact that pic 5 shows it in a hangar tells that they "cared" for it much more. 🤣 Since there's no pics of it armed, I will arm it with the propaganda photo weaponry not the cheap stuff.
3 February, 14:45
Nathan Dempsey
More work today adding antennas and new ECM blisters on the wing pods.
6 February, 15:07
Nathan Dempsey
Weapons painted and awaiting their ride to be finished.
14 February, 02:26
Jennifer Franklin
Weapons look good
14 February, 02:42
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Jennifer 🙂

Painting has started today.
14 February, 15:57
Nathan Dempsey
Added more photos of paint work.
15 February, 17:19
James C
Nice job on that camo scheme 👍
15 February, 17:35
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks James 😊 Today has been productive. The eye marking is complete.
15 February, 21:05
Jennifer Franklin
It's looking at me. Very nice!
16 February, 00:39
Dick
Great job so far Nathan! And a unique version. Nice!
16 February, 10:43
Nathan Dempsey
Thank you Jennifer & Dick 🙂

Doing washes and then weathering with oils today. Trying to attain that "not so airworthy" look.
16 February, 21:23
Neil
Looking great and suitably 'used'. Following with interest 👍
16 February, 22:18
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Neil 🙂 Today is a waiting game while the oils slowly dry.
17 February, 14:47
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks for all the likes mates 🤩
17 February, 18:26
Jennifer Franklin
How long will you wait for the oils to dry?
17 February, 19:18
Nathan Dempsey
I wouldn't even think of touching it again for 2 days. After that I'd test a very small area and likely wait another full day. Luckily for me I'm ghost building another Su-25 on the side, otherwise this would be a painful ordeal.
17 February, 22:45
Neil
Ahah! The old sneaky secret build trick! I like doing that too 😜
17 February, 22:52
Jennifer Franklin
No photos of the secret build?
18 February, 00:19
Nathan Dempsey
😂 Neil, I'm always juggling several builds.

Jennifer: It only makes a couple of appearances here in this album. I have the Big Ed photo etch set on that build, so it lagged behind this one.
18 February, 00:36
Nathan Dempsey
The Ethiopian Su-25TK is now complete.
20 February, 03:53
Shar Dipree
It turned out great. Very nice SU-25. 👍👍👍👍
20 February, 05:50
Jennifer Franklin
I wouldn't want to be on the wrong side of this one. Very nice model. It's perfect.
20 February, 11:46
Erik Leijdens
Fantastic work on this exotic Su-25 Nathan, looking great 👍
20 February, 11:52
Neil
Great work Nathan and yeah I'm with you... Never hurts to build lots at once!! Hahaha 🤣 result here looks lovely 👍
20 February, 12:59
Robert Podkoński
Awesome work!
20 February, 13:03
Nathan Dempsey
Thank you so much for your kind words mates. I'm ready to continue on with the other Su-25 today.
20 February, 13:51
James C
Nice job Nathan 👍
20 February, 16:15
Palo M
Looks fantastic, congrats on the nice and original build!
20 February, 16:43
Eric Thornton
Rare subject love these 👍👍👍
20 February, 18:53
Jos Jansen
Beautiful work Nathan, absolutely a nice and uncommon subject!
20 February, 19:27
Nathan Dempsey
Thank you very much mates! I do like those oddballs 🤪
20 February, 21:23
Gary Victory
Fantastic Work Nathan. Lovely build and finish. Top job Sir.
21 February, 07:46
Neuling
Very good colors and paintwork. More photos of the completed model would be nice.
21 February, 09:37
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Gary & Neuling. This one was great fun.

Hopefully getting a space prepared for better photos soon. This is by far my weakest skill though so I tend to just buy more kit related items than things that would improve my photography. 😂
21 February, 16:04
Arif Saeed
Stunning result Nathan 👏👏
21 February, 16:47
Nathan Dempsey
Thank you very much Arif 🙂
21 February, 22:24
Mr James
Very nicely done Nathan. The sun kissed distressed weathered look is good 👍
2 March, 07:08
Dietmar Bogatzki
Great paint job and weathering 👍
2 March, 08:18
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Mr James, and Dietmar! I really enjoyed painting this one.
2 March, 14:30
Dutch
Another beautiful result, Nathan! Way to knock these out of the park! K/r, Dutch
30 April, 18:25
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Dutch! Enjoyable builds.
2 May, 15:04
Clifford Keesler
Beautiful job Nathan.
9 May, 00:53
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Clifford!
14 May, 02:26
NLAWScametovisit
Beautiful build on a plane with a very grim story!
14 May, 02:30
Nathan Dempsey
Thank you NLAWS! I guess the only good thing about the story is that it let me have more freedom with the load out.
14 May, 18:39
NLAWScametovisit
Very true. Always good to find a sliver lining!
14 May, 19:05

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