scooter Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 My last build for 2012 looks to be one that was built more as a quest, than a serious build! Anyway, it’s a Su-7BM (S-22M) “Fitter – A†of the former Soviet Air Force ca. late 1970’s. The inspiration (?) for this originated for me when wargaming in the 80’s, I played SPI’s “Oil War†which has several Su-7s featured. all with pretty low attack and range factors, which made me curious as to why these had such low value numbers. So – curiosity kills the cat! – and I discovered that operationally, Su-7s were hampered by a high landing speed of 340–360 km/h due to the thin, highly-swept wing. They had poor visibility from the cockpit, and lacked an instrument landing system, which made operations very difficult, especially in poor weather or on poor airfields. Apparently they were pretty fast and rugged. So, that said, I found pretty much the same with the characteristics of the model kit too! Modeling as a hobby requires multiple mental levels and directions, and the process was as follows; First – find something to build that would look basically Ok – and I discovered a “Fitter†kit somewhere in my stash…. Second - Then over about a 12 year period I would occasionally look at the kit box and remind myself never ever buy cheap model kits,.. but the intrigue and interest drove me to see what a cheap Fitter would look like built. Finally, with some determination, much chopping, cutting, sanding and an on-line visit to an obscure Russian company to buy some decent looking wheels, I managed to put together the aforementioned kit, and make it look something like it would have been years ago as a member of the Frontovaya Aviatsiya. Enjoy the Fitter–A! All the best for 2013. Adam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stikpusher Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 What scale and kit is this? Nice job on the old girl. But that sure is one putrid looking base color on the camo... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan Hothersall Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Looks good to me. Guessing its 1:72 and either the KP or that ine from the former east Germany. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scooter Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Thanks. Yes it is the following: http://www.scalemates.com/products/product.php?id=158014 but with aftermarket resin/rubber wheels. Adam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 A VEB Plastikart rebox then I believe. Nowadays we have the Modelsvit BM and incoming BMK but it doesn't mean the older kits aren't worth building. Nice job ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan Hothersall Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Ok thanks. I'm usually not too fussy when it comes to kits of Russian jets, but the more I read about this one, the more I want to avoid it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 A VEB Plastikart rebox then I believe. Nowadays we have the Modelsvit BM and incoming BMK but it doesn't mean the older kits aren't worth building. Nice job ! Hi Laurent, The Modelsvit kit that you mention, is that a new tool kit, or a rerelease of an older kit? I've been hoping for a 1/ 72nd scale new tool Su-7 for some time now. Thanks, Fred K. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) The Modelsvit kit that you mention, is that a new tool kit, or a rerelease of an older kit? New tool which has been discussed a bit here. Typing "modelsvit" in the ARC search engine shouldn't bring up too many hits. Here's a page where you'll find two links to reviews: http://www.scalemate...t.php?id=157766 Edited December 31, 2012 by Laurent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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