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My project is conversion of Trumpeter 1:72 J-11B into Su-27S. I've decided to build a machine based at Kilp-Yavr Air Base.

link to google maps: http://g.co/maps/4vts5

I managed to count 38 Flankers at that base and it's famous since the first two encounters with the West (Norwegian F-16s in first and Norwegian P-3 mishap in second) were made with Flankers from this base.

And with coordinates N69.1E32.4 it lies well within Arctic circle.

Here's the progress so far

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The shape of the IP coaming is different then with Su-27 - this is probably due to the fact J-11B looks different with large LCD MFDs on the IP.

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as we can see, Eduard's IP is a bit wider then Trumpeter's, which will require some plastic surgery to fit in the narrower body. You can see the correct contours of the IP coaming here.

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some plastic surgery, aluminium kitchen foil and plasticard later, the shapes of the coaming are corrected and the IP fitted.

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alu foil will serve as canvas cover and should look the part when painted. Other little detail will be added later in the build.

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Unfortunately I've given up on the select markings as it features an early type Su-27 stinger which would require a really major plastic surgery to recreate. However I will try to acquire some arctic Su-27 decals, so the build stays on...

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