1/48 SU-30MKM Conversion Naza

M52-01, NO 11 SKN TUDM Gong Kedak

Convert Su-30 MK to Su-30MKM. Kit-Mini Hobby Model + Zhengdefu Decals-VFA Production (MIG-29N) This build was a kit bash of the Mini Hobby Model Su-30MK kit and Zhengdefu flanker kits from my scrap yard,  Initially I wanted to build Su-30MKM by using MHM kit, but the MHM nose is out of shape in my opinion, then I took an old zhengdefu nose which its better shape and bash it to the MHM body, well if we want batter accuracy, we can always use Academy Su-29UB and corrections nose by Zacto.

To convert the Su-30MK to Su-30MKM, I've to sketchbuild a few features that unique to SU-30MKM, this include adding the Canard & shoulders from Bondite ane plastic cards, and to off set the IRST, I remove the original IRST, sand the cutting edge with 340 grade sand paper, then wet sanding with 400 grade and follow by 1000grade sand paper, after that polish with autosol, tamiya compound and car wax. And i rebuild a new IRST by using Bondite. Other modification include convert the front landing gear to fit two tires, adding refueling probe, RWR Antenna, MAWS antenna, FFWL antenna, RFLW ANTENNA,  Increase chord rudder, and reposition the TVC Nozzle. I also Converted 4 B-29 figures from Monogram to RMAF Pilot and ground crew for the diorama.

Naza,  Aug 2008