Rick_Q Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Fellas: Whats the difference between the two, I know about the canards. Actually the question would be, how much of work would it take to modify a "b' model kit to a "k" navy model? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wezra Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Try Ken's website, pretty much the definitive flanker resource Ken Duffy's Flanker Site Hope this helps, Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Try Ken's website, pretty much the definitive flanker resource Ken Duffy's Flanker Site Hope this helps, Matt Actually, a better link would be to my Su-33 conversion article on Linden Hill's website :- http://66.226.87.135/seaflanker.htm I did it in 1:72 scale - but you can see what needs to be done Rick. Also - check out Janmans(?) Su-33 conversion in this forum somewhere - he did it in 1:48 scale. Ken PS - Just to be pedantic - there is no such thing as a Su-27B - it is a Su-27 'Flanker B' (the ASCC Reporting name) - and the Su-27K is now the Su-33 (not Su-30) - but don't let that put you off ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Just to summarise - and all this from memory..... :blink: To change a Su-27 into a Su-33 you need to:- Add canards, Increase the wing area - the trailing edge has less forward sweep - and meets the fuselage/fin a bit further back. It also has completely different double-slotted flaps and of course the wing fold. Add the horizontal tail fold. Modify and shorten the tailboom - and add an arrestor hook. Move the Infra Red Search & Track (IRST) ball from the centre of the windscreen to starboard - and make its mounting 'plinth'. Add the In Flight Refuelling (IFR) probe. Make a new twin-wheel noseleg Also - though not so visible - the main legs are 'beefed up' - so are slightly thicker. It doesn't show so much in 1:72 scale, but you might want to incorporate it in 1:48th - the mainlegs also have tie-down lugs. The cockpit also has some slight changes - again not so prominent. There are some great walkround photos at :- http://scalemodels.ru/modules/photo/viewcat.php?cid=104 Have fun :blink: Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Also - check out Janmans(?) Su-33 conversion in this forum somewhere - he did it in 1:48 scale. Well, not exactly mine, Ken. I won't even do in 1/48! :blink: I remember that build, but don't get the name. Jan the bulder sure was, but don't remember which Jan :blink: Regards, Janman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rick_Q Posted October 12, 2006 Author Share Posted October 12, 2006 Geeeezz! so I guess it would be a royal pain to make it on 1/32, I wanted convert the trumpeteer 1/32 into a Navy bird, now I am having second thoughts, lol. Would see, I might just go ahead and do it. Thanks for the links fellas, save me hours of research. I'll keep ya updated if i descided to go with it. rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
meindert Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 After seven months , finally completed the conversion towards of a 1/32 scale Trumpeter kit to a Su-27K / Su-33 Naval Sea Flanker. http://www.xs4all.nl/~designer/models/su27-32/su27-1.htm Hope you like it. Best regards, Meindert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcfay Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 After seven months , finally completed the conversion towards of a 1/32 scale Trumpeter kit to a Su-27K / Su-33 Naval Sea Flanker.http://www.xs4all.nl/~designer/models/su27-32/su27-1.htm Hope you like it. Best regards, Meindert Bad linky no worky, for some reason. Would love to see more, however! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MiG31 Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Is this it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 After seven months , finally completed the conversion towards of a 1/32 scale Trumpeter kit to a Su-27K / Su-33 Naval Sea Flanker.http://www.xs4all.nl/~designer/models/su27-32/su27-1.htm Hope you like it. Best regards, Meindert Wow!!! Excellent work Meindert !!! The end result looks great !! It's a big enough job in 1:72 scale - and it looks great in 1:48 scale - but to tackle it in 1:32 scale !!! I take my hat off to you... <_< What are you doing next - a Su-34 ?? Regards Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradP Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Fellas:Whats the difference between the two, I know about the canards. Actually the question would be, how much of work would it take to modify a "b' model kit to a "k" navy model? If you want an Su-27K (Su-33), you need to change a lot. Look at this article for a step-by-step list of what to do and how to do it. http://www.xs4all.nl/~designer/models/su27-32/su27-1.htm - Brad <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MiG31 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Good grief.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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