Hello, This is
my Academy
Su-27 FlankerB converted to the Su-27K also known as the Su-33. To convert
this kit into the Su-33 I used a Sol conversion set and may scratchbuild
parts. Aftermarket items I used, beside Sol conversion set is
the K-36 seat from Cutting
Edge, Linden Hill stencil decals and Aires Exhaust.
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A lot of
fitting and filling was required for this build because, although the set
itself is very good, there is no easy or simple way to convert an Su-27 to
a Su-33. I've included one picture of the complete Sol details set to see
show what are differences are between the Su-27 and the Su-33 and the
differences are huge.
As the Su-33 is
capable of carrying huge anti ship missile, Kh-41 "Moskit", I wanted
to make that for my model. It is completely scratchbuilt from two fuel tanks
from an F-15, epoxy
putty and styrene. Just a few words about the missile.
Kh-41 "moskit" anti ship missile (SS-N-22 Sunburn) is the fastest
anti-ship missile in the world. Top speed is Mach 3. The target ship has only
arround 30 seconds to deploy counter measures, Range is 250 km, warhead is 320
kg or 200kt nuclear device. It has almost 10 meters in length.
About the colors on
my Su-33. The Su-33 has different colors than the Su-27 and the situation here
is very
difficult for us modellers here. There is no universal pattern a modeller can stick
to, so a photograph of a particular plane one is trying to build is a must.
There
are some with all three blue colors and there are some with two blue and one
grey.
Please if there are any questions please feel free to contact me.
Regards from
Croatia,
Skuki
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