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  1. Thanks Olly, that's a great start, I'll check out both those Tamiya reds to see which looks most suitable. So far as weighting the model is concerned, I'll probably use the old fail-safe method of taping the unmade main components together to establish where the centre of gravity lies ! I only asked because model aircraft instruction sheets are notoriously inaccurate so far as nose weighting is concerned. Your 737 is a wonderful creation, I'll be very pleased if mine comes out half as good as yours. Don
  2. That really is a masterpiece, Olly. And beautifully photographed too. I've yet to build this model.......can you recall how much weight (approximately) you used in the nose to balance it on the ground ? Also, what paint/s did you use for the red ? I've looked for some time to try and find something suitable, Jet2 have quite a particular shade of red. I was recommended to use a ModelMaster red (code number 1503, if I recall) but I believe it was discontinued some time ago.... Anyway, thank you for the inspiration, your model is a joy to behold. Don
  3. Absolutely fantastic ! Thanks for sharing ! Don
  4. Absolutely fantastic - but we expect nothing less from you, Kev ! The whole thing looks superb, but I'm particularly impressed by the white cockpit framing; very neat, precise and delicate. How did you achieve such narrow (and realistic) framing ? Was it painted freehand, did you use masks or are the lines formed by thin white decal strips ? The weathering is also subtle and very realistic. Did you use any specific brand or brands to create it ? Thanks for sharing ! Donald
  5. Hi Matt Thank you for sharing your journey with us, for detailing all the various "highs" and "lows" ! Your articles are always so well-written, easy to follow and the superb photos always enhance the process. I've found this 767 piece both inspiring and informative, not least the sections on producing your own colourful decals. Your models have turned out beautifully and are genuine works of art; a real credit to you. I'm very jealous of your modelling skills and patience.......I guess that practice-makes-perfect - or as close to perfection as our hobby will allow. Best wishes, and hope that the Dreamliner flying is still enjoyable and going well ! Donald
  6. Good luck with this (and future) projects ! As for a name, how about "Victory Models", "Freedom Models" or simply "Ukraine Model Company" - provided, of course, that they're not already used by someone else. Donald
  7. Like others, I recently received Kev's wheelsets for the VC10, Brit and Argosy. They are all absolutely superb in every respect, and highly recommended. I guarantee that if you get any (or all) of these, you'll be delighted with them. Whatever kits they're used on, they'll be a definite enhancement to what's provided in the respective kits. Not only that, but mine were swiftly dispatched to me and came in bomb-proof packaging. Lets support Kev and encourage him to provide us with more top-class items. Donald
  8. Off topic, but to answer the comments about the possibility of an injection moulded Avro/HS/BAe 748, S and M Models announced a while back that they will be releasing this subject in this media. Regards Donald
  9. Hi Ivor Is the museum currently open ? Here in Guernsey we've been Covid-free for 128 days, and like you, life is virtually as normal other than that our Bailiwick is effectively closed to outside travellers other than from your part of the world. As you know, we have an unrestricted travel corridor direct between Guernsey and Isle of Man operated by our Embraer 195 and various new ATRs (new route for them all) - no restrictions, no face masks etc. Even the various sports teams are now travelling between our islands on a regular basis - there's the return footie match shortly, too ! I think the two island communities have enjoyed the unrestricted travel arrangements over the past month or so, and the respective insular welcomes. I've yet to visit you, and the museum, but may do so shortly. The only Manx aircraft I've flown on was a Viscount about 35 years ago, operating a Guernsey-Jersey-Birmingham-East Midlands schedule on behalf of BMA. Stay safe ! Donald PS This a great thread - great to see the de Havilland images (de Havilland being a traditional Guernsey family name, of course)
  10. Yes please, Jeff, I'd appreciate seeing photos of what's in the box. I'll doubtless get one (or more) of these eventually. Eastern Express are very prolific with their 1/144 airliner new releases, filling lots of gaps, subject-wise. I'm also pleased that their future releases are all slated to be CAD. If you get a chance to comment on how well (or otherwise) the parts go together, that would be good too...…. Donald
  11. Hi Jeff I'm sure you're right, the lack of a transparent windscreen for the Herald may be due to economic limitations by the manufacturer. EE's F27 kits (like Skyline's exceptionally good 737 Classic range) give you the option of cutting away the solid plastic cockpit cab from the fuselage half and replacing it with a transparency. Personally, I prefer transparent windows/windscreens but many Modellers don't. I thought that the Herald cockpit/windscreen section - much like a Viscount - would have consisted of a simple, clear "bubble/blister" design, replicating the distinctive dome-shape of the full-sized aircraft. I'm currently enjoying building EE's diminutive Short 360. Its not a shake-and-bake project by any means, but its a nice little model; I've found its helpful to plan in advance how to tackle it (eg ensuring there's sufficient tabs in the fuselage halves to anchor the fuselage floor section). The likes of Eastern Express, F-Rsin and others (mainly of Eastern European origin) are currently serving the 1/144 airline enthusiast very well. I had thought of including A Model's products in my previous post - they've a comprehensive and eclectic mix of aircraft available - the only reason I didn't mention them was that my most recent purchases of their line have been the (already available elsewhere) Comet 4B, Caravelle III and Lockheed Hercules ! Roden are producing some lovely airliners too, their Super VC10, Carvair and Britannia are particularly good, especially for fans of large British transport aircraft; I'm looking forward to their forthcoming Convair 340 (and C 133 Cargomaster). Will you be posting pictures of your EE Herald when done ? Donald
  12. Thanks Jeff, an interesting and informative write-up. Like you, I enjoy building these short-run kits of smaller airliners; you'll inevitably need to fettle some of the parts for a decent fit, some kits seem more "refined" than others. As you say, you can add as much detail as you wish, depending on your skills and taste. There's a certain satisfaction in finishing something a little out-of-the-ordinary. Its a shame the Herald doesn't come with a transparent windscreen/cockpit - most of the other recent releases from Eastern Express do. Eastern Express (and F-Rsin) are to be congratulated on bringing us less common subject matter. Donald
  13. As with previous 1/144 Eastern Express releases, the first (in this case four) versions to be made available will probably all come with laser-type decals (including the Air UK markings option for the Herald). After a month or two, there will be a further version featuring silk-screen printed decals, in the Herald's case the decal will be the orange BIA livery. The version featuring a silk-screen decal is usually a little cheaper than the others. Its usually the case that the "silk-screen" version comes in a box with painted artwork on the lid, rather than a photograph. Also, the "silk-screen" version will have a Manufacturer code without a -1, -2, -3 etc at the end of it. Its probably just me, but the sprue shots of this kit only seem to feature one engine exhaust.....I hope I'm wrong. The price of these kits varies wildly depending on where you buy them from. I get mine direct from sources in Russia, and they're always a fraction of the prices being asked either on a well-known auction site or established retailers.
  14. The 1/72 Handley Page Herald also had a plethora of rivet detail, much like the Airfix kits of the time. It would be interesting to know why these particular (and thankfully few) Frog kits deviated from Frog's normal practice of having "clean" surface detail. Was it down to a decision by Management, was the tool maker's personal preference, was it a case of mirroring what other manufacturers of the time were doing ? I guess we'll probably never have a definitive answer, but I'm glad the vast majority of Frog kits DIDN'T have the unrealistic rivet detail. Tbh, not having unrealistic and overscale rivets was part of the attraction of Frog kits for me...... Donald
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