John Thompson Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I'm thinking about building a 1/72 model of the Su-25SM, probably using the Zvezda Su-25 kit. I'm aware that the Su-25SM is an upgrade to existing Su-25's pulled out of service and refurbished with improved avionics, weapons control systems, etc. These details would (I think) be confined to the cockpit, and therefore not obvious on a model with a closed canopy. So far, the only external difference between the -25 and the -25SM I've found is that the -25SM has only 4 pylons on each wing, versus 5 for the standard Su-25. I've found a couple of walkarounds of the Su-25SM, so I suppose I could work my way through those, comparing the kit parts with the photos; on the other hand, if anyone can offer some guidance, it would be very welcome! Thanks in advance; John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Can't help with the specifics.... but here's a couple I photographed at MAKS MAKS 2011 - note the BBC Russia titles and three-colour stars...... (available on Begemot sheets) This one at MAKS 2012 has the new 'aubergine' camo...... Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Thanks, Ken - in fact, it's the "aubergine" scheme that attracted me in the first place. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvy5 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 But beware of some Su-25SM . They also have racks PD-62-8 rfor missiles R-60 or R-73! Usually but are not because it is to possibility this hinging point to use ECM container MPS-410 Omul. SM version is substantially cheaper variant versions of T and TM. Another difference is used for rebuilding plane Su-25 or Su-25BM version. BM version uses R-195 engines and these have a different shape the cover nozzle engine air intake it is not for electric generator, the rudder. Also uses the newer navigation systems so bug antennas will PION the PVD and also cover the braking parachute. Su-25SM from Su-25 Su-25SM from Su-25BM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvy5 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Su-25SM with OMUL ECM system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 This thread is timely as I plan to build an early Afghan era 'A' model. Are those camo colours still valid for that time? They look similar to what is given in the Eduard instructions BUT I know they're not always the most accurate.... Sorry for the slight diversion off topic.... Also what's all the piping on the engine on that shot above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Also what's all the piping on the engine on that shot above? Probably smoke generation - these Su-25's trailed white/blue/red smoke during the 2012 RusAF 100th Anniversary show at Zhukovsky..... # Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) Hi harvy5! Thank you very much for your information and for the images - your posts are very helpful! I'm tempted to model "Red 14", the aircraft shown as a conversion from a Su-25BM - I just have to find the Begemot decal sheet Ken refers to in his post for the "VVS Russia" text on the fin. Thanks again to both of you! John Edited March 21, 2014 by John Thompson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Probably smoke generation - these Su-25's trailed white/blue/red smoke during the 2012 RusAF 100th Anniversary show at Zhukovsky..... Ken Ah I see! The Red Rooks....like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I just have to find the Begemot decal sheet Ken refers to in his post for the "VVS Russia" text on the fin. Hannants have them...... Begemot 3-colour stars :- http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/BT7248 Begemot VVS Titles :- http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/BT7249 Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Thanks again, Ken - I've been pricing them at Linden Hill, too. I might also need the Begemot 1/72 MiG-29 sheet just to get the red numerals - this is becoming a rather expensive project! Maybe I'll buy what I need in stages - first the paint and the titles, then the stars and the MiG-29 sheet. I've got a couple of Italeri "Fulcrums" stored away - I should be able to make proper use of that sheet eventually! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvy5 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Excuse mebut the British forum has blocked the relevant message using photographers ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Excuse me but the British forum has blocked the relevant message using photographers ... Are you trying to post them directly or link I them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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