Su-7 Indian Fitter
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35 17 May 2021, 16:31
Roland Sachsenhofer AutorThese first quick photos open this build report on the Eduard/ Kopro Su-7. I will choose the attractive Indian machine - but it will be a long way to go, as the plastic parts from Kopro often need to be reworked and trimmed.
The excellently made "Eduard Brassin" ejection seat is really a stunner. Around 21 parts - counting all the partly tiny scratched parts - come together to form a very handsome reproduction of the original. The resin casting is a sensation
17 May 2021, 16:49
Roland Sachsenhofer AutorFeel welcome!
A little filling here and there and the thing will be ready! No, seriously, some putty work will be needed, but the shapes already look promising.... big.
21 May 2021, 19:20
Roland Sachsenhofer AutorA small update on the "Fitter": the essential components are united and the rear has already been sprayed white for the attractive appearance of the Indian version. Now the transition of the large bow probe has to be sanded before the replacement metal part of the pitot tube is inserted.
30 May 2021, 09:19
Roland Sachsenhofer AutorThank you very much! Eduard's Brassin seat is indeed a real splendour and full of details!
30 May 2021, 18:47
Alexander GrivonevGives me warm feelings seeing this kit which I also built in my teens, the Revell issue. Very memorable. I think this airplane deserves a new kit in 1:48 so we can finally put the old moulds to rest.
31 May 2021, 11:06
Roland Sachsenhofer AutorI agree; a lot of filler is used here. Fortunately, there are already a few aftermarket sets that can be used to give the old lady a leg up.
31 May 2021, 18:53
Roland Sachsenhofer AutorThe red and white tail was painted and- a nice, satisfying job, the first section of aftermarket brass pitot tube could be inserted, filled and sanded.
1 June 2021, 07:07
Nathan DempseyGreat work on those stripes! This one is going to have interesting markings ?.
1 June 2021, 12:30
James CThat's some impressive masking work on the stripes, and the ejection seat looks awesome 👍
1 June 2021, 17:39
Roland Sachsenhofer AutorThe preshading is done, now the fun with the surface colours can begin!
4 June 2021, 17:34
Roland Sachsenhofer AutorThe Su-7 is nearing completion. Although the painting was quite time-consuming, it was a real pleasure. The new Eduard etched parts and the like do this not too detailed basic kit really good.
13 June 2021, 17:26
Roland Sachsenhofer AutorRui, Daniel, Ben, thak you for these encouraging words!
14 June 2021, 13:18
Roland Sachsenhofer AutorThe Indian Su-7 is now completed! All in all a somewhat elaborate kit, all the wonderful Eduard "Brassin-erie" doesn't help, on the contrary, it only makes this somewhat too rough kit more elaborate and tedious.
In any case, the finished Su-7 looks mighty impressive on the table, so one is happy to put up with all that!
Thank you for all the active contributions and comments, thank you for your interest!
20 June 2021, 14:14
James CYour time and effort really paid off on it Roland. Looks superb. Congrats mate 👍
20 June 2021, 18:17
Selman YararCongrats, you really did a fine work. I gave the KP kit in the cockpit phase
20 June 2021, 18:23
Sebastian MeynerWow! I remember the original KP kit from my childhood 🙂 You made this one into something special 👍
20 June 2021, 20:12
Erik LeijdensI know what you went through Roland!! A very crappy kit. But it turned out great mate. The only thing I can recommend, when you decide to build another one.., is to purchase the Quickboost louvres and air scoops, they'll look so much nicer than the kit ones. Also the nose cone needs to be much more up front. I noticed that after my duo build was done..!
20 June 2021, 21:24
Roland Sachsenhofer AutorYour comments motivate and make me a little proud throughout! Thank you for your feedback!
Erik, I can only agree with your advice. The air scoops could still be drilled out, but the louvres remain a weak point.
One of the next projects will be a Su-17 in similar Eduard equipment and packaging, I am already curious how this will go.
21 June 2021, 08:28
Jakub FialaExcellent work Roland!!! I was trying to build original OEZ kit 25 years ago, but totally failed to finish it....
21 June 2021, 11:26
Roland Sachsenhofer AutorYour lively approval of this project motivates me a lot, thank you!
22 June 2021, 04:56
