Revell Sukhoi Su-27 - Build
The basic bits.
These are very shallow panel lines.
Not the best I have ever seen but pretty good for a budget kit. Internal edges a bit soft.
Which scheme ? Its a tough choice. I think I will just buy another one....
Nice little included extra with the seat belts.
Quite a nice little option for the seat belts if you are not using the pilot. Nice decals for the dash.
Trying to mix those very subtle colours from my limited pallete
The air intakes are a bit fiddly but line up very well.
Almost ready to get some paint on.
Bit too much thinner!! Actually quite nice for a weathered/faded paint look.
Better. Two coats of the green, one coat of grey and blue. Blue is a bit darker than intended.
Glad those panel lines made it through ok.
Some nice detail inside the engines. Is this to keep birds out ?
Some basic colours onto the engines.
Fairly pleased with the metallic finish. About 75/25% enamel/thinner mix for the metals..
Trying to match the greens.
Always a bit scary doing the panel lines. A highly dilute black 75%/brown 25% thinner mix.
Hope this is gonna work out...
Yeah - not too bad. But there are a hugh number of lines on this bird!!
Several days later...Wow that took ages. Maybe six hours...
Just had to put in another one after all that effort!! Pleased with this.
Getting a bit ahead ofmyself. Dry fit of everything so far. Nice!!
Making a start on the engines. Just thinner with a hint of colour. Mmmm, started melting the varnish.
Do put in the main undercarriage before you fix the air intakes. The little hydraulic half way up the leg is very traicky to fit and must line up with the support hole in the air intake assembly c
The horseshoe brake on the front UC is very delicate but accurate. Shame no clear perspex for the landing lights!
The front UC in situ. There is quite a pronounced forward angle which is not obvious from the instuctions.
Looks great in situ.
Making a start on the weapons. A very good range of options is supplied.
My selection of weapons.
Loading up.
A hugh number of decals supplied. I think I got most of them.
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11 September 2018, 21:30
Mike DanielsWhich scheme to choose? I like them both.
modelbuilderinternat..2-su-27sm-flanker-b/
finescale.com/produc..27sm-flanker-b-mod-1
13 September 2018, 09:27
Alec KI think when you get to the point to decide, it will be about how how masking you wanna do 😄
13 September 2018, 12:40
Mike DanielsYep 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 ?
13 September 2018, 16:14
Spanjaardthey 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😉
13 September 2018, 16:20
CuajeteMike, have you seen the following scheme?
scalemates.com/kits/1163853-..-037-sukhoi-su-27s-with-name
13 September 2018, 18:01
Mike DanielsThats 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.
13 September 2018, 21:04
CuajeteMike, 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*
14 September 2018, 11:42
RonanMike, The blue one is the most attractive if you enjoy paint job, without a doubt 🙂
14 September 2018, 13:03
Mike DanielsHi 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!
14 September 2018, 13:20
Mike DanielsThanks 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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14 September 2018, 13:23
Bart Goesaertthis aircraft has so many beautiful camo's, you can keep building this one forever...
to make the choice harder:
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17 September 2018, 08:07
Mike DanielsHi Bart. Yes absolutely. It would seem that nearly every aircraft has a customised scheme. I will need a very big shelf!
17 September 2018, 08:54
SpanjaardNice to see somebody still mixing colours, instead buying every possible variation out there 🙂
20 September 2018, 11:36
Mike DanielsCant afford to but all of them Spanjaard!! And sometimes you just cant get 'that' colour. Its a pretty subjective thing.
20 September 2018, 11:46
Mike DanielsHi 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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20 September 2018, 20:12
Mike DanielsHi 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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20 September 2018, 20:13
Bryn CrandellI 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.
21 September 2018, 12:07
Mike DanielsHi 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.
21 September 2018, 23:21
Mike DanielsGot 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...
25 September 2018, 22:27
Mike DanielsNice 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
26 September 2018, 12:05
Daniel KlinkThis is brushpainted? Respect Mike! It looks fantastic and the surface is very even and smooth.. Wow 👍
26 September 2018, 12:17
Mike DanielsCheers Daniel. Its been a labour of love doing all those panel lines. There are a heck of a lot!!
7 October 2018, 17:53
Daniel KlinkWell 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 👍
7 October 2018, 18:00
Mike DanielsHi 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!!
3 November 2018, 15:23
AugieHi Mike, Thanks 🙂 Decals wise, most likely both sets I used for mine were short on stencils etc so went with what I had.
3 November 2018, 16:37
