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Any idea how much work is involved in turning a normal SU-35 into the aforementioned? go t yearling to do the splinter Camo version which I believe was the 10BM according to Begemot? Thanks ,Chris

Sukhoi Su-35S Camouflage Mask & Stencil Sets (D48006 & G48019 for GWH) 1:48 Galaxy Model GWH laboured long and hard on their new überkit of this impressive aircraft, which is now available, enabling Galaxy Model to pattern some useful sets to help you paint and decal your model. Both sets arrive in thick ziplok bags, which saved them from the beating the envelope they arrived in received during transit from their location to ours. Inside is a nice glossy cover sheet that provides additional stiffness to the package, and where they consider that not to be sufficient (such as decals), a further sheet of thick glossy card is also added to maintain the product's integrity. Sukhoi S-35S Camouflage Mask (D48006) Designed for the GWH kit, this set consists of pre-cut masks on two sheets of A5 kabuki-style yellow masking material, a clear transfer sheet to avoid mis-shaping the masks on the way to the model, and a full colour, glossy sheet of instructions that should help you make a good job. The masks provide the sharp edges of the design, with you filling in the gaps between them and the paint that you wish to protect, which makes the task easier and less likely for the edges to be dragged off-course by lumps, bumps and compound curves. Where necessary a sequence of steps is numbered to guide you through the process without stumbling. Each mask is numbered in red ink, which seems improved and appears to be much more resistant to smudging than earlier batches, which is good to see. The numbers correspond to the diagrams, and additional parts are included for the roll-under edges that extend onto the lower wing and root extensions/chines. The properties of this type of mask lend itself well to masking of acrylic paint especially, which is less resistant to damage, so it makes an easy way of obtaining crisp demarcations with minimal risk of paint pull-up. Sukhoi Su-35S Flanker-E Variety Code (Blue) & Serial Number Decals (G48019) Again patterned for the new GWH kit, but probably eminently suitable for many other subjects, this sheet of decals contains a heap of red number codes with white outlines in fuselage and tail sizes, black serials of two types with "RF-" prefixes, some bomb-shaped mission tags, and four styles of "BBC POCCИИ" with white outlines and without at two different character spacings each. Decals are printed anonymously, with good registration, sharpness and colour density, and a thin gloss carrier film cut close to the printed areas. Five example airframes are depicted on the enclosed A4 guide, with a top profile on the front sheet to assist you with the rest of the painting (if you haven't opted for the masks for some reason), at a suitable size that it is easy to pick out the markings and locate them correctly on your model. You can find out where to buy these sets from their website by clicking the button below: Review sample courtesy of

Sukhoi Su-35S Update Sets (for Great Wall Hobby) 1:48 Eduard There has been a lot of buzz on the forum on this new issue from GWH, especially as one of our own members was providing technical information to the designers. Eduard's new range of sets are here to improve on the kit detail in the usual modular manner. Get what you want for the areas you want to be more of a focal point. As usual with Eduard's Photo-Etch (PE) and Mask sets, they arrive in a flat resealable package, with a white backing card protecting the contents and the instructions that are sandwiched between. Update Set (49906) Two frets are included, one nickel plated and pre-painted, the other in bare brass. A complete set of new layered instrument panels and side consoles are the primary parts on the painted set, with new rudder pedals; ejection seat details and HUD (with acetate glass) are supplied for the cockpit, a new afterburner ring; pylon attachment skins; gear bay door skins; auxiliary intake door meshes on the intakes and various antennae around the airframe. Zoom! Set (FE906) This set contains a reduced subset of the interior, namely the pre-painted parts that are used to improve on the main aspects of the cockpit, as seen above. Whatever your motivations for wanting this set, it provides a welcome boost to detail, without being concerned with the structural elements. Seatbelts STEEL (FE907) In case you don't already know, these belts are Photo-Etch (PE) steel, and because of their strength they can be etched from thinner material, which improves realism and flexibility in one sitting. Coupled with the new painting method that adds perceived extra depth to the buckles and other furniture by shading, they are more realistic looking and will drape better than regular brass PE. As well as a set of crew belts and back cushion, you also get a set of the pull-handles between the pilot's knees that gets him out of there in case of an emergency. Masks (EX599) Supplied on a sheet of yellow kabuki tape, these pre-cut masks supply you with a full set of masks for the canopy, with compound curved handled by using frame hugging masks, while the highly curved gaps are in-filled with either liquid mask or offcuts from the background tape. In addition you get a couple of small circular masks for part E1. Masks Tface (EX600) Supplied on a sheet of yellow kabuki tape, these pre-cut masks supply you with everything above, but also give you another set of canopy masks tailored to fit the interior of the glazing so that you can paint the interior and give your model that extra bit of realism. Review sample courtesy of