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Modern Russian AF Su-27 Flankers - colours?


Alan P

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Don't want to open a can of worms, but can anyone explain the current colour schemes of Flankers?

There's this standard pale grey one which seems to still be mostly Flanker-B (Su-27S or P) although this pic shows an SM!

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Then there's this deeper blue scheme which seems to be mostly Su-27SM2 or 3s

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Is the deep blue a new scheme for all Flankers, or is it just the latest versions? It's ahrd to find pictures of the latest frontline jets that illustrate whether this is incidental or intentional! Anyone know and could enlighten me?

Many thanks :)

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Then there is this new scheme. SU-30SM

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This appears to be an "attack bomber" scheme, The Su-34, -35 and Su-25SM are also being painted in that colour.

I also found this pic of a standard Su-27S in the "new" colours: http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/431241/rf-92408-russia-air-force-sukhoi-su-27/ (this is a great site btw!)

Also note the new "Russian" (not Soviet) stars - the outline has a blue stripe that represents the Russian flag:

Russian+Airforce+new+Roundel.jpg

Any more ideas? We may be seeing a lot more of these aircraft in the near future!!

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This appears to be an "attack bomber" scheme, The Su-34, -35 and Su-25SM are also being painted in that colour.

I also found this pic of a standard Su-27S in the "new" colours: http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/431241/rf-92408-russia-air-force-sukhoi-su-27/ (this is a great site btw!)

Also note the new "Russian" (not Soviet) stars - the outline has a blue stripe that represents the Russian flag:

Russian+Airforce+new+Roundel.jpg

Any more ideas? We may be seeing a lot more of these aircraft in the near future!!

So after seein this star where to get there and the Russian Federation AF or something???

Best day

Armando

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Begemot decals do both the stars and 'VVS Russia' and 'RF-' titles.

New RusAF 3-colour stars :- http://www.begemotdecals.ru/showpos.php?lang=2&id=98

Titles :- http://www.begemotdecals.ru/showpos.php?lang=2&id=101

AKAN paints will get you the colours - Linden Hill in the US :- http://www.lindenhillimports.com/akan.htm

Coastal Craft Models in the UK :- http://coastalcraftmodelsuk.com/

Ken

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I used AKAN bright blues on my Zvezda Su-27SM......

Su-27SM_57.jpg

A rattle can of Halfords Rover Tempest Grey did for my 'aubergine' Su-34.. with Begemot decals....

The 'Colour Police' would have a fit - but it looks OK to my tired old eyes.....

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As I didn't have the appropriate AKAN paints for my Su-27 (Early) - I used the enamel set of Flanker colours from White Ensign - which are very good...

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Ken

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The Flanker in the foreground is an upgraded Su-27SM - in fact the same aircraft as my Zvezda model above.

The one behind it is (I think - there's not much to go on!) a 'standard' Su-27.

That would probably explain the colour differences.

Early Su-27SM's had the old style camo - like this one I photographed at Lipetsk in 2005.......

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By 2007, the Su-27SM's were appearing in the new 'bright blues' scheme...

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Although this one - taken last year at MAKS 13 - is in the 'old' scheme....

day2_009.JPG

Ken

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That's really helpful. Just the info I was looking for.

I'm going to stick with the pale blue/grey I think, but I like the post-refurbishment markings too!

I wasn't planning a full WIP but it's going so well, I might! ;-)

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Begemot decals do both the stars and 'VVS Russia' and 'RF-' titles.

New RusAF 3-colour stars :- http://www.begemotdecals.ru/showpos.php?lang=2&id=98

Titles :- http://www.begemotdecals.ru/showpos.php?lang=2&id=101

AKAN paints will get you the colours - Linden Hill in the US :- http://www.lindenhillimports.com/akan.htm

Coastal Craft Models in the UK :- http://coastalcraftmodelsuk.com/

Ken

Only to know

And what about the Hasewawa Su-33 decals are they are included the 3 color star and the titles???

Best day

Armando

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Boy, that Su-35S is SEXY!

The Flanker family (single-seaters, anyway!) have it in their genes. Fabulous looking aircraft; if I had the chance to build only one kit, it would have to be an Su-35S -I was planning to do mine as the sultry 'aubergine' Red 07 from the kit, but Flankerman's pic of Black(?) 01 has got me wobbling on that...

Thanks, Ken -I think!

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