Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 That scheme is a nice one, another build? Why not... plenty of time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 23 hours ago, Jpthedog said: CSA colours - although I cant find any pics of this colour?? I had that problem too when I was considering getting the sheet as a back up in case the kit decals didn't work. All I could find was the scheme in red... Whatever, the scheme looks very nice on your little Tupolev! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) I too have that decal sheet. I searched CSA Tu-104 and found these http://www.avtoexport.cz/tu104.html http://basilzolotov.com/tag/tu-104/page/2/ http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1020796 http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/tu-104.html Edited October 11, 2016 by pinky coffeeboat 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Excellent, great finds pinky!! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 A really attractive plane. This kit in the right hands is obviously quite a corker! ATB TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) I have a feeling that the scheme was changed as a result of an accident one of their TU-104 suffered in India. I think it was wearing those colours and the decision was made to change to the red colours - but I could be wrong!! Jeff Edited October 16, 2016 by pinky coffeeboat Auto correct always replaces of with if... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Anyone else notice that the Captain's headset was unplugged? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpthedog Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 Thanks for the comments and links to the real aircraft - great to see that it did existi in those colours! Got some aerials to put on and the dreaded undercarriage doors - attached with 'skyhooks' as per usual! Not massive progress, but I'm really liking the 104 so heres another pic! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I like the TU-104 and I love your model of it. It's really giving me the kick I need to start mine again. The blue cheat line looks really better than the red one IMHO. Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Looks great Looks like an A-Model spending spree for me Thanks for sharing Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpthedog Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 10 minutes ago, pinky coffeeboat said: I like the TU-104 and I love your model of it. It's really giving me the kick I need to start mine again. The blue cheat line looks really better than the red one IMHO. Jeff Jeff Cheers - blue and red both look good in my opinion. Yeah get that 104 finished! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpthedog Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 OK I'm calling it finished. Havent panel washed anything or coated with future but think I will leave it in pristine condition! Enjoyable build and great decals from BOA - a good model can be built realtively easily from this Amodel kit. Aerial cable added which is stretched sprue rather than EZ line. A few small aerials made too. Photos in the gallery. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Great work John. Beautiful model. I agree this kit is an enjoyable build - loved building mine. People seem to be put off by AModel's reputation - probably right for some of their earlier kits - but this kit is pretty straightforward. Sure it's got a few fit problems, but none that are all that hard to deal with, and a few wobbly panel lines, but it doesn't require advanced modelling skills and builds up into a nice model. Just realised I forgot to paint the wingtips on mine! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 That's a real stunner John. Well done. I'm one of those who is wary of AModel - my attempt to build their An-72 ended up in the bin although I did manage to batter the Lancastrian into submission. Having seen how well the Tu-104 has turned out I might have to revise my opinion. Nice to see somebody else has discovered Coastal Kits' excellent display bases! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpthedog Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 1 hour ago, zebra said: Great work John. Beautiful model. I agree this kit is an enjoyable build - loved building mine. People seem to be put off by AModel's reputation - probably right for some of their earlier kits - but this kit is pretty straightforward. Sure it's got a few fit problems, but none that are all that hard to deal with, and a few wobbly panel lines, but it doesn't require advanced modelling skills and builds up into a nice model. Just realised I forgot to paint the wingtips on mine! Cheers Zebra! I am glad you like it. Agree with the minor negatives but overall it looks like a Tu104 all the way. The wingtips are usually painted red for russian built machines but some pics showed CSA 104s with and some without the painted wingtips - so you have licence to please yourself on that one! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Lovely work John, gorgeous little Tupolev! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpthedog Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 1 hour ago, Skodadriver said: That's a real stunner John. Well done. I'm one of those who is wary of AModel - my attempt to build their An-72 ended up in the bin although I did manage to batter the Lancastrian into submission. Having seen how well the Tu-104 has turned out I might have to revise my opinion. Nice to see somebody else has discovered Coastal Kits' excellent display bases! Dave thanks for the compliments - specially knowing the qulity of your own airliners! The 104 is a nice kit - end of! I kept getting 'advice'at my local modelling club that I should have bases for my kits - so coastal was a quick fix - looks fine for that era as well! I have a stalled Amodel An72 that I would like to finish - I dont recall any problems but my standards may have risen in the years since I last saw it! Aerflot polar scheme, faded is what I have in mind for it after a visit to Bykovo in 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpthedog Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 12 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Lovely work John, gorgeous little Tupolev! Keith Thanks Keith - although I wouldnt call it little! Compare it to an A320 in length and it must have been quite high off the ground with its 'stalky' undercarriage. Maybe I will post up a pic with something else for comparison! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Well that's turned out very nicely! Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Lovely job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Looks great Well done Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 That is really nice John, loverly finish overall and very neat. I'd agree that it's not too difficult a build, although it has a bit of a 'limited run' feel to it it goes together quite well. Certainly a big improvement over earlier Amodel kits, and I'm grateful that someone has kitetd it at all. I love Russian airliners! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Really nice result John The panel lines look much better under a couple of coats of paint and the end product is well worth the effort you have put in to it. I saw Viking's finished kit last night and may have to add one of these to the stash now. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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