flanker27 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 My link Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Nice... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parabat Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Very n ice, been waiting for this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swordsman422 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Guess I can set aside the Academy kit. This one looks great. My favorite Eastern fighter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mingwin Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Can't wait to put my hands on that one! but obviously, Aftermarket decals and Kinetic missile set will be welcome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jgrease Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 STOP WITH THE RUBBER TIRES!!!!!! AAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!! :bandhead2: :bandhead2: :bandhead2: John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary F Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Or at least include plastic ones! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 STOP WITH THE RUBBER TIRES!!!!!! AAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!! :bandhead2:/> :bandhead2:/> :bandhead2:/> :bandhead2:/> :bandhead2:/> :bandhead2:/> :bandhead2:/> John No kidding. Agree 1000%. I know why the companies do it. Simple reason is that they want to get the detail on the threads and the side wall. Other companies seem to have figured out how to do this with injection plastic. I would take a little less detail on the tires if I did not have to deal with the rubber. Ever try to sand a flat spot on the rubber tires :rofl: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I want the -UB and I want it now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Looks good! Love the fact that they've got the Sorbtsiya jamming pods! 1 question though, why provide closed exhausts when there is no pilot. Can the Flanker exhausts stay in the closed position once powered down? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tarlucan Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 No shots of the under-side so we assume the wonky wheel wells are still there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petarvu Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) That can be fixed but those wingtips....on real a/c they are bent downwards just like the nose, on HB kit they are horisontal and on assembled kit look like they are pointing upwards bwcause of nose slope! P Edited July 12, 2016 by Petarvu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 The top surface of the missile rails is not straight (as on many kits) but it has a slight break at its front upwards. It will be interesting to see the sprues close up or a built example to make a verdict. Still they will make money with the kit and most people will say they dont care about such minor issues . . . Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petarvu Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) The top surface of the missile rails is not straight (as on many kits) but it has a slight break at its front upwards. It will be interesting to see the sprues close up or a built example to make a verdict. Still they will make money with the kit and most people will say they dont care about such minor issues . . . Best regards Gabor Yes I know. Strangely HB kit has wingtip rails with correct break upwards, that makes the situation even worse because they are horisontal. There is built Su-27 from J-11 on BM, it is clearly visible.... I agree , kit is way better than Academy, HB made it first and it will surely sell well.. P Edited July 12, 2016 by Petarvu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Like this....... The bending downwards of the wing tip leading edge is called 'washout' and is quite common on a lot of aircraft. You can also see the break that Gabor mentions - they are the clamshell doors that open to connect the missiles electrical systems. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petarvu Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Like this....... The bending downwards of the wing tip leading edge is called 'washout' and is quite common on a lot of aircraft. You can also see the break that Gabor mentions - they are the clamshell doors that open to connect the missiles electrical systems. Ken Any idea how to replicate this on HB kit withouth washout...? Cheers P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 There is a downward turn in the wings going to the outer edge. If it is not there on the kit then you will be in trouble to immitate the correct "downward" pointing missile rails. You could always reattach them at a correct angle only then on the inner side it will look a bit strange! The top brake of the missile rail is a bit further back than the front clamshell doors. The upward brake is responsible for the strange conversion from square cross section (at teh back) to the semi circular in front. Still I think we need to see the actual kit before making any judgement. Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Just been going through my photos.... and found this image.... I'll keep looking. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 No shots of the under-side so we assume the wonky wheel wells are still there? Yes, they are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Nice one Ken! :D Thanks for posting it! Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Scaremonger Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 There's not any difference with the J-11 boxing, or is there? You've even got the Chinese-built engine exhausts. Ah, the lack of a proper washout at the wing tip makes me remember of the old 1/48 Monogram F-16... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) Actually there are two versions of the front part (wing tip missile rails) on the Su-27 family of aircraft. They open in a slightly different way and have detail differences in the “panel lines” on them. The one you show Ken and there is a version with a Chrome “nipple” at the front. It is actually a screw which opens up the clam shells for connecting the umbilical of the missile to the launch rail. Best regards Gabor Edited July 12, 2016 by ya-gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I want the -UB and I want it now! I will buy ALL the versions, period. But, I have a burning desire for the Su-35 :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Scaremonger Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 There is built Su-27 from J-11 on BM, it is clearly visible.... I went over on BM to no avail, to see whether I could find your aforementioned build thread by myself. Would you please mind pointing me in the right direction to find that build thread? Thanks, P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petarvu Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I went over on BM to no avail, to see whether I could find your aforementioned build thread by myself. Would you please mind pointing me in the right direction to find that build thread? Thanks, P Sure: My link Cheers P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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