The Great Flanker Group Build - Now until 2010??

Hi Matt,

Thanks for the welcome -- I'm leaning toward pulling out the Zvezda offering at this time.

Cheers,

TB379

Thunderbolt379 wrote:

Hi Matt, Thanks for the welcome -- I'm leaning toward pulling out the Zvezda offering at this time. Cheers, TB379

TB,

No problem, I think that my entries for this GB are probably a bit on the optomistic side as well, seems as if I haven't finished any kits this year and next year isn't looking much better either.  Real life always gets in the way of fun!!  BTW - I have taken a few pics of where my flanker sits right now, I'll try to get them posted soon.

Matt

Ok all,

As promised here are some pics of where I stand on my Flanker B.

Nice job! Whats the PE set? the louvres look great!

 Al

Pruz wrote:

Nice job! Whats the PE set? the louvres look great!  Al

Thanks for the kind words, the PE set is the Eduard Su-27 flanker set, it includes parts for the cockpit as well as the louvres and more detail for the landing gear bays.  It has been a long while since I last looked at it so I'd have to get back to you with more of the specifics on what else it includes.  I do remember that when I got the set in the mail, it had only half of the instructions, the other page was from a P-51 set.  That was easy enough to fix though, I downloaded  a .pdf file that was the instructions from their website.  Hopefully I'll get back to her again soon, the F-15 that I have been building is nearing completion.

Matt

Thunderbolt379 wrote:

Hi Al, What about Testor Model Master TS2135 Modern Russian Interior Blue/Green? If the shade used in Flankers is anything like the aquamarine in the office of the MiG-23, it should be a fair match. Cheers, TB379

Hi all just received this colour from GreatModels.com and it is a ringer for the cockpit, thanks!

On the downside, I have recently found out that Zactomodels, which makes the brilliant (and essential) remodelled nose, canopy and intakes for the Trumpeter kit has stopped manufacturing for a few months at least. This has spoilt my plans in a big way as i haven't got the knowhow to make my own improvements.

So bad news - I am putting this build on hold and will be making my Revell 1/48th BOne for the USAF 60th anniversary GB instead, and will pick up the Flanker when the Zactomodel parts are available again.

Sorry matt, not the news you wanted to hear but if the GB is still open later in the year i will be back!

Cheers,

Al 

Pruz wrote:

Thunderbolt379 wrote: Hi Al, What about Testor Model Master TS2135 Modern Russian Interior Blue/Green? If the shade used in Flankers is anything like the aquamarine in the office of the MiG-23, it should be a fair match. Cheers, TB379 Hi all just received this colour from GreatModels.com and it is a ringer for the cockpit, thanks! On the downside, I have recently found out that Zactomodels, which makes the brilliant (and essential) remodelled nose, canopy and intakes for the Trumpeter kit has stopped manufacturing for a few months at least. This has spoilt my plans in a big way as i haven't got the knowhow to make my own improvements. So bad news - I am putting this build on hold and will be making my Revell 1/48th BOne for the USAF 60th anniversary GB instead, and will pick up the Flanker when the Zactomodel parts are available again. Sorry matt, not the news you wanted to hear but if the GB is still open later in the year i will be back! Cheers, Al

Al, I'll keep you on the list and you are welcome in this group build at any time!!

Matt

Hey guys... is it to late for me to join in the fun?

If not, add me to the list. I'll be building a Ukraine Su-27UB #42 in 1/48th scale.

Midnight Storm wrote:

Hey guys... is it to late for me to join in the fun? If not, add me to the list. I'll be building a Ukraine Su-27UB #42 in 1/48th scale.

Never too late to join a group build that is open ended!!!   I'll add you to the list!

Matt

Well it has been a long time since I have been on here but thought that I would bump this one back to page one to see if it sparks any interest!!!

Still have 3 or 4 flankers to build eventually.  I have also decided to build my 1/72 flanker in typical Russian service scheme since I cant seem to find any matches for the bright colors used in the other scheme.

Matt

You may want to re-start a new GB on modern jet fighters, rather than re-surrect an old one?

You mat get some of us to join a new GB, just maybe! :) cheers