Homebee Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) Zvezda is to release in 2013 a 1/72nd Sukhoï Su-27SM "Flanker-E/-F" kit Sources: http://vk.com/wall-29859496_160278 http://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=13474 V.P. Edited April 26, 2017 by Homebee 1
Flankerman Posted January 26, 2013 Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) It isn't a Su-27M Homebee - it's a Su-27SM. The Su-27M (T10M) is what evolved into the the original Su-35 'Super Flanker'. The Su-27SM is a modification of the Su-27 with updated radar & avionics - it has an offset IRST and strangely, no IFR probe.... Currently in service with the RusAF.......... There is also a further upgraded variant - the Su-27SM3......... Ken Edited January 26, 2013 by Flankerman 1
Homebee Posted January 27, 2013 Author Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) Noted and corrected. Thanks Flankerman. V.P. Edited January 27, 2013 by Homebee
Homebee Posted February 28, 2014 Author Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) Test shot. Source: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=268093&view=findpost&p=2591707 V.P. Edited February 28, 2014 by Homebee 1
Flankerman Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 I've just been sent 3 more photos....... Can't be long now....... Ken
GreenDragon Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 Ken, is the SM conversion fully muti-role? Looks like the kit has quite nice Kh31's. Surprised there's no refulling system, must've been to keep the defence budget down! Paul Harrison
Navy Bird Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Looks very nice indeed. It also looks to be a new tool, and not a modification of their old Su-27 series with the raised panel lines. True fact? Sorry, I'm not really up to speed on models of modern Russian jets! Cheers, Bill
GreenDragon Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Totally new tool Bill. I've got a couple of the old Su30's and was partway through rescribing when the new kits from Trumpeter, Hasegawa and Zvezda were announced. They are going to be what-iffed now. Paul Harrison
Homebee Posted March 6, 2014 Author Posted March 6, 2014 Sources http://vk.com/wall-29859496_511161http://vk.com/wall-29859496_511156 V.P. 1
Flankerman Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Interesting breakdown of the upper fuselage. It's designed so that they can 'drop in' different forward fuselage sections..... Two-seater with longer airbrake, those with and without an IFR probe etc etc..... It's a clever piece of design - providing that the joint line is easily hidden. Ken Edited March 6, 2014 by Flankerman
sroubos Posted April 6, 2014 Posted April 6, 2014 Wheel bays look a little devoid of detail. Apart from that, at a Zvezda price point it will likely be the best choice for an Su-27 out there if their latest kits are an indication.
Homebee Posted April 15, 2014 Author Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) A Russian open box review with pics and a comparison with the Trumpeter kit : http://scalemodels.ru/articles/7303-obzor-zvezda-1-72-su-27sm.html In stock at HT: http://hobbyterra.com/product/1-72-scale-russian-multi-purpose-fighter-su-27sm-model-kit-zvezda-7295.html On pre-order at LM: http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=ZVE-7295 Etc. V.P. Edited April 15, 2014 by Homebee
Homebee Posted April 21, 2014 Author Posted April 21, 2014 A dedicated Neomega resin cockpit is announced. Source: http://scalemodels.ru/news/7440-NeOmega-kabina-na-su-27sm-1-72.html V.P. 2
OverTorque Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 I'd like to buy one flanker kit in 1:72 but i don't know which one is the most accurate. Do you think it's better to wait the hasegawa 35s or buy this one?
Pin Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 I'd like to buy one flanker kit in 1:72 but i don't know which one is the most accurate. Do you think it's better to wait the hasegawa 35s or buy this one? Different planes. Have both
Flankerman Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 I'm building the Zvezda Su-27SM over on ARC. I started an 'In-Progress' thread here on Britmodeller - but as it didn't seem to generate much interest, I haven't updated it here. The Zvezda Su-27SM is, IMHO, the best, most accurate Flanker yet - but it is a niche version. The Hasegawa Su-33 'Naval Flanker' is also very good (and very different) - so I expect their announced Su-35S to be good also. As Pin says, the Su-35S is a very different beast to a vanilla Su-27 - or even the upgraded Su-27SM. Ken
OverTorque Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 I think i'll go for the 35s kit! the zvezda is difficult to find
Pin Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 I think i'll go for the 35s kit! the zvezda is difficult to find 1. Zvezda is not difficult to find 2. Hasegawa Su-35 is simply impossible to find as it is not out yet 1
Flankerman Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 I'm building my first - purchased from Hannants My second has just arrived - from Hobby Terra in Ukraine. Antics have them on sale. Ken
MikeR Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 I'm building the Zvezda Su-27SM over on ARC. I started an 'In-Progress' thread here on Britmodeller - but as it didn't seem to generate much interest, I haven't updated it here. The Zvezda Su-27SM is, IMHO, the best, most accurate Flanker yet - but it is a niche version. The Hasegawa Su-33 'Naval Flanker' is also very good (and very different) - so I expect their announced Su-35S to be good also. As Pin says, the Su-35S is a very different beast to a vanilla Su-27 - or even the upgraded Su-27SM. Ken PLEASE! Keep the WIP here updated - I've had one computer infection too many from the ads on ARC to go anywhere near that site! Had to have the computer reformatted because of it.... Mike. 1
OverTorque Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 Thank you guys!! I'll wait the first review of the hasegawa and then i'll take a decision. Or i'll get both
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