Britman Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Looks like the imagination department went to lunch and left the "new" scheme to an "expert "! Why oh why take the yellow off the tail? It beggars belief sometimes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halcyonjet Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 I know that Lufthansa like to keep their planes very clean, but I think that they will have to work overtime with an all white fuselage. Note to self; pick up some 'Lufthansa yellow' paint before it too becomes history. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Will RoG do a release of the 748i with new decals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) Well, the Yellow circle started 1968 or 1969 ish...I remember seeing 727 and 737s in the older blue and yellow fin strip with Crane Logo in the yellow bit. Suppose it was due a change. Might be wrong but I can't think of another airline that kept the same fin scheme for 50 years . Clean ? When I was working for Lufthansa 1999 ( White Fuse) at Stuttgart at least two were washed in the hangar every day on rotation . One on day shift and often two (737 and A318/320/321 types ) on nights unless we had a casualty kite dragged in . Everything there was "spotless" except the crew room/Pig Sty . They had a wash team so we weren't bugged for it The A318 was a Daimler Benz Jet that used to go between Detroit and Stuttgart on Chysler/Daimer joint company business, we used to look after it. Edited February 4, 2018 by bzn20 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 ANy pics any where??? Talk of Lufty having spotless planes they even demand spotless, blemish free overhauled and repaired parts too! I have experience of them at work. Can't even send them out with a tiny scratch!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Paul J said: ANy pics any where??? Here you go Paul https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-new-lufthansa-livery-leaks-ahead-of-unv-445427/ Edited February 4, 2018 by bzn20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 I believe the designer used to work for Qantas. Never liked that scheme either. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Just now, stringbag said: I believe the designer used to work for Quantas. Never liked that scheme either. Chris. Yes! It immediately reminded me of qantas. Change blue for red, Change crane for Kangaroo... hey presto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 8 hours ago, Bandsaw Steve said: Yes! It immediately reminded me of qantas. Change blue for red, Change crane for Kangaroo... hey presto! Change for changes sake! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I agree - perhaps Lufthansa should be proud of the fact that it has held onto the same insignia for 50 years. Perhaps that could be a useful corporate symbol of continuity and stability and tradition in a world where these things are sometimes sadly lacking. Perhaps the old symbol was a near unique asset they have just thrown away for no good reason. 🤔 Just saying! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armored76 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I have been following a similar discussion on a German modelling forum, the past few days. Just like over-there, I seem to be one the few that find the new logo fresh and good Speaking of Qantas... I LOVE that logo and plan to build an A380 with their livery. While at it, go ahead and talk bad about the Thai Airways A380 scheme, as well as that is also on my top favorite schemes list 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Well I do love 💖 Air New Zealand’s new black and white schemes so I’m not super conservative! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armored76 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, Bandsaw Steve said: Well I do love 💖 Air New Zealand’s new black and white schemes so I’m not super conservative! Wow!!! I somehow missed that change. Looks great, indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 They also have the world’s best safety videos . Strongly suggest you google search ‘air New Zealand’s nude safety video’ 😲 It’s priceless! ✅ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 3 hours ago, armored76 said: I have been following a similar discussion on a German modelling forum, the past few days. Just like over-there, I seem to be one the few that find the new logo fresh and good Speaking of Qantas... I LOVE that logo and plan to build an A380 with their livery. While at it, go ahead and talk bad about the Thai Airways A380 scheme, as well as that is also on my top favorite schemes list The current Thai scheme has imagination and style,sadly lacking in the Lufthansa sceme in question. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I quite like it, guess because I’ve never much cared for the colour yellow! It does look businesslike to bzn20 point, although not quite 50, Singapore’s scheme is largely unchanged - I remember their B707’s in the 70’s(?) with essentially the same paint job as today SD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 6 hours ago, Swamp Donkey said: I remember their B707’s in the 70’s That would be some record no doubt from inception to now, 1972-2018. Previously part of MSA. Here are some interesting Lufthansa schemes https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=new+lufthansa+livery&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjo5r2f4o_ZAhXsCsAKHWINDmUQ_AUICigB&biw=1301&bih=602#imgrc=LJx_KJXXZ2egBM:&spf=1517867821361 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorth Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Taking the yellow out really reduced the visual punch of the whole livery. Blue and white are both in the "cool" range as colours go and need a "warm" colour to balance them for best visual effect. With yellow in the design, they had the "warm" colour and the balance. The new design is clean and sits on the plane well, but my former graphic designer's eye is madly searching in vain for a clear point of visual interest that a spot of "warm" colour would have provided. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armored76 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 9 hours ago, bzn20 said: That would be some record no doubt from inception to now, 1972-2018. Previously part of MSA. Here are some interesting Lufthansa schemes https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=new+lufthansa+livery&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjo5r2f4o_ZAhXsCsAKHWINDmUQ_AUICigB&biw=1301&bih=602#imgrc=LJx_KJXXZ2egBM:&spf=1517867821361 That would make for some really cool what-if builds! Thanks for sharing! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Actually I like it. It is very 'German' though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, noelh said: Actually I like it. It is very 'German' though. I agree. I think the term is "Teutonic" that we're looking for. Edited February 7, 2018 by dadofthree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 3 hours ago, dadofthree said: I agree. I think the term is "Teutonic" that we're looking for. Is that like my brothers "tonic" suit from a few years back? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 15 minutes ago, Britman said: a few years back? More like 48 years ! That's when I had a Tonic Tavera suit, Blue/Gold. White Ben Sherman and Oxblood Ivy Smooths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 5 hours ago, bzn20 said: More like 48 years ! That's when I had a Tonic Tavera suit, Blue/Gold. White Ben Sherman and Oxblood Ivy Smooths Smart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Only marginally less dull and boring than Air France! Still, it could have been worse. Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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