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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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seadude

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Yesterday 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.

seadude

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Yesterday 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.

kerick

#17
Yesterday at 06:19:07 PM
The blue grey color looks good. Carry on!
However, calling them the blue birds would have sounded all wrong!
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

Rick Lowe

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Yesterday at 10:29:29 PM
Quote from: kerick on Yesterday at 06:19:07 PMThe blue grey color looks good. Carry on!
However, calling them the blue birds would have sounded all wrong!

And folk would have kept making Gracie Fields references... confusing the USAF.  ;D
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