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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Madhatter on February 21, 2017, 05:24:08 PM

Title: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Madhatter on February 21, 2017, 05:24:08 PM

Hi guys

It has been a while since I last posted anything here - let alone a WIP, but alas, here I am with my newest project and one that I hope to actually finish!
Using the new Kinetic SU-33 as the basis for it, I am torn between 2 schemes.

Here are my choices:
Scheme #1)

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb468/rf13i/Su-33_textures/33_blu7/blu7-1.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/rf13i/media/Su-33_textures/33_blu7/blu7-1.jpg.html)

Scheme #2)

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb468/rf13i/Su-33_textures/33_blu6/blu6-2.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/rf13i/media/Su-33_textures/33_blu6/blu6-2.jpg.html)

and here is where I am up to with it - which is needless to say not terribly far at all:

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4482_zpshpyoaj0l.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4482_zpshpyoaj0l.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4483_zps5fuxmuz0.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4483_zps5fuxmuz0.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4486_zpskzoawoh5.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4486_zpskzoawoh5.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4488_zpscphhsdtd.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4488_zpscphhsdtd.jpg.html)

I am heading back home to Nu Zuland for a week or so as of Friday to go drink and play with sheep  ;D , so there won't be any updates till I get back sorry I am sure you will manage just fine until then  :)

However, in the mean time, could you  please help me choose which scheme I should go for - one or two?
Cheers
MH

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Old Wombat on February 21, 2017, 06:10:00 PM

I pity the sheep! ;D ;)


As for the camo's: I'm torn, I really like them both, but I was wondering what the 1st scheme would look like in the 2nd scheme's colours - replace the pale-blue with white, the mid-blue with the grey & the dark-blue with the mid-blue?


I suppose you could vice-versa that, which could also look interesting but maybe not quite as funky.


 :)

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Kelmola on February 21, 2017, 06:55:08 PM

Quote from: Old Wombat on February 21, 2017, 06:10:00 PM

As for the camo's: I'm torn, I really like them both, but I was wondering what the 1st scheme would look like in the 2nd scheme's colours - replace the pale-blue with white, the mid-blue with the grey & the dark-blue with the mid-blue?

This sounds good :)

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Madhatter on February 21, 2017, 08:21:50 PM

Quote from: Old Wombat on February 21, 2017, 06:10:00 PM

I pity the sheep! ;D ;)


As for the camo's: I'm torn, I really like them both, but I was wondering what the 1st scheme would look like in the 2nd scheme's colours - replace the pale-blue with white, the mid-blue with the grey & the dark-blue with the mid-blue?


I suppose you could vice-versa that, which could also look interesting but maybe not quite as funky.


 :)

I'm guessing it would look a little bit like this - just with more blue:

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb468/rf13i/Su-33_textures/33_gre4/33_gre4_1.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/rf13i/media/Su-33_textures/33_gre4/33_gre4_1.jpg.html)

I like both but in each of their respected colours. I love the 3 blue combination - just not so heavily panel lined.

I would almost consider this one too if it weren't so bloody complex but in the 3 blue mix:

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb468/rf13i/Su-33_textures/33_blu2/33_blu2_2.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/rf13i/media/Su-33_textures/33_blu2/33_blu2_2.jpg.html)


Although if you really want a challenge there is this:

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb468/rf13i/Su-33_textures/33_grn2/grn2_3.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/rf13i/media/Su-33_textures/33_grn2/grn2_3.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: The Big Gimper on February 22, 2017, 01:12:21 AM

I always like the Swedish splinter camo but I know I could never do it right! My vote if you are up to the challenge.

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Kerick on February 22, 2017, 07:08:58 AM

You have a very tough choice and I'm no help at all!

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: GTX_Admin on February 22, 2017, 01:10:31 PM

My vote would be for the second of your original choices.

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Madhatter on February 22, 2017, 01:27:50 PM

I'm kinda leaning towards the second one but in the first one's colours  - so replace the grey with medium blue, the white with Sky blue and the dark blue remains as dark Prussian / midnight blue
I think that could work?

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: KiwiZac on February 23, 2017, 03:28:57 AM

I'd go for the second option, otherwise

[chants]SWE-DISH SPLIN-TER! SWE-DISH SPLIN-TER![/chants]

Coming to NZ, huh? Any chance you'll be able to come along to the RNZAF's birthday shindig at Ohakea this weekend?

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Madhatter on February 23, 2017, 11:53:58 AM

I will be in CHCH but only for a couple of days then it's up north to see the folks in Motueka, so unfortunately, I won't have the time to go, but otherwise I would have gone had I been in Palmy

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Gingie on February 27, 2017, 08:10:31 AM

+1 for Viggen!

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Madhatter on March 10, 2017, 10:01:03 AM

As nice as the Viggen scheme is, I just don't have the patience for it presently. I think I'm going to go with scheme one as I like the colours and I do enjoy splinter camo. Next one though (1/32 SU-33 once released) I may do the second one.
Here is where I am up t at the moment
Its a nice kit, but throw out the instructions as they are all wrong. Part numbers are either wrong or back to front (left for right etc)
This is the first kit I've had in years where the bay doors actually fit closed! Yay!!!!!
Right pictures:

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4497_zpss0l0bayw.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4497_zpss0l0bayw.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4502_zpsqkcydakt.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4502_zpsqkcydakt.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/77c84364-996d-48df-bb10-f529ba92e4d5_zpsvzsmo5qy.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/77c84364-996d-48df-bb10-f529ba92e4d5_zpsvzsmo5qy.jpg.html)

Everything is only dry fitted presently but I am hoping to get the 2 halves joined tonight and from there to won't be far away from the paint shop!
Till next time
Simon

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: finsrin on March 10, 2017, 10:27:43 AM

Panel lines look great and add so much !
Keep posting.

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Old Wombat on March 11, 2017, 02:39:11 PM

Ah, a lesson to be learned! Pre-wash the panel lines! :)

Looking very nice, mate! :) :)

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Madhatter on March 11, 2017, 05:48:05 PM

especially when the panel lines are very shallow! The lines on this kit are all over the shop - some deep, some shallow-to-almost-non-existent
Hence why I am washing them now so I can see what detail I am loosing when it comes time to sand :)

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Madhatter on April 01, 2017, 11:53:15 AM

sorry for the delay in updating this - I have been rather busy of late

So, top layer of paint is on and I will be starting the bottom half tomorrow! I am pretty happy with how it's coming out so far and I like the colours

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4504_zpsya9poejf.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4504_zpsya9poejf.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4505_zps7aoww2wq.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4505_zps7aoww2wq.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4506_zpstqrfjxcd.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4506_zpstqrfjxcd.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4507_zpsev8iq9wd.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4507_zpsev8iq9wd.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4508_zps8nduilib.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4508_zps8nduilib.jpg.html)

That's it for now, but I shall be back again soon with an update.

Si

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Old Wombat on April 01, 2017, 07:23:15 PM

Pretty! :D

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 02, 2017, 02:42:16 AM

 :)

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: elmayerle on April 02, 2017, 08:05:02 AM

Looking really great!!  I may borrow this color scheme for a land-based Su-34 in Soviet Naval Aviation usage against CVBG's.

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: arkon on April 02, 2017, 11:34:57 PM

👍

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: taiidantomcat on April 05, 2017, 02:41:54 AM

Cant wait to see this finished! Love the colors!  :-*

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Madhatter on April 17, 2017, 09:11:49 AM

Thanks for the encouragement guys :)

I have been chugging along at this and have now started the metallic areas - such fun. I am having issues with the light blue paint lifting off the surface at the slightest hint of tack from tape. I have tried de-tacking the tape and so on but still, it comes right off at the hint of a moth's fart. Shit paint is all I can say, but I will persevere and get it done.
Still lots and lots of small paint jobs that need doing and lots of touch ups etc, but I'll get there. It doesn't help that this is sharing my build time with the QM2 and with the arrival of some new sci-fi goodies, it's going to be really hard to make the both of these get done without starting another build

So, some pictures:

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4548_zpshmf8d6hq.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4548_zpshmf8d6hq.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4550_zpsdcctjqoz.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4550_zpsdcctjqoz.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4551_zpsyxsxywjw.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4551_zpsyxsxywjw.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4553_zpsu8izookb.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4553_zpsu8izookb.jpg.html)

As you can clearly see above in that last picture, that is what I have to content with. Bloody Model Color paints. Give me Gunze or Tamiya any day!

Well, I shall be off but I will hopefully post an update again soon
Si

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: elmayerle on April 17, 2017, 10:00:58 AM

Will keep in mind your advice regarding paint brands.  I've got one of the new mold Zvezda Su-33's and this does offer inspiration.

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Madhatter on April 22, 2017, 07:19:22 AM

The metallics are all but done and I am pretty happy with how they've come out:

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4554_zpsz6msjl0i.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4554_zpsz6msjl0i.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4555_zps2e0fifek.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4555_zps2e0fifek.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4556_zpste6lb09r.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4556_zpste6lb09r.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4558_zpsupxjzbdi.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4558_zpsupxjzbdi.jpg.html)

I am getting there slowly but I am constantly fighting some lifting paint. Word of warning - don't use Model Air light blue - it's shit!

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Buzzbomb on April 23, 2017, 12:12:17 PM

ok that works :)

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Brian da Basher on April 24, 2017, 06:03:54 AM

Your latest update to this beauty is a real treat! I find your treatment of the burner cans especially visually pleasing set next to that amazing camo scheme!

Great stuff!
Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Madhatter on May 06, 2017, 03:13:45 PM

thanks guys - very kind of you to say Brian

Almost done:

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4579_zpscjq8ceyb.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4579_zpscjq8ceyb.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4580_zpsdursmacy.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4580_zpsdursmacy.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4594_zpsthqpcezo.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4594_zpsthqpcezo.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4595_zpsos5y3gp4.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4595_zpsos5y3gp4.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4585_zpsdilrl4sn.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4585_zpsdilrl4sn.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4584_zps68hgashu.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4584_zps68hgashu.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4582_zpsbpcallmt.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4582_zpsbpcallmt.jpg.html)

Not far to go and then it'll be done
Thanks for looking
MH

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Brian da Basher on May 06, 2017, 06:00:06 PM

Much appreciated the bonus pics showing off those excellent exhausts!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Old Wombat on May 06, 2017, 07:55:41 PM

Looking really good! The camo's a bomb! :) :)

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: dams301 on May 08, 2017, 10:13:12 PM

Looks amazing, great job  :-*

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Madhatter on May 10, 2017, 11:42:14 AM

thanks guys

I am now calling this one done. I have had enough of it. Not a bad kit but I was having some real paint woes
Anyways, it is now armed and ready to destroy something.

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4625_zpsokktfl6m.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4625_zpsokktfl6m.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4622_zpsfoka4rgd.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4622_zpsfoka4rgd.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/e58f68a4-83cf-4314-a71d-dc0c9960bf36_zpsmij36czt.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/e58f68a4-83cf-4314-a71d-dc0c9960bf36_zpsmij36czt.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4619_zpswguqvgdl.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4619_zpswguqvgdl.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4614_zpsyi58qzje.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4614_zpsyi58qzje.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4629_zpsf7fxyd7t.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4629_zpsf7fxyd7t.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4618_zpsgurogckx.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4618_zpsgurogckx.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4611_zpswslslpap.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4611_zpswslslpap.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4613_zpss4scbjir.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Kinetic%20SU33/IMG_4613_zpss4scbjir.jpg.html)

I have edited the photos above but Photobucket is a little slow sometimes in catching up with itself and displaying the finished version.
Anyways, thanks to those of you who followed the WIP. I shall now continue on with the QM2

Cheers
Si

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: andonio64 on May 10, 2017, 01:19:47 PM

It's a beauty Madhatter!

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: ChernayaAkula on May 10, 2017, 03:47:39 PM

Fantastic!  :-*

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Old Wombat on May 10, 2017, 06:07:55 PM

Ni-ice! :) :) 8)

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: taiidantomcat on May 11, 2017, 12:00:30 AM

For as cool as it is, the pilot just makes it for me  :-* wow!

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Madhatter on May 11, 2017, 05:55:19 PM

thanks guys. Glad it meets with your approval  8)

Title: Re: Kinetic 1/48 SU-33 WIF
Post by: Brian da Basher on May 12, 2017, 02:37:54 AM

Pure eye candy all the way!

Brian da Basher