Chris Ubing Well, I tried panel accent coloring on the SU 27 project, and I am afraid that I failed miserably. From what I have found out, you are suppose to dab a tiny bit into the seems so that it spreads throughout the panel. I didn't do that so that is that. I will finish this flanker. The base color is sky gray (tamiya) and make an attempt at camouflages, but I am afraid that the model is already ruined. Live and learn.
16 June 2022, 05:15
30 January 2025, 05:40 -
Chris Ubing 1/4 through the project. Wings needed serious putty work. Nose landing gear support was broken so I will be trying to fit it in two pieces. Also have a trumpiter version of this kit, and used their instructions to fit the nose landing gear correctly.
11 June 2022, 06:13
Chris Ubing 6/6/22 I started this aircraft a few days ago. There are some definite issues with this particular kit. First, there is a lot of flash which makes having a sharp exacto knife is essential. The instruction are not that clear, which is fine, I am making it work. But, what I can't understand is why ICM did not number the parts on the spruce trees. Another issue is with fitting guides. Most models that I have worked on in the past had slots, holes or pins to dry and final fit parts. This is not the case here.
Well despite all of the shortcomings, I am enjoying the process of construction.
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