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Mid Franconian
This built is already some years old but I haven´t had the time for upload up to now. Back then it was a funny project. The initial plan was to use the SMER kit as a paint mule. But after I started assembly I noted that it was not bad at all. Rather quickly I had the idea for a "What If".

So the historical context would be like this: The Soviet High Command of Warsaw Pact requested from the NVA/LSK of East Germany (Nationale Volksarmee/Luftstreitkräfte der DDR) to increase the number of close air support units (at least this is true - in the 80s this lead to the introduction of the Su-22). The result was to convert an existing JG (Jagdgeschwader) from MiG-21 MF to Su-25. The MiG-21´s were sold to Syria. Conversion was finished by mid 1991.

What-if-OFF: as we all know the people of the GDR fortunately decided to make a peaceful revolution which resulted in the tear down of the Wall on Nov. 9, 1989 and the re-unification of Germany on Oct. 3rd, 1990.

Mid Franconian
@ Skyhiker: thank you, that looks great! The color seems to be spot on. Will try that!

Skyhiker
Not sure why it's so pricey but it might be worth it. At least its a European store so you don't need to run to the Zollampt. If you order it send me a message. I would like to hear what you think about it, since I have a bunch of Russian kits to make.

Ray Loch
Awesome job and inspiration for my GWH T-33

Mid Franconian
Hi Ray, glad you like it! Yes, go ahead, the Belcher decal sheet offers so many great variations .