GWH Su-27UBM build
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I used the Quinta Studios 3D decal set because I am too lazy and do not like painting cockpit details!
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I later found out that the Ukraine Su-27UB1M had been repainted during upgrading so had to repaint the wheel wells and undercarriage legs with a bluer colour (similar to RLM76)
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Some magnets fitted so I can swap the weapons around
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There is a mould line that has to be removed from the engine pods.
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The petals for the nozzle are in 4 parts so care has to be taken when assembling them. Next Flanker I build I will use ResKit replacements.
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I do not like painting cockpits so was glad to reach this stage.
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The nose cone is not the best of fits. I could get it to sit without a step on 3/4 of the circumference but would always get a step on the last 1/4.
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Lots of sanding and filling to try to get it decent. Then it had to be rescribed of course.
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Mr Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black as the base
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I realised that it was probably going to be too dark a base for the light colours so toned it down with a light coat of Mr Finishing Surfacer 1500 Gray (which I should have used in the first place)
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There was no way this mask was going to fit properly without being sliced up into bits to fit over the curves
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I need a break from wrestling with these paint masks!
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A change of pace, time to finish off the engine pods
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It is maybe a bit heavy but I could not find good close up photos of the underside of Blue 71
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back to finish off the camo scheme after a bit of a break
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Just need some tidying up where the masks did not seal properly then the camo will be finished.
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Fixing where the masks had lifted and caused some blurred edges
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A lot better, still not perfect but as good as it's going to get
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Starting to seal in with Mr Color GX100 clear gloss ready for decals
Kommentarer
20 17 April, 09:22
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I have since sorted out the slight smudges on the digital camo where the mask lifted.
29 April, 10:48
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1/48 Su-27UB Blue 71 Ukraine Air Force