Russian Su-33 Flanker D by CDW - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1:72 Scale

[CDW]

2 minutes ago, king derelict said:

I dunno Craig. It seems that most times I read your updates I find myself going off to buy something.

You have some great tips. Thanks

The Flanker is looking really nice

Alan

 

Alan

I actually bought the Infini template/s after watching another modeler paint the deck of a 1:700 warship using the smallest strips of masking tape to paint the individual planks in various wood colors. It came out so nice, I had to have one myself.

[Canute]

Amen. I've been looking at these things and I could see one or two of them finding their way to Casa Canute.

[king derelict]

Thanks to the wonders of Amazon the Type A turned up this morning. I had to play with it straight away and it works very well with Tamiya and blue tape. Definitely needs a new knife blade to get the best out of it. think its going to be great for masking decks and I have a Centurian tank that I want to do in the Berlin paint scheme and i think that will solve a lot of problems.

Of course now I'm thinking I need some of the others.

Alan

[CDW]

1 hour ago, king derelict said:

Of course now I'm thinking I need some of the others.

Alan

I use a number 11 surgical scalpel blade and that works perfect for me. Definitely a new blade. I have the small radius template as well. I think it’s the B template. I don’t see as much need for the other two. My next 1:700 scale warship decks will be painted as mentioned earlier, using the tape to simulate different color boards.

[Javlin]

Craig if I am reading you right are you talking about the three color scheme derived from one color for decks?I have done two back in day like that that is some work it works but alot of taping and patience.I  in fact started the Eugen like that and bought the wood deck to go over it it's a long process.

[CDW]

Just now, Javlin said:

Craig if I am reading you right are you talking about the three color scheme derived from one color for decks?I have done two back in day like that that is some work it works but alot of taping and patience.I  in fact started the Eugen like that and bought the wood deck to go over it it's a long process.

Yes, that's the process. Tedious work but in the end looks fantastic.

[king derelict]

I ordered the B and C mats from Sprue Brothers. I'm almost looking forward to masking something.

Of course you can't just buy a couple of things. That fixed shipping cost needs justifying. This is what happened a couple of weeks ago when I needed to restock with paints and there was a sale.

Alan

 

[CDW]

Nice haul Alan! A man after my own heart. 

[CDW]

Still working on the small details that must be masked and painted. Maintenance panels. 

[Landlubber Mike]

Looks really sharp with that camo scheme - nice job!

[CDW]

The engine painting sequence. A bit of errant paint slipped through my masking on top of one horizontal stabilizer but will fix that up with the airbrush later.

 

 

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[Canute]

Nicely done.

[CDW]

3 hours ago, Canute said:

Nicely done.

Thanks Ken.

 

Its decal time.

 

 

[Old Collingwood]

Such nice work  - really looking the part.

 

OC.

[CDW]

53 minutes ago, Old Collingwood said:

Such nice work  - really looking the part.

 

OC.

Thanks OC. It’s been fun

[Egilman]

Brother, that is one of the best jobs of tonal masking I've ever seen, and the first using metallic's....

 

Very, Very well done...

 

And thanks for showing the proper technique... Not too many know how to do it correctly...

 

Very nice...

[CDW]

2 hours ago, Egilman said:

Brother, that is one of the best jobs of tonal masking I've ever seen, and the first using metallic's....

 

Very, Very well done...

 

And thanks for showing the proper technique... Not too many know how to do it correctly...

 

Very nice...

Thanks EG. I learned that technique from a fellow modeler a few years ago. I should have mentioned the metallic colors used were lacquers. Alclad II and Mr Color. The Mr Color copper color was highly reduced to keep it somewhat translucent. Of course the Alclad colors are translucent straight from the bottle. One day I am going to try this technique using acrylics but on something scrap, first. Not sure about getting a translucent finish using acrylics.

 

I put on all the decals I intend to use on the airframe then applied some Solvaset. Will let them thoroughly dry before proceeding with panel lines detail. There remain a LOT of weapons needing detail painting and decals as well as the landing gear and doors. Fun 🤩 

 

 

[Old Collingwood]

This is looking Superb  - you have brought all the detail out of what looks like an excellent kit.

 

OC.

[CDW]

17 hours ago, Old Collingwood said:

This is looking Superb  - you have brought all the detail out of what looks like an excellent kit.

 

OC.

Thanks OC

 

The ingredients for an oil panel line wash

Lightly dampen a rag with white spirits and give it all a good wipe down (in the direction of airflow)

There are various products one could use to reduce artist oils for the panel wash, but here I chose lighter fluid. Besides being an excellent product to reduce the oil, it contains naptha which dries more quickly than other products such as white spirits. It's a builder's choice, whatever works well for you, use it.

 

Edited August 21, 2022 by CDW

[CDW]

This wraps up the panel line wash and weathering. A few touchups needed here and there. Broke a couple of small parts and will need to replace them.

[CDW]

Feels good to finally have the tail feathers glued on.

 

 

[CDW]

[king derelict]

Excellent work on the camouflage Craig.

Alan

[CDW]

Just now, king derelict said:

Excellent work on the camouflage Craig.

Alan

Thanks Alan. It has been a lot of fun doing it.

[Canute]

Paint job and weathering were quite nicely done. Now, I want to see your loadout.

[CDW]

43 minutes ago, Canute said:

Paint job and weathering were quite nicely done. Now, I want to see your loadout.

Thanks Ken. This being a naval fighter, it’s going to carry an interesting mix of air-to-surface missiles along with air-to-air and a data link pod. The Russians have the KH-59 cruise missiles, a slow, low flying missile, and the KH-31 hypersonic missiles designed to take out ships as well as ground targets. For air defense, R-77’s, R-27”s, and R-73”s.

[CDW]

Not sure if he’s up to the task, but this pilot is in the driver’s seat.