The model
represents a Su-30MK-1 belonging to the 24th Aerial Sqd. "Hunting
Hawks" of the Indian AF, January 2000. 4 Su-30MK-1s with bort numbers
SB001,SB006,SB007,SB008 from the 24th AS were temporary repainted in
national Indian colours and took part in a flypast over Delhi during
celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Indian
Republic. Over the standard paint scheme, the aircraft were adorned with
tricolor cross stripes in the following order from nose section: dark
orange, flat white and dark sea green.
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The model is an Academy
Su-27UB with the Su-30 Sol conversion kit. I'd only used the front body
section and the cockpit resin parts from the conversion kit. The
decals used were from the Begemot 48-004 Su-27 Flanker Family (1)
decal set. The "Wheel of Ashoka" - symbol of independence in Indian
religion - was painted on the upper surfaces of the fuselage using a
mask provided by the Begemot decal set.
During the research
I found most attractive schemes of the Indian AF modern aircraft. Not a doubt
that I'll build more than one in the future! And a special thanks for all
the ARC forum members who helped me in the research of this spectacular and
colorful aircraft.
Hope you like
this one and thanks for looking!
Danny
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