1:144 757 Trump COMPLETE

keavdog

Member since
April 2003
From: USA

1:144 757 Trump COMPLETE

Posted by keavdog on Thursday, December 28, 2017 3:53 AM

I wanted to continue my obscure airliner theme. I've started the 757 TRUMP airliner. The kit is actually a Minicraft USAF C-32 B which is a 757. Decals come from Draw decals. The kit is nice, minor fit issues so far.

http://imgproc.airliners.net/photos/airliners/2/2/9/1939922.jpg?v=v40

I have some filling and sanding to do. Should be a fun color scheme.

Thanks,

John

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keavdog

Member since
April 2003
From: USA

Posted by keavdog on Thursday, December 28, 2017 10:11 PM

Watching a few videos of the actual aircraft I realized this 757 has winglets and the Minicraft C-32 B kit I'm using doesn't have them. A quick search on the web lead me to Contrails Models - interesting site, lots of interesting airliner/transport stuff. Anyhow, winglets on order! http://contrailsmodels.com/Wings___Winglets.html

Thanks,

John

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7474

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December 2002

Posted by 7474 on Thursday, January 11, 2018 4:39 PM

I have parked next to the airplane in LGA and a few other airports when I fly charter flights, often the coolest looking airplane on the field at the time. Looking forward to seeing it finished.

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7474

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December 2002

Posted by 7474 on Thursday, January 11, 2018 5:06 PM

I have parked next to the airplane in LGA and a few other airports when I fly charter flights, often the coolest looking airplane on the field at the time. Looking forward to seeing it finished.

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keavdog

Member since
April 2003
From: USA

Posted by keavdog on Sunday, February 11, 2018 4:23 AM

Winglets came in. Little rough but I'll clean them up. Cut off the wingtips and got them tacked on. A bit of filler and sanding and this one will be ready to paint.

Thanks,

John

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7474

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December 2002

Posted by 7474 on Monday, February 12, 2018 10:53 AM

Looking good

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mmthrax

Member since
December 2017
From: Plano (Dallas), Texas

Posted by mmthrax on Monday, February 12, 2018 1:04 PM

Neat build. Following along. I have a new appreciation for airliners with their brightly colored livery. It's neat that you're doing a build like this.

Just keep picking away at it...

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keavdog

Member since
April 2003
From: USA

Posted by keavdog on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 4:59 PM

Bit more progress - Got the gloss black on along with the starboard decals. The draw decals are so nicely printed and very thin, but do require patience (as all 9" decals do).

Those long window runs are challenging. (Not sure why the camera/imgur is crazing the lines on the decals)

Thanks,

John

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mmthrax

Member since
December 2017
From: Plano (Dallas), Texas

Posted by mmthrax on Thursday, March 8, 2018 12:17 PM

WOW! That is very cool. Looking good sir! Yes

Just keep picking away at it...

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ridleusmc

Member since
July 2003
From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted by ridleusmc on Friday, March 9, 2018 11:12 PM

Very, very cool. How about a tarmac diorama? Be sure to add Ivanka and Melania.

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keavdog

Member since
April 2003
From: USA

Posted by keavdog on Saturday, March 10, 2018 11:57 PM

Calling this one done - needs a coat of future but I need to let the decals dry. Decals look great but a bit challenging around the nose and tail cone - had to do some creative painting. Overall, the 757 airframe is cool and the TRUMP livery is pretty striking.