nigelr32 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 (edited) Hi all, This is my first posting in this section, and am beginning with a question?? I have been modelling for years, but generally work in 1/48th and 1/32nd scale. I don't know what's come over me, but I've recently bought the 144th C-17, AN-124 and a second A380 (New livery + Emirates). I'm gonna get a Beluga and a 787 on Monday. I have two A380 kits and am considering a 900 conversion, having seen Cuprar's brilliant conversion on here. I'm not a great lover of the 380, but it just looks so good extended!! I have found an image that shows three A380 colour drawings, one on top of the other, that are all different lengths. The bottom one being the longest and referred to as the -900. The middle one is also extended, but not by as much, and is also titled as a -900. I see Cuprar has gone for the mid length version. I plan to use the two fuses to make one, and would like to keep the clear windows rather than decals. So, question time.... Which length is more "accurate"? Can I fill the windows with clearfix, proud of the surface, then polish it back for a totally smooth fuselage? (Can clearfix be sanded and polished?) Thanks in anticipation of any advice I'm given by all you experienced guys. Nige Edited December 26, 2011 by nigelr32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Hi Nige, thanks for the kind words buddy. I started mine with the same idea as you and use 2 fuselages. But it didnt work buddy. The A380 fuse is in all different angles so the idea of keeping the windows was a big no no. That was why I made up the plugs and filled the windows. I went with the longest 900 with 19 frames, so the one at the bottom of your page. But if I was you I would ask your other half for a wig for Christmas because you will pull your hair out like I did building it. But good luck buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelr32 Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 Thanks for your advice mate. I won't be asking my other half for a wig on two counts.. I'm a batchelor, and don't have another half, and my hair all fell out on it's own lol!! I'm 48. I've just cut one fuselage up to give the new nose and tail sections. i see where you are coming from when you mention the angles and stuff... I'm currently trying to plan a way of using scrap sections of the upper deck to overcome the problem?? I'll post more as i proceed..with piccies. Are the windows in the revell 380 ok as far as size and position goes?? Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Lol, yes the windows are all right! ( Revell got this kit right lol ) good luck with it and did you say it's going in Emirates livery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tackleberry Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Lol, yes the windows are all right! ( Revell got this kit right lol ) good luck with it and did you say it's going in Emirates livery? <cue Chris saying I have one for sale> lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 <cue Chris saying I have one for sale> lol Lol, I have 5 now in emirates liverly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelr32 Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 (edited) Here we go, all cut up. I need to start on the second fuselage now, once I plan the cuts to give me a straight "roof" and continuous window runs. Chris, I haven't decided on a scheme yet. I simply saw your conversion, and thought "Blimey, the old 380 looks good with a stretch!!". I had am Emirates kit in my stash from years ago, so out it had to come. ** Should i be posting this here, or in the works in progress section??** Nige Edited December 24, 2011 by nigelr32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Great start buddy, now for the hard part lol. You have got it in the right place fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelr32 Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 (edited) Thanks Chris, Here's the second fuse, sectioned as fast as a speeding bullet!! The rear end shouldn't be too difficult, but the nose is gonna take some engineering lol..... I just love cutting kits up!! Nige Edited December 24, 2011 by nigelr32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelr32 Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 (edited) Here's the first offering up of the parts. I might even do the short little fatty?? Thanks for looking Nige Edited December 24, 2011 by nigelr32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Wow, thats a task and a half you've set yourself Nige, It'll look great when done. Cuprars does! Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelr32 Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 (edited) Thanks John, it is a major task, but I love all the working it out, then making it all fit!! I'm an Engineer, ex RR. This is the port fuse all sorted out. Notice the radius cut out of the front of the upper main fuselage section, replaced by a piece from the scrap fuselage section. I've also had to make up a wedge to go in the bottom at the front, as this area is radiused up to the nose, but flat on the '900. At the rear it's just a case of slotting in a section of windows to replace the door. this was again cut from the scrap section of fuselage. The lower section will need to be built up with plastic card. I think I might leave this till the halves are together? This is all about the windows!! The sharper eyed amongst yoyu may notice the 1mm plastic card at the nose joint, this is because the windows wouldn't be correctly spaced without it. Thanks for stopping by, hopefully you can see one half complete tomorrow? Nige Edited December 24, 2011 by nigelr32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyAl Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Crikey, don't envy that job at all. It'll look great when finished though. Next you'll be saying you're going to do it as a visible interior model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelr32 Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) Visible interior??? No way!!! I don't have the patience for that lol. Remember the scrap sections... I glued em all together.... This is known as the A380 SFF (Short fat Fella) I think I'll crack on with the 900 now... Nige Edited December 24, 2011 by nigelr32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madaboutmodels Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 i like the short one, its the airbus version of the 747sp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelr32 Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) i like the short one, its the airbus version of the 747sp I know what you mean.. It's kinda cute?? What do you all think of this one then?? The rear section was really difficult to align!! The windows look a little odd as the rearmost ones have black paint in them. I originally used black paint , sprayed on, then scratched to mark out the cut lines. Hope you like it? Nige Edited December 24, 2011 by nigelr32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madaboutmodels Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 looks good so fair, what liverys it going to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Looks like you pulled this of very nicely. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelr32 Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 Madaboutmodels, I haven't decided on a livery yet?? The little un might be something different though? Chris, Not so fast with your well done compliments mate.... that rear end needs to be cut off and refitted. I thik I was fooling myself about those windows not being in line.... Could someone please tell me how to get good results with clear windows? Thanks for all your posts on this big jigsaw puzzle!! Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyAl Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 That's a bit of a monster. It's like you're building yourself an A378 and an A381. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Could someone please tell me how to get good results with clear windows? Nige is ther an airport anywhere that could handle something this size??? clear windows - use clearfix into each window hole then put a silver window frame decal over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madaboutmodels Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 is ther an airport anywhere that could handle something this size??? the big one probally not, but the small one yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Could someone please tell me how to get good results with clear windows? Nige Looking great Nige... how about a Qantas 'Wunala' or 'Nalanji Dreaming'?! As for the windows, in 1/144th PVA glue applied with a cocktail stick will also have the desired effect. Watching this one closely; an A380-900 is on my to do list, so it will be interesting to compare Cuprar's and your methods. Keep the updates coming! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Looking good, I was tempted to build an A380 SP as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Wow, you work fast Nige. They both look very good and you seem to have everything aligned. How about doing one in a 'what if' Pan AM livery? Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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