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    Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker B Trumpeter Scale 1:32

    Here is ANOTHER mistake I made. :disappointed2: I sanded off the little pins from elevators halves thinking they were left over from the sprue. :flushed: I drilled the holes and inserted the wooden dowels; I hope it will do the trick. :cold-sweat:
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    Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker B Trumpeter Scale 1:32

    And the fun goes on. :tongue-out3: I do not know if anybody reads these comments/reflections/reports from a total newbie but in case anybody does, I will continue. Maybe some new to the hobby can learn from my mistakes. :smiling: Glued in main gear wells. Tried to make all even. Came out...
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    Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker B Trumpeter Scale 1:32

    And first glued part into fuselage bottom. :tongue-out3: It was intense, I was trying to line things up, I had to file some before, but final result I am happy with. :smiling:
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    Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker B Trumpeter Scale 1:32

    Thanks, Jakko! :smiling: Oh yes, I was smart enough just few days ago and got them. I got this little part glued using the tweezers shown on screenshot but with fingers only..... I do not think so. :tongue-out3: I got the normal and reverse action or whatever they call it. Necessity I would say.
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    Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker B Trumpeter Scale 1:32

    Per @AlanG advice. :smiling: :smiling::nerd: No more alligator clamps!!!
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    Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker B Trumpeter Scale 1:32

    THIS IS FUN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool::smiling6::nerd: First time in my life used airbrush, most likely long learning curve but at least it was a start. And of course, I made a mistake, I was cleaning airbrush but let the paint cup sitting aside, result, could not wash with water, got to use...
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    What grit sandpapers set to use?

    What grit sandpapers set to use for sanding aircraft model before airbrushing the primer on? There are some parts in my SU-27 1/32 Trumpeter kit that are glued, and I would like to sand them before airbrushing the primer. I know I need to use different grits, which ones? After putting the coat...
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    The best online suppliers/stores in United States?

    I was trying different places and I looked in forums here but did not find anything on the subject. What are in your opinion the best online suppliers in USA? I know that choices will vary, just please post some links you do like. Thanks!
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    Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker B Trumpeter Scale 1:32

    Here is my next step, it took ME a relatively long time to sand parts, so they fit. I also sanded the leading edge of flaps with finishing file (I do not know the grit) stick that has two colors white and black and gray on the other side. I assumed that since there are metal hinges there, it...
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    Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker B Trumpeter Scale 1:32

    And now time for a first mistake report. :disappointed: IF I knew and follow @Jim R suggestions, I would avoid it. What I did I simply glued the clear part of cockpit to the film using fast CA..... results seen on the attached screenshot. I am ordering new cockpit set for that New SU-27 B...
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    Help needed for a total new beginner.

    Hello, Simple Tutorial for newbie about modeling scale aircraft. Where to find something outlining just major steps? The title pretty much describes what I am looking for. I am a total newbie here. I looked on Internet and got a headache. :tears-of-joy: There is so much info there and so...
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    Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker B Trumpeter Scale 1:32

    Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker B Trumpeter Scale 1:32 and what triggered this post and my presence here in forums. I work with my friends on models for X-Plane flight simulator. Facebook link is here CRJ-700 Facebook Group, and our website is here Delta Wing Simulations Please do not take is as any...
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    Sanding tiny bumps on Tamiya acrylic cockpit paint question

    Hello, Here is my first newbie question. I had a little tiny cockpit part that I brush painted with Tamiya Acrylic paint. I can see couple very tiny bumps (no idea how to properly mix paint before using it and why the bumps). Can I sand them off? If yes, what sandpaper grid? Thank you!
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    Hello, Andrzej here, totally new to this hobby...

    Hello, This is my short story. I am building the SU-27 for X-Plane flight simulator. In order to see how 3D model supposed to be built, I purchased Trumpeter 1:32 scale SU-27 Flanker B. I have tried to puit some plastic models together years ago but the supplies and techniques now are just so...
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