Bradley25mm Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 All, Was curious if anyone out there has built this kit? If so, did you encounter any fit issues with the wings to the fuselage? I just started it. It’s MASSIVE. Thanks in advance. Christopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 Here's a link to a build review on our IPMS forum; it talks about the fit of the wings and other items....:http://www.ipmsusa.org/reviews/Kits/Aircraft/trumpeter_32_su-27/trumpeter_32_su-27.htm GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley25mm Posted May 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 Thanks Gil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 Looking forward to seeing pics of your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley25mm Posted May 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 Back at it again. All the parts have been removed from the sprues, filled, sanded, and primed. The weapons took the longest to get ready. Trumpeter did a good job of not making the fins to thick on the missiles. I used several different sets of photo etch from Eduard. Interior, and exterior. She's a big one, for sure. The Hornet is 1/32nd scale. I keep on saying that I won't get another big kit, yet here I am again. The kit came with a choice of either plastic, or white metal landing gear. Due to the size and weight of the kit, I chose to use the white metal gear. The base for this one is going to be pretty small. Regards Christopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBill50 Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Looking great so far! As for another big kit, it isn't...it's ultra big. Cockpit looks fantastic. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley25mm Posted June 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Thanks Bill. All the sub assemblies have been completed. The missiles took quite a long time to paint and apply decals. I got this kit at a swap meet from a vendor. After a closer inspection of the kit, I noticed that it had been subjected to a lot of moisture. There was actually a light film of mold on top of the decal sheet. With a damp rag, it wiped right off. The staples were rusted on the instructions. The decals were a challenge. I experimented with pre-shading on the rudders, and elevators. I did something pretty stupid. I assembled the wings with the leading edge slates installed , WITHOUT looking at the instructions first. When it came time to attach the wings to the fuselage, they would not fit. After using a few #11 blades to carefully remove the slates and some sandpaper, the problem was fixed. I'll never do that again. Regards Christopher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley25mm Posted June 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Well, I'm finally in the homestretch. Everything is ready for decals, then a pin wash of artist oils thinned with mineral spirits. I was not happy with the exhaust nozzles. Again, I got in a rush, and did not look at any photos before I started. I stripped them down to bare plastic and started over. I used Testor's metalizer lacquer on the nozzles, and engine panels on the rear of the fuselage. Buffing, and non-buffing. 5 different colors. These are for airbrushing only. No need to thin them. Easy to work with. The heat marks are Tamiya clear blue thinned down. No fit issues at all on the rudders. After a little sanding, they fit perfect. No need for putty either. I should be able to start on the base this weekend. Regards Christopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 That is beautifully done! I really love the burnt metal effect on the exhaust cones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley25mm Posted July 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 Thanks a lot Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley25mm Posted July 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 Decals on and have started the weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBill50 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Nicely done. That's a very cool looking scheme and well executed. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Beautiful work! Man, that's a lot of stencils! Sensational work so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley25mm Posted July 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Thanks Bill. I lightly hand traced the pattern with a pencil, then used poster putty as a mask. Thanks again Mark. The decals were a combination of kit, and aftermarket. Took some time to apply them. Completed the base this morning. I made taxi light from my scrap box. The static grass is from a company in Germany. I used masking tape and pastel chalks to simulate tire marks on the taxi way. She's a big one. The base measures 22 3/4 by 26 3/4. Good times indeed. Regards Christopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Man, she looks fast just sitting still on that runway! Superlative work man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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