Friday 18 August 2017

Flaky Frogfoot - part 1


During the two recent Little Cold Wars games I received complaints from WARPACT players about the quality of their air support.  Apparently the MiG-15 /MiG-17 combination was no longer considered cutting edge even in 1979....
Thus it was that I decided to crack open this dodgy old Su-25 kit.  Acquired a few years ago, even before I opened the box the low quality cardboard lowered my expectations.
I needn't have worried.  The parts were reasonably cleanly moulded and fit was generally OK.  Bear in mind, tough, that my benchmark is 1970s Airfix....




Build complete and looking suitable menacing.  The explody bits weren't great so I opted to leave the many weapon pylons empty.
So now I will gently ponder paintwork and decal options.

4 comments:

Martin Rapier said...

No complaints from me about MIG-15s turning up! Any sort of air support is better than none...

But I'm sure the SU-25 will be a thing of beauty.

Tim Gow said...

Martin Rapier
Top quality toadying Comrade! Anyway, take a good look at the Frogfoot 'cos it'll probably never show up in time...

Pete. said...

A worthy upgrade to the Soviet Army's air power there. How about a MIG23 to escort it there?

Cheers,

Pete.

Tim Gow said...

Pete
You don't want much, do you? But yes, a Flogger is indeed required. I just hope you're not in a rush....