kike Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) 18 hours ago, Armored said: Simply marvelous! The color scheme and the finish makes this a real beauty! Great job on the wash. Not too heavy, not too light. I'm with the others, this makes me want to build one of these The modelling world needs more venezuelan Sukhois!! go get another one and build it!! 6 hours ago, Janissary said: The colors are such a good match. I know you gave the FS numbers and mixes, but was it all MM enamels? The whole thing is looking gorgeous. Very inspiring! Let's get more specific 36495 Light Gray 10 drops and ten drops of French light blue gray 36440 Flat Gull Gray 10 drops and ten drops of French light blue gray 36173 AMC gray 10 drops and six drops of french light blue gray, even tho I would drop it to 10-4 cause this color is on the light side IMHO, Anyway this plane, as meny others, changes colors depending on lighting, it was really hard to tell just by pictures since I have never seen them in person. Let me post some pictures to show you how different can it look depending on the light, so you can make your judgement and choos the colors or at least know what you are aiming for!! And BTW these pics show some details that are most of the time missing on models and they are easily reproduced by your skills! I'm pretty sure you're gonna end up with a great model! I hope these pics help you! Edited August 12, 2017 by kike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Yes yes but are the paints MM enamels? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Here you can see a shot to compare, if you can see the darker gray is the one that needs a bit more strenght Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 18 minutes ago, Janissary said: Yes yes but are the paints MM enamels? Lol sorry I forgot to tell you! Yes they are MM enamels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) Small but nice detail! The pitot tube must be painted in three different colors, silver metal, camo color, steel, and silver metal again! Here's the real thing Edited August 15, 2017 by kike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Magnificent work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Tweeker Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) Just beautiful work Kike! Dave Edited September 3, 2017 by Tomcat Tweeker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Some small progress, but progress non the less! Exhausts almost ready to install Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 (edited) Great progress on your build; it's looking fantastic! Mike Edited September 16, 2017 by Ichitoe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 1 minute ago, Ichitoe said: Magnificent work on your build! Mike Thanks Mike! tell your lovely wife the model is really close to the finish line! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 (edited) I've been sharing your build progress with her, and she really likes the work you've done! She 's happy for your son that you are closing in on the finish line! Mike Edited September 16, 2017 by Ichitoe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 Well after quite some time I finally got the things I needed to finish the plane itself, some other things are going to be added but the main character will be the the plane! I have ordered ladders from Flightpath And tires from Brassin, these are for a Su-27 so I'm gonna be using only the rear ones Ladders were fairly easy to assemble since they are almost one piece and only need folding I made a decent job at it! Tires have a great amount of detail I'd love to show, and here's where I need your help! I really suck at painting tires, and these babies really need to be paintes the right way, do you have any sugestion? I really wante them to pop!! any kind of help will be more than appreciated!! Here's a pic to show you how nice those tires are detailed! Thanks in advance!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Still a couple of touches to finish them off, pretty happy with the result so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Walt Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 awesome job sir!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 On 10/18/2017 at 12:36 AM, Major Walt said: 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 awesome job sir!! Appreciated!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 the model is already standing on its legs and front landing gear almost failed! it's on its limit to hold the weight of all that resin! maybe I'm exagerating a bit but you can actually see how it flexes with the weight! I keep my fingers crossed it will hold!! And the cockpit is ready minus a light dry brush So close to the finish line I can almost smell it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Walt Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 This is the best build I’ve ever seen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 6 minutes ago, Major Walt said: This is the best build I’ve ever seen. Thank you very much sir!! I really appreciate your comment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravosierra001 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Really awesome job so far, and I think the colors look spot on! Brandon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Excellent stuff, kike! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peterpools Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Kike WOW - simply incredible work. Absolutely brilliant work and your talent and attention to detail is amazing‼️ Keep ‘em coming Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Thank you guys! It's been a long but rewarding journey! I don't know if I'm relieved or sad about finishing it....I have enjoyed every step of the build and I think my son will be happy with his model! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Well, if he's not happy with it just send it to me! HA! Outstanding job on the build! Another masterpiece Kike! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 7 minutes ago, Ichitoe said: Well, if he's not happy with it just send it to me! HA! Outstanding job on the build! Another masterpiece Kike! And once again thanks to you and your lovely wife!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fighting Eighty-Four Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Man, that is beautiful! Fantastic work kike! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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