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Natural metal finish for Tupolev airliner: what color to use?

Started by Hobbes, February 25, 2010, 10:37:21 AM

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Hobbes

My Tupolev 114 needs to be in natural metal, but I can't decide which is the right color.

Alclad have these shades

and the best picture I have of the original is this:

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Aeroflot/Tupolev-Tu-114/0103958/L/&sid=6629dc06c21c47801c7c4f5738d7a658

I've read somewhere that the finish shouldn't be too glossy, but other than that...

Any thoughts?

PR19_Kit

I've seen two Tu-114s before and shiny they were NOT! #102 looks about right for most of it I'd say.
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Hobbes

After more than 4 years, I've finished this contraption. This thing fought me every step of the way, needing several rounds of airbrushing, then the decals fell apart when I tried to apply them.

I'm glad I can remove it from the 'unfinished' pile, to say the least.



PR19_Kit

Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Hobbes

Thanks. It's the BraZ conversion set (fuselage, wing inserts) mated to Trumpeter Tu-95 bits (wings, engines).  1/144.

sandiego89

Nice.  Natural metal metal is so tough, and it looks great. 
Dave "Sandiego89"
Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

PR19_Kit

Quote from: Hobbes on January 20, 2013, 09:28:22 AM
Thanks. It's the BraZ conversion set (fuselage, wing inserts) mated to Trumpeter Tu-95 bits (wings, engines).  1/144.

Ah, I should have guessed, sorry. Ivo does a great job on stuff like that, but I've never seen one of his -114s completed before, it's a VERY impressive job you've done there!
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

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TsrJoe

neat modelling Harro, very impressive when finished indeed  :thumbsup:

cheers, Joe
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Dizzyfugu

Revell's Aqua Color 'Aluminum' does a very good job when you need something like alu dope or a matt metal finish. Recently tried it out (for contrast panels on Metallizer surfaces), and I am positively surprised how well and even it can be applied by brush, and the fine finish it leaves. Very fine pigments, too.

NARSES2

Decals my @r$e!

Mossie

Beautiful work Harro, lovely. :wub: Given me some inspiration for a more modern project. :thumbsup:
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Hobbes

Thanks guys,

I've made some more photos, taking advantage of a nice day with better lighting:





















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