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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Spey Phantom on January 27, 2018, 01:16:42 AM

Title: Sukhoi Su-47M Firkin-D
Post by: Spey Phantom on January 27, 2018, 01:16:42 AM

this is an upgraded version of the standard Sukhoi Su-47 (S-37) with new avionics, AESA radar, new engines,...
the prototype of this 4.9 generation fighter was introduced in Januari 2018 and is intended as a stopgap between the current fleet of Su-27 and the new Su-57 5th generation fighter. the Russian Air Force has decided to purchase 50 of these aircraft and upgrade 100 earlier Su-47A's to the same standard.

its also offered to nations who are interested in the Su-57 but cant afford it or are limited by embargo's, with this the company hopes to offer a lower cost alternative.
among nations interested include Vietnam, Finland, Indonesia, India and China.

The Model:

the model is a 1/144 Revell S-37 Berkut, weapons and decals are from revell's Su-27 (witch is only good as a parts/decal source or kitbashing). the Su-35 style nose and TVC exhausts are surplus from a Trumpeter Su-27 kit.
the model is also the first kit i used Airbrush painting (at least for the basecoat and the varnish, Humbrol clear works better with an airbrush then with a handbrush). im still learning to use the airbrush, so the camo is handpainted, i still need more spray/masking  practice for camo.

(https://i.imgur.com/cfdwVfu.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/TClvqZh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/niShvM3.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/qWcWYbn.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/h8CWRwU.jpg)

Title: Re: Sukhoi Su-47M Firkin-D
Post by: Kelmola on January 27, 2018, 05:28:41 AM

Nice to see a Berkut in other than the black airshow scheme. The nose and TVC nozzles suit her well. :smiley:

Title: Re: Sukhoi Su-47M Firkin-D
Post by: KiwiZac on January 27, 2018, 11:26:28 AM

Quote from: Kelmola on January 27, 2018, 05:28:41 AM

Nice to see a Berkut in other than the black airshow scheme.

Hear hear! I need to get one in 1/72 to do something along these lines. Excellent work! I love how you've finished this.

Title: Re: Sukhoi Su-47M Firkin-D
Post by: ChernayaAkula on January 29, 2018, 12:54:57 PM

Lovely colours!  8)

Title: Re: Sukhoi Su-47M Firkin-D
Post by: finsrin on January 29, 2018, 01:49:28 PM

Forward swept wings mess with my eye-brain normalcy expectations.
Be that as it is; looking good, looking lethal.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Sukhoi Su-47M Firkin-D
Post by: pigflyer on February 07, 2018, 04:57:56 AM

Great stuff, really good looking. Well done.

Title: Re: Sukhoi Su-47M Firkin-D
Post by: b29r on February 07, 2018, 11:38:58 PM

A great concept, and beautifully done!

Best regards,
Kem