Academy 1/48 SU30 Flanker

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What's the kit like Richard? because I've not heard the greatest reports of the Academy kit? How's the fit and detail? I'm probably going to get the GWH kit because I just got the their F-15 and it is truly awesome. The Academy SU30 is really affordable so I was wondering how much extra work you had to do to get such a great result?
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Overall it is a great kit. Especially the detail is great. But I had some significant fitting problems as I described in this thread. I think that the GWH is the better kit of the two. But the price is much higher.
To get this result I used extra detail PE sets and some scratchbuilding. And lots of patience.
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Richard wrote:Overall it is a great kit. Especially the detail is great. But I had some significant fitting problems as I described in this thread. I think that the GWH is the better kit of the two. But the price is much higher.
To get this result I used extra detail PE sets and some scratchbuilding. And lots of patience.
Cool, looks awesome though. Great job :thumb1:
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On the bench:
1/48: Hobby Boss F/A-18A Hornet

In the stash:
1/100: Bandai MG Zaku II
1/60: Bandai PG Zaku II
1/48: Italeri 0850 F-22A Raptor
1/48: Italeri 2643 C-130H Hercules
1/48: GWH 4815 F-15B/D Eagle
1/48: GWH MiG-29 9-13 Fulcrum C
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:oops: :oops: :oops: :( :( :(
I am SO sorry guys. I kind of finished the kit without any further reports on the build. I just couldn't find the time with my work en study and a all. I have posted many more photo's in the galery. If you have any questions. Feel free to ask.

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Absolutely awesome!! Looks great. How long did the full build take you in the end?
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1/48: Hobby Boss F/A-18A Hornet

In the stash:
1/100: Bandai MG Zaku II
1/60: Bandai PG Zaku II
1/48: Italeri 0850 F-22A Raptor
1/48: Italeri 2643 C-130H Hercules
1/48: GWH 4815 F-15B/D Eagle
1/48: GWH MiG-29 9-13 Fulcrum C
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AussieAaron wrote:Absolutely awesome!! Looks great. How long did the full build take you in the end?
Thank you. :thumb2: It took me about 3/4 of a year. There are more pics in the gallery.
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that's an absolutely stunning bird , good job! :eeek:
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Pretty impressive Flanker there Richard! - Very nicely finished
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Great build! I enjoyed looking at your work.
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Absolutely PERFECT!!!!
Congrats, Man !!!! :thumb2: :thumb2:
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Great paint work, praises to you, sir.
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Awsome blue paint camo. Makes me really want to do a none gray subject.
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