PLAAF J-11 Fighter
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1 18 December 2018, 22:34
Clifford KeeslerFinally some progress on this beast. I can not get over hoe big it is, I keep knocking it off the work bench. LOL.
23 December 2018, 21:10
Erik LeijdensAnother Flanker 🙂. Looks like a Flanker plague here on Scalemates at the moment! Following Clifford!
24 December 2018, 07:34
Clifford KeeslerWorst kit I have ever tried to build. Nothing fits right. But I will not be defeated. Pics tomorrow.
30 December 2018, 03:35
Michael PhillipsLooking good so far Clifford! Watching you wrangle this thing... This is a poor copy of the Academy, as is the Mini Hobby one I built a long time ago. I know your pain with the fit and the poor details. I am sure you will make it into something great!
30 December 2018, 03:39
Clifford KeeslerI will have to raid the spare's box and modify some Sparrows into Chinese missiles as it only comes with a Russian loadout.
30 December 2018, 21:27
Donald Dickson III dont think I have seen a single person say anything good about the fit on one of these. Glad I have ZERO desire to do Chi-Com stuff. But it looks like you are whipping it into shape!
4 January 2019, 01:55
Clifford KeeslerI got the nozzels painted today, and the engine fairings primed today, I will put some new pictures up shortly.
5 January 2019, 23:23
Clifford KeeslerIt is starting to look like a Flanker. On the next one I will use a resin nose.@Donald, yes it's a dog but sure has put my building skills to the test. I will be getting the Hobby boss SU-27B and UB. They are in my price range, LOL,
5 January 2019, 23:49
Michael PhillipsYou are making some nice progress Clifford! Yeah, I can fully recommend the HB Flankers, they may be a bit more expensive, but the fit is fantastic and the details are quite nice. Some errors, but nothing that bothers me really. Keep it up man!
6 January 2019, 02:05
Clifford KeeslerI got the exhausht painted today, will put up some pictures tomorrow. I am starting to actually feel pretty good about the beast.
7 January 2019, 01:31
Kerry COXClifford. I am wondering if there is anything by Eduard in the way of fins for the Russian missile range. ?
No criticizing what you have but I always felt that the fins on all aircraft missiles were 'out of scale'. 🙁 As the work you have done is screaming for that last little bit of 'detail' if you get my drift. 🙂 🙂
Just a 'thought' my brother. 👍 👍 👍
Kez. 😉
7 January 2019, 02:42
Clifford KeeslerYes they do and I have been looking at them as well as Resin weapons.
7 January 2019, 23:42
Clifford KeeslerI ordered the Eduard Missile fins. Here is my attempt at the exhausht.
8 January 2019, 00:00
Kerry COXLooking so good Clifford. !
The 'end' result will be something spectacular mate. 👍 👍 👍
8 January 2019, 00:39
Clifford KeeslerShe is all primed, I will let it cure for 24 hrs. Finally got some work done on the undercarriage.
9 January 2019, 20:06
Clifford KeeslerI got the bottom, top and horz and vertical stabs painted today. I will take some pictures tomorrow. It was dark and snowing when I finished, so the lighting was not real great.
11 January 2019, 23:35
Clifford KeeslerFinished the pait today and got the Horozintal and vertical stabs installed. So next is some paint fading, weathering and then the clear coat.
14 January 2019, 03:39
Kerry COX'Swish'. ??? :-O OMG
'Brutal' for me. 😉
Clifford, lots to play with here, and no doubt, you will have us all thoroughly entertained. 👍 👍 👍
14 January 2019, 19:43
Clifford Keesler@Kerry, I decided to go with Eduard Brassin resin weapons, Waiting for them to arrive. Meanwhile I will try and get the landing gear and canopy finished.
15 January 2019, 00:40
Kerry COXAh Ha. Brassin eh. ? !
Good choice Clifford. 😉
They will certainly compliment the work you have put into the build and give it that 'to scale' clarity.
👍
15 January 2019, 00:48
Kerry COXSettle down there fella. !
Your builds are an inspiration and the reason why I am getting back into the aero kits again, as your work is something special mate and always a joy to look at. 👍
But thank you for those kind words buddy, they mean a lot. 👍 🙂 🙂 🙂
15 January 2019, 01:42
Michael HickeyYeah Cliffy, don't sell yourself short, you've build some real stunners over the years.🙂👍
15 January 2019, 01:50
Michael HickeyNot saying Cliffys builds are no good but yours are great as well. That didn't come out to good did it.
15 January 2019, 01:53
Kerry COXI am really yet to see a model that has ever been less that awsome here. THE most talented lot of modellers the world has to offer, and all right here on SM. 👍 :-0
15 January 2019, 01:57
Donald Dickson IIHonestly, a good amount of the time you guys make me feel like the kid who gets to sit at the adult table.😉
The Brassin stuff is awesome. I have found that the fins actually being to scale make them way thin and easy to break off.
15 January 2019, 02:13
Kerry COXDonald. If I may suggest a way to help the brass fin attachment create a strong bond. ?
After you have removed the plastic fins, mark where the brass fins are to be positioned and then create a grove that the brass fin can locate into, then dipping the edge of the fin in CA glue, place the fin in the grove you have created and let dry.
Almost like inscribing a panel line if you will.
Not a deep grove, but just enough to make sure it will not move around while your waiting for the CA glue to 'set'. 👍
15 January 2019, 03:45
Donald Dickson IINow that is an awesome tip sir! And another of those why the fudge did I not think of that?
15 January 2019, 04:29
Kerry COXI am just throwing out an idea Donald. 👍
It may or may not work, but it's just a 'light bulb' moment really. 😉
15 January 2019, 04:54
Clifford KeeslerMe too. And thank you all for your kind words. I got all the post-shading and paint work done today on the main airframe. So now it is clear coat time. I will post new pic's. tomorrow. I will be glad when the weapons arrive.
16 January 2019, 21:36
Clifford KeeslerAll of you guys builds are outstanding, and Augie you amaze me with what you can do with a paint brush.
16 January 2019, 21:54
Clifford KeeslerThanks James. All the decals are on now, and the wash is done. I'm a little disappointed in the wash, did not take it as well as I had hope and it is to late to re-scribe it. LOL.
22 January 2019, 02:56
Clifford KeeslerThank you Kerry Michael and Augie, you make me blush. LOL. Final assembely will start tomorrow. Many wee PE parts to add. I took a good look at my Mini Hobby SU-30MK's and SU-27UB. They are much better kits than this one was. Plus I have 3 Academy Flankers.
23 January 2019, 23:55
Clifford KeeslerThank you Martien, Michael and Stephan. I did not get anything done today, I am a bit under the weather. Will get it finished this week.
28 January 2019, 00:00
Clifford KeeslerFeeling better today, hopefully will be back up to snuff soon. LOL. I decided to save the resin weapons for a better kit. I will try and thin the kits missile fins.
29 January 2019, 02:10
Clifford KeeslerHopefully I will finish it tomorrow. I had oral surgery yesterday and was kind of out of it today, slept most of the day. I swear I will get it finished, one way or the other. LOL.
30 January 2019, 01:11
Kerry COXWe are all depending on you to carry the flag mate. But having a sore mouth is no party time. 🙁
30 January 2019, 02:11
Kerry COXA stunning result Cliff. All the metal effects make it truly extraordinary. Salute. 👍 👍 👍
30 January 2019, 19:52
Clifford KeeslerThank you all very much. I am truly humbeled by your kind words. Thanks Donald, I hope I will too.
31 January 2019, 02:27
Clifford KeeslerI am trying to figure out what to build next. I am leaning toward WWII maybe a P-61 or P-39.
31 January 2019, 02:33
Michael HickeyPlease excuse my prying eyes, but what about your Me 410 Pro-Modeller kit. I built it when she was first released and found it to be a real pleasure.🙂
31 January 2019, 02:50
Clifford KeeslerI forgot all about that one. Sounds good. I think I also have the Pro Modeler TA-154 Moskito also.
31 January 2019, 03:51
Michael PhillipsThat really turned out nice Clifford! Those markings look pretty cool on the dark gray,
1 February 2019, 18:03
Clifford KeeslerThank you Michael, means a lot coming from you. Yes it offered 2 color schemes a light gray or the darker gray, most of the reference photos I found showed them in the darker Gray, I think the light gray were earlier versions.
2 February 2019, 02:17
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Mini Hobbies/Hobby Boss clone of China's version of the Flanker.
