1/48 KP Sukhoi Su-17 M4

by Sam Chia

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This is a kit I completed about 4 years ago. I’ve always been a fan of Russian bloc aircraft due to all the hype growing up during the cold war. It seemed like once the wall came down, there was a slew of Soviet aircraft models in 1/48 that got released. I think I have them all! Anyway, this is not your shake and bake kit but with a little extra effort, did not cause too much grief in getting put together.

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I added the excellent Cutting Edge cockpit set and burner can. Otherwise, from an aftermarket detail standpoint, that was it. The markings were from the excellent (for exotic aircraft marking fans) Linden Hill sheet. Paints are my favourite Gunze Sangyo with an oil wash and brushed on silver paint for weathering.

Sam 

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Photos and text © by Sam Chia