gregax Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) Hi, I must say, It took me while to tackle this one, but inspired with double build from splinter and JFVicente, it was a time to open the pandora's box and go for it. I don't think I will ever throw so much aftermarket into a model, but I believe this is the only way to serve this beauty. Besides adding aftermarket, I will try to scratchbuilt some of the missing parts, repair some of the things that are wrong,so stay tuned. Let's begin with the box... or better say, aftermarket. I am planning to build the RED 01, (dubbed Kopeyka) from 689 GvIAP So that's it for now. I am going to clean some resin bits..... Edited April 14, 2016 by gregax 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 A Flanker build? Yes please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 hi, looking good! what an assortment! :) if you think you have enough resin here and need a small PE challenge, I would recommend you to use the Dreammodel PE for the exhaust nozzles or the ones from North Star! I used the Dreammodel ones once and they are a lot better, imho, than the Aires nozzles which have an exagerated curvature of the single nozzle feathers, apart from being too small in diameter! here some reference of what I am talking: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234928514-su-27ub-flanker-148-pe-nozzles/ good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rom1 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 great! I have the same project, so will watching 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnas Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Nice one, I'm glad you're building this one since it's a kit I'm looking at right now. It might cost me though hehe /Erik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregax Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Thanks Exdraken, but I won't be able to squeeze that extra pe set for exhausts in it. So, Aires ones will have to do. Spent an hour yesterdar cleaning the cockpit parts and cutting them off the casting blocks. First impression; cockpit looks fantastic and it fits more or less. Only the side panels are a bit problematic, so some cutting of was needed to dryfit them in place. More to come. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTKC Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Flanker (and family) builds tend to get to ridiculous levels of awesome because of the use of amazing aftermarket parts and just general skill, and I doubt this one will break the pattern. Will watch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregax Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) While cockpit parts are covered in surfacer and already painted with base color, I tackled the wheelbays. They require major surgery, but with trusty dremel, files, and epoxy glue they look the job. I still wonder how I will paint all the details... Edited April 5, 2015 by gregax 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Watching this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregax Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Cockpit parts (apart from ejection seat) are completed. I will add the smallest details at the last moment to avoid loosing them. Base color ir gunze RLM65, details picked with Vallejo colors (more or less) Washed using AK Brown blue wash, after that drybrushed with light grey oils Completed cockpit tub. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnas Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Top job on that pit, the instruments look really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Superb work on the cockpit - I take it it's 1/48? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregax Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Indeed James G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamo11 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 That cockpit is a stunner, fantastic work there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Excellent pit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rom1 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregax Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 While the cockpit is waiting for the installment (the side consoles are glued to the fuselage, but some putty and paint is still needed there), I've decided to tackle the engine intakes. There are a couple of details missing, so I've decided to build them from scratch. So, some opening were cut, some panels were added. It is still half way done - I will detail it some more as the build progresses. Intake shutters (?) are a part of Eduard PE set, They are easy to make, I prefer to solder them rather to glue them with CA glue. Tons of Squadron green putty to smooth things up, base paint sprayed to the wheelbay areas. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 i like the extra detail in the wheelwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Always great to see Flankers being built! Any scale is good.... Thanks very much for sharing. Cheers. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 That cockpit is incredible, nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 WOW! Amazing work. I look forward to your next progress update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFVicente Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Hi gregax! Nice cockpit! Also I see that we have taken the same aproach with the improvement on the wheel bays... Keep that good work Rgds. Juan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernoob Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 i saw the quickboost flapperon ... sorry to ask silly question ... what happened with the academy one ? are they in the wrong shape ... can anyone tell me ...(i still thinking after market that in my opinion "worth" to buy .... and this flap thing is still giving me big question).cheers, steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Drover Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 This is looking tasty. Like the others, that cockpit looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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