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Sukhoi Pitot Probes and Gun Barrels 1:48/72 Master With the large number of kits released of Russian aircraft, with some of the more obscure stuff being released lately, it’s good to see Master Models releasing a range of pitot probes in both 1:48 and 1:72 scales. The sets reviewed here have something new though, resin parts that represent the complex array of sensors that these probes have. Each resin part is also carefully protected within a resin square with a stick tape backing. You will need to take care removing these parts, and recommend a fine pair of tweezers, as the fine probes could easily be broken. Due to the nature of the 1:72 scale parts, and my lack of a macro lens I have only photographed the 1:48 sets, but be comforted in the knowledge that even in the smaller scale the details are the same. [AM-48-119/AM-72-103] – This set is for use with the Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter A and includes not only the prominent three piece nose mounted pitot probe, complete with a resin vane section, but also the fin pitot probe and two 30mm cannon barrels. The instructions are very clear and give the modeller the dimensions of the drills required for each part and markings on the parts show how far they are to be recessed into the kit parts. [AM-48-120/AM-72-104] – This set is for the Sukhoi Su-9/Su-11 Fishpot C, as with the Su-7 set, this set includes a three piece nose mounted pitot probe, with resin vane section, the sinpler fin mounted probe, and instead of gun barrels there are four pylon rail heads, for which the moulded kit parts have to be removed first. [AM-48-121/AM-72-105] – Designed for the Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon, this set includes two multi-part pitot probes, one four piece probe for the early Flagon A, with one resin part and a later five piece probe for the Flagon F, with two resin parts. The single piece wing-tip probe is also included. [AM-48-122/AM-72-106] – This set is designed for use with Sukhoi Su-17/20/22 Fitter kits. This has the complex five piece probe fitted to the right hand side of the nosecone, a choice of two styles for the left hand probe, and two 30mm cannon muzzles. Again, the instructions are nice a clear, showing what sized drill is required for which part. [AM-48-123/AM-72-107] – This is on the simplest sets within this cluster, and is designed for the Sukhoi Su-24M. It contains just the pitot probe, which consists of three parts, including the really complex resin section. The instructions do state that you will need to shape the kits nose cone to shape, so that the rear section of the probe fits flush. I’m not sure how this would work with the replacement resin nose cone on the market. [AM-48-124/AM-72-108] – The last set in this batch is for the Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot. It contains two pitot probes, the complex three piece for the right hand side of the nose and the simple single piece probe for the left side. Once again the resin section needs to be seen to be believed, as the complexity is amazing. Conclusion Just when you think Master Models have reached the pinnacle of their profession, they bring out something new. The way the resin vane and sensor sections of the probes have been reproduces is quite amazing, added to the clever way to protect them in the packets, makes for a superbly detailed product. Very highly recommended Review sample courtesy of Piotr at -
After the 1/72nd Su-7B (http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234951737-modelsvit-172-su-7b-fighter-bomber-announced), -BM, -BMK (http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234926083-172-sukhoi-su-7bmbmk-fitter-a-by-modelsvit-released-links-to-review) & -U (http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234947501-172-sukhoi-su-7u-moujik-two-seat-trainer-by-modelsvit-released) Modelsvit is to release a kit from the initial variant: the Sukhoi Su-7 "Fitter-A" - ref.72007 Source: http://www.greenmats.club/topic/494-modelsvit-анонсировал-еще-несколько-новинок/ V.P. -
After the Su-9 "Fishpot-B"(http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234953191-148-sukhoi-su-9-fishpot-b-by-trumpeter-released) and the Su-11 "Fishpot-C" (http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234975584-148-sukhoi-su-11-fishpot-c-by-trumpeter-released), Trumpeter is to release in late February 2016 a 1/48th Sukhoi Su-9U "Maiden" - ref.02897 Source: http://www.trumpeter.cn/index.php?g=home&m=article&a=show&id=65&l=en Box art V.P.
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Small Stuff Models released 1/72nd Sukhoi I-14 & I-14bis resin kits - ref.72001 & 72002 Sources: http://www.smallstuffmodels.com/2012/10/72001-1-72-sukhoi-i-14-history-i-14-ant.html http://www.smallstuffmodels.com/2012/10/72002-1-72-sukhoi-i-14bis-history-i-14.html V.P.
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Another day, another model. I've not done any Russian birds before, so this will be new for me. I'm aware of the kits shape issues, but I'm not really that bothered by them, so will be building OOB. On to the pictures. 01 - Boxart 02 - Instructions 03 - Sprues 04 - Sprues & decals 05 - Sprues 06 - Sprues Looking forward to playing with this one, as it will give me an opportunity to properly try out the AKAH paints I bought at SMW two years ago! Good hunting! -
Modelsvit is to release in 2018 (?) a 1/72nd Sukhoi Su-15 Samolet P (1949) - ref. 72040 Source: https://www.facebook.com/136603423173762/photos/pcb.530194830481284/530194777147956/?type=3&theater V.P.
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Ok I know we have had a big run with Jet STGB's and that the STGB calendar is closed until November but Enzo, bless his little heart said we can still come up with Ideas, so.... The Sukhoi Su-25 "Frogfoot" This is an aircraft that has been in service for close to 35 years and probably been used in conflicts around the would for probably as many years as well, and still is! A design of the 70's, it made it's first flight in 1975 with series production starting in 1978 before entering service with the Soviet Air Force in 1981. In a few peoples minds it was a design "stolen" from the US...as it shares similar design cues with the Northrop designed YF-9 from the A-X Program, in which the eventual winner was the Fairchild Republic A-10. It's a popular "Ground Pounder" that has served in 28 countries and is still in front line service with most of them! There are lots of interesting colour schemes to choose from including some amazing ones from Central Africa. For me I have a Digital one in mind from the Ukrainian Air Force. If this one gets the numbers, it won't be until 2018, so plenty of time to think about it. ok, now time to get a list started: 1, trickyrich - host 2, exdraken 3, Ilking 4, Peter W 5, Radleigh 6, Skids 7, CliffB 8, Rob G 9, vesthepes 10,
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Four Sukhoi Su-35S fighters strengthen Russian aviation group in Syria. bit.ly/1WZy8s8
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Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker D, Pics thanks to Ken Duffy.
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In no real order other than by aircraft type kinda... my 2015 with a little bit of 2016 thrown in, but will note by the 2016 photos! It's been a good year I must admit, and I've only been abroad once to Switzerland 'spotting' for the day.... All Russian/Soviet/Ukrainian/Eastern European types as these are my all time favourite.... Hope they are of interest! and two from tonight (07/01/16) taken at East Midlands...
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Hello, A question I have always had about Russian fighters is why are some of Mig and Sukhoi's designs so outwardly similar. To my eye it always looks like Sukhoi make a bigger version of whatever Mig make. Almost as if Mig made 3 series BMW's and a few months later Sukhoi bring out the 7 series. Is this intentional sharing of aerodynamic data and principles? Is this a by-product of the command economy (this is a good fighter, better make our fighter look the same or it will not get built) thing? Is it just a massive co-incidence? examples; Mig 21 & SU-22 I know the SU-22 has VG but the silhouette is similar. Mig 23 & SU-24 size is the biggest difference here. Mig 29 & SU-27 size again. On other designs such as the SU-15 Flagon & Mig 25 the solution to the same problem was very different and both succesful in their own right, so why the similarities elsewhere? The US aircraft industry has some similar designs from different designers, F-14 & F-15 both use twin tail & wide spaced engines but don't share a silhouette. The best non Soviet example is the Dassault Mystere and North American Sabre which are very similar, but the Mirage went a very different way from the Lightning. Though not admittedly the Corvair Dart. The 3 examples above have always made me wonder if the design similarities are deliberate or not, can anyone enlighten me? Thanks.
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I'll be brazen once again and bother everybody with announcement for two new books from Harpia, including one from your very own. - http://www.harpia-publishing.com/galleries/AMV6/index.html'>Arab MiGs, Volume 6 (clicky for animated pre-view => http://www.harpia-publishing.com/galleries/AMV6/index.html ) This is a preliminary end of this series, which over the last seven years of work and publishing turned into a sort of 'encyclopaedia of Arab air forces at war with Israel, 1955-1973'. This volume is covering the October 1973 Arab-Israeli War (also 'Yom Kippour' or 'October' or 'Teshreen' War), from 9 October 1973, until the Israeli-Syrian cease-fire in May 1974. It bristles with related stories and photos, of course, and is richly illustrated with artworks/colour profiles (some 43 of these) too. So, definitely a 'must have' for any modeller curious to build authentic Arab jets from 1973 (BTW, as usually, we're not only covering MiGs and Sukhois, but other types in service, so that Iraqi Hunters, Libyan Mirages, all sorts of helicopters and transports, and even Moroccan F-5As are covered too). - http://www.harpia-publishing.com/galleries/RuWp/index.html'>Russia's Warplanes (clicky for animated pre-view => http://www.harpia-publishing.com/galleries/RuWp/index.html ) Right on time (considering what are Russians doing in Syria), here comes a volume offering a unique 'catalogue' of all Russian-made aircraft - plus helicopters, UAVs, etc. - currently in production and in world-wide service. This one is designed to become indispensable source of reference, so it's structured as a sort of 'handbook', listing all variants, their equipment, armament etc., and its author, Piotr Butowski, is really the authority on this topic. Of course, this volume is richly illustrated too - and then with plenty of truly exclusive photographs (from Piotr, but also from a number of relatively unknown, but very active Russian military aviation photographers).
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Sukhoi Su-9 Fishpot 1:48 Trumpeter Just to really confuse us Sukhoi recycled the Su-9 designation. Originally it referred to the Samolyet K which was originally developed post WWII in the USSR and was heavily influenced by the Me 262. The Su-9 at the time and the later Su-11 did not enter service as they were found to be slower than other competing aircraft. The later Su-9 Fishpot was a single engine all weather missile armed interceptor. This aircraft was developed alongside the Su-7 and the two are very similar. The main difference is the wing on the Su-9 is a delta wing unlike the Su-7 swept wing. The two do share rear airbrakes, the same engine and nose intake. Armament for the Su-9 was four K-5 beam riding air to air missiles. No internal cannon was provided. Overall 1,100 aircraft were built, and surprisingly none were used outside of the Soviet Union. The Kit The kit arrives on 4 Main sprues of grey plastic, one spure for fuel tanks, one sprue for missiles, and a clear sprure. The plastic is all good quality and free from defects. Shockingly enough construction begins with the cockpit! The three part ejection seat is assembled and added to the main cockpit tub, this is then completed by adding the right sidewall. A control column, throttle quadrant and instrument panel follow to complete the cockpit section. Construction then moves to the other end of the airframe with the five part exhaust being put together. We then flip back to the front of the aircraft with the front wheel well being assembled. The three part leg is built up around the front wheel, this sub-assembly is then added into the five part gear well. Next step is to enclose the cockpit, engine and front wheel well into the main fuselage. Construction now moves to the main landing gear. This is a two part oleo, retraction strut and a conventional two part wheel. The main outer gear door attaches to the strut. The conventional upper/lower two part main wings are constructed and the main gear attached (though I suspect most modellers will do this later). The final stages for construction are to add the wings, vertical fin (2 part), and tailplanes to the main fuselage. For the main wings separate flaps are provided. Various antenna are added along with a couple of intakes and the pitot tube. The canopy is also added. The last stage is to add the armament and fuel tanks along with their associated pylons. Decals The decal sheet is fairly sparse as the aircraft carried little in the way of markings except national markings (Stars) and Bort numbers. Two options are provided. USSR 1st Sqn 179th FAR, 8th ADD - Stry 1970. USSR 1st Sqn 894th FAR, 8th AAD - Ozermoye 1962. Conclusion This was an important type for the USSR which has not been kitted before in 1/48 so it will complete your collection of Soviet Interceptors if you are doing one. Recommended. Review sample courtesy of UK Distributors for
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After the Sukhoi Su-9(K) "Type 8" (http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234954870-172-sukhoi-su-9k-type-8-resin-kit-by-prop-jet-released/) Prop&Jet (http://propjet.ucoz.ru/) is now working on a 1/72nd Sukhoi Su-11(LK) - 1947 - resin kit - ref. Source: http://propjet.ucoz.ru/forum/9-168-20260-16-1417603578 V.P.
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The initial export version of the Su-17M, (S-32MK). Photos thanks to Mike Costello taken at The Polish Aviation Museum, Krakow.
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ArtModel has just released a new variant from its 1/72nd two-seat "Frogfoot-B" kit, the Sukhoi Su-39 (Su-25TM) - ref. 7217 Source: http://www.jadarhobby.pl/art-model-am-7217-172-su39-p-44491.html http://modelsua.com/Sukhoi-Su-39-Su-25TM-Frogfoot-1-72-ArtModel-7217.html V.P.
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Modelsvit is to release a 1/72nd Sukhoi S-32MK "Fitter-C" - ref.72019 Source: http://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=68170&start=6390 V.P.
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Finished a couple of months ago. Figured it was still worthy to share the result, although I continue having problems to take decent pictures. I hope you like it! Best, Ricardo New Picture Old Pictures- 15 replies
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Hi fellow modellers! This is my first post here. For now, I only have pictures of my models finished, so it´s a kind of introduction for me. This is the old heller Su-27 UB. The kit has many fit problems, but overall is very accurate and represents well the shape and dimensions of the Flanker. I tried to make a faded look and I think the result was convincing. the only aftermarket were resin K-36 seats and metal pitot tube. I hope you like it, It was a fun build! Any commentaries and critics are welcomed!!! Best regards from Uruguay! Ignacio
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Prop&Jet is to release a 1/72 resin kit from the Soviet's Me.262, the Sukhoi Su-9(K) or "Type 8" for USAF/DOD. Sources: https://www.facebook.com/pages/PropJet/475396205882045 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.570760703012261.1073741853.475396205882045&type=3 V.P.
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And she's finished! As usually click on the photo for more!
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Without doubt the star of the show for *me*. Even if that so called F-35 turned up, these would still win, hands down. I will be working through my photos this week, but was very eager to get the Su-22's done.... Hope you enjoy! Polish Air Force Su-22M4 RIAT 2014 by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Polish Air Force Su-22M4 RIAT 2014 by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Polish Air Force Su-22M4 RIAT 2014 by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Polish Air Force Su-22M4 RIAT 2014 by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Polish Air Force Su-22M4 RIAT 2014 by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Polish Air Force Su-22M4 RIAT 2014 by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Polish Air Force Su-22M4 RIAT 2014 by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Polish Air Force Su-22M4 RIAT 2014 by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Polish Air Force Su-22M4 RIAT 2014 by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Polish Air Force Su-22M4 RIAT 2014 by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Polish Air Force Su-22M4 RIAT 2014 by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Note the chute is open before touchdown! Polish Air Force Su-22M4 RIAT 2014 by Totallyrad.co.uk, on Flickr Thanks for looking.........
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Hello I thought I'd do this group build. I recently discovered my local model shop and have been 3 times in the last few days. Today I bought this kit for £5 - and it's entirely complete. I was pretty suprised to be honest but happy with it. The only thing I want to do is get different decals - I hate having generic USSR decals so I might get some Polish ones or print my own. This is the last kit I'm doing entirely by hand I hope (airbrush should be coming soon) but the first I'm going to build extra detail for - including printing cockpit details, making some joysticks and such from spare parts, and so on. Any advice is appreciated but I'm not going for the most accurate model ever. I'm not as amazing as some of you lot so it frustrates me too much to do so I started the kit today for this - I've done pretty much nothing but thought I'd share and update when I can (hopefully daily). So the box was very pretty for what it was, I like the artwork. The instructions (haven't photoed) are really handy too - separated into inside, wing assembly, fuselage, painting, decals. The first thing that happened? Well it's an oldish kit I think. Either way there was a small crack as part of the kit came of the sprue. Some left over green stuff from my Warhammer times (which I may get back into...*sigh*) came to the rescue. The inside is messy, but I'm not too fussed as it wont be visible at all. I used some Skull White to undercoat the inside of the cockpit and the pilots seats. They don't look great, but they'll be fine once some detail is added. And then I realized...I'm going to have to do some work - Green Stuff to the rescue again? Or anyone got a better idea?
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Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter-A, pics thanks to Jacek. This aircraft is an Su-7BM this had an upgraded AL-7F-1 engine, upgraded fuel system with external piping on either side of the fuselage spine, fuel tanks installed in the wings, "wet" underwing hardpoints for carrying external fuel tanks, capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons.
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Fifth T-50 was revealed with new camo scheme: Gallery of hi-res pictures http://www.knaapo.ru/rus/gallery/events/combat/t-50/t-50-5.wbp
