the MDman Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 After I finished the Hawkeye of VAW-124 a while ago, I picked up the Eduard Su-22M3 Fitter limited edition again. This kit is based on the old Kopro kit and not that sharp and crispy as we are used to lately. But Eduard put some extra's in the box like PE for the cockpit, a brasin seat and lots of nice decals. Nevertheless I had to do some mods. The majors are: The inside of the exhaust was reworked; Flaps were dropped; Slats were reworked and dropped; Eduard AA-2 Atolls were added; Airco on the canopy frame was added. The model represents one of the two Fitters that were shot down on the morning of 19 August 1981 over the Sidra Bay by two Tomcats of VF-41. There is not too many reference on the Fitters available. Every aspect of the two Tomcats is widely available, on the other hand, we know the two Libyan pilots ejected and they fired one Atoll, and thats about it. So there was room for some guesswork. Hope you like. 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 very nice work with improving that kit, good looking model and not so often seen in Lybian markings, I like it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 First-class work on this superb Sukhoi Fitter. A really interesting replica of one of the two airplanes that certainly made a very poor choice in going up against Tomcats from the Nimitz ! It's one way to guarantee a thrilling rocket-powered chair ascent followed by a parachute ride down ! Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Very nice, excellent subject. I vaguely remember this incident making front page headlines.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Very nice! I built a model of one of the F14s of VF41, great to see a great model of one of their adversaries from that day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Nicely executed unusual subject. :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidy Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Very nice work on the kit. I especially like your work o the dropped flaps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Stunning model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Excellent Fitter. I like the theme you are biilding. Jan Remco. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hello,MDman - My compliments to you on a beautiful looking build of your 'Su-22'.I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work and she looks resplendent in your chosen scheme.All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Nicely done! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcNewitt Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Very nice indeed. Marc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Really nicely finished Great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Very nice work on what is not exactly a state-of-the art kit. I especially like the flaps and slats, and the detail inside the canopy. What is that 'thing' hanging down inside the canopy? Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the MDman Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Thanks everyone. "Doing" the flaps and the slats was a little nightmare, but the alternative was paying 50+ for a resin set. But honestly, the next Fitter just get a full swept pair of wings. @Smudge, that thing is a curtain, actuality mora an umbrella, used for blind flying exercise. Looks a bit '80s, but they are still in use. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 how could I miss that one! very nice model indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPMS19 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 - Very well done, , I particularly lke this brute looking machine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Beautiful! There's something really appealing about the Su-22, it's probably my fave Soviet fighter, very industrial and purposeful looking. Superb replica of a Cold War legend. Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 A real thing of beauty. Excellent finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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