Airliner Group Build 2014-2015

Thanks B_one, overall, I'm pleased with how its turning out.

wow jelliott that 787 is looking amazing !

PM'ed ya back.

Thanks Steve!  I sent you a PM as well.

That looks great J. Really coming along. 

By the way, I wasn't kidding about using my RLM 02.

Steve

All right, finally, starting to look like something.  I've been working most of the day doing final prep work on the 787.  I was able to get the leading edges sprayed with Alclad and have one side of decals on.  I've still got to finish the engines but they are coming along.  Take a look:

Lost,

That is a cool build, sorry we have to wait to see you complete it. I hope you return safely.

Steve

The DC-10 is looking very smooth fly.

Subaroo, I like the look you are going for on the Vega.

So, I had a couple of days to work on the S-40. Likely to be a while 'til the next time with work commitments away from home for a couple of months.

Anyway, here is where I picked it up 3 years after being scared off:

Stripped out the window masking to show the crude interior I had forgotten putting in:

Then managed to obscure it with poorly applied Krystal Kleer:

There is a finished build of this model on the net (I'll try and find the reference) where the guy cut every window out of acetate so you could see the interior - including half drawn window blinds!

Next I made up the balsa jig to attempt putting the myriad struts between the fuselage and wing. Once I finally had it sorted, realised I had to get the four engine nacelles prepared first, and it would help to paint the brass struts first. So the struts are now primed at least and the nacelles have been partly cut to size. Made a simple jig to get the nacelles all the same size.

That's all I have got for now. Hopefully it won't be too long until I can get back to it.

LOVE IT!

Steve,  how do you like your new Badger 105?

Just a quick update on the 787.  I got her painted up finally.  I'll get some pictures posted tonight when I get home.  As I was afraid of, the grey that I used is a little darker than I had wanted, it looked great going down, but as most greys are concerned, once it dries its a tad darker than I like.  But, its going to have to work and the gloss I got on both the grey and white is wonderful.  I plan on getting the gear and small parts on as well as the decals before the holiday.  I'll definitely get pictures posted later.

Fly: That DC-10 is looking great ! I cant wait to see it with some paint on it.

Subaroo: The MD and Vega are looking sweet !

Subaroo, its looking good.  I know all about being busy around the holidays!  I was able to knock out a build for the 48 hour GB and it didnt turn out too bad.  Now back to finishing up the 787 and the other projects I've got waiting in the wings (pun intended)

Good evening gentlemen!   With the approaching holidays I have been very busy.  I have found time to model, but I have not taken many pictures.

The MD-87:   She is almost finished!  Paint and decal work is finished.  All I have left to to apply the Bare Metal Foil to the underside of the wings and glue the landing gear on  

Better pictures will be here soon

Vega:  The floats are almost ready for paint.  After hours of fighting with the wing fitment, they were finally attached.  The empennage and wing took a lot of filler.  Perfect Plastic Putty saved the day!   I heavily pre-shaded ( I like to start off with too much and work my way back)  the airframe. I'm going for a grungy, semi-flat, flown hard and put away wet look. I applied quite a few coats of MM enamel Insignia Red.  The paint went of beautifully.   That's where I am at so far!

Here's the DC-10 with some primer on:

Cool!  I'm looking forward to seeing the 787 finished!  Still thinking about getting one myself.

Just thought I'd drop in real quick to see how everyone's builds are coming along.  I've finally received the decals from 26decals and they look as good as I thought they would.  Now that I have them, I can get to masking the fuslage for paint.  I couldnt find any Canadian Voodoo Grey or Boeing grey without spending $$, so I am going to use a light gull grey from MM and a pure white from MM.  The grey might be a tad too dark, but we'll give it a shot to see how it looks.  I hope to have some paint laid down by Saturday.

I'm also working on another project for a 48 hour build at the same time, so while stuff is drying for that, I can concentrate on the fine details on the 787.

I'm using the VC-10 tanker kit with decals by TwoSix. I'm trying to post a pic but my iPad is acting up. I'll add some later.

Welcome aboard, Chris!  I've added you to the roster.  Post a pic of the box art and I'll add it as well!

I'd like to join the GB please. I have an Airfix 1/144 VC-10 I've been wanting to start using some sweet British Caladonian decals I have. May add another build or two or three before the deadline though.

Chris

Nice Falcon!  I'm just a few steps ahead of you.

I noticed that the leading edge slats are incorrect on the DC-10.  On the outer part of the wing, outside of the engine, the slats should have six panels.  The kit's molded detail makes it look like on big panel.  So I busted out the Dymo tape and my UMM scriber and scribed in the 6 slat panels:

I measured the distance between each panel.  You can see the black tick marks on the tape.

I've also scribed in all of the spoiler panels, as well.  They are a bit harder to see:

Here's a small update on my DC-10,  got the lead in the nose and the fuselage glued together as well as the the wing halves.  only some minor filing to on the fuselage seam.

Since I had to sand the two wing halves quite a bit to eliminate the seam I ended up destroying alot of the raised panel lines.  So I just sanded all of them off.  I bought these corroguard (spelling?) decals instead of messing with the masking and painting.  If I had preserved the lines, or if the corroguard lines were all straight, I would paint them but this is easier in the long run:

I don't know if these are any good or not but I guess we'll find out.

SubarooMike, she's looking good.  Here's to wishing the best for you in your recovery.  Hope all goes well!

Hello gents!   I have no forgot about the short video of my spray booth!   The only time I had to work the last couple of days I used to airbrush the grey on my MD-87 today.   Tomorrow I have surgery to have my wisdom teeth removed and have a cyst filled on my upper pallet. I'm scared to death LOL  But I should be able to model the next day -- just not eat    But -- modeling is more important    

    It took me able 1.5 hours to mask her for the grey on her belly and tail.     I just finished spraying so I will post pictures tomorrow ( I should be fine to unmask it -- surgery is in the morning)  of her unmasked. 

B_one, the 787 is a good kit.  Decent detail for a small scale; unfortunately, the detail in the wheel wells is completely lacking.  The small parts can be VERY fragile and difficult to remove from the tree without some minor damage.  I was able to repair any of the damage and the few sink marks with Tamyia putty and Vallejo acrylic plastic putty.  As good as the fit was on the majority of the parts, I would definitely build another Zvezda kit.

787 is looking pretty good ! I may just have to get one myself.

Fly-n-hi

So how did the 787 go together?  Was the fit pretty good?

Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!

Happy Thanksgiving gents!     All of the builds are coming along great!  Sorry I am late posting the video of my spray-booth -- I have been very busy    Eat up!