bentwaters81tfw Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Just a quick stab in the dark, I have a Tu-104 and 114 in the original as introduced Aeroflot markings. There is a broad cheatline along the cabin window level, that appears to be a pale blue/grey colour. Any ideas what shade this might be please? TIA Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 What exactly do you mean by "shade"? What paint to use? Or you need colour pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 Hi it's the paint colour I need. The band along the windows, not the darker blue trim on the decals. I'm leaning towards Xtracolour X602 Flanker light blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26Decals Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 (edited) I always thought it was natural metal . https://www.airliners.net/photo/Aeroflot/Tupolev-Tu-104B/2623167/L?qsp=eJwtjUEKwkAMRe%2BStS7UQaS7egFdeIGQCXVg7IQkgqX07sbB3ef9x/8rUJudP/5YhGEAY1R6wg4EFV8GwwrKUzFX9NLmkfyNNTwikn06pnQJ15r6dQma0XkkYnHOf37TzPqr2KjPTnFziMB67xlO5%2BC5mFTsG%2BxYKmzbFxVoM2Q%3D Edited March 15, 2021 by 26Decals add photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Yes, it is natural metal. On your photo it seems blueish because the sky reflects in it, look at the area where the registration is painted, there is no difference between the lower fuselage and window area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 Thank you both, it seems to be a trick of the light. Looking at other photos with a cloudy sky, the 'stripe' appears mottled with the mixed reflections. It has saved me extra work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 I have a stack of Aeroflot postcards issued by the airline during the 50s and 60s . I can email them to you if you PM your details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 I found a picture in my stash, it's light blue likes your Tu-104 picture. modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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