Red Dog Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) Here's probably the hardest model I ever built, not because of the model which is easy enough and very well documented and supported by the top of the best artists and third party accessorists. Anyway, the hardest thing I ever did was those two parabrakes, not the model itself... Model is of course Trumpeter Su-27 in 1/32 Zacto nose, zacto canopy, zacto intakes but unfortunately no zacto missiles and pylons. Also of interest and well worth praising are the Mastercaster wheels and Pilot, Eduard Pe fret, Quickboost seat and gleareshield Aires exhaust and Linden Hill decals and stencils. Been on the bench for more than 15 months, of which 6 were used to figure the colours :) and 3 alone for the parabrake and the homemade base which is 100x50cm. The parabrakes strings should normally be longer, but that was a base already long enough So I cheated a bit The parabrakes were done using the same technique as explained in the Su27 Gallery (5cm tape on metal rods) but with some modifications since the tutorial was for 1/48 and they are way heavier in 1/32. As a consequence, I placed each on a transparent stand and used fishing wire for the strings. It was a real nightmare to get them all as tight as possible...I'm glad it's over The second most challenging moment of the built was to fit all aftermarket accessories from different sources in the cockpit and close the zacto vacuformed canopy. It was tense but i'm very glad with the result The full build report is here: http://forums.europeanmodeller.com/index.php?showtopic=3215 Edited June 14, 2010 by Red Dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BK974 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 WOW......what can one say but WOW.....Could we get close-ups of the pilot and the parabrakes? How did you do the blue tint on the engines? Finn-Ove Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zark Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 ... ...what can I say...excellent... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Wow! That is a real stunner! Very impressive and inspiring! Bravo! Sorry though, you didn't use Zacto's pylons and missiles, they would add much realism to the build. Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragan_mig31 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 :worship: :jaw-dropping: one of the best us-27 ever! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hoban Washburne Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Quite nice. I know you cited the 1/48 construction of parabrakes, but do you have a link to that technique? I should like very much to read about how it was done. A stunning model you've built there. Lovely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azor Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Breathtaking. I can't say no more. Thanks for this visual feast. Azor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 thats is one of the best models I have ever seen. with a bit of good photography it would be hard to tell it isn't a model!!! outstanding job!!!!!! Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mario krijan Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Magnificent build!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dawestsides Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 This is awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bolschoj Phantome Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Bravo! Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mingwin Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Most Stunning Display EVER! WOW!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 wow, just wow. :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qian Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 FFFFFFFFFAAAAAAAANNNN-TTTTTAAAASSSS-TTTIIIICCCCC!!!!!!!! :woo: :blink: :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 That is stunning a great way to pose an aircraft! Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ_JET Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 The para-brakes really add something to an already FANTASTIC aircraft! Great job! ^_^ Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haneto Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Great dioarama indeed! And such a special one. Congratulations! I especially love the colour and weathering effect on nosecone. Cheers, Yufei Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IrishGreek Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Gotta add a HUGE ditto to everyones comments!!! WOW o WOW o WOW... Great idea and execution. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Girolamo LORUSSO Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Master build! Nice idea, complimens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boxster Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 That is one f'fing realistic looking built I ever seen! Beautiful works done on the para-brake, very convicing! B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phartycr0c Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 I echo everything that has been said before.....Beautiful, simply beautiful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ro-Gar Hobbies Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Wow, that looks totally awesome!!!! ;) Have to try the parabrakes one day myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catcow1234 Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Stunning, just stunning :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
camophilip Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 AMAZING!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dog Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 Thank you all for your comments gents. Could we get close-ups of the pilot and the parabrakes? I'll try to post details shots later on. How did you do the blue tint on the engines? The blue is one of the new alclad colours. First time I try it as well and I'm sold. I think it's hot metal blue or something. Sorry though, you didn't use Zacto's pylons and missiles, they would add much realism to the build. Well yes, i'm sorry as well, but lots of Su27 flew with no missile at all Anyway, that won't be my last Su-27. So I'll make amends in the future :wub: I know you cited the 1/48 construction of parabrakes, but do you have a link to that technique? Sure: http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com./tnt...-Tan/tnt152.htm Thanks again for all comments Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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