GWH Su-27UBM build
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April 17, 2024I used the Quinta Studios 3D decal set because I am too lazy and do not like painting cockpit details!3
April 17, 2024I 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)4
April 17, 2024Some magnets fitted so I can swap the weapons around5
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April 17, 2024There is a mould line that has to be removed from the engine pods.7
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April 17, 2024The 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.14
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April 17, 2024I do not like painting cockpits so was glad to reach this stage.21
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April 17, 2024The 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 1/4.27
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April 17, 2024Lots of sanding and filling to try to get it decent. Then it had to be rescribed of course.29
April 17, 2024Mr Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black as the base30
April 17, 2024I 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)31
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April 17, 2024There was no way this mask was going to fit properly without being sliced up into bits to fit over the curves43
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April 17, 2024I need a break from wrestling with these paint masks!47
April 29, 2024A change of pace, time to finish off the engine pods48
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May 16, 2024It is maybe a bit heavy but I could not find good close up photos of the underside of Blue 7166
May 21, 2024back to finish off the camo scheme after a bit of a break67
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May 21, 2024Just need some tidying up where the masks did not seal properly then the camo will be finished.73
June 7, 2024Fixing where the masks had lifted and caused some blurred edges74
June 7, 2024A lot better, still not perfect but as good as it's going to get75
June 7, 2024Starting to seal in with Mr Color GX100 clear gloss ready for decals76
July 15, 2024Adding some marks where the FOD guard rubs77
July 15, 2024A trial fit of the engine pod to the fuselage...78
July 15, 2024...looks ok just sat in place without glue79
July 15, 2024Time to start adding the staining to the top side engine covers80
July 15, 2024This photo shows what I am aiming for81
July 15, 2024A couple of coats of clear blue sprayed on and chipped between coats82
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July 15, 2024adding the dark spots and patches84
July 15, 2024Still have a few darker spots to add85
August 28, 2024The middle upper covers painting using the same techniques as the earlier ones86
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August 28, 2024Starting on the forward covers88
August 28, 2024That's as far as I can be bothered to go with the engine covers for now.89
August 28, 2024I will add some sooty streaks and a bit of oil stains once the decals are on and sealed in.90
August 28, 2024The engine pods are fitted and a couple of clamps are holding the undercarriage fairings on while I glue them in place.91
August 28, 2024The ventral fins have been added and the last of the digital camo has been extended down onto them both sides. That's the last of the main painting completed.92
August 28, 2024Fitting the fins, they were a bit of a sloppy fit and I had a lot of trouble trying to get them to fit flush with the rest. I wasn't 100% successful so there was a slight gap and overhang that shouldn't be there. I managed to fill the gap but will have to live with the overhang.93
August 28, 2024I have started the decaling, lots and lots of stencils! I a using the Foxbot decals which are nice and thin but not thin enough to tear apart or roll up.
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31 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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Very impressive! I like the metallic effects on the engines. Looking forward to the end result🙂
16 July, 03:54
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