1/32 Trumpeter Sukhoi Su-27B  Part 3

Flanker 

by Guy Wilson

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For the final installment of this article I'd like to show a little of the work I put in to remedy some of the deficiencies necessary during the production of a mass market injection molded kit.  I could have re-scribed the panel lines and rivet detail completely, but instead I chose to stick with the kit lines and simply add more detail where the kit parts lacked any.  This needed to be done mainly at the rear around the engine panels.

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I managed to find some aspect to re-work on almost every part of the kit, but I was trying to copy reference pictures I'd seen on a DVD available from aircraftphoto.ru.  This is an exemplary product and a great boon to anyone modelling this big Russian jet.  As I've explained in parts one and two, I used alot of aftermarket parts so now it was necessary to lift the remainder of the model to that standard if at all possible.

I would say that the parts I spent most time on were the gear legs.  The nose gear leg builds up reasonably well but benefits from additional plumbing and etched parts by Eduard.  The main gear legs require a bit more work. Again, plenty of pipes were added as the full sized items are very complex.  In addition to the plumbing the wheel back plates had alot of work done to them.  Once complete the result is quite convincing and worth the extra effort in my opinion.

For anyone who might be interested, a full and in-depth build report can be found here: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=46334&hl=Flanker

I would like to thank everyone who contributed their comments and help during this build.  I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Guy

Photos and text © by Guy (geedubelyer) Wilson