Trumpeter 1/32 Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot A

[okb1982]

Hi guys,

Its my first time to join the BSC and I am excited to share my entry
Its the Trumpy 1/32 Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot.
Im planning to build it OOB with minimal (or zero) AM parts.


The kit is shot together with the Sunday's daily (April 1 2012) here in Manila.

This is my first big scale aircraft as I came from building 1/35 choppers.

Please share tips and techniques!

Cheers! ;D

Iking

 

[Eastrock]

Looking forward with the big bird Komrade!!!

 

[errains]

This should be a good build! Good Luck!

 

[TRM]

Another fine wingy thing!!! Sitting back to watch!!!

 

[letsgobrowns82]

Nice I love these 1/32 kits. Looking forward to watching this come together!

 

[FW190A-8]

Good luck OKB. Looks like a lot of sprue waiting for you in that box. Should be a stunner when you're done.

 

[Myke]

I love this plane! Good luck with it, looks like a beast!

 

[ShutterAce]

Livin' large! ;D looking forward to this one too!

 

[Glorfindel]

okb1982 that looks as if it has a sick camo scheme. Nice choice.

 

[okb1982]

thanks a lot guys! I love this rugged robust, squat aircraft! large scale planes makes me wet my pants hahaha!
I just hope I pull this off nice yup it has a LOT of sprues but upon checking the kit, most of the sprues are for weapon sets, while the basic airframe has just the right amount. Im still figuring out what weapons I will mount so I wont have to assemble them all as they are time consuming

thanks again!

Cheers! ;D

Iking OKB

 

[okb1982]

Hello Tovarisch,

Here are some updates:
I made the cockpit details using the kit supplied PE parts, plastic parts and decal sheets.
Decal sheets were layered with Mr Softer and will be oversprayed with flat clear to minimize the glaze.
The cockpit flooring were painted/weathered using the Mig Jimenez' technique of sponge-ing.
Here are some pictures:






Here is a sample of the demo pre-shading portion:
The kit fuselage, rudder, wing, intakes and elevators are all dry-fitted together to check the size of this shturmovik.


The tiles are 12 inches so this beast is roughly around 24 inches in width and length.

Undersides were test-painted with aircraft grey by Gunze and Im still thinking if Im gonna stick with these as Red A/C usually sports a light blue undersides. Although, I already have seen faded undersides of real frogfoots on videos that's why I am thinking if Im gonna retain this shade. Thoughts guys?




Cheers! ;D

Iking

 

[FlipFlop]

Coming together pretty fast and it looks great! Can't wait to see the camo.

Cheers!

 

[Eastrock]

Tovarisch!!!

Even though I don't understand the word ;D (hindi ka naman Russ) lol

The office looks great, Chief!!!

 

[okb1982]

thanks flipflop and ER for the kind words! subassemblies are being completed, I only have paint sppedbumps as I need to have an RLM grey for the landing gear cavities

Cheers! 8)
Iking

 

[FlipFlop]

Which camo scheme are you going to do? That bird has some very nice camos...

 

[noname]

Great job on the cockpit. I'm having trouble determining just how big this kit is. Must be a good size if 1/32.

 

[SLW45]

Looking good

 

[Carsenault]

Wow, that cockpit looks great, nice work. brings back memories of my attempts at playing "Lock On: Modern Air Combat", the Frogfoot was the basic flight trainer in the game. Almost want to see if I can run some of my old flight sims on the newish computer.

Keep the progress pics coming!

 

[okb1982]

Hi FLipflop, I might sport a soviet AF camo for this one, afghan tone of sand yellow, brown and green. It really has good set of camo particularly the Czech AF spotted scheme It is good but Im making this as a part of the trio of Su-25, Mi-24 and Mi-17 all afghan war birds

thanks carsenault, slw45, noname!
I also did play Lock On hehe!
The cockpit details are all OOB and the kit-supplied decals were utilized.
Yup this is a good sized kit. Its not long, its stubby but it has a wide wingspan.

Cheers! ;D

Iking

 

[Eastrock]

making great progress, Komrade!!!

I'm gettin roadblocks after roadblocks... the kit has really got some issues I might say!!! is this a preparation build for the Panda? lol