Popular Post paulsbrown Posted January 26, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2019 17 years ago I emailed Flankerman and asked if he had any pictures of the 1988 Su-27M/Su-35 prototype that was later left at Monino. He very kindly got back to me with a goldmine. The reference photos he sent me were a game changer as he had discovered the disruptive scheme was mirrored underneath and had a bundle of photos to illustrate it. I loved the Ferris like camouflage but also the new Su-27M nose profile with the traditional cropped fins as later Su-27Ms had the squared tips. I did all the hard work expected of an Academy and Sol conversion way back then and put it away; it sat in the box (with the occasional peeks) until this year. I've made a real effort to finish unfinished projects and clear the stash a bit. I'm pleased to say it's the last 1/48 Academy for me (7 built)! I'm now looking forward to all the newer companies much improved kits. Colors were mostly AKAN mixes, Neomega cockpit, Eduard etched details, DANmodels intake covers, Armory wheels and one of Haneto's (Fairy-Hobby) beautiful corrected canopies. The decals were from Begemot except for the stars which were hand made. I s I spent the last few days repairing my Su-37 Terminator so I could take a photo similar to this one of 711 and 701 together. i And finish with a hat trick. 77 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Stunning 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Superb work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Monday Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Not much wrong with that. BM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earnest Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Awesome work!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank083 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Amazing bird & very attractive color scheme! Bravo! Frank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Excellent modelling, very impressive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 This is spectacular! Wonderfully done right down to the tow bar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Excellent work 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 That is superb work Paul - glad to have been able to help. It's on my 'to-do' list in 1/72 - along with a few others. You have captured the look exactly - even down to the stress sensors on the wings and fins in pink putty. It's a shame that the sole example at Monino has now been re-painted in totally inaccurate 'standard' colours.... Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 That is so nice, and the pair are perfect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Fantastic job! Well finished! Really nice scheme too. Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZL104 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 What a wonderful built Su in a striking camo! A perfect finish and idea! Very impressive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Beautifully modelled and finished. Very interesting aircraft. Love it! Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markmcguire25 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Very nice build with a great finish! I had that Sol kit and the Sea Flanker kit, but they didn't survive Texas heat in the attic, so I'm really happy to see someone complete the conversion. Better than I would have done, to boot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Nailed it! Absolutely superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsbrown Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 I've added a couple more photos for fun of Su-27M 701 along with another Su-27M, the thrust vectoring 711 "Su-37 Terminator" (T10M-11). I was lucky enough to see 711 at Farnborough and was even given a lapel pin of it in the Sukhoi pavilion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Very very cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Keep them coming Paul. Don`t know how you do it but they just keep getting better and better. Big fan of your work mate. Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Fantastic build(s) Thanks for the family shot as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsbrown Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 22 hours ago, adrianm2 said: Keep them coming Paul. I will, thanks! The one currently on my bench is gonna look good next to 701. 22 hours ago, exdraken said: Thanks for the family shot as well! When my new shelves are done and 2 more Flankers repaired I'll do a photo of all of them. It will be more like a little parade compared to an elephant walk that Flankerman could put on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Excellent, and I do like a prototype or two. The work around the engines is superb and really stands out for all the right reasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanakit Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Impressive ! It's a great pleasure to see your models ! Awesome job you have done Paul ! Ivan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
su27rules Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) Awesome work!! Most impressive!! Absolutely superb!! Edited February 3, 2019 by su27rules 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Brilliant! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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