Revell Tu22 B Blinder

[bridlufc]

Hi all, this is the next build, a bit of filling and sanding needed on this one . It's a nice size kit 21" from nose to tail.
Bridlufc

[Bigkev]

Hi Bridlufc,

I've done this one and yes it's BIG.
It's looking good so far, and I've no doubt it will look great when finished.
I did mine in natural metal finish, what scheme are you going for?
Cheers,
Bigkev

[bridlufc]

Thanks Bigkev, I'm going with the Libyan version of olive green and beige as per the box art. I hope I have included enough nose weight I have a feeling this could be a tail sitter.

[Bigkev]

Hi Bridlufc,

Yes, this is a model with lots of tail sitting attitude!!

I filled all the nose area with plasticine and .22 air rifle pellets. Mine sits okay thankfully.........
Look forward to seeing it 'camouflaged', it certainly will be eye catching.
Cheers,
Bigkev

[Pen-Pusher]

I have the new Modelsvit 1/72 kit of the Blinder... a vast improvement on the old ERTL/ESCI/ITALERI version which had so many inaccuracies. Looking forward to seeing this build though!

[kiwichappers]

Now then Bridlufc,

There are some very tasty schemes for North African and Middle Eastern air forces and I look forward to seeing this one.

[bridlufc]

I like something that's a bit different, although I admire the builds of WW11 aircraft models, spitfires hurricanes and 109s, they don't inspire me all that much.

[MSea]

I like something that's a bit different, although I admire the builds of WW11 aircraft models, spitfires hurricanes and 109s, they don't inspire me all that much.

Dont let "Spitfire Bill" hear you or you will be in BIG trouble - but as long as he is not listening, I AGREE WITH YOU.

[bridlufc]

I would love the Modelsvit Blinder but I have pushed the boat out a bit buying models just lately so I need to rein myself in a bit, fortunately my other half just lets me get on with it.  While we are on the subject of Modelsvit, I have just purchased both versions of the Mig 21-144 Analog, the 1 and 2, probably to show them off with the Blinder at some point. I also have the Esci Tu 22/Tu26 Backfire C for comparison as they were both based on the same aircraft I do believe.

[Bigkev]

Hi Bridlufc,
They would together form a great display, and show Soviet aviation of that period well.
Hope this comes to be sometime.
Cheers,
Bigkev

[bridlufc]

Thanks Bigkev, I would like the blackjack as well but its a bit pricey in 1/72, all I could afford was the 1/144 scale one, oh well I can dream

Bridlufc

[bridlufc]

Hi all, a little bit more done on the Tu22 with a little pre-shading and the underneath of the nose-cone sprayed white, ready for the first colour coat.

Bridlufc

[bridlufc]

Top side
Bridlufc

[bridlufc]

Two coats of Akan 73008 blue on the underneath, two coats of Vallejo 71.025 dark yellow on the engines

[bridlufc]

I used  Alclad gloss black base for preshading but maybe I should have given it  a light sanding down before I sprayed the lighter camo coat. Vallejo model air didn't take too well to the black gloss base. Oh well, you live and learn.

Bridlufc