Global Scale Modeller

Hi everyone,
I'm strarting to assemble this kit:


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

to make the Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark:

Source: http://navyrecognition.com/

The J-15 Flying Shark is based on the Su-33 design, but it is fitted with indigenous engines, weapons and radar. In many aspects the J-15 is similar to Shenyang J-11 air superiority aircraft that is based around the similar Su-27 airframe.

A quick look inside the box:


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

First steps ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Interesting bit of history, but how do you think the aircraft stacks up against the other major powers and there air wings ?

Good start with this chinese Sukhoï!

digger303 wrote: Fri Aug 19, 2022 11:54 am Interesting bit of history, but how do you think the aircraft stacks up against the other major powers and there air wings ?

Very interesting question ...
Here are some articles that address the topic and I hope are of interest:

Military Today.com

Don’t Underestimate China’s Flying Shark

Latest J-15 update

Another interesting piece (In france language)

Fitting test ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Very good fit, no putty seems to be used.

The plane after sanding and a layer of primer ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Yes, so grim in black dress!

I tried to make the wing launch rails similar to the original




by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

I strarted to paint the engine areas.

First I applied a coat of chrome ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

then I sprayed variuos shades of metallic paint (Dark Aluminium, Titanium Gold, Burnt Metal, Metallic Blue) ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Looking good.

First layer of Gray FS36375 - Mr Color C 308


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Some details added and painted ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Very nice work on the paint, even it's not finished your plane looks so realistic!

Nice work and a subject you dont see everyday. How is the kit quality?

Plane almost ready for the weathering ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

I need your help !!! I made a mistake .... I damaged a decal !!!


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Could you help me find a way to replace the destroyed decal?
I have tried looking for decals on line but I can't find anything.
Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks in advance

Elve1984 wrote: Thu Oct 13, 2022 10:15 am Nice work and a subject you dont see everyday. How is the kit quality?

The kit is good (Is the same of the SU-33) but some details are missing .