Murph's/OBP Planes in 1/144

[murphyaa]

Originally Posted by yukonjohn

Great job Aaron. I will have to pick one up to use as a baseline for other repaints.


Regards,
John

I can send a B&W version if you want.

[papermate]

Is there any way that you do a vectorized version or get someone else to do it for you?

[murphyaa]

Originally Posted by papermate

Is there any way that you do a vectorized version or get someone else to do it for you?

Somebody else will have to do it. I can not learn Inkscape. I've tried, and I don't know why, but my brain refuses to process it. I think it's linked to my inability to learn languages (Based on schooling and life experience, I should be able to speak: English, Spanish, German, and Romanian. Yet I can barely speak English.)

[papermate]

The new version of the Aeroflot is almost done, pending installation of landing gears and some touch up, if required. It will be shown with the old version when the time comes.

[papermate]

No.8 & 9 TU-154 Aeroflot Old and New versions are now presented for your views.

Which one is Old and which one New? Won't be too hard to find out.

[Don Boose]

Good-looking airliners!

Don

[papermate]

Thanks, Don. Don't look too close or the flaws will show themselves.

[Rata]

Lovely models papermate.

You've probably answered this a thousand times- do you use some sort of finishing gloss spray varnish?

[papermate]

Thanks, Rata. No, I don't mind answering this question n+1 times. What I normally use to achieve this glossy finish is by using photo prints. These are prints that measure usually 6x4 inches from output shop when you bring your roll films to get prints. They come either glossy or matt finish, depending on your choice.

I photoshop the parts from the template sheets and group them to fit in each print. Normally, most of the parts can group fit in the said 6x4 inch print excepting the main wings that sometimes you have to break them up.

The pro side is that your build will look super glossy, way much better than any varnish or paint. Photo paper has no comparison with prints and you can get extremely detailed graphics as well. It just beats the most advanced printer you can get on the market. I think the photo print machine is in fact a super printer that outclasses any computer printers.

The con side is that the colour will fade after a period of time, quicker if you expose it to strong light or worse, the sun. Maybe the colour pigment affected by the light source is the problem (I'm no expert in this and some scientists may know better and have an explanation for it). The way to beat this effectively is that you spray the whole finished model with some UV protection clear paint. I use Mr Hobby - Mr Super Clear UV Cut spray that comes in cans and not cheap at all. No problem, as what we need are pictures of the model in its prime appearance, those glossy shiny surfaces that capture the eyes and last decades (just the pictures, of course). Just like the apex of youth. What comes afterwards no one cares much about.