2008 Airliner Group Build

Frank,

Cant say I have seen that kit before, but always good to see something new.. Can I assume that it will be your next project?. And if so, what livery will you be doing?

Neil, sorry to see what has happened.. My only suggestion would be (and you will hate the idea) but sand it all back, mix or find the yellow colour. Spray the engines yellow. Then sit down with some masking tape, and cut out the long diamond shapes, and then place them where the decals were supposed to go, and then go over it with the red. I would also suggest that for the tail.. I think you will be happier with the end result..

Simon, great work, I mainly stick to modern-er aircraft, but always great to see the older aircraft being done..

As for me, I turned to the dark side today and bought 4 Hasegawa kits in 1/200.. I usually build 1/144..

I got a JAL 777-300 (That will be done in the new Vaustralia scheme from Virgin Blue). A JAL 767-200 (JAL) A JAL 767-300 (new Delta scheme) and a little A319 (Jetstar)

Chris 

Simon;

The models look great. Looks like you've tackled the F-Decal issue. I've always liked the VC 10 and the 707 especially the BOAC colors. What kind of putty/filler are you using?

Chris;

Thank you for the tip. I've decided to leave them as they are for now. I've alread spent too much time on them.  I'm actually thinking of taking them off. Some photos on airliners.net show the engines with out the sun bursts. I did apply the tail decals and they did turn out quite nicely although they were two piece afairs per side and they required quite a bit of slicing and dicing and they still have little wrinkles I'm still trying to flatten out. Once I post some pics you'll get a better idea. Looks like you hit the jack pot with those kits. I like the Hasegawa 1/200 kits. They much quicker builds and I usually build mine wheels up and I like that they give you a stand too. You said you got an A319? but the box says A320? I didn't think Hasegawa made an A319 in 1/200 scale? I did a conversion for a Frontier bird so I was wondering if I did that for nothing. 

oldhooker wrote:

Got up this morning, and the little Whippet we're watching after for my daughter had got it down somehow and used it as a chew toy sometime through the night!        So, instead of the B739 build, could you put me down for a stuffed Whippet in Continental livery instead?      Part of my boot is stuck in the APU, but I think a little putty and paint can fix that. JK.....  (I think?) [

You know, it's too bad I don't use Photoshop, because I'd be glad to show you and "artist's conception" of what your finished model will look like!

Seriously though, I feel your pain. I had to drop out of the Canadian subjects group build because a cat destroyed my CF-18.

Man, that is terrible, Neil! and the worst part is that those engines are so nicely done, the decals should show off how great your work.

If you have the equipment, maybe you should scan the tail sunburst, add the red to it and print a decal for the whole tail, applying it over white. Or maybe you can use the tail sunburst as a template and make a mask that will leave that part of the tail white when you  shoot the red.

Good luck, and don't forget it's just a hobby!

Outstanding decal work on that 707, Simon!

Sweet looking Frontier bird, Neil. Glad things are working out with the Air India bird.

bablenw wrote:

You said you got an A319? but the box says A320? I didn't think Hasegawa made an A319 in 1/200 scale? I did a conversion for a Frontier bird so I was wondering if I did that for nothing.

Yes, you are correct mate.. It is indeed an A320, I don't know why I said A319...

Chris 

You can add the 1/200 A320 and the 767-200 to the build..

I couldn't help myself. These little kits are so addictive and simple, that I had to start on two at once.. I will be doing the 767-200 in the new JAL markings, and I would like to do the little A320 as a JetStar aircraft. But the ANA decals look nice on the sheet, so still deciding on that one.. So far, I have the hulls together and just working on the seam lines...

Chris 

Chris, I'm glad you're adding more stuff to the build, so let me make sure I haven't missed a step. If I have it straight, your list on the front page should look like this when I'm done...please confirm or correct me:

1/144 Revell A380 Qantas livery

1/144 Revell 747-400 in Northwest livery

1/200 Hasegawa 767-200 in JAL livery

1/200 Hasegawa A320 in ANA or JetStar livery

Yes mate, thanks..

The A380 is on a very big back-burner, and the 747-400 is still sitting waiting for the rest of the decals to be placed on and wings to be built..

But I am currently dealing with the seams on the two little builds and will be starting painting on them tomorrow. I am still deciding on the livery for the A320 though..

Chris 

Much appreciated, Chris. I'll make that edit.

Thanks.. I just went and had a look at the original page in the thread and was surprised to see so many names in the build.. I must say I understand people lead busy lives, but after 20 or so pages, we don't have alot of progress, and it seems as though there really is only yourself, Frank, Neil, Simon and myself participating consistantly.. I would like to invite the other members to not be shy and feel free in joining in! If I have missed someone, then my appologies in advance..

Cheers, Chris

Good point. The same thing happened with my USAF group build and a bunch of others I've kept tabs on or participated in. It's easier to sign up than build the model!

But hey, our little band is having a good time and learning a lot, so I hope everyone participates, but we're doing OK.

I'm still in- Building my 777 a little at a time, but really I only have a few minutes a night at the most to build.

Mostly I'm lurking and posting a lot all over the forums. If only I could bring some supplies to work to build here...

This is a great little band of Airliner folks gathered here. This is my first GB and I'm very much enjoying it I was hesitant to join a GB but it's turned out great.  I also invite others into the GB who may be a bit on the shy side. I think airliner models can be quite easy to build and paint..well the painting can be somewhat daunting. There usually aren't many parts; wings, fuesleage, engines (two if your doing that type) and landing gear if you want them displayed. The kit decals are usually pretty good quality too. Also if you go with the Hasegawa 1/200 kits you get a nice stand too. So if you stumble across this GB come on down and join us. Hats of to CD for starting this build and I love everyone's in progress and completed builds.

I'm able to participate more frequently than in the past cause I is retired and loving it!  I'm also a Mr Mom for my two growing boys. So I have a good junk of time to model in between doctors appointments, karate classes, trips to the video store, homework and after school activities.

bablenw wrote:

Simon; The models look great. Looks like you've tackled the F-Decal issue. I've always liked the VC 10 and the 707 especially the BOAC colors. What kind of putty/filler are you using?

Guys

I'm using the plain old Tamiya putty. The VC 10 is challenging as it was partly assembled when I acquired the kit. As I've said before, I think an over enthusiastic youngster had atacked it with tube glue.( Exactly as I would have done in my younger years). Result is that there were many glue fingerprints etc all over the fuse, which had made many small indentations all of which need filling. I think I'm pretty much on top of it now, and I am attacking the engine nacelles  ( which I had to break off, so reattaching them is another challenge )- but I'm getting there.

cdclukey wrote:

Good point. The same thing happened with my USAF group build and a bunch of others I've kept tabs on or participated in. It's easier to sign up than build the model! But hey, our little band is having a good time and learning a lot, so I hope everyone participates, but we're doing OK.

My 767 is sitting on my desk taunting me. It's had to take back seat to more immediate projects, but I plan on participating. So many models, so little time...

I'll be there, just can't start till in the Summer. It's looking great so far, but you need an old timer, so I'll start after I finish IJN/IJA and Heavy Lifters.

Bill

Here's my finished Air India B777.  It's a big model. The fin decals were the hardest as mentioned in previous posts. The only decals I didn't add because they did not show up on the red is the nose gear door decals. I'll try and find some in my stash. Other than the engine decals it's an attractive looking scheme.

CD I'd like to add a few more to this GB build.. not sure which ones I'll let you know when I have it figured out. I'm leaning towards the MC DC-8 and the Hasegawa MD-11.

Very nice Neil, She is a Good Looking Bird . So your going to build a Few more. Can not wait to see what is next....

Myself ~ I was making good progress untill last night. I had my Dremnel out making the front of my engines opening (proper term ?) round instead off Egg Shape and as I was doing this I kept looking up at my reference photo... I have PW engines instead of RR's ....So at 3:am I placed another order for a Boeing 757-200 with RR engines this time. Oh well, Least I can laugh about it.

Nice build Neil.

What scale is the 777?

Chris 

Thanks guys.

Summitt. I understand about the different engines on the 757. I had to check to make sure I had the correct ones. Here's a link to some resin engines from Brazmodels if you haven't already sent in your order for a new model. http://www.brazmodels.com/Boeing/B757-200/B757-200Kitphoto.htm  The 777 also has different engines depending on the carrier. Some have the GE's and some have the RR's.  On a quick look they appeare to be the same but on closer inspection there are differences.

Chris;

That's the Minicraft 1/144 scale kit. Again it's quite large.  I've done mostly B737's and MD 80's so this was a challenge. 

Very nice Neil,

I salute your demarcation an the belly colour panel. Having done something similiar ( and nowhere near as well) on the A319, I know how difficult that is.......

Hmmmm - A BA 777 crash diorama..............does anyone know where to get some 1/144 airport fire tenders ?

Well for me, I actually gave myself 10 out of 10 for the demarcation line I did for my A320, as I had decided to do it in the supplied ANA decals.. But thats where the fun ended...

Lets just say I have in the past tried to decal 5 various ANA birds over the years, with varying results. And yesterday was no exception.. I simply couldn't get them to line up properly, and after all the fiddling around, with the setting solution, they turned to crap before my eyes..

So now I am starting over, and will be doing the JetStar livery.. My wife also noted that she is yet to see me do a decent ANA scheme, and so although I think I am pretty good at decalling. This scheme just has me beat.. Although, painting the scheme, may be another option as of yet.. stay tuned..

Chris 

Here's a very interesting spin on airliner modeling I found surfing the net.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.kazi-mokei.com/DSC_00742.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.kazi-mokei.com/galleryindex.html&h=80&w=120&sz=3&hl=en&start=165&um=1&tbnid=5C0HaB_g6fMUVM:&tbnh=59&tbnw=88&prev=/images%3Fq%3D1/144%2Brevell%2BDC-10%26start%3D160%26ndsp%3D20%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN

Pretty interesting.

CD, can you mark the A319 as finished please, and put me down for an Airfix 1/144 VC 10 in BOAC colours, I've mentioned the kit, but haven't officially entered it in the build.

Neil-- Thanks for the props, I'm glad to be of service. Your Air Indai Bird is outstanding, and you can let me know about your other builds at your leisure.

Aaron--Now you know why I made the build a year long! Keep on plugging away and we'll be here when you're ready.

Summit--Ouch! Here's hoping you get back on track soon.

Chris--Tough stuff, but having seen your other work I know you'l have that one looking great soon enough.

Simon--Thanks, I'll make that edit right way.

Ok guys.. A little update..

Got one half of my 1/144 747-400 decals. No change there..

And I have painted and decalled half of the 1/200 JAL 767-200.. As for the drama with the ANA 1/200 A320, I masked and painted the livery myself and got her back on track. Only the ANA decal on the tail to see how it looked.. Oh, and dont mind the grubby bench..

Chris 

Excellent work on the ANA bird! What a save!