Tupolev Tu-144 SST

I won this model on an online auction. I read a little about the Tu-144, history and blue prints.  The kit was from ACADEMY.

The model was small and very few details. So to make it look good, I had to put down time on the paint job. With a model like this as small, a mistake is hard to hide because there isn't anything else to distract ones attention. I used Testor paint on this model because I had the colors. The primer went on just fine, but the white coat was "thin" so the primer was showing through. Might have been that the paint was old or testor paint is like that. I had to put 5-6 coats.

I painted the inside of the engine intake black it didn't call for it in the instructions but I wanted to give it a more real feel to it. I also painted half of the tail, from the engine exhaust to the end tip silver chrome. It didn't call for it as well in the instructions, but I had done some research and on the real Tu-144 it was silver chrome. It was put there to protect from the hot exhaust.

Here you can see the black painted intakes. I finished the plane off with matt varnish spray, to make the decals melt in. Make them look like a real paint job.

The kit was ok. The two halfs of the fuselage didn't fit perfect, there was a gap. Had to put filler in. Very poor detail on the model and paint scheme.

Read more about the Tu-144 Wikipedia on Tu-144

Camaro '69 1:72

This became my first model I've built in a decade. I have a passion for old american muscle cars. When gas was cheap and max horse power was the objective.

First I painted on a primer and gave it 3 coats of Ruby Red.

Here I painted the under carriage, motor and axel.

 The finished car. Placed the decals. One mistake I made was I didn't buy Clear Fix (glue for clear parts) the windshield became milky on the edges. The kit was very good, good directions. One thing was that the under carriage was slightly twisted  nothing major but made it difficult to make the car leveled.

For more information about the car click here.

Messerschmitt Me Bf 110 E-1 1/72

This became my first plane model in many years, when my passion was reignited. The Me-110 from Revell was fun to build. I recommend to do a bit of research on the camo; find pictures from different angles. It does make a difference in the end, making the model more realistic

 Here I've glued together the fuselage and wings. Small adjustments were required, but nothing major.  Keep rubber bands and clothespins near at hand when gluing.

Think through how it's put together and how you're going to be able to paint certain details.

Here, I've painted on the camo

Color Chart
I use Humbrol Enamel Paint.
A = 30
B = 86
C = 65
D = 91
E = 24
F = 62
G = 101
H = 60
I = 56
J = 118
L = 79
M = 85
N = 61
O = 140
P = 33
Clear matt varnish = 49

Here we have the finished plane. Varnishing the plane brings a more realistic feel to it, the shiny decals and their edges blends into the paint work. The directions were good and the model kit was of good quality. For more information about the plane click here.