RidgeRunner Posted December 2, 2022 Author Share Posted December 2, 2022 On 12/1/2022 at 9:00 AM, RidgeRunner said: Giorgio @Giorgio N has found this: https://dukmodell.com/Preview/Su-17M2-conversion-set-for-Modelsvit-1-72::30675.html Sadly it isn’t in stock anywhere :(. I will have to stick to my plan I think I found one! 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted December 2, 2022 Author Share Posted December 2, 2022 4 hours ago, Jabba said: Are these what you are looking for Martin? :- https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ED672104?result-token=VgMUE They are mate but I now think I have some in my stack of Eduard MiG-21 boxes! Thanks anyway. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 13 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: The next question is where I can source these Again, all Eduards 1/72nd MiG-21 kits. 😎 Cheers, Andre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpoud117 Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Very interesting project indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Interesting frankenbuild so far! I'm keen to see this come together. I needed a lot of aftermarket on my glacial Su-22 build so far and it seems that even with a better kit aftermarket is still needed! I never realized how varied and confusing Fitters were until I dove in head-first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted December 3, 2022 Author Share Posted December 3, 2022 5 hours ago, opus999 said: I never realized how varied and confusing Fitters were until I dove in head-first! Neither did I! I’m still a Fitter novice. Soon I will start cutting plastic and it will look like a build rather than a scattering of ideas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Moura Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 I have intention build one Peruvian Fitter but the M3 version. And, yes Mr. @RidgeRunner, this aircraft is very confused with subtipes.... Congratulations Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 Hi Claudio @Claudio Moura. I started out a while ago with ignorance and naivety regarding Fitters. I was okay about the earlier Su-7 variants and I then thought I knew about those that cane later. I was wrong. However, I now see that there are some fundamental things to observe for each variant. Biggest unknown was about the engines and the effect on the rear fuselage shape. I think, and hope, that I am clear now! When I come to my M3 I will have a challenge because there were few operators other than the VVS. I will, therefore, start a search for an M4 conversion if one exists! Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 9 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: I will, therefore, start a search for an M4 conversion if one exists! Martin As far as I am aware there is no M4 conversion for the export aircraft in 1/72. I am hoping that Vespa may be able to do one, as I think that the only difference in the tail area from the M3 is the intake at the front of the fin. Whether there are a few other intakes on the side of the fuselage at the back end I am not sure without looking at a few books that I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 Thanks for that, mate. I have been searching, hoping that Amigo Models might do something, but they don't . For me it isn't urgent because, like all of us, there are plenty of other projects on the go! Right now, for me, it is this Fitter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 17 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: Thanks for that, mate. I have been searching, hoping that Amigo Models might do something, but they don't . I'd say a future Modelsvit Su-22M4 is quite likely. Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 E-mail sent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 Christmas arrived early for me! My jolly postman gave me this just now. It is a beautifully crafted set. I hope I can do it justice! This Fitter is going to be more Resin that styrene! It does mean, of course, that I can start cutting plastic this week Martin 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Now that looks tasty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Hook said: Now that looks tasty! It certainly is, Andre. I searched around for it after Giorgio @Giorgio N alerted me to its existence. I even asked Amigo Models direct but it is out of production with no plans for a re-release. I then stumbled across Airdesign-sk https://airdesign-sk.eu/, who had one :). In fact they had two! It isnt a cheap set but, hey ho, I only build a few each year :). However there is no guidance in the set - no instructions. Never mind, I'll work it out! As I said above, it is going to be a very resin dominant build. It is also very international - a Ukrainian kit, Peruvia rear end set, some Czech aftermarket and a Russian nose set :). Martin 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 That update set does look interesting. Pity there are no more left. Am right n thinking that Vespa are brining out a set for this type of Su-17/22 in the not too distant future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Jabba said: That update set does look interesting. Pity there are no more left. Am right n thinking that Vespa are brining out a set for this type of Su-17/22 in the not too distant future? I think so, mate. If you are interested I think AirDesign had one more showing as in stock. Edit: I just checked and it is still in stock https://airdesign-sk.eu/eshop/resin/1-72/18374-su-17m2-conversion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Moura Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 I purchase today my Vespa Models set!!!!! Now is wait arrive... Anyone was utilized this set? Some assemble with it? Good week for all. Claudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 5 hours ago, Claudio Moura said: I purchase today my Vespa Models set!!!!! Now is wait arrive... Anyone was utilized this set? Some assemble with it? Good week for all. Claudio I am using it to build a M3 at the moment. I did have a slight issue with fitting the engine into the rear fuselage, will send you photos. I have included you in a PM with Martin and myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 21 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: I think so, mate. If you are interested I think AirDesign had one more showing as in stock. Edit: I just checked and it is still in stock https://airdesign-sk.eu/eshop/resin/1-72/18374-su-17m2-conversion Thanks for that Martin. I search that site during my lunch break yesterday putting in all sorts of designations, but with no luck. Although I would love one of those sets at the moment I am a bit loathed to but anything from abroad as I have 2 tracked parcels that are stuck in the Royal Mail system, one being at one place for over 2 weeks now. I have been trying to contact RM about this but so far with no luck. I will see as I do have the breaking strain sometimes of a very soggy Kit-Kat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted December 14, 2022 Author Share Posted December 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Jabba said: Thanks for that Martin. I search that site during my lunch break yesterday putting in all sorts of designations, but with no luck. Although I would love one of those sets at the moment I am a bit loathed to but anything from abroad as I have 2 tracked parcels that are stuck in the Royal Mail system, one being at one place for over 2 weeks now. I have been trying to contact RM about this but so far with no luck. I will see as I do have the breaking strain sometimes of a very soggy Kit-Kat. I’m glad you found the link, mate. My experience has been 100% good as far as the despatch service from AirDesign is concerned. The package was sent from the store on 03/12 and landed here on 13/12. It was tracked and I could follow progress continually via emails that came :). Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 The 2 packages that I am waiting for are also tracked and were doing fine until they got into the RM system. I am trying to contact RM in person, but I am having very little luck at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 That is strange, mate. I followed mine. It arrived at the international centre at Langley HWDC on the morning of the 12/12 and was delivered to me on the 13/12. Maybe I was just lucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Wow Martin, that resin set is lovely! It's a good thing you managed to find one before they disappeared entirely! If you hadn't, I probably could've sawn off the front of my HobbyCraft and sold it to you for bargain basement prices! 🤣 Ha, ha, ha. Ha? I'll get my coat.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 On 13/12/2022 at 22:41, RidgeRunner said: If you are interested I think AirDesign had one more showing as in stock. The soggy kit kat is starting to break. May I ask which postal option you used as I am very confused with the many options that they offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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