Fencer model in 1/72 scale

The Sukhoi Su-24 , NATO code name "Fencer", is a heavy ground attack bomber, comparable to the US F-111. It was developed in the seventies in the Soviet Union. Nowadays, lots are still in service.

It has a swivelling wing with a two man crew.  

The Italeri 1/72 kit (No. 019) of the Su-24 Fencer issued around 1992 is not very accurate: its fuselage is too "fat", its nose contour is not very accurate. But nevertheless, when build without conversion, it is a nice kit.
 

Dragon was first with this kit, which the Italeri company released as well.
    
The kit content .....

Two fuel tanks were added and the rear parachute housing set open.

The kit has nice recessed panel lines.

The main undercarriage legs need some attention, 4 mm of the legs (part C10/11) being removed. 

The kit was finished as a Soviet AF aircraft, no. "39" , based in the former DDR. 

 
 

 

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