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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Spey Phantom on July 04, 2013, 05:52:32 PM

Title: 1/72 Sukhoi Su-45 Frostbite
Post by: Spey Phantom on July 04, 2013, 05:52:32 PM

Back Story:

in 2012, the Royal Genovian Air Force launched a tender to replace various types of aircraft, operated by its 75th Fighter Squadron (The Vikings). the requirement calls for a 5th Generation aircraft with a long range/endurance, high maneuvrability, stealth and a heavy weapons payload. the plan is to buy 6 to 8 aircraft.

at this moment, 4 aircraft are currently under evaluation, these are the Sukhoi T-50 PAK-FA, Lockheed F-22A Raptor, Northrop-Grumman F-23C Black Widow II and the Boeing F-15SE Silent Eagle. an option on 8 Gripen E/F is also under concideration, if the budget does not allow the requirement.

Sukhoi is currently the favorite in the competition, Rosboronexport, in cooperation with IAI and Thales, is currently offering a westernized version of the PAK-FA with Full NATO compatibility and western weapons integration (AIM-9X, AIM-120C/D, SDB, JDAM, Paveway,...). with many restrictions being applied to the US platforms, the T-50 (service designation Su-45) currently has an advantage in terms of tech transfer, joint development and costs.
a final desision is expected to be made in 2015/16.


the model depicts how the T-50 would look if it is to be selected for the requirement.
kit: Revell 1/72 Sukhoi T-50
decals: Kit + homemade

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/Nilssteyaert/what%20if/Sukhoi%20T50%20RGAF/001.jpg) (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Nilssteyaert/media/what%20if/Sukhoi%20T50%20RGAF/001.jpg.html)

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/Nilssteyaert/what%20if/Sukhoi%20T50%20RGAF/002.jpg) (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Nilssteyaert/media/what%20if/Sukhoi%20T50%20RGAF/002.jpg.html)

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/Nilssteyaert/what%20if/Sukhoi%20T50%20RGAF/003.jpg) (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Nilssteyaert/media/what%20if/Sukhoi%20T50%20RGAF/003.jpg.html)

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/Nilssteyaert/what%20if/Sukhoi%20T50%20RGAF/004.jpg) (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Nilssteyaert/media/what%20if/Sukhoi%20T50%20RGAF/004.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 1/72 Sukhoi Su-45 Frostbite
Post by: Tophe on July 04, 2013, 11:20:05 PM

Nice model built and wonderful decals creation...

Title: Re: 1/72 Sukhoi Su-45 Frostbite
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 05, 2013, 02:15:43 AM

 :)

Title: Re: 1/72 Sukhoi Su-45 Frostbite
Post by: Brian da Basher on July 05, 2013, 02:52:41 AM

Well done, Nils. I especially like the very cool national markings!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: 1/72 Sukhoi Su-45 Frostbite
Post by: Modelling_Mushi on July 11, 2013, 03:08:09 PM

Nice build. Love the lines of this bird.

Title: Re: 1/72 Sukhoi Su-45 Frostbite
Post by: apophenia on July 12, 2013, 08:39:33 AM

Good reporting name too  :)

Title: Re: 1/72 Sukhoi Su-45 Frostbite
Post by: finsrin on July 13, 2013, 01:09:38 PM

One sweet jet.  :) 
Camo scheme gives it extra lethal look.