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Southwest B737-700
Posted by BradShinn on Friday, September 23, 2011 1:13 PM

Here is a hybrid of chopped up fuselage (revell,daco) and Contrails parts. Scalemaster and Vintage Flyer decals. Scratch built flaps/slats etc....

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Brad Shinn

 

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Posted by Hercmech on Friday, September 23, 2011 2:06 PM

man that is one sweet looking paint job. Love the streaking from the slats, I think every airline jet I have been on has those, guess washing is not a huge priority.


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Posted by Aaron Skinner on Friday, September 23, 2011 4:20 PM

Brad,

That is one pretty 737. I really like SWA's current scheme and you nailed the weathering on the wings. I've always thought airliners need more weathering.

Cheers, Aaron

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Posted by macattack80 on Friday, September 23, 2011 4:23 PM

That looks awesome!  As Hercmech and Mr. Skinner pointed out, the weathering on the wings looks spot on.  Thanks for sharing.

Kevin

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Posted by BradShinn on Friday, September 23, 2011 4:43 PM

thanks !!!

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Posted by BradShinn on Friday, September 23, 2011 4:44 PM

Thanks very much!!!Smile

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Posted by BradShinn on Friday, September 23, 2011 4:45 PM

Thanks Aaron Very MUCH!!!

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Posted by BradShinn on Friday, September 23, 2011 4:45 PM

Thanks for the kind reply!!

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Posted by artworks2 on Saturday, September 24, 2011 10:14 PM

Just beggin for a diorama to taxi onWink Beautiful  From Artworks

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Posted by BradShinn on Saturday, September 24, 2011 10:45 PM

Thanks!!!!!

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Posted by kg4kpg on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 1:55 PM

Wow, awesome!  SWA sure has some purty airplanes.  They fly in and out of Charleston now so I see them all of the time.  Yours looks amazing. 

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Posted by BradShinn on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 2:27 PM

Thanks very muchSmile

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Posted by Hogan on Saturday, October 1, 2011 12:09 AM

That is a masterpiece!! I really love it!  Great job!!

Bob

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Posted by B17Pilot on Monday, October 3, 2011 12:56 PM

That is one nice looking SWA 737!  Has stated before, love the streaking on the wings!

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Posted by B17Pilot on Monday, October 3, 2011 12:57 PM

One more quick question: Where'd you get the winglet decals? I have the Scaleliner decals, but they don't have the winglets, did does come in the other decal set?

  

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Posted by BradShinn on Monday, October 3, 2011 4:42 PM

thanks for replyBig Smile

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Posted by BradShinn on Monday, October 3, 2011 4:43 PM

thanks so much!!!!

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Posted by Banshee1000 on Monday, October 3, 2011 10:18 PM

That is beautiful!  May I ask what paint brand and color you used for the wings and stabilizers?  It's perfect.

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Posted by Stage_Left on Monday, October 3, 2011 10:47 PM

Excellent job! Yes

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Posted by BradShinn on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 1:03 PM

Thanks Bob very much!!!

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Posted by BradShinn on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 1:05 PM

I had mike at Vintage Flyer Decals make the winglet and bags fly free decals for me.

 

Thanks,

Brad

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Posted by BradShinn on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 1:07 PM

Thanks very much!!!

I used Tamiya AS-20 for wings and stabs...very close to Boeing grey.

 

Thanks,

Brad

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Posted by BradShinn on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 1:07 PM

Thank You Stage Left for kind replyBig Smile

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Posted by Aaron Skinner on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 1:12 PM

BradShinn

I used Tamiya AS-20 for wings and stabs...very close to Boeing grey.

You like it better than Model Master Canadian Voodoo gray?

Aaron

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