Skodadriver Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Given Otaki's go for £100s, are as rare as hen's teeth, are the best Tristar kits ever made and will never be made again, I am kind of content to take an EE knock off variant in preference to the alternatives. I don't disagree although you probably mean the best injection-moulded Tristar kits ... Even the legendary Otaki kit pales into insignificance beside Authentic Airliners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Kaeck Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Masking won't take long with a bit of Blu Tac. It's easier doing small airliner windows than something like a Ju 88 canopy. And I don't think you notice the windows being thick once they're in place. They still look miles better than decals and light doesn't hit flat bits of paper in the same way it does with clear plastic. So how will you then take care of each thin silver frame around each single window if you skip out on decals ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 New boxing - ref.144106 - Lockheed Tristar L-1011-200 Eastern Source: http://modelsua.com/Lockheed-Tristar-L-1011-200-Eastern-1-144-Eastern-Express-144106.html V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Do we think a -500 series will ever in fact get released? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Garard Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 38 minutes ago, Vlamgat9 said: Do we think a -500 series will ever in fact get released? It was released in 4 different boxings last week: ATA America United Air Transat LTU ...and they have correctly portrayed the longer wingtips! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 22 hours ago, Scott Garard said: It was released in 4 different boxings last week: ATA America United Air Transat LTU ...and they have correctly portrayed the longer wingtips! Wow! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) Several new boxing - ref. EE144114-01 - Passenger aircraft L-1011-500 "LTU" Source: https://hobbyterra.com/product/l-1011-500-ltv-eastern-express-144114-01.html - ref. EE144114-02 - Passenger aircraft L-1011-500 "Air Transat" Source: https://hobbyterra.com/product/l-1011-500-air-transat-eastern-express-144114-02.html - ref. EE144114-03 - Passenger aircraft L-1011-500 "United" Source: https://hobbyterra.com/product/l-1011-500-united-eastern-express-144114-03.html - ref. EE144114-04 - Passenger aircraft L-1011-500 "ATA" Source: https://hobbyterra.com/product/l-1011-500-ata-eastern-express-144114-04.html V.P. Edited October 1, 2017 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B. Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Hello That is most welcome information. Cheers Eric B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 (edited) Ah Air Transat Tristars....I remember flying on one and coming out looking like I had leprosy. Gotta love that air-con... Edited October 4, 2017 by charlie_c67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG-Mech Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Any chance to get a RAF Tristar tanker ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 5 hours ago, MiG-Mech said: Any chance to get a RAF Tristar tanker ? It was on their original plan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 New boxing - ref. E144114 - L-1011-500 Tristar airliner "PAN AM" Source: https://hobbyterra.com/product/l-1011-500-tristar-airliner-pan-am-eastern-express-144114.html V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) - ref. EE144122 - Lockheed L-1011-385-3 TriStar K1 (500) air tanker RAF Source: https://hobbyterra.com/product/lockheed-l-1011-385-3-tristar-k1-500-airtanker-raf-eastern-express-144122.html V.P. Edited November 29, 2017 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) Pricey, you can get the Welsh models one for less than that. Never thought I'd see the day when mainstream IJ kits were more expensive than their after market equivalents! And you'd need new roundels at least as the proportions on the 'D's are way out Edited November 29, 2017 by Dave Fleming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 7 hours ago, Dave Fleming said: Pricey, you can get the Welsh models one for less than that. Never thought I'd see the day when mainstream IJ kits were more expensive than their after market equivalents! And you'd need new roundels at least as the proportions on the 'D's are way out Some of the civil versions are even more expensive at nearly $80 (£60). Definitely be passing this one by😕 Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 £34 on Ebay - Welsh models comes out at £41! And the Pan-Am version only £28. Buy both, a little scratch building, and you can model both liveries! Simples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 And, I believe, that Ray is doing some RAF decals. Hopefully for release with his re-boxed -500s available in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 6 hours ago, buzz said: And, I believe, that Ray is doing some RAF decals. Hopefully for release with his re-boxed -500s available in January. Hopefully less than £50+, I really want to do Pinky or Perky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggy4624 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Mine is now well overdue. I never trust ebay. Was hoping to do 704 in the original scheme. Money down the drain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 6 hours ago, oggy4624 said: Mine is now well overdue. I never trust ebay. Was hoping to do 704 in the original scheme. Money down the drain. Have you not submitted a PayPal dispute? Seems like you've given up without a fight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 On 01/12/2017 at 4:49 AM, oggy4624 said: Mine is now well overdue. I never trust ebay. Was hoping to do 704 in the original scheme. Money down the drain. Who was the seller and when did you order them? I just got two tankers from 123rus77 at a good price. No problems at all. Very quick delivery from Russia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) On 30/11/2017 at 2:24 AM, Dave Fleming said: Hopefully less than £50+, I really want to do Pinky or Perky As a guide maybe, Ray has been selling the original kit and -200s for £28 including decals. As some of these decals are £9 on their own, that's a bargain. Edited December 2, 2017 by buzz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 On 02/12/2017 at 8:52 AM, buzz said: As a guide maybe, Ray has been selling the original kit and -200s for £28 including decals. As some of these decals are £9 on their own, that's a bargain. ooh, one can hope! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I've just received one one of the RAF boxing and I'm a little disappointed with the decals. The kit comes with the instructions for the Pan Am boxing of the kit with a supplemental sheet for the placement of the bits on the RAF sprue along with the painting and decal placement guides. The decals are laser printed and the proportions of the roundels are a bit off and the supplied windows on my kit lack the silver trim and are not quite sharp on my example. Fortunately for me, my Welsh Models Short Belfast has the Tristar decals in it mixed in with the Belfast ones so I can mix and match. I'd have expected better quality decals for the price the kit is being sold for. My advice to anyone wanting this kit would be to wait until Mel at S&M models releases his kit in January. Hopefully it will be good value for money in the same way the Roden Bristol Britannia was when it was reboxed by Twosix Decals with the RAF Markings. Regards, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 New boxing announced - ref. EE144137 - Lockheed L-1011 Tristar Stargazer & Pegasus XL rocket Source: http://www.pas-decals.ru/forum/novosti/1078-novinki-vostochnyj-ekspress?start=378#36236 V.P. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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