Malair Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 (edited) My next finished project is the Tupolev 124. I think the Tupolev 104 is the most beautiful civil aircraft ever made, but I want to gain some more experience with metallic colors before I try this one (as I want to make the 104 one of my best). So I thought it would be fun to make the Tu-124 first, which is a little less challenging in terms of metallic colors. The Tu-124 is a smaller version of the Tu-104 (about ¼ smaller) and was intended as a regional jetliner. The Tu-104 was in turn derived from the Tu-16. If you think this aircraft looks like a cross between the Tu-104 and Tu-134 you are correct. The Tu-124 formed the basis for the Tu-134 (in fact, the prototype Tu-134 had the Tu-124A designation, before Tupolev decided the changes were significant enough to warrant a new type designation). The fuselage of the Tu-134 is almost identical to the Tu-124, with the most significant difference being the T-tail and the rear mounted engines on the Tu-134 (Khrushchev flew onboard the Caravelle while visiting France and liked this design so much he instructed Tupolev to build a similar aircraft). The Tu-124 had room for 56 passengers and 165 of them were built. The first flight was in 1960. It wasn’t really an (export) success as most airlines wanted to wait for the Tu-134. That being said, Besides Aeroflot, CSA, Interflug and Iraqi Airways also flew this aircraft. The kit is from RusAir. I normally really like their kits but boy, was the fit poor in this case. Some examples of what I mean: Also the engine part consists of three parts, which makes is very hard to sand. The window and cockpit decals are from the Tu-134 Authentic Airliner decal sheet (as the fuselage is more or less the same, so this works out nicely). The wire antenna is once again graciously donated by my girlfriend. The main metal colour is Inspire Chrome. The few differences in metal colour come from using different coloured primers (white, gray and shining black). The dark metal colours on the engines were made using the metal coloured decal sheets by Authentic Airliner Decals. Anyway, the pictures: My next builds will be the L-14 and Convair 440, both in KLM colours. Hopefully soon, as they are already airbrushed, but we'll see. Thanks for reading and see you next time! Martijn. Edited November 27, 2021 by Malair 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 That Tu124 is lovely. Superb looking machine SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Looks pretty neat and tidy! 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Very nice TU-124. The metallic finish looks especially well done and realistic. Great job. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Love the quirky Soviet design of a glazed nose on an airliner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Great work! Classic airliner, I a very classic livery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Beautiful Tupolev Tu-124! Saluti Giampiero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 That's wonderful Martijn, particularly having to overcome the fit issues. I have to say I'm surprised because I've built several Rus-Air kits and never had a problem. Thanks for the tip about the different coloured primer. I must try that the next time I do a natural metal finish. Dave G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 7 hours ago, Terry1954 said: Very nice TU-124. The metallic finish looks especially well done and realistic. Great job. Terry I most certainly agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 That's a great result Martijn, and |I'm looking forward to seeing the 104. Love these Russian airliners Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Excellent work on this! I think the only factoid you didn't mention is that this was the world's first twin turbofan airliner, no? I had no idea Iraqi Airways ordered them. Ah, those were the days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 You tamed the beast of a kit very nicely. It turned out great!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Awesome Tupolev. As I very much like russian airliners,this is right down my road. The metallics look stunning and give it a very realistic touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger350Pilot Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Beautiful job, Martijn! WOW! Usually, Russian airliners do not capture my attention...but this one most certainly has. I am most impressed, as I see others are as well, with your tenaciousness in tackling what was a difficult and challenging build Very very nice work with the metal differences and attention to the detail. Really like the display and photos...natural sunlight always makes for the best lighting. Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Beautiful, and what an interesting aircraft, like you say it has several elements of familiarity, and yet looks different. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malair Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) Thank you all very much for your nice words. It's much appreciated! 16 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: Excellent work on this! I think the only factoid you didn't mention is that this was the world's first twin turbofan airliner, no? I had no idea Iraqi Airways ordered them. Ah, those were the days! You are indeed correct! The Tu-124 was the Civilian world's first (four years before the Caravelle introduced them). Iraqi airlines operated the Tu-124 second hand. I think the livery looks rather nice on this aircraft! (https://www.airliners.net/photo/Iraqi-Airways/Tupolev-Tu-124V/2440721/L) 6 hours ago, Challenger350Pilot said: Really like the display and photos...natural sunlight always makes for the best lighting. I totally agree! I did that with my An-10 as well and I liked that so much I tried to do the same here also. Though you should be lucky, as I live in The Netherlands, and natural sunlight is often hard to come by Edited November 28, 2021 by Malair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 First of all - very nice result, I like it a lot! What kit are you going to use for 104? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malair Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 Thanks Pin! I'm going to use the AWM kit. But it will be a while before I start with it. Still many more kits to finish first ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Right choice. I have build RusAir before AWM was out, an AModel ... well ... it is AModel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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