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1/72 scale D-21 drone as an Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle drone.

Started by seadude, May 28, 2026, 03:29:00 PM

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Today at 12:02:45 PM
So after careful consideration, I finally settled on choosing Vallejo Model Air # 71.115 Blue Grey as I felt that came closest to the true blue-black color of the Blackbirds. Vallejo # 71.052 Anthracite Grey, which I didn't use, would have been my second choice.

Modeling isn't just about how good the gluing or painting, etc. looks. It's also about how creative and imaginative you can be with a subject.
My modeling philosophy is: Don't build what everyone else has done. Build instead what nobody has seen or done before.

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Today at 12:06:56 PM
Now for those who think the SR-71 was still pure 100% black, I point you to the below photos I saw on the Net. Notice the blue tint in the paint color on the Blackbirds. This is particuarly revealing when the Blackbirds are viewed in direct sunlight.
Modeling isn't just about how good the gluing or painting, etc. looks. It's also about how creative and imaginative you can be with a subject.
My modeling philosophy is: Don't build what everyone else has done. Build instead what nobody has seen or done before.
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