Nazar Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Only on the left side .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaconRaygun Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 Ahh there's a good detail that I can add. Those pieces of the gear that attach to the engine nacelle... I see they are grey on one side and blue on the other. Was that part replaced or something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nazar Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, BaconRaygun said: Ahh there's a good detail that I can add. Those pieces of the gear that attach to the engine nacelle... I see they are grey on one side and blue on the other. Was that part replaced or something? I drew attention to this, but I do not know the reason. Most likely they delivered from another aircraft .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 7 hours ago, Nazar said: Only on the left side .. That's one thing I did catch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 7 hours ago, Nazar said: I drew attention to this, but I do not know the reason. Most likely they delivered from another aircraft .. I noticed this too. Looks like the blue that some airframes are shows were painted. I was wondering if the airframe might have been one of those? I don't know. I didn't bother trying to replicate it, there are too many parts that are part blue and part the light blue-grey (used on the lower surfaces of the aircraft). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaconRaygun Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 Finally in the home stretch. Since my last update I had to start over on the vertical stabilizers because I had some paint lift after masking. Thankfully, that didn't take much time and I was able to move on to the landing gear. I tried to do as much of the plumbing and wiring as I could figure out from the photos I had. Some of it is a bit off scale, but I had to work with what I had and I think it came out good enough. I also went ahead and finally installed the ejection seat and the rest of the cockpit bits. The seat went in quite tightly, so I didn't even bother gluing it in. The gear and cockpit bubble are going in at the end, after decals and weathering and just before I mount the pitot tubes, static wicks and gear doors. Now, on to mounting the canards and stabs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Underdog Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 BR, Just happened to find my way to this thread/build, and what a marvelous job you're doing with this project. The Su-33 is an amazing looking aircraft in its own right, but you've taken a kit and replicated the real-deal in such a magnificent manner. Rightly safe to say this just didn't happen by luck or accident, but because of the skills of a Master-modeler... job well done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaconRaygun Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 Thanks for the kind words, Underdog, but a master-modeler I am not. I'm pretty much a noob... this is my 3rd model since getting back into this as an adult. I'm just taking my time and trying to push into new territory with each build. With this one, I've had many challenges, and subsequently have done a whole lot of learning. If it looks like I've been doing this for a while, it's probably because I learned some of the core skills needed for modelling outside of this hobby. I've been tinkering with soldering PCBs for quite some time, and I also tie flies for fly fishing, so I'm quite used to working on small delicate things. I've also worked in composite assembly and have re-finished quite a few guitars and pieces of furniture, so I already had plenty of experience with adhesives and sanding & finishing. I'm lucky that I knew all of these things before getting into this hobby as it really mellowed out the learning curve quite a bit. Maybe some day I'll be able to own the rank of "Master-Modeler," but only after I earn it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 18 minutes ago, BaconRaygun said: I'm pretty much a noob... this is my 3rd model since getting back into this as an adult. Ok, that's it. I'm throwing in the towel. You're doing stuff I've never been able to do in my long years. Especially the landing gear plumbing. I had to give that up lately as I just don't have the dexterity anymore. Well, keep it up. It is great watching you put this baby together. 3rd model, jeeezz. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Underdog Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 56 minutes ago, Mstor said: Ok, that's it. I'm throwing in the towel. You're doing stuff I've never been able to do in my long years. Especially the landing gear plumbing. I had to give that up lately as I just don't have the dexterity anymore. Well, keep it up. It is great watching you put this baby together. 3rd model, jeeezz. BR, Thanks for the reply and explanations. But, Mstor isn't the only one confused. "Noobies" aren't suppose to be able to do these kind of things, with a mere plastic kit. Its my right in being impressed, and I'm sticking to it. But serious, what skills you've possessed in a short amount of time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 10 hours ago, The Underdog said: BR, Thanks for the reply and explanations. But, Mstor isn't the only one confused. "Noobies" aren't suppose to be able to do these kind of things, with a mere plastic kit. Its my right in being impressed, and I'm sticking to it. But serious, what skills you've possessed in a short amount of time! This "new generation" must have been secretly enhanced genetically. That's the only explanation. They've had skills bred into them far in advance of us "normal old type" humans. Seriously though, I was thinking about this and I don't know how old Baconraygun is, but if he is "middle aged" then there are some advantages he has. When I was "middle aged" (30s to 40s?) there still wasn't much in the way of aftermarket. The Internet didn't exist for most of my middle-age so getting supplies was usually what was available at the local hobbyshop (remember those? Sigh). So, I might have done better if I had had access to what I have now. On second thought, nope. He's been genetically enhanced. Baconraygun, don't take anything I said seriously. I'm just messing with you. You're skills are amazing. If this is the third model since getting back into it, you're going to be making all of us cry soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaconRaygun Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 (edited) Well, since you mentioned it, I was hit with the Chernobyl cloud when I was a kid, so It's quite possible that I am in fact a mutant, hahah! I'm 35, I started off having forums and more YouTube videos that I can watch in a lifetime... so yeh, I definitely started out with an advantage, on top of all of those translatable skills I mentioned before. Ok, here is some more info so you guys dont keep beating yourselves up. I've been painting RC cars with rattle cans since 1998. Painting guitars with cans since 2003. I've used large commercial spray painting machines for paining buildings, and I've used an automotive spray gun a handful of times. I've also always been a bit on the artistic side (drafting and pencil drawing, and music). When I got the airbrush and tried it out, it was all like common sense to me, because of all of that other painting experience. I had to read about the basics, but once I had it in my hand, I figured it out quickly. I still had plenty of things to learn... I had lots of issues with seeing the paint hit the model, something I never experienced with any of the aforementioned disciplines. Also still learning how to deal with concave edges and things like that... things that I would not have ever experienced painting things with a rattlecan or big paint gun. Dry brushing is a completely new thing for me, and I've been slowly learning. If you look closely, you will see that I have dry brushed very little on this model. Exacto knife skills and general build skills come from 22 years of building RC cars, airplanes and helicopters. Working on surface mount electronic components is like building a detailed cockpit... in 1:144... with a soldering iron.... so working on 1:48 models was easier, since I don't even need to use a microscope, and if I make a mistake I don't immediate destroy the project (like I would if I slipped swapping memory in an iPhone). Putty work? I used to repair boat hulls, and I work with composites as a hobby, and building these models is so very similar, just on a smaller scale. See what I mean? It's like a professional helicopter pilot of 20 years going to get his private pilot certificate in a fixed with airplane. Gonna be a lot easier for him than if he was a professional truck driver and has never flown a thing in his life. Thanks a lot guys, you're making me blush, hahaha! Edited May 11, 2020 by BaconRaygun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Underdog Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Mstor said: This "new generation" must have been secretly enhanced genetically. That's the only explanation. They've had skills bred into them far in advance of us "normal old type" humans. Baconraygun, don't take anything I said seriously. I'm just messing with you. You're skills are amazing. If this is the third model since getting back into it, you're going to be making all of us cry soon. 59 minutes ago, BaconRaygun said: Well, since you mentioned it, I was hit with the Chernobyl cloud when I was a kid, so It's quite possible that I am in fact a mutant, hahah! Thanks a lot guys, you're making me blush, hahaha! BR, That's why we're here and its what we do... "Drool over your skills and model, and make you blush." I don't know about Crying though, I'll leave that up to Mstor. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 11 hours ago, BaconRaygun said: Well, since you mentioned it, I was hit with the Chernobyl cloud when I was a kid, so It's quite possible that I am in fact a mutant, hahah! See! I knew it. Secretly you are part of the X-Men. Able to build amazing models even before leaving the womb (much to the displeasure of your mother as it was before you learned how to pick up after yourself.) Underdog, our days are numbered. These mutated supermen will overtake us and leave us in the dust. But enough of all that. I'm looking forward to seeing this one finished. Carry on! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaconRaygun Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 In case you guys think I dumped this project and fell of the face of the earth... neither is true! I was on furlough, and I got into gardening, and I spent a lot of time doing that... and then I scratched my cornea and had to deal with that for the last month and a half. Needless to say, working on models with one bad eye is a futile effort, especially at this stage of the build, so I have not bothered. Now that the eye is better, I'll be finishing this thing once and for all, but not before I take my first and last Kayak fishing trip of 2020. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nazar Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 On 15.09.2020 at 22:25, BaconRaygun said: Если вы, ребята, думаете, что я бросил этот проект и упал с лица земли ... это не правда! Я был в отпуске и занялся садоводством, и я потратил на это много времени ... а потом почесал роговицу, и последние полтора месяца мне приходилось с этим бороться. Излишне говорить, что работа над моделями с одним больным глазом - тщетная работа, особенно на этом этапе сборки, поэтому я не беспокоился. Теперь, когда глаз лучше, я закончу это дело раз и навсегда, но не раньше, чем я совершу свою первую и последнюю рыбалку на каяке в 2020 году. Greetings. In the meantime, the Chinese have practically finished work on a new model of the Su-33 and I have already managed to get acquainted with it and compare it with Kinetic ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaconRaygun Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 Well, how is it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nazar Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, BaconRaygun said: Ну как это? Great model. More interesting Kinetics. It is very good that the gondolas are given in one piece ..http://scalemodels.ru/modules/forum/viewtopic.php?t=79430&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=280 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 On 5/11/2020 at 11:09 AM, BaconRaygun said: Well, since you mentioned it, I was hit with the Chernobyl cloud when I was a kid, so It's quite possible that I am in fact a mutant, hahah! I'm 35, I started off having forums and more YouTube videos that I can watch in a lifetime... so yeh, I definitely started out with an advantage, on top of all of those translatable skills I mentioned before. Ok, here is some more info so you guys dont keep beating yourselves up. I've been painting RC cars with rattle cans since 1998. Painting guitars with cans since 2003. I've used large commercial spray painting machines for paining buildings, and I've used an automotive spray gun a handful of times. I've also always been a bit on the artistic side (drafting and pencil drawing, and music). When I got the airbrush and tried it out, it was all like common sense to me, because of all of that other painting experience. I had to read about the basics, but once I had it in my hand, I figured it out quickly. I still had plenty of things to learn... I had lots of issues with seeing the paint hit the model, something I never experienced with any of the aforementioned disciplines. Also still learning how to deal with concave edges and things like that... things that I would not have ever experienced painting things with a rattlecan or big paint gun. Dry brushing is a completely new thing for me, and I've been slowly learning. If you look closely, you will see that I have dry brushed very little on this model. Exacto knife skills and general build skills come from 22 years of building RC cars, airplanes and helicopters. Working on surface mount electronic components is like building a detailed cockpit... in 1:144... with a soldering iron.... so working on 1:48 models was easier, since I don't even need to use a microscope, and if I make a mistake I don't immediate destroy the project (like I would if I slipped swapping memory in an iPhone). Putty work? I used to repair boat hulls, and I work with composites as a hobby, and building these models is so very similar, just on a smaller scale. See what I mean? It's like a professional helicopter pilot of 20 years going to get his private pilot certificate in a fixed with airplane. Gonna be a lot easier for him than if he was a professional truck driver and has never flown a thing in his life. Thanks a lot guys, you're making me blush, hahaha! My wife is a zone 4 survivor and my sister in law Zone 1...from Pripyat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaconRaygun Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 On 10/9/2020 at 5:20 PM, Mr Matt Foley said: My wife is a zone 4 survivor and my sister in law Zone 1...from Pripyat. I'm sure they had some crazy stories for you. We were nowhere near the incident, but we did have to take precautions because atmospheric fallout did reach our city. Virtually everybody knew somebody that was directly affected. I've got cousins and family friends that were firemen, nurses and liquidators. One of my father's military collogues was (is?) a nuclear engineer and was in one of the other control rooms during the accident. I've heard many, many personal stories when I was younger. One of my mom's school friends was a nurse, and her husband one of the first fire crews to arrive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 6 hours ago, BaconRaygun said: I'm sure they had some crazy stories for you. We were nowhere near the incident, but we did have to take precautions because atmospheric fallout did reach our city. Virtually everybody knew somebody that was directly affected. I've got cousins and family friends that were firemen, nurses and liquidators. One of my father's military collogues was (is?) a nuclear engineer and was in one of the other control rooms during the accident. I've heard many, many personal stories when I was younger. One of my mom's school friends was a nurse, and her husband one of the first fire crews to arrive. Sis in law's Parents worked at the plant. She said it was a couple of days of lies by the local commissar and/or other commies and then it was "we're leaving" and they were escorted to buses and taken away without any belongings. When HBO had the limited series on Chernobyl, she refused to watch it, as did my wife and her mother. They dont like to talk about it and are wary of anyone from the west asking questions because they feel we are thinking they're stupid or something. Terrible event...I just hope the world learned something about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loki_v2 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 We lucked out, my grandma worked in a hospital and we knew what had happened within hours. I remember the phone ringing in the middle of the night and my parents going around taping over cracks in the windows, still at night. But many people didn't know for a while after and went about their lives. My mom still has thyroid problems and a childhood friend died of leukemia 6-7 years later. Hard to say if directly caused by exposure or just coincidence. That's a crazy build BaconRaygun, can't wait to see it finished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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