Greg B Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Its been a while since I have posted an RFI (work, travel and children!), but here is the 1:48 KittyHawk SU-22M4 Fitter. Not a kit to cut your teeth on, but certainly not as bad as some of the online reviews would have you think. My biggest issues were: The multi-part fuselage (take your time and try not to introduce an error, ask me how I know!). Wing Fences needed a little bit of dry fitting, trimming and fettling (not that difficult). Pylon locations were indistinct and the instructions were vague and missing detail. Jet pipe was too long, easy enough to cut out a section. Nose cone has no wedge shaped splitter, either FOD guard it or use AM. However there are some very good bits in regards to the kit, the wing fit was exceptional. Huge selection of stores and a plethora of potential options for users both in the kit decals and aftermarket. Aftermarket used: Eduard Interior 49829 Eduard Brassin B-8M1 Rocket pods and pylons 648 041 CWS nose cone Wolfpack resin seat Master Pitot (very, very fragile) and Model Maker decals and stencils (really thin and lots of stencils, instructions got a bit vague with the high numbered stencil identification but they are reccomended) Paints were Gunze with levelling thinners, oils used for cockpit, seat details, wash and weathering. I have been informed since taking the pictures that the dorsal spine blade aerial has been updated, so that's a minor job for later this week to scratch and correct. 52 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Jaw droppingly good. Any problems you've had aren't apparent, the finish is flawless & the aircraft looks great fully loaded. Must mop up drool from keyboard. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Hands Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Stunning. Thank you for your little review. I read negative reviews. I am glad to have read your post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 That's very nice.....i like it a lot, nicely weathered.....😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Superb Fitter Greg - lovely paintwork and weathering. I agree with your comments - not an easy kit to build but satisfying in the end and with some excellent bits. Cheers Malcolm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Really nice Fitter there, good to see a different scheme for a change too, Great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 looking fabulous! great job on the new camo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachtwulf Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Excellent! I too had heard a lot of negative press on this kit.Your build is inspiring! Great paintwork! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 That's a great looking build, thanks for sharing. Rod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Not my scale but ..... beautiful work!!!!!!! Very nice Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Lovely Fitter! Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Just excellent, excellent, as you can guess I love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sufa 36 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 that looks stunning job well done 👍 Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 WOW... Well done Polish Fitter ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Woooowwww!! Well done I like the weathering... great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Oh yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Absolutely gorgeous work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Wow, that's errrrr, FANTASTIC!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrahs Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 The certainly Fitter does well in grey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Nice job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Very nice Greg, saw it on another 'forum' and must give you another well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Really digging the grey! Awesome work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Hello Greg Very impressive work, your Fitter looks awesome, well done mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank083 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Excellent Fitter! That polish dress suits Her beautifully! 👍👍👍 Frank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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