1/32 Trumpeter Su-27  

by Jong-ho Park from Korea

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Hello, this is the first 1/32 Sukhoi article I've ever worked on. I bought this kit on 10/05/2004, built it up 11/11/2004 during my rest time after punch-off.  This kit's size is nice although it needs much sanding especially on the nosecone. Because the nose line is not sharp compared with the 1/48 Academy Su-27 and seamline quality is little bit bad I think.  The canopy thickness is very thin . It would be better to take care of compounding until the seam-lines removed. The biggest problem is the ejection seat. I should have made all detail parts for myself.  There wasn't any detail on the seat.  The rest of the kit is just fine.  Originally it comes with decals for the Russian Air force. Decals are from Cartograph-Italy and they are great.  I did the weathering job using raw umber oil color. Overall, this is level B kit I think.  And sure it's the only one large kit that I longed for, comparing to kit at the same scale. Length 70cm and huge tire and none damping metal landing-gear(??)     

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The finish touch is not good. The final sanding is shown on the surface. It spends too much sanding-time for the unique sharp nose line. ( Please, be careful. Plastic is VERY SOFT )

Comparing this with the 1/48 Academy Su-27. Academy flanker's nose sharpness is better. Any way, this 1/32 flanker is a great kit. Big scale!!!  It's a little bit hard carry out.  I recommend you guys get this kit.

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The photo etch parts disappointed me.  Because I use epoxy and belt detail-up with wire. 12 pieces of Weapon missile is included. But there are 10 pylons. It took a day decaling the missiles. I was exhausted.   

Jong-ho

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