Modelsvit 1:72 Tu-144

bughunter
You have to visit the museum in Sinsheim Germany! Both the Concorde and the 144 in one place, and open for a visit. I was surprised about the space inside the Tu-144, much more comfy compared to the Concorde.

Dick autor
I know, I really want to go there. And I will for sure 😉

Dominik Weitzer
agree with bughunter. They are awesome to look at.
I will follow that 😉

Thomas Mayer
I wonder what filler or primer would be best for an AModel kit? Even a hot primer has no too good hold on those fibre glass parts...
Yes, I degreased before spraying.

Dick autor
Hi Thomas,
On my Modelsvit fiberglass parts I always sand first really thoroughly, so the white protective gel coating has mostly vanished and the fiberglass is showing.
For filler I use this (here in the Netherlands everywhere available):

alabastine.nl/produc..UEAAYASAAEgJbrPD_BwE

This is special filler for car parts (plastics), and has to be applied in thin layers. Dries quickly, perfect smooth finish.

For primer(paint) I mostly use Tamiya Primer spray cans, for me the best to use since I build big models..

About degreasing:
I always first clean the model with a droplet of dishwashing liquid, and a moist cloth afterwards. Let dry and check for little fibers from cloth, brush it off and ready for spraying.

I have little experience with Amodel kits; I have 1:72 Antonov An-22 and a Tupolev Tu-116 as future projects, so I don't know yet how this filler and spray will work out on Amodel kits..

Thomas Mayer
Good evening Dick,

Thank you for your reply! Will check for similar product here in Germany,

Best regards,

Thomas

Marius
Another epic build in its becoming! Following!