While waiting for parts of my B=58 build to dry I decided to start another kit that has been following me like a faithful dog for over 20 years now, Trumpeter's 1/72 Tupolev Tu-16.



This one is progressing well as well. Cockpit together and painting is easy as most of it is Matt Black, except the seat cushions which are red/brown as the colour guide calls out..



Wings went together without to many problems..



And the engine nacelles..



That's it so far. Have put the gunners area in the cockpit (at the tail) and taped the fuselage halves together and the seem to go together fine, Not much filler needed at all.

Cheers
Warren

The next installment of this build..

Everything on bar the wings and clear bits..



No visible means of support, except some masking tape..



Two large missiles, one for under each wing..



Speaking of wings they are now attached and the gaps at the root are very very small..



Masking the clear parts on this one is going to be fun!!

Cheers
Warren

Watching here too, Warren

Seems interest in big ugly Soviet bombers is a bit tepid here.

ah-ha! I see what you did there: tepid = cold, eg cold war

It's an unusual plane/kit for sure-not seen very often!

I'm definitely interested.

Welcome aboard.

I think the Tu-16 is quite attractive.

Finished..









Old Trumpeter kit. Hardly any filler. Tamiya X-11 and XF-19 paints. Mask set which worked well.

Thanks for looking.

Warren

Very nice job. Looks beautiful.

Well, that was sudden!

Congrats on another fine build, Warren!

She looks like a big bird! Where are you going to display her?

Very nice, I also thought it was/is an attractive aeroplane, more so in flight than on the ground.