1:72 HIGHLY DETAILED LAUNCHERS SU-27

Su-27 launchers and ejector racks in 1:72

A detail set from the Russian manufacturer Temp Models in 1:72 scale, printed from photopolymer. For it the manufacturer gives the full range of highly detailed aircraft ejector, built-in and launch equipment of the Su-27. The set fills out the stores of a finished kit and does not make up an aircraft model itself.

The real subject

The Su-27 carries its armament on a number of hardpoints under the wing, under the engine nacelles and between them. Different equipment is used depending on the type of weapon: an ejector rack throws a bomb or a missile downward away from the aircraft, while a launch rail guides a missile that takes off under its own motor. It is precisely this equipment that plastic kits as a rule simplify the most, even though it is very clearly visible on a model.

Building and painting tips

The parts are printed from photopolymer, so thin print supports are left on them. Cut them away with a sharp scalpel or photo-etch nippers and sand the pad they leave with fine abrasive paper. They are glued with cyanoacrylate glue, that is with super glue, because polystyrene cement has no effect on this material. Lay down a filler primer before painting; it will at the same time reveal any remains of the supports. Sanding is best done wet and with respiratory protection.

Who the set is for

• modelers building the Su-27 in 1:72 scale
• builds with a fully loaded and faithful set of stores
• competition models with an emphasis on the detail of the hardpoints
• more experienced modelers used to small printed parts

The set is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and the base model are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.