SU-7BKL, 1:48, OEZ Letohrad - building a model
box
kit contents + purchased accessories
The instructions for the set are really huge. Exploded instructions cover almost the entire desk 🙂
accessories - masks and photo etched parts and cast pilot seat (I didn't use that in the end)
combustion chamber with outlet nozzle - parts from the kit and photoetching Eduard
combustion chamber with outlet nozzle - parts from the kit and photoetching Eduard
combustion chamber with outlet nozzle - parts from the kit and photoetching Eduard
combustion chamber with outlet nozzle - parts from the kit and photoetching Eduard
engine air supply control cone - parts from the kit
pilot's seat - backrest with headrest used from the set, complete with Eduard photo-etchings
pilot's seat - backrest with headrest used from the set, complete with Eduard photo-etchings
pilot's seat - backrest with headrest used from the set, complete with Eduard photo-etchings
pilot's seat - backrest with headrest used from the set, complete with Eduard photo-etchings
pilot's seat - backrest with headrest used from the set, complete with Eduard photo-etchings
ventilation grille - modified part from the kit (original lamellas replaced by photo-etching)
modification of the interior of the brake shields
fuselage with modified ventilation grilles and the interior of the brake shields
the aerodynamic ridges on the wings are too thick
the aerodynamic ridges on the wings are too thick
the aerodynamic ridges on the wings are too thick
surface details are roughly engraved, the model is assembled without gluing
surface details are roughly engraved, the model is assembled without gluing
surface details are roughly engraved
air supply - the shape of the part from the set
air supply - on the left the shape of the part from the set, on the right the modified part
air intakes - glued in place
air intakes - glued in place
air intakes - glued in place
air inlets - shape of the part from the set
air inlets - shape of the part from the set
air intakes - glued in place
air intakes - glued in place
air intakes - glued in place
air intakes - glued in place
air intakes - glued in place
air intakes - glued in place
air intakes - glued in place
air intakes - glued in place
air intakes - glued in place
air intakes - glued in place
air inlets - shape of the part from the set
air intakes - glued in place
air intakes - glued in place
air intakes - glued in place
air intakes - glued in place
air intakes - glued in place
air intakes - glued in place
air inlets - shape of the part from the set
air intakes - modified part shape
air intakes - modified part shape
air intakes - glued in place
air intakes - glued in place
new aerodynamic combs made of 0.25 mm plastic plate
new aerodynamic combs made of 0.25 mm plastic plate
new aerodynamic combs made of 0.25 mm plastic plate
new aerodynamic combs made of 0.25 mm plastic plate
new aerodynamic combs made of 0.25 mm plastic plate
new aerodynamic combs made of 0.25 mm plastic plate
new aerodynamic combs made of 0.25 mm plastic plate
new aerodynamic combs made of 0.25 mm plastic plate
Finally it looks like a plane 🙂
Finally it looks like a plane 🙂
unfortunately the wings and horizontal tail surfaces do not fit optimally ... well, it's an old kit
unfortunately the wings and horizontal tail surfaces do not fit optimally ... well, it's an old kit
unfortunately the wings and horizontal tail surfaces do not fit optimally ... well, it's an old kit
unfortunately the wings and horizontal tail surfaces do not fit optimally ... well, it's an old kit
sprayed surfacer
sprayed surfacer
sprayed surfacer
sprayed surfacer
sprayed surfacer
sprayed preshading
sprayed preshading
Коментари
10 3 November 2020, 23:41
Ludvík KružíkTo Clifford Keesler:
This kit is still available in the Czech Republic. Sold in another box from another manufacturer, but the contents are the same: mn-modelar.com/1-48-suchoj-su-7-bkl-1/
10 November 2020, 13:55
Ludvík KružíkNo big progress yet. I repair surface lines and details. Lines and details on the surface of the kit parts are shallow and soft.
13 November 2020, 00:53
Clifford KeeslerI think it is looking good. I have the Eduard Big ED set for my kits.
15 November 2020, 18:46
Ludvík KružíkAdditional photographs were added to the photo album - replacing the original aerodynamic ridges with new ones made of 0.25 mm plastic plate
17 November 2020, 22:00
Ludvík KružíkI glued the wings and horizontal tail surfaces to the fuselage. Unfortunately, when setting the correct position of the wings and horizontal tail surfaces, this was not possible without large gaps. Well, it's an old kit. I'm going to need a lot of putty and sanding. For a better idea, I added photos to the album.
19 November 2020, 21:48
Clifford KeeslerVallejo plastic putty works well for gaps like that. It may take a couple of appilactions, as it does shrink a little while drying. But you can apply it and smooth it out with a damp cotton swab. I sometimes use plastic card stock to fill gaps like that also.
20 November 2020, 02:10
Ludvík KružíkHi Clifford, thank you for the advice and willingness to help 🙂
First, I filled the biggest gaps with pieces of plastic cards.For smaller gaps, I used plastic threads, which I pulled from plastic trees. After the glue has dried, I grind the repaired areas. I will eventually use the putty to repair fine scratches and achieve a smooth surface.
20 November 2020, 10:29
Ludvík KružíkThank you! However, much work remains to be done to complete the model.
21 November 2020, 19:19
Ludvík KružíkFinally forward 🙂 . After a lengthy process - engraving, grinding, cleaning, repairs, re-engraving, re-grinding, re-cleaning and re-repairs ... I was finally able to spray the model with a surfacer. The contours of the panels, covers and new rivets are now clearly visible. (I added photos to the album.)
5 December 2020, 11:55
Ludvík KružíkHi Nikolaos. Yes, I will make this plane as a Czech Air Force machine. I put the complete color scheme in the photo album "SU-7BKL, OEZ Letohrad 1:48 build kit - part II"
26 December 2020, 14:11
Nathan DempseyInteresting scheme and looking great. Here's a link to that album: SU-7BKL, OEZ Letohrad 1:48 build kit - part II | Album by KLuK (1:48)
27 December 2020, 01:46
Ludvík KružíkThank you Nathan for inserting the link 🙂.
More photos from the sequel to the kit are in the album from a link from Natham
27 December 2020, 11:03
