Airliner Group Build 2014-2015

Dang I missed the part where the start date was a guesstimate. I will most likely start this weekend. My kit is labeled MPC but its the old airfix molds.

B_one fixer

Dang I missed the part where the start date was a guesstimate. I will most likely start this weekend. My kit is labeled MPC but its the old airfix molds.

Way to go Mike, I see you got the badge up. Let me know when the 87 arrives.

Steve

Here's some sprue porn for you all:

After the F-15E, the F-16C Barak and the C-17 this kit seems like its missing a whole bunch of parts!

Man I have not built that DC-10 kit in over 20 years. I know what you mean about parts or lack there of. I said the same thing when I cracked open my 737.

B_one fixer

Man I have not built that DC-10 kit in over 20 years. I know what you mean about parts or lack there of. I said the same thing when I cracked open my 737.

When I was a kid I used to crank these Hasegawa kits out in like 2 days.  They looked like crap, though.

Hey! that sprue shot looks just like the one i'm doing.   we must have the same issue. 

John

Modelcrazy:  Yes, thanks to you! I appreciate the help!   Will do. She should be here tomorrow

One more quick question... How do you guys quote each other in your reply. I cant figure it out.  This forum is much different then what i'm used to!

SubarooMike

Modelcrazy:  Yes, thanks to you! I appreciate the help!   Will do. She should be here tomorrow

One more quick question... How do you guys quote each other in your reply. I cant figure it out.  This forum is much different then what i'm used to!

falconmod

Hey! that sprue shot looks just like the one i'm doing.   we must have the same issue. 

John

We can compare notes as we go along

Mike,

I hope it'll be there tomorrow. The Post Office both surprises and annoys me with the time it takes to get something.

I recently sent a package to Niagara Falls with a signature required. It got to Niagara alright, but it was delivered to a completely different street address and zip code, and signed for! 

Well I started the kit tonight. I am waiting on window and door decals. As far as livery goes I still have no idea what she will build up into. The last time I have built this kit I was 8 years old. 

The doors have some fit issues.

There are some seams and sink marks that will need to be filled

The doors on that 737-200 remind me of the doors on the Airfix kits.  None of them ever fit right.

I actually have started my DC-10-10.  I've finished up the builds that I had been working on for this upcoming show so I've got the time now.

Here's my favorite part of any airliner build...the gazillion small wheels.   Well, 10 in this case.  They are glossy now but I'll be giving them a flat coat:

Ok, here's my update,

I built the kit up so fast in one evening, I forgot to take any pictures of the WIP. So here is the MD-82 after the first coat of grey. I need to do some touch-up (left engine nacelle reversers need some gap filling), wet sanding and apply another coat.
Then comes the dreaded masking for the Alclad.

Steve

Wow you are scooting right along ! I am still sanding and filling. Looking good though !

B_one fixer

Wow you are scooting right along ! I am still sanding and filling. Looking good though !

I'll slow down. I have a lot of other stuff to do. It's a very easy build, but fun, and it'll take a little while to get the paint right, plus I may just start my Braniff 727 afterward.

Besides, My wife is getting a little tired with my getting done with everything so fast and not having anyplace to put them.  

Plus I can't wait to earn that awesome badge.

modelcrazy

Besides, My wife is getting a little tired with my getting done with everything so fast...

I thought you were going somewhere else with this

modelcrazy

Plus I can't wait to earn that awesome badge.

To be more precise, getting finished with my MODEL KITS so fast.

And about the badge, too True, can do. 

So a little update on the wing warping situation.  I've glued the tops and bottoms of the wings together and it took care of some of the warping.  I'll probably go ahead and still do a quick dunk in the hot water to see if I can get the rest of it out.

I've found the United Airlines decals that I want to use...a little spendy but they look really nice.  Probably going to shoot some dark grey on the interior tomorrow and install the windows.  Then I'll get her sealed up and start filling the sink marks along the bottom of the fuselage.  I'll hopefully get some pictures taken of the process.

Steve, your build is looking good so far.

G'day all,

I am keen to join the airliner GB, as it will give me the focus to finish one of my models rather than leaving it in the too hard basket. BUT, as you can see from the photo, it is a way through the construction already, so I am after a ruling as to whether I will qualify.

Estimates of how far vary, due to the complexity (for me) of the remaining stages.

This is a vacform model of the Sikorsky S-40. I have done the 'easy' bits of putting the wings and fuselage together. Now all the wing, float, tail and engine supports need to be made and mounted up, all from airfoil plastic and brass strut. As I had never done anything like this before, I got to this stage two years ago, then chickened out.

I may have added to the complexity, I seem to have misplaced the white metal castings of the engines and props - keep on searching...

I won't be getting back into it until I have mostly finished my offering for the Automobile GB. So later on in the year.

Please let me know

Lastagain,

That looks like a VERY fun and tough build. I'm a little scared off by vacuform kits so your a better man than me.

That  Sikorsky S-40 would make a excellent addition to ANY collection. I hope you continue with it. I would be excited to see the WIP.

Steve

Lostagain, if you  are able to find the time we'd love to have you join!  You can definitely include that Sikorsky S-40 in this GB!  In any event feel free to loiter around and contribute in the conversations.

I finished the stuff that I was working on for this show coming up on Nov 1st so I've started on the DC-10.  In these photos I've filled the windows with Aves Apoxie Sculpt, assembled the fuselage halves, and sanded the windows and raised detail smooth:

I've also attached the windshield and filled/sanded it flush:

Here's a view of the Aves Apoxie Sculpt.  I just pushed it through from the inside of the fuselage parts like Play-Dough and sanded it when it dried:

I thought I took a pic of the Aves after it was mashed into the windows but I either deleted it or I didn't actually take it.  Sorry guys!

More to come...

jelliott523

I've found the United Airlines decals that I want to use...a little spendy but they look really nice. ..

Sorry to dominate the thread guys...but I've got something you might enjoy.  This was one of the builds that I was trying to finish before Nov 1st.  I just finished it recently along with a couple other builds.  Its a 1/200 Hasegawa TWA 767-200:

Since the pic was taken I've added the 2 antenna and the beacon light to the bottom of the fuselage so its just a little different now.  

Fly that 767 looks awesome! Here is where I at so far. I got the first coat of primer prayed to see where I needed to fill that I missed on the first go. Got the wings and motors installed. Still more sanding to do and another coat of primer. I still have no idea on what livery I will apply.

Thanks, B-one!  Have you figured out what airline your -200 is gonna be...or did I miss it in a previous post?

My first flight at America West was in a 737-200!  It was a pretty bad landing, too!  I really slammed it on.

Here is where I am so far with the 787.  I've primed and fine sanded the fuselage and attached the main wings.  I was able to get out most of the wing warping by dunking them in boiling water for a couple of seconds.  Next I will be priming with another coat of white primer and then working on the United colors.

I ordered my decals from 26decals, they may take awhile to get here, but that just gives me more time to get everything nice and smooth.