1/72 Su-25 Color (Zvezda) Photo-Etched Detailing Kit (Microdesign MD072023)

What Is It?

Enhance the look and realism of your Su-25 scale model with this premium color photo-etched detailing set, specifically tailored for Zvezda’s 1/72 scale kit. This comprehensive upgrade covers critical cockpit and external elements, including complete cockpit details such as colored instrument panels, seatbelts, and control levers, as well as landing gear components, engine intakes, exhaust nozzles, panel lines, and more. Transform your build from standard to spectacular, capturing the robust design and formidable ground-attack capabilities that the Su-25 is famous for. Made from 0.15 mm brass, this set features two photo-etch boards hosting colored dashboards among 71 unique parts. It covers multiple versions of the Su-25, from early production aircraft to more advanced variants (KM, AR 3, CM3). By adding these finely etched components, you bring your Su-25 model to life, impressing onlookers with the intricate cockpit detail and exterior refinements only photo-etched brass can achieve. This kit ensures authenticity and precision. The components are lightweight yet sturdy, allowing for easy handling during assembly. By using this kit, you can transform your Su-25 model into a masterpiece with museum-quality detail. The brass material provides durability while maintaining a fine, realistic appearance, making it an essential addition for any model enthusiast.

Who Is It Intended For?

This detail set is perfect for:

• Intermediate modelers looking to add color cockpit upgrades to a modern Russian ground-attack jet
• Diorama creators depicting Soviet/Russian air support in various theaters of operation
• Collectors wanting a show-stopping Su-25 with comprehensive cockpit detail
• Enthusiasts replicating different Su-25 modifications across the fleet

Benefits

1. Enhanced Realism: Provides colored instrument panels, seatbelts, levers, landing gear details, and more, offering an authentic cockpit
2. Durable Material: 0.15 mm brass ensures reliable, finely etched parts
3. Comprehensive Coverage: 71 photo-etched components designed for multiple Su-25 variants, interior and exterior
4. Medium Difficulty: A fulfilling project to elevate your ground-attack aircraft build

Product Details

Kit Composition

• Two photo-etched brass boards featuring colored dashboards, seatbelts, cockpit panels, landing gear parts, engine intakes, exhaust nozzles, and more
• Color instructions guiding assembly and part placement
• 71 finely etched pieces covering cockpit, exterior, and multiple Su-25 variants

Applications

Perfect for upgrading:

• Close-support or ground-attack dioramas featuring the Su-25 in action
• Airfield maintenance scenes highlighting detailed cockpit color and exterior enhancements
• Collector’s models demanding museum-grade realism for iconic Soviet/Russian strike aircraft

Historical Background

The Su-25 “Frogfoot” emerged in the late 1970s as a rugged, highly effective close-air support and ground-attack aircraft for the Soviet Air Force. Engineered to withstand frontline conditions, the Su-25 features heavily armored cockpits, robust twin engines, and a variety of hardpoints for bombs, missiles, and cannon pods. Deployed extensively across multiple conflict zones, the Frogfoot has proven itself a workhorse, with continuous upgrades yielding variants like KM, AR 3, and CM3 that enhance survivability and strike precision. Today, it remains an enduring symbol of Soviet and post-Soviet air-to-ground capabilities. By integrating these color photo-etched components into your Zvezda kit, you honor the Su-25’s storied history and relentless evolution, reflecting its vital role in modern conflict zones as a steadfast support platform.

How to Use

Follow these steps for a flawless assembly:

1. Carefully remove plastic details where photo-etch parts will be placed (cockpit panels, seat harnesses, etc.).
2. Detach each brass piece from the fret using fine nippers or a precise blade.
3. Bend or shape the parts based on the color instructions, ensuring accurate alignment.
4. Attach pieces using cyanoacrylate (CA) glue or an equivalent adhesive.
5. Prime and paint consistent with your chosen Su-25 scheme or operational setting.
6. Refer to reference material for color matching and final positioning of cockpit and external elements.

Why Choose Imodeller's MD072023? ?

• Authentic Detailing: Captures the Su-25’s cockpit panels in color, reflecting real Frogfoot variations
• Premium Craftsmanship: Produced from 0.15 mm brass, offering durable, finely etched parts
• Multi-Version Coverage: 71 unique parts tailored to early and upgraded Su-25 modifications
• Medium Difficulty: A balanced challenge for modelers enhancing a classic ground-attack jet

Upgrade Your Su-25 Model with Bold Color & Precision!

Elevate your close-support aircraft build using these striking photo-etched details. Order now and let your Su-25’s cockpit and exterior shine in your next masterpiece!

Shipping Information

Item Location: USA

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