The Su-33 Flanker-D is the carrier based twin-engine air superiority fighter derived from the Su-27. It was first used back in 1995 and officially entered service in 1998. However with the break up of the Soviet Union only 24 of this aircraft were produced. In comparison to the Su-27, the Su-33 has a strengthened undercarriage and structure, folding wings and stabilizers, better engines and of course the wings are larger to increase lift.

Thanks to Eduard for providing more of their excellent aftermarket parts for IPMS USA to review, and to IPMS leadership for sending it to me!

This set seriously improves the appearance and detail of Revell’s 1/72 halifax B III; consisting of all the requisite improvements for the landing gear bays, and a few sundry other bits and pieces like the aft fuselage between the tail turret and mainframe, plus details for the landing gear frames.

This set is simple to use and improves the kit exterior. Main gear bays are improved with front and aft bulhead details, stringers, and detailed sidewalls. The gear doors have interior lamentaitons added for detail, as well as positive-attachment hinges. I used thick superglue to attach everything on this set.

Using a curved #11 blade, I removed the necessary internal plastic details to be replaced as preparatory work.

Thank you to the great folks at Hauler-Brengun for bringing a welcome and unique variant of the iconic Spitfire to the scale model world. Thank you also to the IPMS Reviewer Corps staff members who do the hard work in getting us kits to review.