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Su-27

Begemot 1/72 Su-27 Russian Knight Flankers Decal First Look

By Michael Benolkin

Date of Review November 2008 Manufacturer Begemot
Subject Su-27 Russian Knight Flankers Scale 1/72
Set Number 72027 Pros 20 Different Color Schemes
Cons Skill Level Novice
MSRP (USD) $14.95

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 colorful 'Russian Knights' and their Su-27 Flanker family.

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This set addresses 20 aircraft from a variety of show seasons and/or training schemes. These include:

  1. Su-27, Blue 25, 1st AS/234 GMAR, 1989
  2. Su-27, Blue 10, 1st AS/234 GMAR, 1990
  3. Su-27, Blue 04, 1st AS/234 GMAR, 1990
  4. Su-27, Blue 02, 1st AS/234 GMAR, 1990
  5. Su-27UB, Blue 18, 1st AS/234 GMAR, 1989
  6. Su-27UB, Blue 68, 1st AS/234 GMAR, 1990
  7. Su-27UB, Blue 21, 1st AS/234 GMAR, 1991
  8. Su-27, Blue 06, 1st AS/234 GMAR, 1991
  9. Su-27, Blue 04, 1st AS/234 GMAR, 1991
  10. Su-27, Blue 09, 1st AS/234 GMAR, 1991
  11. Su-27UB, Blue 18, 1st AS/234 GMAR, 1991
  12. Su-27, Blue 07, 1st AS/234 GMAR, 1991
  13. Su-27UB, Blue 18, 1st AS/234 GMAR, 1991
  14. Su-27, Blue 07, 1st AS/237 DAC, 1996
  15. Su-27UB, Blue 20, 1st AS/237 DAC, 1996
  16. Su-27, Blue 10, 1st AS/237 DAC, 1998
  17. Su-27, Red 10, 1st AS/237 DAC, 1996
  18. Su-27M, Blue 1, 1st AS/237 DAC, 2003
  19. Su-27, Blue 14, 1st AS/237 DAC, 2007
  20. Su-27, Blue 14, 1st AS/237 DAC, 2006

This decal set provides a nice array of schemes including the very colorful demonstration aircraft as well as line aircraft that were assigned to the centers for training. I certainly hope these will be available in larger scales!

The entire series includes:

  • 72025 - Su-27 Flanker Family (1)
  • 72027 - Su-27 Russian Knight Flankers
  • 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!

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