Revell Sukhoi Su-27 - Build

Mike Daniels
Which scheme to choose? I like them both.

modelbuilderinternat..2-su-27sm-flanker-b/
finescale.com/produc..27sm-flanker-b-mod-1

Choppa Nutta
Toss a coin ? 😄
Think I prefer the top one 🙂

Cuajete
I also prefer the top one, but it is something personal😉

Alec K
I think when you get to the point to decide, it will be about how how masking you wanna do 😄

Mike Daniels
Yep I think it will be the top one. Its a bit more interesting. The Revell scheme is a bit different having a light grey rather than the light green. Strangely no one seems to have painted up the Revell 'B' scheme.

There seems to be minor variation in schemes even within the same squadron. I wonder if the pilots have a say in the matter ?

Spanjaard
they are both beautiful. i would say that differences may depend in the time in service, and maybe different batches of paint, rather than choice from the pilots😉

Cuajete
Mike, have you seen the following scheme?
scalemates.com/kits/1163853-..-037-sukhoi-su-27s-with-name

Mike Daniels
Thats a new one on me Cuajete. Is that the 'digital' scheme ? Have seen a few mates trying this using masking tape. Get some good results but pretty time consuming. Nice to know that a decal set is available.

Cuajete
Mike, for a digital scheme, I found the following masks: scalemates.com/kits/1024150-..asks-fm72-003-digital-su-27s

But, you can see another masks in the following link: SCM Search: 1:72 su-27 mask*

Ronan
Mike, The blue one is the most attractive if you enjoy paint job, without a doubt 🙂

Mike Daniels
Hi Ronan. I think for this build I will go for the 'B' scheme. I do like that 'ultra blue' scheme as well but it will have to wait. I see a little fleet of Su-27s appearing on my wish list. Cheers!

Mike Daniels
Thanks CUajete. Gosh - you are spoilt for choice!! That looks pretty challenging!

Have managed to track down a shot of the actual aircraft 'No.54' at czechairspotters.com. Fab photos. I think I can see where Revell got their schemes from.

czechairspotters.com..eneric_type=t106&;
order=1&per_page=15
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Spanjaard
nice shot

Bart Goesaert
this aircraft has so many beautiful camo's, you can keep building this one forever...
to make the choice harder:

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Mike Daniels
Hi Bart. Yes absolutely. It would seem that nearly every aircraft has a customised scheme. I will need a very big shelf!

Cuajete
1 and 3 schemes, Bart 🙂 👍

Mike Daniels
Yes 1 and 3 stand out. But 2 has its merits.

Cuajete
Good start, Mike 👍

Maciej Bellos
I am in!

Mike Daniels
Hi there Maciej Bellos.

Mike Daniels
Just working up some colours. All Revell Email enamels.

Spanjaard
Nice to see somebody still mixing colours, instead buying every possible variation out there 🙂

Mike Daniels
Cant afford to but all of them Spanjaard!! And sometimes you just cant get 'that' colour. Its a pretty subjective thing.

Es-haq Khosravi
Interesting! I'm in!

Mike Daniels
Hi Es-haq Khosravi.

Found this very useful site for very high res photos of a Sukhoi which is great for getting at the details. Click that zoom button!!

primeportal.net/hang.._30/index.php?Page=4
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Mike Daniels
Hi Es-haq Khosravi.

Found this very useful site for very high res photos of a Sukhoi which is great for getting at the details.
primeportal.net/hang.._30/index.php?Page=4
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Spanjaard
nice link!

Bryn Crandell
I see how you had a tough decision as to which scheme. Fading plays a huge factor in the choice. They are both interesting to say the least but agree on the choice you made.

Mike Daniels
Hi Bryn. Yes, so spoilt for choice!! I have gone for a 'work horse' scheme rather than 'exhibition' colours ? I can see this will be a growing collection. Weathering I will keep fairly light as these are relatively new aircraft that wont have seen a lot of action. Just might need a wash.

Mike Daniels
Got some colours on. Glad the panel lines have come through two layers of enamel and a layer of gloss varnish. Had my doubts about that...

Mike Daniels
Nice to see that Revell have released the Su-33 with folding wings!!

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scalemates.com/kits/1119698-..11-sukhoi-su-33-navy-flanker
revell.de/en/product..33-navy-flanker.html

Bart Goesaert
Looking good, impressie brushpainting skills

Daniel Klink
This is brushpainted? Respect Mike! It looks fantastic and the surface is very even and smooth.. Wow 👍

Cuajete
Well done so far, Mike 👍

Lee Fogel
Looks great!

Mike Daniels
Thank you very much Bart, Daniel, Lee and Cuajete.

Mike Daniels
Making a start on the engines.

Daniel Klink
Looks very Good Mike 👍

Mike Daniels
Cheers Daniel. Its been a labour of love doing all those panel lines. There are a heck of a lot!!

Daniel Klink
Well i see it🙂 Your endurance paid off and the Result should make you more than happy with it..
I take my hat for these skills in brushpainting.. Like the overall look so far a lot 👍

Augie
Nicely done mike, brushwork is better than my 🙂

Mike Daniels
Hi Augie and thanks. Not sure about that. I thought your recent Flanker build was really impressive. There do seem to be a lot more decals in the Revell kit? They took about 8 hours all told!!

Augie
Hi Mike, Thanks 🙂 Decals wise, most likely both sets I used for mine were short on stencils etc so went with what I had.