RMP2 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) Hi guys. I signed up for this early on and just hope I can still see it through. Work has been away stuff of late, so it might be tricky, but if I dont commit to something then nowt will happen. So here I am. Still a little undecided re a scheme for it, but regardless, I find the 30 the prettiest of the Flankers and would like to see it done and on/filling a shelf. Looking at an OOB build, possibly swapping the seat and decals for aftermarket bits, but time will tell. It would also serve as a good kick up the bum for a few almost finished shelf of doom things that deserve some attention. So.... I guess Im in. Obligatory photos - it has been mildly started with the forward fuselage bits glued not brilliantly, but thats how I got it and will have to deal with it. The decals actually look pretty good, something of a surprise there. Leaning towards the traditional, Russian blues for the camo scheme. I only have room for one "regular" Flanker so its kind of got to be that way. The stashed Su-34 will get that weird purple/grey I reckon for some contrast, one day, sometime..... Edited October 11, 2017 by RMP2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Oh yes! The Russian it has to be if only space for one, decals do looking brilliant. Great addition for the GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Nice entry. These kits built up well with a bit of patience. If I may, i'd suggest adding the Quickboost resin nose cone as the Academy offering is slightly off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, DaveJL said: Nice entry. These kits built up well with a bit of patience. If I may, i'd suggest adding the Quickboost resin nose cone as the Academy offering is slightly off. Cheers, Dave. Ive had a quick look round at cockpit etc and resin seats, didnt realise the nose was another Academy/HB/KH special.... Ill have a look at the comparisons, but if youve mentioned it then I fear its required. Thanks for the heads up, appreciated. I do like the Flankers lines, especially the 30, its a very pretty thing, particularly in the light blue camo scheme. I think I have the decals in the box to do this very aircraft and Im liking what I see here, although I was thinking of building it clean, no missiles... I dont generally get along with kit ordnance and spend a small fortune on Eduard stuff... this photo isnt helping: http://imgproc.airliners.net/photos/airliners/8/8/0/2065088.jpg?v=v40 Hmmm.... Canopy up, airbrake down, flaps n slats down and some ladders would look... well... just like that there above. I do have some chocks all done n ready, thats something if a backwards start. The missiles with their noddy caps do add a bit of colour and further interest. Hmm. Maybe I can swap my surplus F-14 Eduard missiles for some Russian versions... via my trade post that is. Edited October 12, 2017 by RMP2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Just something about the pale blue camo, good choice. I like sparse to zero ordnance, though if time is spent on it a fully loaded bird can be quite mean looking so can really help. Anything would suit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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