AmaruTG Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Vespa Models Su-17/22M3K "Export engine" conversion set. Available summer 2021. WIP of some of the major components. More info in : https://web.facebook.com/VespaModelKits/photos/a.336172434432480/540537320662656 Thanks for looking Amaru in Peru 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 very welcome, and of course more than relevant for Peru! (as it would be for Hungary, Lybia, Iraq, and probably some others!) I do hope that worldwide availability will be good... be careful with the KH Fitters,.... they might be hard to find soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonlanceHR Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 ROFL talk about "too little, too late" It seems I'll have to hunt down a new couple of KH boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 3 hours ago, dragonlanceHR said: ROFL talk about "too little, too late" Eh... seems a bit harsh. Imagine doing all the prep work needed in designing AM parts and being surprised like the rest of us that your targeted manufacturer decides to pull the plug. By releasing this anyway, at least they can recoup some of the investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonlanceHR Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 The original kit release was in 2017. In today's world of small production runs and smaller companies coming and going, the right saying is "strike the iron while it's hot". Frankly, I'm surprised it took so long for someone to announce this conversion. Of course, the KP kit is still available as is the Hobby Boss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 3 hours ago, dragonlanceHR said: Of course, the KP kit is still available as is the Hobby Boss. As is the KH one. Hannants have over 47 of them at the time of writing this... Jon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonlanceHR Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Jon Bryon said: As is the KH one. Hannants have over 47 of them at the time of writing this... Jon Except, you know, we broke up Still, plenty available on this side of the Channel, tho the prices have come up a few euros over the weekend. Edited June 8, 2021 by dragonlanceHR typo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Source: https://www.facebook.com/VespaModelKits/posts/555073432542378 Quote WIP shots from our current project: Tumansky engine Sukhoi Su-17M2/M3 conversion in 1/48. First prints underway, more info in the following days. V.P. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) Source: https://www.facebook.com/VespaModelKits/posts/568368391212882 Quote Some of the 3D printed masters for our upcoming Sukhoi Su-22M-3K "Fitter J" (and also H and G) conversion set. Designed for Kitty Hawk kit (but will also fit the Hobby Boss release). V.P. Edited July 21, 2021 by Homebee 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Looking great!! Let's see if this is available before I start my own, long planned conversion project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) Source: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/hyperscale/sukhoi-su-22m-3k-conversion-by-vespa-models-t525129.html Quote Hello gentlemen, I will am working on a 1/48 Sukhoi Su-22M-3K conversion kit for the Kitty Hawk Fitters (will also fit the HB, for which I am working on a frontal fuselage correction set) which will allow you build a Fitter J, or either the twin seat Fitter G or H. Decals are on the pipeline, as well as a major conversion for the Fitter F. Here is the link, I plan to bring a limited number of sets to the Nationals at Las Vegas so if you are interested in one come say hi to the Joe's Models tables. Follow Vespa Models on FB: https://www.facebook.com/VespaModelKits/ Instagram: @vespamodelspe Thanks for watching! Amaru in Lima "Fitter-F"... A Su-17/22M-2 ? V.P. Edited July 21, 2021 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 4 hours ago, Homebee said: Fitter-F"... A Su-17/22M-2 ? Meaning wings, landing gear and the center fuselage barrel stay the same... wonder if the KH 3part fuselage design is of advantage here!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 (edited) Release soon - ref. VMKC 48002 - Sukhoi Su-17/22M-3K Source: https://www.facebook.com/VespaModelKits/photos/a.336172434432480/584938639555857/ V.P. Edited August 16, 2021 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Very niceand promising! Hope there will be a distributor / vendor here in Europe.... Maybe SBS models or HAD models from Hungary... Hungary exclusively use the R-29 powered Su-22M3 Fitter after all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) And the Vespa's dedicated decals are on approach - Tumansky-engined Fitters vol.1 decal sheet. Source: https://www.facebook.com/VespaModelKits/photos/a.594491585267229/594488761934178 Source: https://www.facebook.com/VespaModelKits/photos/a.594491585267229/596861995030188/ V.P. Edited September 3, 2021 by Homebee 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 (edited) A set to build a Su-17/-22M-3K with the R-29 engine - ref. VKMC48002 - Sukhoi Su-22M-3K/U/UM3 "Fitter" Source: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=VespaModelKits&set=a.701904424525944 Available here: https://vespamodels.com/producto/avioneta-de-combate-escala-j-11/ Quote Sukhoi Su-17/22 Tumansky R-29-300 rear fuselage conversion Conversion for 1/48 KittyHawk Sukhoi Su-17/22 Fitter (will fit Hobby Boss with some trimming). Contains rear fuselage section including tail with separate fins for building single and twin seat Tumansky engined Fitters. Included in the set: -Detailed engine burner can and afterburner section -new rear fuselage section and tail -new elevators -separate tail fins for Fitter F,E,G and J -Israeli RWR and Chaff/Flare dispenser for Peruvian Fitter J (post 1995) -indigenous Chaff/Flare dispenser for Syrian Air Force Fitter J V.P. Edited February 21, 2022 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 thanks for the reminder! I was already in contact with Vespamodels end of Januray.... but forgot to order ordered 2 sets now, and one of decals! I will keep you updated! (and I hope for a nose conversion for the M, M2 as well soon ) we need more KH-Fitters by the way!!!! KH, wake up again please!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 31 minutes ago, exdraken said: and I hope for a nose conversion for the M, M2 as well soon ) Me too. V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 5 hours ago, exdraken said: thanks for the reminder! I was already in contact with Vespamodels end of Januray.... but forgot to order ordered 2 sets now, and one of decals! I will keep you updated! (and I hope for a nose conversion for the M, M2 as well soon ) we need more KH-Fitters by the way!!!! KH, wake up again please!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Expensive and therefore valuable moulds do not simply die normally I hope at least! What is dead, meaning retired and out of service overall are the early Su-22 versions! But that dies not preclude them being modelled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 hello all, my Vespa model conversion arrived today! mighty impressive! as are the decals, Cartograf printed! some quick impressions: seems to blend in perfectly with the kits surface detail! and we get the ominous Syrian upgrade chaff/ flare dispensers to!! (are those the ones that fooled an Aim-9X once? not the following Amraam though,,,,) can't wait to get started! Cheers, and thanks to Peru for the quick and hassle free delivery!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 6 minutes ago, exdraken said: hello all, my Vespa model conversion arrived today! mighty impressive! as are the decals, Cartograf printed! some quick impressions: seems to blend in perfectly with the kits surface detail! and we get the ominous Syrian upgrade chaff/ flare dispensers to!! (are those the ones that fooled an Aim-9X once? not the following Amraam though,,,,) can't wait to get started! Cheers, and thanks to Peru for the quick and hassle free delivery!! What scheme are you going to do Werner? I managed to pick up a second hand KH kit the other day, will be my second but think I'll do another Polish example. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, Muzz said: What scheme are you going to do Werner? I managed to pick up a second hand KH kit the other day, will be my second but think I'll do another Polish example. for a Polish one of course this conversion makes no sense at all not sure yet, but I have 2 conversions, and I definitely want a Hungarian Fitter... maybe an Iraqi or Syrian one as well, or Lybian, or..... Peruian... I also have to think about the future ans a possible M or M2... cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Just been on Vespa Model Kits FB page and they seem to be suggesting there is moves for the Kitty Hawk Fitters to be re-released by another company, suspected that would happen but good news to hear nonetheless! I'll maybe need to get one of these conversion sets! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, exdraken said: for a Polish one of course this conversion makes no sense at all not sure yet, but I have 2 conversions, and I definitely want a Hungarian Fitter... maybe an Iraqi or Syrian one as well, or Lybian, or..... Peruian... I also have to think about the future ans a possible M or M2... cheers! Ha, ha, no I'm building mine straight out the box, no conversion. Sounds like you may need a few more kits and sets! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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