Wee Beastie Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) This is my completed Kittyhawk Su-17M4 Fitter.This kit has been an enjoyable build, despite some of it's well publised issues.Aftermarket used:-HAD Models corrected mach-cone (a very nice piece)Master Model pitot, antenna and gun barrelspeiceArmoury resin multiple bomb racks and OFAB-100 bombsArmoury resin wheelsCoastal Kits Display Bases Large Desert AirfieldPaints used:-Hataka paints for the camo, and undersideA mixture of Akan, Mission Models and Vallejo for the other detailing Weathering has been done using UMP Dark Dirt wash, Humbrol Smoke Weathering Powder, and Tamiay weather masterIan G-16 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-2 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-3 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-3 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-4 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-5 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-6 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-7 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-8 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-9 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-10 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-11 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-12 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-13 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-14 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-15 by ian gaskell, on Flickr Edited June 3, 2017 by Wee Beastie 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Looks stunning, be good if you put larger pictures in 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Oooohhhh! That's flippin gorgeous, you've done a belter of a job with that, seriously impressive Ian. I'll second the request for more pics and close ups, too much good stuff to look at here. Beautiful work, Rgds, Eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, woody37 said: Looks stunning, be good if you put larger pictures in 8 hours ago, eng said: Oooohhhh! That's flippin gorgeous, you've done a belter of a job with that, seriously impressive Ian. I'll second the request for more pics and close ups, too much good stuff to look at here. Beautiful work, Rgds, Eng Thanks guys. If you click on the links to the side of each photo, you see the larger shots on my Flickr page. I'll bear in mind larger photos in future, but I did get a ticking off once for posting photos that were too large (can't remember which forum though). Anyway, one especially for you Ian G-8 by ian gaskell, on Flickr Edited June 2, 2017 by Wee Beastie 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floggerman Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Excellent model, really impressive! Just a hint to all builders: The lower of the two aux intakes on each side of the bow should be closed when the engine is off (by gravity). This is valid for M4, not the older! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingdutchman Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Wow Ian! I followed your build and the result is stunning! I love the weathered look of this Afghanistan veteran. All the subtle details with chipping etc. With the high-res photo on Flickr there's a lot of eye candy. You proved that this Kitty Hawk SU-17 is buildable!! Cheers Evert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 2 hours ago, Floggerman said: Excellent model, really impressive! Just a hint to all builders: The lower of the two aux intakes on each side of the bow should be closed when the engine is off (by gravity). This is valid for M4, not the older! I spotted that after I glued the damn things. Not accurate in that respect, but I like it. 1 hour ago, Flyingdutchman said: Wow Ian! I followed your build and the result is stunning! I love the weathered look of this Afghanistan veteran. All the subtle details with chipping etc. With the high-res photo on Flickr there's a lot of eye candy. You proved that this Kitty Hawk SU-17 is buildable!! Cheers Evert Cheers Evert, glad you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Very well done indeed. Lovely to see something so well faded & shaded instead of just heavily washed. Top job! Soo..... whats next? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Excellent! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Superbly built and weathered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, RMP2 said: Very well done indeed. Lovely to see something so well faded & shaded instead of just heavily washed. Top job! Soo..... whats next? Bobcat 1/48 Yak-28P Firebar. Edited June 2, 2017 by Wee Beastie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Well, for an allegedly "unbuildable" or "not worth any effort" kit, that is the 'dog's dangly bits'. Fabulous looking model - well done mate! Gary 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 3 hours ago, MikeR said: Excellent! Mike. 3 hours ago, Stephen said: Superbly built and weathered. 27 minutes ago, redcap said: Well, for an allegedly "unbuildable" or "not worth any effort" kit, that is the 'dog's dangly bits'. Fabulous looking model - well done mate! Gary Cheers guys, appreciate the comments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Wee Beastie said: Bobcat 1/48 Yak-28P Firebar. Ah, taking the easy option eh? Cant blame you really. Have you done the obvious things like a proper Lightning or maybe some Gulf War RAF bits? Just thinking of your weathering stuff and how it might suit. Im trying to build up to some "pink" RAF aircraft myself, but its scary. Edited June 2, 2017 by RMP2 Overuse of the word Stuff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Nice! Great model! Looks very realistic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Really like it ian, its turned out so nice Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Another of Kittyhawks "finest" turned into something special. I love the paint fading variations. I admire your painting skills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Great Fitter you have created. Jan Remco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Superb paint job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 10 hours ago, RMP2 said: Ah, taking the easy option eh? Cant blame you really. Have you done the obvious things like a proper Lightning or maybe some Gulf War RAF bits? Just thinking of your weathering stuff and how it might suit. Im trying to build up to some "pink" RAF aircraft myself, but its scary. I've a Lightning in the stash, it probably be green & grey. I'm planning on getting the Tanmodel Buccaneer, on its release, and yes, it will be a Gulf War Sky Pirate! More Greek HAF Phantoms to come, so some dirty Spooks. And to go with them, HAF A-7H Corsair II's. 28 minutes ago, bearmatt said: Superb paint job! 3 hours ago, Janremco said: Great Fitter you have created. Jan Remco 6 hours ago, Phone Phixer said: Another of Kittyhawks "finest" turned into something special. I love the paint fading variations. I admire your painting skills. 8 hours ago, Hewy said: Really like it ian, its turned out so nice Glynn 10 hours ago, IGKent said: Nice! Great model! Looks very realistic! Cheers guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachtwulf Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Well Ian, you've done it again! The looks incredible! I find that your style of painting draws my eye in like a moth to flame. Please keep up the good work, in the end it can only make me a better modeller from all that I learn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Fantastic!! Perfect weathering! I like it very much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Stunner! Love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo52 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Outstanding! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now