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Fighting Eighty-Four

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  1. Thanks Janissary, it's good to have you here! Well, got the cutting done and sanded strategically to fit the shoulders. The left side is done and the fit is going to be quite good, should only need a little bit of filler up top and a bit more on the underside. Still working on the gun side, the shape is a bit more complicated on that side so I still have more sanding to do to get a consistently good fit top and bottom, but I will get there. This has gone quite well so far, not the monster I was fearing L
  2. I have started preparing for the cutting of the fuselage for the resin shoulders for the canards. This is going to be fun. LOL I hope I don't screw this up! I also am thinking about using the canards from a bad sprue (short shot) from my Kinetic Su-33, which was kindly replaced by Kinetic. It looks to be the same size and very similar riveting, although the shape is very slightly different. Does anyone know if there is a difference between the Su-33 and Su-30 canards? If not, I will use the Kinetic. Also, here is a pi
  3. Orrrrrr maybe I just put a red cover over the HUD like the pics. That might be cool!
  4. Sadly, it does not. I have been thinking about what to do there, but I am not much of a scratch builder. But I may see what I can come up with. Thanks for posting those pics of your work, very impressive! Another issue is the Thales HUD. I can't seem to find any good pics of it. The best cockpit pics of the MKM have a red cover over the HUD. I wonder if it is similar to the one on the Su-30SM? There are lots of good pics of that one, and from what I can see from outside shots of the MKM it looks very similar. I do know Thales and Sukhoi did have some cooperation at some poi
  5. That is Beautiful work Matt, really impressed with the Eggplant finish... I know from experience it is hard to get that to look realistic... and you nailed it. Well done friend!
  6. Very nice work... that's one dirty birdy! Mucho props on masking that scheme, that had to be a lot of fun... LOL
  7. Welcome Zach! Thanks, I hope I can do this awesome aircraft justice! I too am waiting on the CWS conversion. I will do a Su-30SM some day with it, unless some manufacturer announces a kit in the meantime... which is probably not likely. LOL
  8. Welcome rom! Yeah, it can be a bit difficult to discern all the different details between these Flankers. But specifically for the MKM, Berkut posted a fantastic pic that shows all the unique features of the MKM in a post awhile back, so I am going to steal it and post here since it will be rather relevant to this build and may be of use to anyone following along that is planning to build one of these in the future...
  9. Oops, that is definitely a typo. I did get it right in the title though! LOL I corrected it, thanks for the heads up!
  10. Hey everyone! Well, I haven't done an in-progress thread in awhile, but since this project is my first real conversion (and one of my favorite aircraft), I thought I would do one for this... Besides, I may need some support and may have some questions along the way. 🙂 So the base kit for this is the Hobby Boss Su-30MKK, and I will be using the Naza Model Art Su-30MKM conversion set. I also have Fishbone decals for this aircraft. I will also be using a L'Arsenal Aero Damocles pod, AMUR Reaver Thrust Vectoring Exhausts, Master Model Pitot, and Neomega seats.
  11. Same here. I use that stuff to clean out pretty much everything from my airbrush. It pretty much instantly clears it out. I usually run some IPA though after though just to kinda flush the system of residual thinner, but I dunno if that is really necessary. As far as spraying future, I have never been able to get a good finish through an airbrush. But I do get a fantastic smooth finish by brushing it on. It's self leveling properties give a very nice, even finish that way, and it is very fast using a somewhat wide brush. Two coats is enough, and over some paints one is plenty
  12. Hi all! I would like to share one of my latest completed projects, the 1/48 Academy U-2S Dragon Lady. I actually finished this one about a month or so ago. This kit consists of parts from the old Hawk molds (from well before I was even born!) with updated parts to make a modern Sierra. So it goes without saying that this kit contains raised panel lines. So I decided to go ahead and rescribe all of the panel lines, which I have never done before. Let me just say, I am not so sure I will ever do this again! I really HATE doing it, and I am pretty much terrible at it. I found t
  13. That is a BEAUTIFUL Harrier man! Absolutely gorgeous. Love the finish. Well done!
  14. I actually started a thread showing an experiment I tried using nail polish, of all things, to recreate this look. I feel it was very successful, but you can judge for yourself...
  15. I believe they are including both a one piece and multi-part canopy.
  16. Hi all! I would like to share my latest completed project, the 1/48 Great Wall Hobby F-15C from the MSIP II ANG boxing. I decided to build it in the fantastic splinter camo markings of the 65th AGRS circa 2013. The camo was done without a mask, using Tamiya tape and just kinda eyeballing it. I started by painting the gray, then masking and painting either the white or blue areas one at a time. Some areas were easier to paint the white over the blue, and others the blue over the white. I used some aftermarket on this one, including a Quickboost seat, Meng CATM Aim-9M
  17. 17 hours or 17 months, this is still a beautiful build Darren. The fact you built this in such a short time is a testament to both your skills and the marvel that is the Tamiya Tomcat kit. I have only one word for you... Noooooooice!!!!!!!
  18. Love this one Andy, don't see this scheme done very often. The paintwork and weathering are pertty much perfect. Well done my friend!
  19. Wonderful work there Adam! I tend to be drawn toward the blue camo'd Skyhawk Adversary aircraft, and this one is right on point. I dig your build info listed with pics. It is a nice for easy reference for someone that wants to do a similar build in the future, like me. 😉 I do the same with my builds as well.
  20. Absolutely fantastic work Janne, as per your norm. 🙂 I really love the F-16 in that scheme, your build inspires me to want to do one some day. Bravo brother!
  21. I also used GWH kit decals on my SMT (9-19) variant. Performed very well for me as well, no issues at all.
  22. Thanks bud, I really appreciate the kind words and support. I am glad you like it! After some though I think I will just keep it here, despite the honor it would be to give it to them. I have never shipped a model before, and worry about the logistics of such an endeavor. Besides, it looks like you are giving them quite the sweet supply jets of their history! Thanks man, I always appreciate your comments on my builds! Thanks Peter, that is quite a compliment from you my friend. 🙂 Thanks Cap! Your kind
  23. That is just stunning Peter! Having done this exact scheme on the Tamiya Tomcat as well, I can really appreciate what you have done here. The paintwork and details are just so crisp and well done. Bravo, man... Bravo!
  24. Mr Matt Foley, you mind if an non-WI (Ohio) guy gets in on this? I really would like to get one of these sets too. If you don't feel comfortable doing that perhaps I can buy the sets and ship them out to you guys... I guess it depends on how much his shipping is for one set to the US and how much it would be to send three...
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