1:72 Su-27 Flanker B correct nose

Su-27 Flanker B Correct Nose Shape 1:72 (Quickboost)

This resin set from Quickboost, made by Aires, brings a replacement nose section with the correct shape for a model of the Soviet Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker B fighter in 1:72 scale. It is not an airplane model but a detail accessory for more experienced modelers that corrects the shape of the tip of the fuselage where the original plastic kit captures it inaccurately.

The real subject

The Sukhoi Su-27 (NATO reporting name Flanker) was a Soviet twin-engine air superiority fighter with great range and good agility. The basic Flanker B version became the backbone of the fighter force and its characteristic long nose with the radar is among the typical features of its silhouette.

Tips for working with resin

Cut off the original nose section of the fuselage exactly according to the instructions and try the resin replacement against the fuselage dry before gluing. First wash the casting in lukewarm soapy water to remove mold release residue from the mold. Sand the cut surfaces with respiratory protection. Bond the parts with super glue (cyanoacrylate), not with plastic cement.

Who the set is for

• More experienced modelers who want to raise the accuracy of their model
• Builders for whom the part from the plastic kit is not enough
• Anyone interested in working with resin and fine castings
• Collectors building models for contests and display cases

The set is supplied as a resin part, unassembled and unpainted. It is not an airplane model but an accessory for a plastic kit. Glue, paints and the kit are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.