~The Bear Trap GB~ December '09 to August '10

FastEagle1

Good evening guys,

I hope you don't mind a late request to join the party, err, I mean GB.  HSteve was kind enough to recommend it to me shortly after I joined the site yesterday - Many thanks, kind sir!

So, if I'm not too late, i would like to represent our winged brethren with the 1/48 KoPro Su-22M4, which I'll convert to the -17M4R.  I believe he saw some action in Afghanistan before being sent to the bench in lieu of the more capable Su-25.   

The armor projects on the build look excellent, by the way!  Great job guys.

Many thanks and see you all soon!

Another KP kit - Hmmmm.

What say you, mg.?

FastEagle1

Good evening guys,

I hope you don't mind a late request to join the party, err, I mean GB.  HSteve was kind enough to recommend it to me shortly after I joined the site yesterday - Many thanks, kind sir!

So, if I'm not too late, i would like to represent our winged brethren with the 1/48 KoPro Su-22M4, which I'll convert to the -17M4R.  I believe he saw some action in Afghanistan before being sent to the bench in lieu of the more capable Su-25.   

The armor projects on the build look excellent, by the way!  Great job guys.

Many thanks and see you all soon!

 

Nope your not late at all, welcome aboard! If you have any questions about this GB feel free to read the first page(if that doesn't answer any questions you may have, feel free to ask.) So that said lookin' forward to seeing your build. (by the way, post lots of pics)

You all are far too kind!!

I'll have an update to share before too long.  

Good deal, another addition to the GB.  Welcome aboard FastEagle1

Bob

Good evening everyone,

In the spirit of the New Year, I humbly submit my first photo of the KoPro Su-17M4R project:

Hopefully I did this correctly and the photo appears above.   As the box indicates the starting point of my build is the Su-22M4.  The conversion to the -17M4R is quite simple owing to the fact that both aircraft shared the same engine (unlike the earlier export versions of the "Big Su" which were shipped abroad with a Turmanski engine, necessitating a larger aft-empannage).  While the kit is correct is shape and scale it lacks sufficient detail in the cockpit and gear wells; I will scratch build these items and add a few details to the gear themselves.  True Details makes a very nice KM1 ejection seat and will be used in this build.

 "Cleared for departure runway 35R; climb and maintain two-thousand, contact Departure on xxx.x".  Have a good flight".     

Onward, through the fog!

FastEagle1- Can't wait to see some progress, looks like this will be quite a neat build. Oh, and yes the photo appears above.

Good day everyone,

Just a brief update to pass along.  I'm trying to get as much "modeling bench" time as I can this weekend before the Christmas/ New Year's vacation ends.  So without further ado, here are a few items from the front office:

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I used Vallejo Model Color acrylics on the seat (specifically, Russian Uniform for the base color w/ Khaki and a Khaki/ Medium Fleshtone blend for the two sets of harnesses).  I will finish this up with shadows and highlights later.  

The instrument panel is my second attempt after my unsteady hand botched the first.  The HUD control unit and projector were constructed from stock sheet, rod and strips.  Now I just need to figure out how to mount the projector to the windscreen frame.....Sometimes one just needs to open a beer and contemplate these things!

Cheers!

D'oh!  Let me try this again.

FastEagle1- Let me just say your pilots seat has some stunning detail. Plus the added scratch parts will really make the cockpit shine.

Fast Eagle that is beautiful work on that seat! I am looking forward to seeng your build as it progresses.

As for me no construction yet. I have multiple other projects still taking up my time, but I did watch Charlie Wisons War the other nite to put me in the proper frame of mind for this build... Great movie on this subject.

stikpusher

 

As for me no construction yet. I have multiple other projects still taking up my time, but I did watch Charlie Wisons War the other nite to put me in the proper frame of mind for this build... Great movie on this subject.

I've seen all of the stuff on the history channel about Charlies war. Is the movie any good? Might have to check it out. Learned a lot of niffty things on the history channels show on the subject.

I really liked the movie. It has it's own sense of humor and style to the story. The CGI Hind sequences are pretty impressive. My only real nitpick was some stinger test footage of US drone kills being spliced in. Otherwise it is a really good moive.

Hey guys, sorry about the lack of updates. I've been sidetracked by my JS-II for the Winter Warriors GB and I've been busy writing an article for FSM(hope they buy it off me.) That said I've been very slowly getting things done here and there on my T-72. The tracks have been primed and I'm painting on the first coat of paint. Unfortunatley for me, my bottle of Tamiya Acrylic Flat Earth has run out and now I'm running to the LHS. (hope they have it in stock or I'm sorta screwed for awhile.)

FastEagle,

All I can say is, b-e-a-utiful!...

I've yet to start either projects for this build. Like stikpusher, I'm still working on other subjects, trying to finish them before taking on new stuff...

I've got the KP SU-25 Frogfoot A, 1/48, that I'm itching to build, just not enough space on my desk to start a new model...I'm getting an Eduard p/e set to dress up both the cp and the exterior; maybe a few weeks from now, I'll start on it. I've got a 1/72 RoG -25, but I think I'll leave that in the stash. I'm kind of getting sucked into 1/48 scale, and the detail on the KP kit is great - how is the fit of yours?

That's the main thing I'm concerned about - getting the exterior nailed. I'm not a huge fan od cp detail, but am slowly figuring out how to build with minimal sanding, filling, etc.

Keep up the GREAT work, look forward to more of your pics!

-S.

Hi everyone,

Many thanks for the kind words.  After seeing the quality of your work on this and other posts, I am honored.  

HSteve, you are in for a fun time with your KP.  While I cannot speak for the Su-25 kit (I have yet to see one up close) I'm finding the -22M4 kit to be a pleasant surprise.  I knew going in that it was not going to be a shake-and-bake exercise a-la Tamiya but certain features do stand out such as the shape and placement of panel lines - most all are there.  I've discovered through dry fitting that the fit of the larger structures is a mixed bag; the fuselage is going together well but the wing roots do not match well to their respective location on the fuselage.   However, nothing that cannot be overcome with a bit of patience.

All that being said, I'm thankful that KP has given these subjects the attention they have.  Perhaps we'll see a Mig-31 from them one day.....just sayin!

I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the Su-25 and seeing your build get under way .

Take care!

Yes, it's still me just a new avatar.(good change or bad?) Anyways, my LHS had the paint I need in stock, it was the last bottle so I considered my self lucky. That meant I was able to get the tracks completely painted in Tamiya Flat Earth and now I can start on the washes.....hopefully soon.

I have spring semester starting tomorrow, so my modeling time will take a serious hit(probably down by half.) But on the positive side I be taking a super interesting class, War since Napoleon (it's part of the military history category, so I'm lookin' forward to it.)

Hi MG,

Props on the new avatar!!  Glad to hear the LHS came through - heck, I'm just happy to hear you have one close by.  While I'm sorry to hear your modeling time will take a hit, I am encouraged that you are putting your classes first.  Trust me, this decision will pay big dividends for you down the road.   War since Napoleon should be quite interesting!  

Keep us posted when you can, even if it's an update on an exam.

Cheers, Brother!

No worries, I'll still find time to build(even if it will be limited to weekends mostly) and hang out on the forums. My class schedule is never that bad or overwhelming, always alot of time to waste.

MG, the avitar change is .....good.............Umm....nice.........really nice.............Im not saying anymore....shes a hotty!

Bob

M1Carbine

MG, the avitar change is .....good.............Umm....nice.........really nice.............Im not saying anymore....shes a hotty!

 

Bob

Ok, that's good........and that's all I'm going to say.

So - I get a Su-25 for Christmas.  I get a few days off between Christmas and New Years.  What happens - coming out of the office that last night before my time off, I find some black ice, slip, and break my ankle.  Thus stairs are being avoided - and guess where the workbench is - downstairs.

Well, at least I am able to get serious about my research on a Su-25 used by the Soviets in their Afganistan War.  That and get some add-ons for the Revell kit.

Keep posting all of you.  I am look forward to seeing everyone's progress.

MPH.....sorry to hear you broke your ankle..........Now tough it up and slide down the stairs on your butt and get to that workbench buddy...............LOL.

Bob

M1Carbine

MPH.....sorry to hear you broke your ankle..........Now tough it up and slide down the stairs on your butt and get to that workbench buddy...............LOL.

 Bob

 

Believe me - I am looking at how to pull that off.  It is not so much the sliding down the stairs, nor getting back up {crawl up on my butt}.   It is getting to the bench.   There is no place for me to put a 2nd chair so I can put my foot up. 

I am thinking I will get a 'moble tool kit' put together so I can work in my easy chair.   By the time I get to painting, I am hoping to be more mobile and can get to the airbrush.

Sorry to hear about the ankle, mph34. Hope it heals quickly and correctly.

Hey but at least you have some time to do some serious research to make you SU-25 top-notch.

MPH......LOL.  have a solution.  Rig a pully system up o the cealng and make a sling for our foot.................LOL.

Im trying to get this to work for ya man.....LOL

mobil tool kit is te best dea.  At least you can get parts prepped. 

Justg get better my friend.

Bob

MPH,

Do you have kids?

Do they have a slide?

Afew pillows at the bottom, you can get your dinner @ the bench...

Just kidding, buddy, injuries suck

Why not move some stuff up from the basement to the coffee table?

Not perfect, but it'll keep you from going nuts.

I hurt my hand at work a few years ago, and after my surgery the surgeon said no movement for a week,

I had to keep my hand on top of my head for 3 days - LOL

Other than my hand, I was fine. I was going absolutely stir-crazy by week 5!

Good luck, get better,

-Steve

MPH,

I echo the sentiments expressed here and extend my best wishes for a quick recovery.   Get back in the saddle soon, my friend.

I'm looking forward to seeing your Su-25.....Ahhhhh, yes, another Sukhoi!  Sukhoi's at taking over the worl......

Sorry,  it's time for my meds.

See y'all later!

With my JS-II build done for the Winter Warriors GB, I can now slowly start work up again on my T-72 for this GB. Hope to get the tracks finished this weekend and attached(ugh...rubberband tracks), so that said I'll try to get a small update posted over the weekend sometime.

MPH sorry to here about your injury buddy, I hope you get back to the bench as soon as you can.

Hey darson, how's that T-55 coming along?...get