trickyrich Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 For my first post in “Read for Inspection” I wanted to post my build out of the recently completed Swing Wing Group Build. I was very pleased with the final results of a rather difficult build. This is a sort of forgotten but important aircraft of the 70/80’s, though it is pleasing to see there have been a few recent amazing builds of this aircraft. To those who have not seen this build please enjoy, a link to the build is included. Kit and scale: 1/48 Eduard Su-22/Su-17M3 Fitter – Limited Edition Built as: Blue "09" , Soviet Naval Aviation, Mid 80’s Paint: Gunze Aqueous Acrylics, Model Master Enamels, Model Master Metalizer Lacquers. Extra stuff: “Cutting Edge” External Super Detailing Set and Exhaust Can (actually poor quality knock-offs!), Aero Bonus resin weapons, plus lots plastic rod and sheets, and bits of brass sheet. Build thread: build link 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 That's excellent! I`ve seen photo`s of this particular aircraft! and It really was weather beaten! you've done a superb job of replicating that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCQB Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Great job ! Really nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Seem to nail that one! well done cracking job RG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowbar Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURNASS2000 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Very nice looking model! I have one question though , the fwd 2 pods are they gun-pods? Cause if they are they seem to be facing backwards!? Please correct me if i'm wrong, Regards, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 That is truly awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIRAGEF1 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Amazing...I thought that first pic was the real aircraft......out of this world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganpete Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Excellent job, I like this very much - brilliant weathering and photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 fantastic build looks great,nice paint and great detailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHREAK Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Superb result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 That's excellent! I`ve seen photo`s of this particular aircraft! and It really was weather beaten! you've done a superb job of replicating that! thanks, I would have loved to have seen photo's of it, had an really hard job finding any of Naval Su-17's Very nice looking model! I have one question though , the fwd 2 pods are they gun-pods? Cause if they are they seem to be facing backwards!? Please correct me if i'm wrong, Regards, Martin Hi Martin thanks, the SPPU-22 could be mounted in either direction and the twin cannon barrels at various angles. It was just a matter of fitting a special adaptor cable for the control circuitry (pale blue cable in photo below). When facing rearwards they could be used to help dissuade those on the ground from firing back at the passing aircraft!!! Below is a photo of a Su-17/22 with SPPU-22 in the rearwards facing position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Wow, what an amazing piece of work? great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Cracking, really enjoyed the build thread and the finished result is worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Nice work on this battered aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning88 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Very tasty..I like that a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the MDman Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 nice photos as well!! great model as already noted in the Swing wing group build subforum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I just love this aircraft, and you have done a fantastic job. And now you've made me want to make one too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSmith995 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Fantastic work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 thank you for all the nice comments, pleased you enjoyed. It was great to build even if the flap mods were a little bit testing at times. Would recommended to anyone who wants to build some Cold War heavy metal!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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