Paul A H Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 (edited) For my first ever group build I'll be kicking off with Zvezda's 1/72 Su-39. The Su-39, AKA the Su-25TM (Tahnkovyy Modernizeerovannyy - anti-tank, upgraded) is a warmed-over version of the Su-25T with a radar pod carried under the fuselage and new optoelectronic systems. I haven't seen many Zvezda Su-39s built up... so hopefully there are no sinister surprises. Here is the customary picture of the box: The sprues: Some of the weapons, including KH-29 ASMs and the luxury decal sheet. It looks like the rats have been at the canopy... hopfully it will look ok when painted up. I'll be using the Pavla seat to spruce up the cockpit: Edited November 8, 2009 by Paul A H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 ooo nice hope the kit goes together well for you Paul like the scheme on the box art- bit surprised by the blue for a ground attack aircrft but looks sweet! Su-25TM (Tahnkovyy Modernizeerovannyy) trips off the keyboard - bet you won't be typing that too often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_H_ Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) Brilliant, I do love the Su-39 and 25 (I.m doing the Kopro Su25K) The camo looks like the navalised version. I really look forward to your build. Howard Edit: I'm now at home and have my Su 25 references in front of me and there are a few pictures of blue 21 in Yefim Gordons book on the su25. These pics are in colour and do show port, starboard and (near) frontal views including a VERY full loadout with the kop'yo radar pod on the centreline. Although I don't have a scanner I could possibly use my dads and send them to you if required. Howard Edited October 17, 2009 by _H_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Looking forward to this build. I've never seen one of these built up and the box art looks great. Good luck Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 Brilliant, I do love the Su-39 and 25 (I.m doing the Kopro Su25K)The camo looks like the navalised version. I really look forward to your build. Howard Edit: I'm now at home and have my Su 25 references in front of me and there are a few pictures of blue 21 in Yefim Gordons book on the su25. These pics are in colour and do show port, starboard and (near) frontal views including a VERY full loadout with the kop'yo radar pod on the centreline. Although I don't have a scanner I could possibly use my dads and send them to you if required. Howard Thanks Howard. I have the Yefim Gordon Aerofax book which has a section on the Su25TM/Su-39 - is that the same one you have? Sorry, I should have mentioned I'll be using it as a reference for this build. Oddly enough, the decals supplied are for White 21 and not Blue 21 as shown on the box. The only difference as far as I can see is that on some of the airframes the undersurfaces are light blue instead of light grey. I think I'll be using the light blue scheme which seems right for white 21. I've been hacking the cockpit around today - it seems the weakest part of the kit, with no instrument panel detail at all. I've drilled some holes to represent the dials - not great but better than nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 For my first ever group build I'll be kicking off with Zvezda's 1/72 Su-39. The Su-39, AKA the Su-25TM (Tahnkovyy Modernizeerovannyy - anti-tank, upgraded) is a warmed-over version of the Su-25T with a radar pod carried under the fuselage and new optoelectronic systems. I haven't seen many Zvezda Su-39s built up... so hopefully there are no sinister surprises. Here is the customary picture of the box: Interesting that the kit has been "licensed by the Sukhoj OKB": didn't take long for that little lawyers' wheeze to spread to Russia. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFY21 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Man I really want one of those in 1/48th. Nice choice Paul! richcski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Nice ....Look forward to this Russian Beauty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 Quick update on progress - the fuselage is together and the cockpit has been fixed in place. The instructions would have you place the cockpit lower down with the pilot presumably sitting on a high chair. I'm not that happy with the cockpit, but the canopy is not great either so it should hide some of the worst bits! I've used styrene strip to add some detail to the bulkhead behind the pilot. Otherwise, fit seems ok. I'll be making some covers for the intake that should detract from the nasty seams inside the nacelles... I've got a plan for everything, see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Cracking on nicely Paul looking forward to seeing this progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 (edited) Because I've altered the position of the cockpit there is now a gap between the instrument panel and the coaming. I'm building it up with filler and sanding it smooth. The wings and nacelles have been assembled and seams are being filled and sanded - more pictures later! Edited October 19, 2009 by Paul A H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 Here are the main components waiting to be assembled... and now glued together, filled and sanded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Flippin' Hell Paul ! You're moving with some speed ! I'm still trying to paint the belts and buckles on the recliner from my Yak Looks like a cracking kit (or is that just the workmanship ?) mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Flippin' Hell Paul !You're moving with some speed ! I'm still trying to paint the belts and buckles on the recliner from my Yak Looks like a cracking kit (or is that just the workmanship ?) mike Thanks Mike! It's not a bad kit; the engraved detail is a little heavy and I've had to use a bit of filler, but overall it builds up quite nicely. Quick update on progress - the model has been primed and has received a coat of light blue on the undersides and upper wing surfaces. After a couple of days drying time I'll be getting the blutac out ready to mask it up. I reckon I might get another model or two out of this group build. What next, I wonder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Cracking on Paul and looking good! haven't got the 'pit done on me first Hurri yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Nice, made a Su-25 many many years ago, didn't do it justice I think, but looks as if you've set about this with a purpose, I've only just photographed the bits in my build! (My first group build too, ahhhh! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 The Russians sure have a way of making their military hardware look mean! This just looks like a bad bottom bird! Keep the updates coming, looking good so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Thanks Chaps! The Xtracolor enamels I'm using to paint this model have been going on very well and have dried nicely, so I've got all three shades of blue on now: It looks a bit grey here, but that's just the lighting... it is blue really! Once the darkest shade of blue is dry, I can apply the decals. The decal sheet is rather sparse, so I'll be using some spare stencils left over from my Su-24 build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Blimey- blink and you miss this build! nice going Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Good grief, you'll have finished a week before I even buy my kit! Great progress Paul, I like the work you did on the 'pit, & that camo scheme is going to be a stunner! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) Very nice, swift progress Paul, that camo looks grand I picked up an Italeri boxing of the Zvezda single seat Su-25. Was a bit worried as to how it goes together, but yours seems to be scrubbing up pretty well, so not as bad as I first thought it seems. Keep up the good work Edited October 27, 2009 by Seamus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Thanks everone! Quick update on progress: I painted the dielectric panels on the top of the fin, at each wingtip and under the cockpit last night. I also applied the decals supplied with the kit. There are only 13 of them, so it didn't take long! I was a little worried that the decals might have silvered as they are quite matt, but they have gone on beautifully. I've also added the missle launch rails to the innermost pylons. I'll add some spare stencils tonight. Taken in daylight - looks a lot more blue now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Looks lovely Paul! Great work on the camo job, really nicely done! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Love the Soviet blue scheme Paul - is looking very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_H_ Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Thats come together sooo nicely..and quick too. Great work. H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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