1/48 HobbyBoss Su-30

[IanG]

This will be next build. It will be built as an Indonesian AF Su-30.
With the Eduard Su-27UB cockpit set, I will only be using the un-painted PE parts.

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[Kevthemodeller]

Looking forward to this one

[IanG]

Looking forward to this one

Cheers Kev.

[IanG]

Seats, missiles, undercarriage, exhausts, and pylons done.
Plastic canon barrel replaced with some metal tube.
Seat belts are Fine Molds plastic. Exceptional detail on them.
The added detail in the Kh-29 head, is the rear end of a 1/35 tank shell, painted gold.

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[IanG]

The completed cockpit, and Armoury resin wheels.

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[Kevthemodeller]

Very nice, cockpit looks terrific

[IanG]

Very nice, cockpit looks terrific

Thanks Kev.

[DoubleDigit12]

Hi Ian,

nice cockpit.
One question, why not use the PE instrument panel? I can understand for the side panels as they can appear far too flat but I have had good experiecnes with the IPs.
Nevertheless, sure to be another excellent build.

[IanG]

Hi Ian,

nice cockpit.
One question, why not use the PE instrument panel? I can understand for the side panels as they can appear far too flat but I have had good experiecnes with the IPs.
Nevertheless, sure to be another excellent build.

Hi James
The IP’s are for the Su-27UB, which has the traditional dials. The Su-30 has MFD’s, hence using the decals.
I did buy a Wolfpack Design resin set, but I’ll be honest, I wasn’t impressed with the detail.

[DoubleDigit12]

Ah,
thanks for the clarification, it shows my ignorance.

James

[IanG]

Some pre-shading done, and the metal colours on the engine covers done.
Then the first camp colour applied, Hataka Orange Line Light Ghost Grey.

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[Kevthemodeller]

lovely panel shading

[IanG]

Blu-tac sausages used for masking the camouflage lines, ready for the darker grey. I use randomly shaped card, as opposed to spending ages with Tamiya tape. With care, it works well.
The masking tape was removed from the engine covers.
Everything is then given a gloss coat, ready for the decals. Speedbrake, and exhaust can are dry fitted for the photos.

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[DRUMS01]

Wow IanG, the camouflage came out fantastic!... I really like your attention to detail such as the cockpit, ordnance, panel lines, etc.

This will be a very nice build when complete.

Ben

[Fridgy]

Looks awesome mate

Quick question, what colour did you paint the cockpit?
I've never done a Russian jet and I'm going to start my yak-130 next but I'm not sure what colour to use (I have the Eduard pe cockpit set but can't find what colour they use)

[ElCapitan]

Absolutely stunning work! Really can't wait to see the end result

[IanG]

Looks awesome mate

Quick question, what colour did you paint the cockpit?
I've never done a Russian jet and I'm going to start my yak-130 next but I'm not sure what colour to use (I have the Eduard pe cockpit set but can't find what colour they use)

Hi Mick

I used a “Blueish Grey", but tbh, it’s not dark enough. What I should have used is RLM76 Light Blue. It’s a darker blue grey, and a closer match. This seems to be the standard modern Russian cockpit colour nowadays.

[IanG]

Decals done, then sealed with a gloss coat.
Followed with a Mig panel wash, and some AK Fuel and Oil staining.

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[Kevthemodeller]

It just keeps getting better

Your pictures are superb, what camera, lighting are you using Ian?

[DoubleDigit12]

Subtle but effective weathering Ian,

Is this an Indonesian aircraft?

[IanG]

It just keeps getting better

Your pictures are superb, what camera, lighting are you using Ian?

I use a Nikon D4, with Nikkor 24-120 zoom, and 3 soft-boxes with LED daylight bulbs (one each side, plus one overhead). And of course the essential tripod.

[IanG]

Subtle but effective weathering Ian,

Is this an Indonesian aircraft?

Thanks James.
Yes this is an Indonesian Su-30.

[IanG]

Some subtle weathering done, and sealed with a couple of matt coats.
Missiles are also attached.
Now into the home stretch.

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[IanG]

All finished. Loved this build.

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[DoubleDigit12]

Excellent.

[IanG]

Excellent.

Thanks James.