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Building trumpeter Tu95 1/72 need help

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  • Member since
    April 2020
  • From: Ontario
Building trumpeter Tu95 1/72 need help
Posted by JonR on Monday, December 21, 2020 7:05 PM

Hello got into modeling this past summer and have been building just all armour this is my first aircraft model . I'm just ordering all my paints for this build using tamiya and mr Color paints (what I couldn't cross over tamiya ) my question is what do I need use for clear coat I have been using tamiya ts80 for all my armour builds. Would like stick with spray can clear . Thanks for your help 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 1:17 AM

Depends on the finish, if it's natural metal you may not want or need a clear coat.  If it's a grey maritime version the TS-80 should work.  I just started using the XF-86 flat clear which may be the same thing.

That would not be my pick for a first aircraft model, a simple quick buiold to learn finishing techniques would be good.  In my experience aircraft finishing is less forgiving than armor, and natural metal is the least forgiving of all.

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

  • Member since
    April 2020
  • From: Ontario
Posted by JonR on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 4:33 PM

i thought ts79 semi gloss would be better for aircraft look instead of ta80 flat clear . should it have a flat finish or gloss? 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 5:23 PM

Unless it's an airliner or civil aircraft itwouldn't be gloss.  Some people like a finish less than glossy on small scale airplanes of that type even.  Gloss might be OK for a natural metal airplane.  Best to look at photos and make up your own mind about what you like.

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

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