Flankerman Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 It's finished - but I'm not happy with it..... It was a struggle all the way through - but I finally beat it into submission..... Sukhoi Su-17 Type R :- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-17_(1949) The whole front fuselage section could be detached in emergencies to act as an escape capsule..... As well as the undercarriage being ill-fitting and rather weak, the final indignity is that it's a tail sitter !! - so I had to make a prop from clear rod.... It is a welcome addition to my collection of Soviet/Russian types, so thanks A&A Models.... But it was hard work - and it 'Stole my Joy' in the end.... Ken 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 There's nothing in the final product that even suggests it was a battle. The model looks very good. And, to be honest, I use clear plastic rod on nearly all of my models to correct the tail sitting tendency. Weights inside the model can sometimes break free and they rattle around. Most annoying. Personal preference here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Never heard of it, but it looks like a great bit of modelling to me , Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 What a beautiful subject. Well done 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Top work. Must research that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinback Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 I'd be happy with it Flankerman I'm surprised it wasn't a tail sitter in real life! (Next time I get back to the UK it will be straight to Michael's Butchers for a breakfast then a shufti to the Smoking Dog to see if its changed - hope they survive) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Despite the hurdles Ken, it turned out great!!!!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 You didn't mention that it never flew. I decided not to build one because of that. Just as well considering the problems that you had. Do you think A&A just don't care about their customers knowing that modellers who have an interest in Russian a/c are so keen to get their hands on such kits that they will put up with their deficiencies. Anyway well done for producing a silk purse from a sow's ear! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 A very interesting looking model, there's no clue that it fought you at all. Clear to see the Genesis of the Sukhoi 'stovepipe' emerging in that design. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hothersall Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Nice build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Despite your struggles, you've made a great finish to it though. Great stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Now there's something you don't see every day! Very nice work Ken, especially given the struggles you had in the build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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