Sukhoi SU-22 Fitter 1/48 | The Inner Nerd

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hey everyone I'm back! Happy much-belated 2020 to you all, reason being that this project has taken me 2 months to complete. I hope you enjoyed the video despite having to listen to me for twice as long as normal 😂. I'm also using new video software so getting to grips with that may result in some more visual effects in the upcoming videos! Next I'm planning on making another, more detailed, display base for this model to work on what I learnt when making the Harrier airfield so keep a lookout for that over the next few weeks! Happy modelling, The Inner Nerd

[@twobyfour]

Welcome back marra. Superb work on the camo and finish. I recently built Revell`s MiG 21 SMT, there was a brilliant camo scheme for it, but it defeated me (I just could`nt get the definition) and I ended up doing a polished aluminium finish, so I`m watching in admiration of your free hand skill.

[@davidglane488]

Not into modern aircraft , more WW1biplanes and figurines. This is a very informative, unselfish, high quality video of modelling techniques. I've learnt so much. Top man!

[@kitbi9368]

Splatter mask idea is genius, thank you. Commentary we can clearly hear without overly intrusive music is really good, lots of KZbinrs would do well to follow your example

[@mormongunnut5128]

I have been building models for over 30 years and I have to say this is one of the best builds I have seen hands down...great job sir🤘😎🤘

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you for watching and thank you so much for he kind words!

[@david.mihaljcic]

This is brilliant, you're one of the best modelers I've ever seen.

[@Mongrel714]

Well, Thanks to you I just spent an hour and a half sanding the primer on my Hasegawa J35J Draken model very smooth, after watching the level of detail you put into your SU-22 I couldn't let it go! But all joking aside, thank you for showing us the skill and detail you achieve, you defiantly helped me bring my skills up a notch or two!

[@TheInnerNerd]

I'm sorry about that but I'm glad you saw the worth in the work I put in lol. Hope the Draken works out well and best of luck. Thanks for watching :)

[@johnbrown7858]

I must admit, I have never seen this level of modeling before. I don't know how to describe it, other than to use the word brilliant. Thank you very much for posting this video.❤😀👍

[@robbo1068]

Thanks for such a detailed and comprehensive build.....the result is amazing and your commentary as a complement to the visual is excellent. It was worth the two month wait!!

[@TheEmptySprue]

Awesome build. Lots of great tips too. I'll be using that kitchen scrubber filter idea for sure. Thanks!

[@ferbieticklater7429]

It was one of your earlier videos (Sd.kfz.251/1 "Hanomag") that inspired me to get back into modelling now that I am retired and every day is a Saturday. Keep up the great work and thanks very much.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thats great to hear. Thank you for watching and I'm pleased to hear that my videos are an inspiration for you to start building models and get into the projects they become!

[@vladdraculatheimpaler1064]

I think you've singlehandedly motivated me to go dig out some of my stuff and start a project. Great work.

[@sgtango4310]

I have been binge watching your videos for the past 3 days and now I really want to try modeling. My Christmas list is an airbrush and some tools lol

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and please to see that the videos are enjoyable to binge watch! I would suggest the following to get you started; A shopping list to start with would go something like this. These are some good value tools to get you going with an airbrush and compressor thrown in at the bottom when you're ready; Plato Wire Cutters Mr Bevel Tweezer MT204 800 Grit Sandpaper 1200 Grit Sandpaper (More relevant to start with) Tamiya/AK Interactive Extra Thin Poly Cement Tamiya Acrylic Paints (I use AK Interactive which are great, but harder to get hold of) Tamiya X-20A Thinner for the paint (follow the video for thinning advice when you're ready) AK Interactive Weathering Brush Set (Not only for weathering) Gravity Feed Airbrush Starter Set - Sealey AB9321 Starter Compressor - HSeng Airbrush Compressor

[@sgtango4310]

@@TheInnerNerd Thank you. That really helped

[@1mike252]

Without words, what a job well done, to learn and take note

[@deancass1799]

WOW...hope I can get somewhere close to what you achieved with mine. Beautiful, sir.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@kennethconnors5316]

you take ththese kits to another level ,, quite outstanding the real aircraft was very underrated it had a long and effective service life a "great Plane"

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@BIGM-gg9ln]

magnificent build!! iv got the trumpeter and hobby boss versions,but their never gonna come close to this.waaaayyyyy too much work,thanks!!!

[@StephenDawson-ih5mm]

Well done lovely aircraft love rhe paint job Steve U.K. Keep up the good work..

[@TheInnerNerd]

This is one of the best paint jobs I've done so far I think. The MRP paints are fantastic once you get to grips with their consistency. Thanks for watching:)

[@alfredodelpino]

I liked the sponge mask for the blackbasing, very clever.

[@Juan_Doooh]

Great build, such detail you can almost expect it to power up and take off on its own power.

[@allanrichards6448]

Great work on this model. I really like your painting in that you don't use heavy washes. It looks very subtle. I'm also encouraged to see that even the experts have some issues with paint and the orange peel you had to sand out. I usually get compatibility issues.

[@joshuakamenski2448]

wow, excellent model maker. I bought this kit 3 days ago, my first from this manufacturer.

[@robtompkins1844]

As always extraordinary detailing. Great camo scheme.

[@mehmetmutluoglu1542]

Great build. Regardless of its performance, one of my favorite aircraft. Looks like it is from another world, say, a machine from a post-apocalytic era.

[@joshuasill1141]

I have been watching a few of your videos and your work is amazing. It has also inspired me to get back into modeling so I went out and bought a bunch of kits. My one knitpick with this build is there shouldn't be much weathering on ordnance. Missiles and bomb are kept in pristine condition so grease and oils won't disrupt electronics, homing, and RADAR receivers or get into cracks and crevices and cause chemical reactions with the explosives and solid fuel. Most ordnance is storage in weatherproof bunkers so any water streaking will be a minimal at best. The most you might get is some dirty hand prints or smudges while the ordnance is being assembled. Just my 2 schillings. Great work though.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and I'm pleased to hear that I've helped inrpire you get back into the hobby once more :) The ordnance on this one was picked out from reference images taken with the payload off the aircraft so may have been in storage outside or abandoned in some cases. Thanks for watching :)

[@joshuasill1141]

@@TheInnerNerd I didn't think about that. I have mostly be around US military aircraft (being in the US military) and obviously the Sukhoi being USSR/Russian you're probably correct.

[@mikeglenn1000]

Outstanding job, incredible talent! It was cool to hear your commentary/voice

[@stephenbridges2791]

Very fine result. That is a really good looking Fitter. Well done, sir!

[@charlesemerson6763]

Lovely work. I have this kit in my stash so I will be using your build as a guide. I will also purchase some aftermarket goodies as well.

[@BennyCFD]

Absolutely brilliant................Using the scouring pad as a mottling stencil.......................

[@ianjackson7515]

I've watched a lot of your build vid's and this one is 'head & shoulders' above the rest. Superbly lit & filmed, brief but relevant commentary and at the end of it a very impressive model. Well modelled matey. Best from NZ.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you. This was a big kit to build but I enjoyed getting it right, or as much as I could to my knowledge and ability... Thanks for watching :)

[@AtlanSumerian]

wow, nice to see this video, I have 1/72 Itareli Su 22, not yet completed, but I refer your video. Thank you

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and best of luck with your SU-22!

[@gianpierolallo1361]

Extremely accurate! Great job

[@TMinus01]

Absolutely stunning! Great job man!

[@girolamolorusso]

Congratulation!. this is a very accurate video. The Build and the paint job is really well don. Please follow this right way for the next one!

[@marcelwildeboer]

You make it look so easy, great build........ Big like from us over here in the nederlends

[@Duececoupe]

Got this one....great build and video! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

[@spinster4000]

Russian jets are probably the coolest jets, they just look so rough and badass, especially the mig 21 Bis, what a fuckin beauty

[@paulwilson1529]

Another fantastic build and video. I love the boot prints

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@GhostRider247]

One word.... "gobsmacking" only way to describe this !!!!!!!

[@the-primered-thumb]

Spatter masks, who knew, excellent model building mate 😉👌

[@philipfoster7269]

I saw one of these, a Polish one, flying the Mach Loop. Just have been 20 years ago or more. Very distinctive engine sound.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Wow really? In LFA7?? Nothing THAT interestin passing through there any more...

[@philipfoster7269]

@@TheInnerNerd And I didn't have a camera on me. They were on an visit to Jaguar Force a Coltishall. That's how long ago it was. Probably more than 20 years but you know what it's like as you get older judging how long ago past events were.

[@claudio743]

Outstanding!!!! I enjoyed this vídeo very much. Beautiful jet aircraft.

[@JK-dv3qe]

beautiful aircraft! good job!

[@mikewilliams4438]

I wonder where all the completed models go? Brilliant video and superb skills. Size nine boot, priceless!

[@TheInnerNerd]

I my attic haha. Some go to customers, but I mainly build for myself and keep it as a hobby :) Thank you, I'll have to dig that boot printer out again for another build! Thanks for watching :)

[@mikewilliams4438]

@@TheInnerNerd your attic, I'm sure, would be a very interesting place to spend a few months. Keep up the great videos!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Looks great. Details are awesome

[@Aaron-fl3fx]

That is really something bro, top quality model making video.

[@airyamal]

very impressive and beautiful work

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@tez4274]

Stunning just stunning.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@BennyCFD]

Another perfect build............Try Stynlrez primer, it dries perfectly flat.

[@robertvoss6145]

Absolutely stunning 😃👍

[@fleetwarrior75]

Fantastic work!

[@tomnedved7588]

Excellent work 👍

[@lilletrille8998]

Awesome stuff!!

[@vicparratt7523]

Just a quick suggestion, try cutting photo etch on something solid ie. Ceramic tile there's no fear of bending parts where you don't want bends. Love the build and paint work. Best wishes Vic.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hi Vic. Yes I’ve seen this before and did actually cut out most of the PE on a hard plastic sheet but this was off camera. I’ll get one for next time as my next build has quite a lot of PE and don’t want it damaged

[@nenadmomic]

great work!

[@stanleygeorge7781]

Awesome work my friend😊

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Flawless build 👏

[@henryschmitt7577]

Awesome job!

[@evanandgemma1]

Awesome work !!

[@fortworthron]

A wonderful build! Impressive painting, shading and weathering techniques! I've switched from building plastic models to larger RC models, but would really like to apply your techniques to my subjects. I am also building a large Fitter, and have considered this scheme. I wish there were available photos of the full scale aircraft, although I do know there are some walkaround sites of a couple of the Polish Su-22 birds...

[@thethirdman225]

17:26 That is not a ‘Mach cone’. It would be better described as a shock cone. A Mach cone is a cone shape that appears in Schlieren photography when shockwaves form at the front of an aircraft that is travelling at significant supersonic speed. As an interesting exercise, it is possible to get an accurate estimate of an aircraft’s Mach number simply by measuring the angle compared to the axis of the aircraft. Great model. Beautifully done.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Okay thanks for the info and thanks for watching:)

[@yamabushi170]

You published this one on my birthday :)

[@TheInnerNerd]

Happy belated birthday! Thanks for watching:)

[@DaCostaStudio]

Brutal work!!

[@geert-jannabbe9827]

Really great building 👍

[@tizi0728]

Awesome work man!!!

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

Awesome result. All the best for You! ;)

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@joonaslehto4356]

BRILLIANT

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Frickin Awesome build brother I just found your channel and subscribed to you

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hello, welcome and thank you! I hope you can enjoy some of my other videos and future releases too

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

@@TheInnerNerd I sure will brother

[@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584]

Excelente video y trabajo ami también me encanta el aeromodelismo desde chile abrazos 🤘🤘🇨🇱

[@auredau79]

great work!!!

[@edmachado22]

Great job 👍👌

[@luispatino5060]

Excelente!

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@323bod]

There is one "small" mistake. Soviet marks on wings but polish writing (NIE STAWAĆ means DONT STEP) on it.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Yes this has been mentioned before but I never noticed since I can't read Polish lol. Thanks for watching :)

[@jamespowell6630]

Flawless.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@АлексейАнушин-б3з]

Правильное название модели машины что на этом видео собранна- СУ 17м4. СУ 22 экспортная модификация с совсем другим составом оборудования. В авиации Черноморского флота РФ до 1998 года , стояли машины СУ 17м4, и этот вариант собран на видео.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you for the information and thanks for watching :)

[@АлексейАнушин-б3з]

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[@arturmikusek1976]

woow extremaly GJ

[@adrianmorrow9882]

I really enjoyed the music you played in this video - most relaxing. Can you let me know what it is? Keep the excellent videos coming. Thanks.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you. I'm not sure what the music is on this one sorry but I mainly use music composed by Howard Harper-Barnes and David Celeste. Maybe they may have done this one? Sorry I can't help further but thanks for watching :)

[@kawaprepa5]

Very realistic..👍

[@jeremytarbuck5221]

Really fantastic thanks for the videos. I'm new to modelling...may I ask why you do the mottling on the black first

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hello, thank you and welcome! So the black base acts as 3 things; Firstly it's a primer for the paint allowing it to adhere to the surface better and more evenly than to just straight to the surface of the model. Second, the primer will highlight any flaws in the build such as scratches and seams that haven't been covered sufficiently before the paint is applied - allowing for rework before the paint goes on Third, the black acts as a contrasting base in which the paint can be highlighted on using the mottlign technique. The mottling breaks up the uniformity of the surface colour and creates a pre-weathered look as though the aircrfat has been sun bleached and rain damaged. The more layers of the mottling will gradually build a more even tone. Less layers will create a more varied tone but will be also more transparent. The size of the mottle pattern will also determine the coverage of the paint and make a more even tone the smaller you go. Hope that makes sense!

[@jeremytarbuck5221]

@@TheInnerNerd it does make sense. Thank you so much! Your models are fantastic.. I'm working on two 1/48 scale F6 lightenings at the mo. Once again thank you for the reply. Jerry

[@marcelwildeboer]

Thank you for taking the time to reply questions, its helping a lot off beginning builders 👍

[@pault5947]

So basically its a sh*t kit that needs a ton of money and skill thrown at it. Why do manufacturers release crap like this? Really annoying to those who find out after buying them. I know that no modell kit will have 100% perfect fit throughout but kits like this should be named and shamed. Great video by the way👍

[@grahamkylevulcan4340]

Obviously, you're not too familiar with the shapes of the Fitter. What kits of the Fitter in 1/48 did you have so far? The awful Smer/KoPro/KP horror, which errors Hobby Boss have picked up in their 1/48 kit: completely wrong forward fuselage which looks EXACTLY as the old Smer/KoPro/KP examples. The way how the windshield transitions from the forward fuselage and how it sits on it is wrong in the Hobby Boss kit, the same as the shape of the windshield while looked from above. It's the same as that in the old Smer/KoPro/KP shit. Check the shape of the fuselage head on in the Hobby Boss kit and you'll see that it's actually of a squarish form which is totally fictitious, to say the least. I rather invest in an aftermarket nose cone and tangle with an albeit complex assembly to build the most accurate representation of an aircraft that has not received any attention for almost 40 years than to build the old Smer/KoPro/KP/Hobby Boss disaster.

[@johngoglia6981]

Chinese crap. I both thec1/350 CARRIER... 11 parts were missing.. clear for island

[@mickvastesaegher2140]

@@johngoglia6981 You have to decide kit for kit what is the best option. All my Hobbyboss/Trumpeter kits so far have been really good for a decent price too

[@趙晨彣]

I heard that the assembly of kittyhawk is a pain in the ass.Just like Kinetic's model.

[@TheInnerNerd]

I've never built or seen Kinetic's kit but this one take a lot of thought to get right. The fuselage and preperation work on other parts require a lot of attention before you can commit to applying glue or paint. Overall though it makes a very nice kit if you take your time and think before moving forward

[@趙晨彣]

Haven’t you built a kinetic’s F/A-18D before?

[@TheInnerNerd]

Yes I have, sorry I misunderstood your comment. The F/A-18D wasn’t the best no, particularly around the intakes. This one requires you to be very careful prior to any major assembly and think ahead about the fit and problems that lie in wait - whereas the kinetic was difficult to build in an alternative manor to get around them. Overall this kit was really good, you just have to do two steps forward, one back and then glue 😂

[@jackking8027]

What’s you thinning ratio for the super clear?

[@TheInnerNerd]

I thin around 50:50 with Self Levelling Thinner. Its almost impossible to thin GX100 too much in my experience but this works best for me

[@sabre2112]

Kitty hawk is just a bad high when assembling the box art and presentation is nice and that’s about it

[@sales3836]

COOL!

[@rwseemore1]

Impressive

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@gartsherriejunction4643]

Fabulous and meticlous. No apology needed for the length of the KZbin video because you don't get a quality video by rushing a quality model build. Just stunning and such close painting techniques. Just one question. Did you use a lighted magnifier lens to paint the fine detail of rivet washing and fine weathering of oil washes? Many thanks. Mike

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you for watching and the kind words. To answer your question - no I didn’t. The aircraft is quite large so I could see the details no problem on this one. It looks massive in camera but that area is around 15mm across making the rivets roughly 0.5mm - clear as day 😂

[@lesthegringo]

Can you explain the 3mm section on the engine? I have partially made this model, and would like to know if this is something I need to do

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hello. So the 3mm is needed to lengthen the fuselage to house the engine correctly. More detail can be found here if you scroll down to around half way. Hope this helps and thanks for watching :) www.themodellingnews.com/2017/10/gary-dry-fits-fitter-in-his-review-of.html

[@kenrickfearn1448]

Awesome stuff - subscribed to your channel although it seems I am a little to the party lol...but loads to watch ...what are the make of the colour pens you are using please ? Ric

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hello, welcome and thank you! Better late than never and I’m hoping there will be many more after you too🤞 They are Unibal Posca PC-1MR` and can be found on Amazon or in stationary shops (once they’re back open I guess...)

[@TomFly]

Really crazy...👍😁

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@cygnusx10]

Great build and a superb finish. Just awesome. How long did it take you to build/paint this? And first too I believe...

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you! This one is my longest build to date. Not rushing but it's taken me 2 months 😅 a lot of detail and dry fitting to get this one to work out nicely! #onestepforwardtwostepsback

[@fifesimracerguy455]

the silver thing you put under the clear green in the cockpit site ?

[@TheInnerNerd]

That is a Molotow Chrome paint pen.

[@larrybetteridgeii2817]

Awesome looking build. I look at this kit every time I stop into my local hobby shop. And then my ADHD kicks in and I get distracted by something else. I'm a little skeptical about kittyhawk. Any problems that you can remember with this particular kit.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you. Kitty Hawk kits are known for their overly complex assembly and engineering. Not much fit first time on this build from what I remember, but as a finished kit it does look nice. I wouldn't recommend it if your motivation is easily crushed, it'll be a long build. Although this is one of my favorite models when completed even still. I hope this helps and good luck if you decide to get the kit. Thanks for watching:)

[@larrybetteridgeii2817]

@TheInnerNerd hey thanks for the insight. And no my motivation is not easily shaken. Been married 3 times. So I'm kind of a glutton for punishment. Or am crazy. I haven't figured out which one yet Although I did put together the mirage IIIc in 32nd scale from iterlari.

[@oddskillz7190]

What brushes do you use for the fine detailed painting?

[@TheInnerNerd]

I like to use AK Interactive 5/0 brush. The link is here ak-interactive.com/product/round-brush-50-synthetic/

[@OrgrimmarOfficalVD]

What can i use for protecting my paint? I have enamel washes, is there any tamiya product or ak product that you know of?

[@TheInnerNerd]

If you use enamel washes try to use an Acrylic or Lacquer based clear coat. This way when you use the washes and enamel thinner to remove them it will not take the clear coat along with it. In basic terms try to not use enamel based clear if you're using enamle based washes

[@mohammedalmukhtar5428]

How do you clean the airbrush, switching between colours?

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hello. I use alcohol thinners for acrylic and cellulose thinner for lacquer paints. I flush through the airbrush until the thinner in the colour cup is clear. After each session I put in a sonic cleaner (for jewellery) containing the thinner required for a full strip down of the airbrush at the end.

[@icervoid]

This rough after airbrushing paint texture made me mad until i figured what to do

[@TheInnerNerd]

Yes it’s annoying to get a smooth surface. I believe it’s caused by the paint drying prior to it landing on the model but I’ve yet to master how much to thin to avoid this. I find it best to flat it down as shown - works for car manufacturers and they get some pretty good paint finishes!

[@TheBornDrunk]

Was waiting for your vids and it was worth waiting. The spounge-through paint hack is awesome, it is hard to paint so by hand. Great build and very inspiring, Thanks

[@jurajhablak3424]

Hi, this is really good build, and nice painting. Just one question, you used Soviet marking but polish stencils ... why? Is there some reason, or was this combination historically used? Thank you.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hello and thank you. Oh I wasn’t aware of this. The decals were supplied in the kit so it guess it’s Kitty Hawk making Russian markings on this particular kit but keeping the stencils from their other SU-22’s which have polish markings. Good spot though I would never have known!

[@mormongunnut5128]

And by the way what colored pens are you using and where can I get them?

[@TheInnerNerd]

These are Unibal POSCA PC-1MR. I ordered mine from Amazon but are available widely in stationary stores too I have seen

[@sergeyarchakov4041]

Hi! great build! Could you tell me please what marker do you use on 10:37? It is yellow, but I saw some other colours that you used too. Thanks

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hello and thank you! I use called a Uniball POSCA PC-1MR and you can get them in a variety of colours and sizes

[@sergeyarchakov4041]

@@TheInnerNerd Thank you!

[@BudahKei]

I probably took this for granted, but turn on captions! Helps immensely. :)

[@augustoguida5448]

hallo, i write you from italy and i have some questions for you :how do you know a lot of particular that you apply in the video., and where you find the mix ofm the colours? thank you for the answher. Augusto from Italy

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hello and welcome. I find the mix of colours by using reference images. The instructions also show the colours to be used but are often inaccurate so I prefer to use real aircraft as a guide. As for my techniques I am self taught and try to learn something new on each model to improve. Thanks for watching!