fmichelsen Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 The Su 25 have always caught my eye, and I can't really explain why. Maybe I just think it looks brutal, specially when full loaded. I'm planning to make this kit as a Iranian Su-25, well-armed with rocket pods. The decals and instructions says it's overside is painted in FS20400 (sand from asia minor) and FS 20117 (a red/brown colour I dont know?) and the underside is painted in FS35414 (a blue'ish green). I think this is the Iraqi colours, but dont really know, so if someone know, please let me know I was planning on doing it in "full" Asia minor minor scheme (Sand,brown,green and grey), maybe I'm still going with that plan, because I supposed I can used the same decals, since the ID number for the aircraft does'nt change if the plane gets a new colour coat? Anyways, the kit does look fine, not much flash, the panellines is a bit crude to my eyes, but not the worst I've come across Looking forward to see how it comes together - lets get started The kit: The aftermarket parts (Rocket pods, mask, seat, stencils and pitottube): The sprues: The decals: 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmichelsen Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 The assembling of the cockpit has begun. It is very sparse, few raised detail on the sides of the tub and something on the sides of the fuselage. To be able to install the seat, I removed the original seat rest on the button, and made a new, slightly lower, I did also remove the consol in which the controllever would sit, because otherwise the seat would'nt fit. Then I had to fit the "top" on the instrumentpanel, and I just can't see how Zvezda have intended one to do it. My solution was to make it hallow, so it would fit over the IP. So far, this kit look like its gonna be a challenging one The 'pit' with my homemade seatraiser The Pavla resin seat - look good to me The "top" hallowed out 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Good start to this one F. Your chosen scheme is an unusual and interesting one as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmichelsen Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 3 hours ago, Col. said: Good start to this one F. Your chosen scheme is an unusual and interesting one as well Thank you, but it turns out that it might be a bit problematic one. Apparrantly it did never exist in that scheme, it is a fault. So now I have a problem, since I don't have the spares to make "a real one". I've seen Linden hill makes a set, where "Black 54" is a part of it. Maybe I'll have to buy that then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Ah drat. That rather spoils your plan. Although Linden Hill certainly do make a selection of nice decals for this subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmichelsen Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 On 3/2/2022 at 11:55 PM, Col. said: Ah drat. That rather spoils your plan. Although Linden Hill certainly do make a selection of nice decals for this subject. Yes, that was a bit annoying.. But I have ordered the Linder hill now, så hopefully they will arrive soon - the build continues 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmichelsen Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 Still going strong This kit does not have great fit, and the instructions are not good either. But slowly it comes together. There's going to be used some mr. surfacer soon to cover to gaps over the exhaust, and the rings in front of the intakes. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Good to see you're making solid progress regardless of the poor fit and low quality of the instructions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Was wondering what this kit was like, it’s certainly a great subject. Am keen to see your build take shape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmichelsen Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 10 hours ago, Wings unlevel said: Was wondering what this kit was like, it’s certainly a great subject. Am keen to see your build take shape. It is OK I guess. some things are quite good and decent, others are not. But for a 1/72 scale model, I think it looks good. The fuselage, engines and wing had very good fit, needing nearly no filler. til vertikal stabilizer however... 🤦♂️ But considering the price of the kit it is fine My biggest concern ATM is the poorly detailed wheelwells. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 12 hours ago, fmichelsen said: But for a 1/72 scale model, I think it looks good. I’m definitely tempted by it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmichelsen Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 Got the rest of the kit put together and made some preshading with black paint. AND - my decals arrived today A bit yellow'ish - hopefully it wont be to bad. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Nice project!! Most, if not all Iraqi/ Iranian Su-25s ended up in Iraq again when they were provided as aid in the urgency to fight Isis several years ago! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Good you got your decals today, great work so far 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmichelsen Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 27 minutes ago, exdraken said: Nice project!! Most, if not all Iraqi/ Iranian Su-25s ended up in Iraq again when they were provided as aid in the urgency to fight Isis several years ago! Yes I've read that somewhere as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 This certainly isn't an easy kit, but I'm sure you will make it look splendid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmichelsen Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 Time just flies I've painted the beast, and given it a clear cloak. However, just as much as I enjoy AK real colours, I dont like their gloss varnish. It hardens incredibly fast, but it's just not smooth enough. Maybe I'm doing something wrong 🤔 I'm have been in the long proces of putting on decals, and the aftermarket stencils, there is just so many. Both sides, and top is now done - pylons, fueltanks and belly to be done. I think it will turn out good after all 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Good work recreating such a complex camouflage scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 I really like the camouflage colours James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmichelsen Posted April 25, 2022 Author Share Posted April 25, 2022 I did completely forget to put this one up. It has been finished for a few weeks, if not a month 🤔 I'm pleased with the result, but I'm however there are som issues here and there. But I think it suits my Iranian airfleet 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Very nice result there 👍 James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Great result!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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