Turbofan Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) Thanks for all the praise everyone, cheers Mitchem "gob smackingly brilliant" that'll do for me!! Interesting choices Jeff, I do like the Singapore livery too, I have a 747-200 earmarked for that livery. BOAC would be my choice. Might well get another AA 707 sometime soon and have been thinking maybe Tradewinds or Pelican Cargo. This is my favourite BA scheme too, Keith. Negus any day over those dreary Landor colours! Thanks for the heads up about the Brasil sheet on ebay Mike, but Kuwait Airways is going to be represented in my collection by a 747-200 using the excellent 26 sheet. Watch this space! Cheers, Ian Edited May 19, 2016 by Turbofan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 My favourite BA scheme, looks great Ian. Love the weathered look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Superb build and finish Ian,first aircraft flight I ever took,1978 British Airtours 707 Gatwick to Rimini! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canalguna Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 What a nice work Ian, congratulations. It is a well balanced work, and a very convincing finish you achieved, I was stunned by the metal as well. I have some of these kits in my stash, they kinda frighten me as I've never tackled a kit of that type and to spoil it would be expensive. Do you have any advice for a rookie on these kits? I am also afraid of the landing gear breaking down under the weight. My father flew the 707 among any other airliner I dream to just see live today, not to say fly. I guess I was born in the wrong era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Oh I say! Very very nice! Great work on the BMF on the wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Stunning build, love the BA livery. gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Thanks for all the great compliments! Luis, I can't recommend Authentic Airliners kits highly enough. They are expensive compared to most similar sized injection moulded plastic kits but they really are worth every cent IMHO. I have, at the last count, 10 completed and another 10 unmade or unfinished. I'm glad you've found them. Cheers, Ian Hi Ian: Thank you very much for the advise, the kits are very expensive and bring them here will be more expensive too. Anyway, its a nice idea to know just in case any of them crosses in front of me inthis side of the pond and with the knowledge I have watching your nice build will see what to do. Thank you very much for your nice answer!!! Cheers, Luis Alfonso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Cracking piece of work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Very nice work, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Thanks again for more compliments! Canalguna, all I can say about building resin kits is don't fear them just go for it. Once you've removed the casting block, I usually use a hacksaw, there's just some sanding to do on a nice flat surface to make a nice smooth mating surface. Then use either CA or an epoxy glue to assemble everything. With AA kits there is so little filler required you can progress really rapidly. I've never had landing gear break but obviously you need to be careful as they are heavier than a hollow plastic kit. Some of the wide bodies have metal gear but my DC10 has resin landing gear and that's still fine. Cheers, Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 A beautiful old lady wearing her finest livery - 100% for build originality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canalguna Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Thanks for the encouraging info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Looks like I'll have to buy another AA 707, as if by magic, 26 have released a Kuwait Airways 707 sheet! Cheers Ray! Ian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Great job Ian. Any plans to photograph her from a lower angle, with the VC-10 in the background? david Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now