Sky Keg Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Friends, Here is the Trumpeter Su-24 Fencer. Ever since I first looked at the hazy and grainy pictures of the Fencer back in the late 70`s (?), I was intrigued by the Soviet version of the F-111. Time has passed since I put this one together and with my memory being as foggy as it is, I cannot recall which sub mode this one is. As for the kit, I had no significant issues apart from the wings having a tendency to sag or droop. I just guessed on the paint color and went with the closest match via color pictures from World AirPower Journal and of course, the internet. I built everything straight out of the box and weathered the strike fighter with a combination of pastels, pencils, and washes. I used Tamiya ( painted ) tape for the seat belts to highlight the well appointed cockpit in a most simple manner. Trumpeter was generous with providing numerous external stores. While Fencers would likely never carry this type of weapons load, I went for the effect of the variety of the ordnance. I used the kit supplied decals. I would recommend the “Flying Suitcase” to those with an interest in Soviet era jet aircraft. I hope you enjoy the results. *Note : The horizontal stabilizers on Fencers would point down in a forward manner when at rest but I opted for the “clean” look instead. Thank you in advance!!!!! Respectfully submitted, Mike 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 I love it! Nice build and finish on a huge project!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Nice :). It takes me back to Zhukovsky shows and other Fencer sightings :). A great machine :) Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 It takes me back to 2015 with Putin landing in Syria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I have one of these about 60% completed. It's fought me every step since the start. Seeing the nice result you achieved makes me.want to pull mine down from the attic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Lovely big swinger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Callahan Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 This seems to be a popular plane this month. I too have one just entering my construction queue. I'll be using the Model Maker special markings decals for it. Hope it turns out as well as this one did. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Hands Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Wonderful. I have the 1/48 version in my que. So nice to see its little sibling so well done. 👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 On 4/30/2019 at 11:13 PM, 28ZComeback said: It takes me back to 2015 with Putin landing in Syria. In 2005 I was with Boeing and my partner and I were stuck in horrendous queues. Our interpretor - also a Boeing employee (from the space side) - guided us through a side gate and told security that my friend and I had a meeting with Putin's delegation. We were hurried through, as you might imagine :). Of course, we tthen melted into the crowd, later appearing on our corporate stand :). Putin did arrive, in his three Hips - nobody on the outside knowing which had him inside! Martin Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NazarovVladimir Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 What terrible stories about Putin you are telling ..)) If we say about the models ... then I will say that such a variant of the weapon suspension does not exist. Everything hangs like awful .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Really nice Fencer there, great job all round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Nice job. Love the Fencer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 A very cool looking aircraft in a very attractive scheme! Good work, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 To all.................THANK YOU for the very kind words!!!!!!!!!! With much respect and appreciation, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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