Popular Post reini Posted June 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2022 Tu-128 'Fiddler' Kit: Trumpeter Tu-128M Fiddler (#01687) Scale: 1/72 Paints: Vallejo Model Air, Metal Color & Model Color Aftermarket: Eduard PE- parts, CMK figure, DIY base with Noch & Vallejo basing materials Weathering: Oil paints, Flory Models, Vallejo, Tamiya & Ammo Mig Trumpeters huge Tu-128 'Fiddler' had a little accident - it didn't like the enamel thinner I used to remove Tamiya panel liner. I've found out that Ammo Mig enamel thinner is much more gentle, Revell makes the paint surface all flat and has a risk of removing paint. And of course I picked up the wrong bottle. But it was a happy accident as it goes - I decided not to waste all the hard work I've made with the model - I had a moment of inspiration to go all in with the weathering and tell a s tory of a neglected museum bird. The guy with the bucket and cloth seems to be woefully unprepared for the cleaning task at hand! Tu-128, the largest and heaviest fighter ever in service was purpose built by Soviets to defend the 5000km long northern air front. Huge size meant it could fit huge fuel tanks which led to over 3 hour endurance and 1500km range. Armed with four heavy R-4 missiles, usually a mix of radar guided and IR versions. Tu-128 was a two seater plane, radar operator sitting in the back. Despite being a 'fighter' - or interceptor to be more precise - 'Fiddler' flew like a bomber. It was certainly not meant for manouvering but to engage targets at a distance and turn away. Maximum G-limit while loaded with missiles was only 2.5G's. Tu-128 came operational in the late 60's and remained in service until 1990. I'm not quite sure where one draws a line between a display base and a diorama - but I hope this is in the right place. If not, moderators feel free to pop this in the right place Anyway, here's the model with the base - hope you like it! 86 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Heavy Metal bird ! a nice model and presentation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskySierraKilo Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Great model, marvellous finish ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Stunning. You have captured the sorry look of these museum aircraft, displayed under the open sky, very well in this diorama. Guess this is a pretty huge bird even in 1:72. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Wow! This is beautiful, despite all the mistakes you think you made. The effect is just perfect, and it's so good that you re-purposed this subject, right down to the pigeon poop on the vertical fin! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 He's going to need a bigger bucket . I really like what you have done with this, a very happy accident in the end. I would have loved to have seen the real thing in operation, how impressive must it have been to see that taxiing around and taking off? Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Great job and an excellent result. Very convincing scenario - the aircraft finish is extremely convincing and the posture of the chap with the bucket tells its own story! SD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerR. Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 I love it as it is. Fantastic finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hothersall Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Nice build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Great finish & beautiful displayed! Hans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Beautiful Tupolev Tu-128M! Saluti Giampiero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 You've done some outstanding modeling. The Fiddler is huge! About the size of the American B-58 Hustler? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 That is absolutely fantastic! Love the base diorama & looks like that chap has a big job on his hands! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Excellent work! I really like the weathered finish of your museum bird and the witty presentation - well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 A lovely dirty bird... erm. Oops! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 This is spectacular! Great job of converting an accident into a treasure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Fantastic build! Great how you turned the ' accident' around, into a memorable scene. The solitary figure is a very nice indication of the immenseness of this plane. Later that day: - "Dammit Maksim, where were you? I had to clean the MiG 15 all by myself!" - "Drop dead, Sergei." Edited June 2, 2022 by Luka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 That's a great build! I feel inspired to try and come close to your level of realism! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Good one. Great recovery. Comic scenario. I'm sure a few of us know how your character feels (this from a lapsed aircraft cleaner %~)) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis95 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Absolutely disgusting.... in all the best ways! I love the way you've turned a near disaster into a fantastic centrepiece model matey. Impressive kit too by the looks of it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Excellent! If this is the result of a mistake then more power to you - looks fantastic to me! The base, scenery and figure make it a real masterpiece. 👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 23 hours ago, BerndM said: Stunning. You have captured the sorry look of these museum aircraft, displayed under the open sky, very well in this diorama. Guess this is a pretty huge bird even in 1:72. Thanks! It is indeed a huge bird. It really is basically like a bomber - and you can see the clear resemblance to the Tu-22 'Blinder', most notably on the wings. Just a bit scaled down. 22 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: Wow! This is beautiful, despite all the mistakes you think you made. The effect is just perfect, and it's so good that you re-purposed this subject, right down to the pigeon poop on the vertical fin! Thanks! It all worked out well in the end. And oils are great for weathering like this. The pigeon poop was the last addition to the build - I remembered seeing pics of planes with poop on the vertical fin 22 hours ago, Duncan B said: He's going to need a bigger bucket . I really like what you have done with this, a very happy accident in the end. I would have loved to have seen the real thing in operation, how impressive must it have been to see that taxiing around and taking off? Duncan B It must have been a pretty awesome sight! Some cool clips in this short video: 16 hours ago, SAT69 said: You've done some outstanding modeling. The Fiddler is huge! About the size of the American B-58 Hustler? Yes! It's near identical in size when compared to B-58 hustler 15 hours ago, Lightningboy2000 said: That is absolutely fantastic! Love the base diorama & looks like that chap has a big job on his hands! Martin 8 hours ago, Maginot said: Good one. Great recovery. Comic scenario. I'm sure a few of us know how your character feels (this from a lapsed aircraft cleaner %~)) Yeah the guy seems woefully unprepared and unequipped for the task at hand 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Impressive footage from the cold war period. Looks like the kit is on my shopping list. ☺️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Great save and great result, it reminds me of so many grimy and faded museum aircraft I have seen over the years! The algae and bird droppings are spot on... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellarfrog Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 really good work! Love the details, include those left by the birds. Great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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