tomprobert Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 This is my latest completion: Boeing's big twin in the form of a 1/144th KLM Boeing 777-306ER. This model was based on Minicraft's 777-200 kit, with numerous modifications. I inserted Braz's fuselage extension plugs forward and aft of the wings, did a bit of re-profiling of the nose area, added Contrails' extended and raked wingtips, completely re-worked Contrails' GE90-115B engines and pylons, and finished it off by using a DrawDecal set for the current KLM scheme. All paints were from Halfords' automotive range. This was a fairly straight-forward conversion, but I did create a fair bit of extra work by modifying the engines. However, I think it was well worth it and they are now a better representation of the real thing. Boeing 777-306/ER, KLM, PH-BVA, 'De Hoge Veluwe National Park' Happy modelling! Tom 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexthebuilder Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 looking very very good for some strange reason ii love KLM jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Superb job from a not very good kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Very nice indeed Tom. Thank you for posting. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feoffee2 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Superb!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie894 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Love the colours. Really pops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael301757 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 stunning build,lovely sharp and crisp detail, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Seriously good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 The hard work sure shows through. Makes one dream of far away places. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Great stuff, I will have to tackle an airliner soon. how do you get the really glossy finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Very sharp! Really impressed with the turbine centre boss spiral - fiddly! Nice work. Cheers Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Outstanding job Tom, Do you have a pattern for the tail bumper? Or do you just add a lump and shape until it looks right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Woodbine Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 That's very good Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Lovely built Tom, the work on the engines certainly paid off, great scheme too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 That's a bit of a stunner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 This is superb - I love it and having a kit of almost the same on the bench myself, this really appeals to me. Your paintwork is great and your chosen livery has really brought the kit to life - I don't think I have seen another -300ER in KLM colours modelled before either which adds to my interest in your work here. I have another MC777-200 on the stock shelf with some Emirates Pele Fifa 14 decals to turn into a -300ER one day later this year. I just need those correct engines from somewhere now. Tip top and 12/10 to you here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Thanks for the kind words folks... Outstanding job Tom, Do you have a pattern for the tail bumper? Or do you just add a lump and shape until it looks right? I just made it from some scrap plastic - not sure if it's a good representation of the real thing or not to be honest, but in this scale you can get away with it! Great stuff, I will have to tackle an airliner soon. how do you get the really glossy finish? The gloss finish is Halfords Clear Lacquer. It only seems to work over Halfords' paints (it is pretty potent stuff!) and must be applied in very thin dust coats otherwise it can eat the decals... this has had about 5 very thin coats and it builds up into a beautiful gloss finish that is very hard-wearing and won't yellow over time. This is superb - I love it and having a kit of almost the same on the bench myself, this really appeals to me. Your paintwork is great and your chosen livery has really brought the kit to life - I don't think I have seen another -300ER in KLM colours modelled before either which adds to my interest in your work here. I have another MC777-200 on the stock shelf with some Emirates Pele Fifa 14 decals to turn into a -300ER one day later this year. I just need those correct engines from somewhere now. Tip top and 12/10 to you here Welsh Models do a conversion set to turn the -200 into a -300ER, and provide GE90-115B engines and pylons, new flap tracks (to improve on the kit's) as well as the raked wing tips. If you've already got Braz's plugs then you'll be good to go. The picture on the link below is not working so I can't judge the engines, but I've only ever been very impressed by Welsh's stuff in the past: http://www.welshmodels.co.uk/RE003.html Or, as I did, there's the Contrails route: http://www.contrailsmodels.com/Engines.html Scroll down the page and you'll find them! Superb job from a not very good kit. It's not too bad to be fair, but does require more work than say an offering from Revell would. I love the 777-3000ER and with the work involved in converting this one I think I'll go for the Welsh Models vac if I do another - it'll probably be more straight forward! Tom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I know I'm a bit late to the party here, but damn that is awesome! I'm not a huge airliner fan but can appreciate a great build of one when I see it. I wish I could make an airliner as good as that... MH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I've come back for a second helping of KLM tonight and to show my wifey just what a great model you have made here - she says she'd rather be sat on the real thing up front in first class than looking at it from the sofa ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) Another wonderful build Tom. I'm not sure whether to be inspired or accept I'll never achieve your standards and take up stamp collecting instead! Which Halfords blue did you use? Dave B Edited August 21, 2014 by Skodadriver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 As always Tom another a superb build That's one stunning looking Model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 looking very very good for some strange reason ii love KLM jets Then you have obviously never flown with them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 That's lovely Tom, reworking the nose & engines certainly paid off. Where onn earth do you store all these large models! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLP Publishing Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Superb model Tom! Much inspiration for my own when I get to it. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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