mitchem Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 The starting blocks : and what's in the box : This could lead to tears.. mike 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTKC Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Oh yes. Yes yes yes. I will very much be watching this. Love the 747, love the old SAA scheme, and plus I have the E-4B kit and am looking for idea to build it as a civvie... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 This should be interesting. I was thinking about the current crop of superb builds that have been exhibited here lately, and how we see very few airliners compared to other subjects. However, not only have there been a dozen or so excellent airliner models posted lately, but three including this one all in the SAA livery. Tis a funny old world. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 So Mike, are you doing any fixer-uppering with this build, or just slap on AM engines and decals? Not sure if the old Revell -200 needs much work to bring it up to scratch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Nice choice Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teeradej Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Nice start Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I remember flying to Joburg from UK in the early 1980s on an SAA 747. As I recall it was an extended range version (SP?), which allowed a non-stop flight (SAA not being granted refuelling facilities elsewhere in Africa at that time). Would that be this version mitchem? Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTKC Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I remember flying to Joburg from UK in the early 1980s on an SAA 747. As I recall it was an extended range version (SP?), which allowed a non-stop flight (SAA not being granted refuelling facilities elsewhere in Africa at that time). Would that be this version mitchem? Cliff The 747SP (Special Performance) was originally designed for Pan Am, to be operated on ultra-long routes such as New York to Tokyo. It has a shortened fuselage and extended tail. Very similar to this, however there are quite notable differences: (Photo intended for informative purposes, I can remove it if it violates any rules) As you can see the plane is very short and has a drastically different rear fuselage. Would probably make for a very interesting conversion, but I think mitchem is going for the 747-200. Sorry for switching into explain-alot-mode, I've got a bit of a thing (just a bit) for 747s... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feoffee2 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Nice to see people getting ready 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Another splendid choice. I once did a Hasegawa version of the E-4B but I think that was a different scale. Will be following this one with interest! Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 You may like this then, taken by my dad. Shall be watching this as I love this scheme! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 ...but three including this one all in the SAA livery. Tis a funny old world. You're right Chris. Looks like planes in the SAA scheme are the new London buses. You don't see one for ages and then they all arrive at the same time. As for it being a funny old world, we can all have an extra laugh watching me battle with this one at the same time : SAA DC-4 (WIP 2) So Mike, are you doing any fixer-uppering with this build, or just slap on AM engines and decals? Not sure if the old Revell -200 needs much work to bring it up to scratch. Quick Ray ! Tell me what needs to be fixed up before I start cutting bits off the sprues. If it's too daunting, this could change from a WIP to a RIP in the blink of an eye ! ....Would probably make for a very interesting conversion..... No conversion needed Alexander. I'm embarrassed to admit to having a Welsh Models 747 SP (destined for the same colour scheme) hiding in the Loft of Doom. I managed to get the fuselage buttoned up but after curtting the wings off their backing sheet, I lost the will to live. You may like this then, taken by my dad. Shall be watching this as I love this scheme! Thanks Radleigh. Your dad took some cracking shots around Johannesburg and this one is equally spectacular. :thumbsup2: mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 ... Quick Ray ! Tell me what needs to be fixed up before I start cutting bits off the sprues. If it's too daunting, this could change from a WIP to a RIP in the blink of an eye ! ... Well Mike it turns out that all you really need to do is replace the kit engines (in the P/W boxing) with Braz or Welsh equivalents to build a PW powered -200 and you are right to go. Looks like you are on the right track with your approach! I have the E-4 and Shuttle carrier boxings. Still undecided on my builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Thanks Ray - you had me worried for a minute. So, it's out with the Milliput and time to fill the windows. I normally apply the Milliput to the inside and then press it out through the windows - I think it makes it easier to clean up (but I've been known to have been wrong before). and from the outside : I've filled in the cockpit windows - not because I wasn't 100% sure on the kit's shape, but because I lost the transparent parts. On a positive note, I did buy some extra bits to jazz up my build, although my success with etched brass has always been "iffy" at the best of times. (I know the window decals are for a 747-400 but it shouldn't stop me from cutting them up to fit, and as for the brass, we'll just have to see how much of it I use). mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I'm going to enjoy this one Mike. A superb livery choice which always looks good on any of the SAA fleet. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 The milliput approach looks like it has worked a dream Mike! oh, I think I need to do a B747 for build 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Wot, no clear flight deck....???!!!! Are you going to rescribe it Mike? I purchased the 747/Shuttle carrier combo with 26 BA decals as a possible entry for Septembers Britcomp,but the thought of rescribing those acres of plastic killed my enthusiasm. So it'll have to wait for another day. I think I'll get some Braz RB211;s for it too, so I can do G-KILO 'British Trader' which was a 200... Watching this with interest! K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Wot, no clear flight deck....???!!!! Are you going to rescribe it Mike? I purchased the 747/Shuttle carrier combo with 26 BA decals as a possible entry for Septembers Britcomp,but the thought of rescribing those acres of plastic killed my enthusiasm. So it'll have to wait for another day. I think I'll get some Braz RB211;s for it too, so I can do G-KILO 'British Trader' which was a 200... Watching this with interest! K No clear flight dec on this one Keith ...and you're right about the scribing. The plastic is hard and slippery so I've scrubbed off the raised panel lines while I sanded the windows down. Then I stuck on one of the cockpit windscreen decals from 26decals as I've got the patience of a vampire in a blood bank ! Looks like a 747 to me so I tried it out with a mask of the cockpit flash : Then I decided to change my mind about leaving the door windows unfilled (to be used as a guide for the cheatline), so I filled them in, sprayed some white primer on the fuselage and then gave it a quick rub down with some 800 grit sandpaper : Time to sit back and plan my next move. mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTKC Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Looks beautiful. Just to clarify - did you leave the windscreen decal and cockpit flash under the white primer? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 That cockpit window looks perfect as does the mask. In my humble opinion, you have chosen the right route over the transparent window one as the one in the photos are spot on. When complete, the SAA colours are really going to make this one 'pop'. Great job there Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Looks beautiful. Just to clarify - did you leave the windscreen decal and cockpit flash under the white primer? Why? I have a feeling that it was a test, I don't think Mike's stuck the fuselage together properly yet - note the Tamiya tape & there's still quite a seam line there - & I can 100% say that he doesn't leave seam lines! (and note the AA flight deck windows in a follow up post!!) Why'd you fill the door windows in Mike - leaving them was a plan I had in mind too - as it's an awful long way from front to back to get the cheatline straight without any datum to follow. I hope you have a different cunning plan that I can steal...!! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 This is really coming along nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Any progress Mike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Any progress Mike? I doubt it Ray, as he's got on a big silver bird & gone off to sunnier climes for holidays....!! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I doubt it Ray, as he's got on a big silver bird & gone off to sunnier climes for holidays....!! Keith Thanks Keith, That will teach me for not paying attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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