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A good friend of mine is an airframe tech and he posted a few pics of an ATR 42 in FedEx livery. I got inspired and got the Italeri Kit and ordered the decals from DRAW.
Kit is under way - haven't got the decals yet.
Photos show subtle outlines of the passenger windows, but painted over. I spoke with my friend and he said they put a patch panel over the windows and seal them. They have to be redone every 4-8 years.
The Italeri kit comes with the windows which I installed and filled - mostly to achieve the look. Here's a good shot ( https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KAjjscHtqmE/maxresdefault.jpg )
Nice little Kit - coming along. First coat of gloss white.
I used to use gunze sangyo acrylics. This is my first time using Mr Color - different animal for sure.
Anyhow - I'll post a few pics here and there :)
Thanks,
John
Looking good. I've got that kit as well but haven't decided on a scheme yet. I don't like the kit schemes. Going to be following your build.
Link to my built kits: http://s37.photobucket.com/user/kg4kpg/library/Planes?sort=3&page=1
Masked and sprayed Tamiya X-16 which looks close to the FedEx purple
keavdogHow do you guys paint 1/144 scale tires and wheels? I'm on my 3rd round of touching up and considering stripping and starting over!
On small wheels I like to stick wheel/tire on some axle like a toothpick and brush paint the tire. I brace my painting hands/fingers on something and twirl the axle while I paint. The rotation of the tire helps keep the demarkation line even.
Don Stauffer in Minnesota
That makes sense - I'll give it a try. My landing gear isn't looking too good to date!
I got the notice that my decals shipped - good news!
Added the horizontal stabilizers and painted the de-icing boots - they need a bit of touchup. Also did the black on the nacelles.
Kind of like doing a wash then? But with white.
BTW - Decals came in and they look great. They are from DRAW decal and are the continuous film type. Hope to get to decaling tonight.
The decals come with deicer boots! Cleaned them up. These decals are really nice. Got a few on
This is one beautiful build!
Toshi
On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell
Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi
Waiting for the decals to set - try to touch up the wheels, then she'll get a coat of future
Hi;
Being as how I worked for the company that did his Falcon 20 conversions , I have a soft spot for anything Fed-Ex . She's looking mighty good to me . T.B.
Tanker - Builder Hi; Being as how I worked for the company that did his Falcon 20 conversions , I have a soft spot for anything Fed-Ex . She's looking mighty good to me . T.B.
Kevin Johnson Ypsilanti, Michigan USA
On the bench: 1/72 Fujimi Ki-36 J-BAAR
Nicely done, great job.
On my Work Bench: Tamiya Ford GT 1/24
Up Coming: ?
That is a great job you've done. The decals are or can be difficult. You make it look easy. Very nice project!
Miflyer;
The thing I liked about those Falcons .When new they were like a work of art .Even picking one up at Orly ( bare plane ) and flying it back to the States they were like a Ferrari among Chevies .
Every joint inside was so perfect . The plane was a breeze to work on . The memories of that plane are all good . T.B.
Allo !
Hey gotta ask. What's the plane in the background ? It looks good too . T.B.
Thanks! It's a Hasegawa 737-700
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