Begemot 1/72 Su-27 Flanker Family (2) Decal First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | September 2006 | Manufacturer | Begemot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Su-27 Flanker Family (2) | Scale | 1/72 |
| Set Number | 72026 | Pros | 21 Different Color Schemes |
| Cons | Skill Level | Novice | |
| MSRP (USD) | $12.95 |
First Look
Begemot Decals is an interesting decal company from Rostov-on-Don, Russia that offers a nice array of markings for Russian-built aircraft. In this release, they've tackled a subject that has received little coverage by other decal manufacturers. This set is the second of a series of sheets featuring the Su-27 Flanker family.
This set addresses 21 aircraft from a variety of assignments. These include:
- Su-27P, Red 32, 2 AEh/941 IAP, Kilp-Yavr AB, Kola Penninsula, mid 1990s
- Su-27P, Blue 34, 641 GIAP, Rogachevo AB, Novaya Zemlya Island, mid 1990s
- Su-27P, Blue 34, 9 GIAP, Kilp-Yavr AB, 2005 (white polar bear on tail)
- P-42, formerly T10-15, record-setting airframe
- Su-27UBK, Red 8521, 370 Ftr Div/Vietnamese AF, Phan Rang AB, Vietnam, late 1990s
- Su-27SK, Red 6006, 370 Ftr Div/Vietnamese AF, Phan Rang AB, Vietnam, late 1990s
- Su-27P, Red 11, 1 AEh/529 IAP, Bombora AB, Abkhazia, 1993
- Su-27S, Blue 06, 62 FR/Ukrainian AF, Belbek AB, Crimea, 1993
- Su-27UB, Red 17, 968 IISAP, Lipetsk AB, early 2000
- Su-27P, Red 47, 61 FR/Belarus AF, Baranovich AB, Belarus, late 1990s
- Su-27UB, Yellow 44, 47 GIAP, Golden Valley AB, Far East MD, mid 1990s
- Su-27M, Red 88, 929 GLITs, NII, Akhtoubinsk
- Su-27P, Red 35, 177 IAP, Lodeynoe Pole AB, Saint Petersburg, 2004
- Su-27P, White 57, 831 IAP/Ukrainian AF, Fairford Air Tatoo, 1997
- Su-27MK, Red 01, 11 Sqn, Indonedian AF, Surabaya, 2003
- Su-27SK, Red 02, 11 Sqn, Indonedian AF, Surabaya, 2003
- Su-27SM, Red 82, 23 IAP, Dzemgi AB, Komsomolk-on-Amur AB, 2003
- Su-27S, Yellow 05, 604 AB/Kazakhstan AF, Takdy-Kurgan AB, 2006
- Su-27UB, Black 62, 61 AB/Belarus AF, Baranovich AB, Belarus, 2006
- Su-27S, Black 26, 61 AB/Belarus AF, Baranovich AB, Belarus, 2006
- Su-27P, Blue 57, 831 IAP/Ukrainian AF, SIAD 2002 airshow
This decal set provides a nice array of subjects from a variety of nations. I certainly hope these will be available in larger scales!
The entire series includes:
- 72025 - Su-27 Flanker Family (1)
- 72026 - Su-27 Flanker Family (2)
- 72027 - Su-27.Su-27M Russian Knights
- 72028 - Su-27K/Su-33 Sea Flanker
- 72029 - Su-27/30/32/35/37 Demonstration Aircraft
- 72030 - Su-27 Flanker Family Complete Stencils
For more information about this set and the other releases from Begemot Decals, visit their website at http://www.begemotdecals.ru.
My sincere thanks to Begemot Decals for this review sample!