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

Hobbes · February 25, 2010, 10:37:21 AM

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 · February 25, 2010, 05:17:10 PM

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

Hobbes · January 20, 2013, 08:29:33 AM

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 · January 20, 2013, 09:09:33 AM

That looks TERRIFIC Harro, which kit is it?

Hobbes · 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.

sandiego89 · January 20, 2013, 10:16:36 AM

Nice. Natural metal metal is so tough, and it looks great.

PR19_Kit · January 20, 2013, 12:52:09 PM

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!

pyro-manic · January 20, 2013, 01:02:15 PM

Very smart!

TsrJoe · January 20, 2013, 03:58:18 PM

neat modelling Harro, very impressive when finished indeed

cheers, Joe

McColm · January 20, 2013, 11:26:22 PM

Great build.

Dizzyfugu · January 21, 2013, 12:12:42 AM

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 · January 25, 2013, 06:43:33 AM

Really nice Harro

Mossie · January 25, 2013, 02:36:38 PM

Beautiful work Harro, lovely.

Given me some inspiration for a more modern project.

Hobbes · February 11, 2013, 09:12:22 AM

Thanks guys,

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

Dizzyfugu · February 12, 2013, 12:32:59 AM

Beautiful aircraft, and (literally) a great model.