Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Here is one that has been cluttering my version of Victorville for a while. A Revell A340-300. I saw a nice build over at ARC where the inboard pylons were corrected. The engines hung too low so I had to do it with mine. Pylons removed from the nacelles Pylons attached, of course some putty is involved and has to be cleaned up when set I did not take many early progress shots. Here is is how is stands now I have filled some cabin windows and added some antennas, lumps and bumps and finally test fitted the engines to check sit and ground clearance 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I have one in the stash to re do my SAA aircraft, so am paying rapt attention here.. (Trying, in vain so far, to get the decals for the 2012 London Olympics ) Did not know about the engines - I am learning already. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Spill the beans then !! What colour scheme can we look forward to? Lovely job on that airframe by the way. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 I was not aware of the engine issue until I saw a thread elsewhere. Mine will be in this scheme. Not very exiting but it will fit in a theme I am trying to get going. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Very interesting Ray, thanks for sharing. I don't usually fit the undercarriage and engines until much later in the build so I'll be interested to see how you go about masking when you get to that stage. Any chance of link to the ARC article? I had a look but couldn't find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 I am trying something different this time with this build. So I am sticking as much as I can on before paint. With the scheme being overall white there should be minimal masking. Here is the link to the ARC thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Engines fitted and the decal sheet I am using 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I am trying something different this time with this build. So I am sticking as much as I can on before paint. With the scheme being overall white there should be minimal masking. Here is the link to the ARC thread Thanks Ray. What a great link! Jelle has done an excellent job of the Air Tahiti Nui scheme. I have the Brazil Decals Royal Jordanian sheet and the two of you are definitely giving me ideas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Decalling underway. The HaHen decals are great. Very thin, can take a lot of handling and conform to curves nicely. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 That looks really crisp and tidy Ray Lovely job you have done there Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Really starting to look good now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Looking good. Cheers, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Definitely looking the part now Ray. It's particularly interesting to see a non-airline livery on an airliner if you see what I mean! I saw the sister aircraft 16+01 ("Angie 1") at MUC a few years ago and thought it looked simple and stylish. Your model is well on the way to capturing that impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I note that the inside is still white. May I suggest that you paint the next one black or dark grey inside to prevent it from seeming too bright when you look in the windows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunter1969 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Looking great Ray, this model is definately one I'll be doing in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Thanks for the comments every one. I have a bit of a theme of airliners in military service running through the collection and have a few more to do. Jessica, this build was a bit of a rush initially and there were a few things I for got to do. I usually fill the windows but as the decal sheet for the scheme had only window frames I had to fill them with clear cement forgetting that I need to paint the interior. Currently adding the last decals and gear doors, almost done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I note that the inside is still white. May I suggest that you paint the next one black or dark grey inside to prevent it from seeming too bright when you look in the windows? They've left the lights on Jessica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Decalling complete. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Very nice Ray - and look at the ground clearance on those engines! That theme you referred to - Presidential jets? Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Very impressive indeed. She'll soon be ready for RFI ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Nice one Ray Lovely finish and an unusual colour scheme. Altering the engine pylons has made a big difference. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunter1969 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Looking good there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Very nice Ray - and look at the ground clearance on those engines! That theme you referred to - Presidential jets? Cheers, Mike Yes Mike, Presidential/Head of State types. I have a Dragon AF1 to do. There are some really nice schemes becoming available in decal form now. Very impressive indeed. She'll soon be ready for RFI ! Yep, just need to gloss coat (again) and take some better pictures in daylight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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