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1/48 Hobby Boss Su-17UM3 - Soviet Naval Air Forces, 1980-1990, Soviet Union

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  • Member since
    April 2014
1/48 Hobby Boss Su-17UM3 - Soviet Naval Air Forces, 1980-1990, Soviet Union
Posted by Grant Dalzell on Sunday, October 1, 2017 8:49 PM

 This is probably the most difficult Hobby Boss kit I have done to date, and I have done a lot. There is a huge amount of panels and rivets on the fuselage seam line (most I have ever come across on a model), and these need to be replaced as the fuselage was not the greatest fit....but maybe it was me. 

Another problem are the centre pylons on the wings, I wanted to mount FAB 500 bombs on them but they did not fit as they hit the landing gear same as the rocket pods, so I left them empty. Also the landing gear legs have a pretty ordinary mount system that is shallow and flimsy.

That said, I am happy with the final result, great to see a modern kit of the Fitter, The towing dolly is a great touch and adds to the look of it. I am interested to see how the Kitty Hawk one goes together after doping this one.

Paint scheme on this is all Gunze Acrylics. Other paints used were Tamiya acylics, Vallejo Metal Color, Flory Dark Dirt Wash and MIG Satin Varnish.

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posted by ridleusmc on Sunday, October 1, 2017 8:59 PM

Great Work on a difficult kit.

She looks stunning!

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Monday, October 2, 2017 4:16 AM

Another fantastic build to add to your collection!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Monday, October 2, 2017 11:36 AM

WOW, she looks perfect, I couldn't tell you'd had any problems with the kit. And love the camo and shading. 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    June 2004
  • From: 29° 58' N 95° 21' W
Posted by seasick on Monday, October 2, 2017 1:00 PM

StarStarStarStarStar Out of Five

Chasing the ultimate build.

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Monday, October 2, 2017 5:13 PM

ToastToastToastToastToast Keep the great builds coming. Outstanding work.

Jim  Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 8:57 AM

Looks very nice!

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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