ChancerUK Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Realy looking forward to seeing how that big bierd takes shape, seriousley glad you chose her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 (edited) Hi Bex, good to see you around again. As Steve suggested, what about using the pole from the tip of the 707 fin fitted above the cockpit as a probe? Tony Edited August 4, 2010 by avro683 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 You've got a good collection of bits there, you can tell the effort that has gone into it. Have you got a picture that shows how big this is, I am not sure how big a 1/144 A380 would be. I saw one for the first time the other day at CDG, and it was BIG! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 (edited) You've got a good collection of bits there, you can tell the effort that has gone into it.Have you got a picture that shows how big this is, I am not sure how big a 1/144 A380 would be. I saw one for the first time the other day at CDG, and it was BIG! Dan Thanks for the kind comments folks Daniel, yes alot of planning has gone into this, just ask ChancerUK, hes the only other person than me that has known the exact details of this project for the last two years, and I hope it turns out as good as Ive planned As for size, shes huge, even in 1/144th, so, Ive included two photos for you, one with Revell & Tamiya paint pots, and one with part of Sammys 72nd Hunter. Im now at the stage of all the engines fitted, but I completely forgot how much a pig they are to build and fit, as I helped Louise with her rainbow coloured 380 Which is why Ive also included a photo of the underside plate, which requires strengthening with Bexy patented extra spars....... aka Lolly Sticks The plate which is unpainted a this stage, also requires a vast amount of sanding which also is unfinished at this stage Ive also started assembling the Rotordome. Thanks to Kspriss, I also now the refuelling probe problem sort....... Thanks Steve Thanks for looking Bexy Engine parts: In between coats of paint: Size comparisons: Where I am now, with previously mentioned git of a bottom plate: Edited August 11, 2010 by bexwh773 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 She's looking real good 'ikle' Sis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micha Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 not bad! Would be nice looking as Luftwaffe A380 MedEvac ... with a huge cargo door on the side here's Luftwaffe's A310 MedEvac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kspriss Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 looking good bexy...that grey seems just right to me steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Coming together quickly. If Bexy charges you too much for those strengthening plates, I'll do them for only £1 each. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChancerUK Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Looking good Bex great progress, like the work on the engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I'm not a lover of the A380, but this looks great in grey, can't wait to see all the tackle stuck on and decals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTnailZ Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Coming on nice great job Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 Thanks for the comments folks Yes, aslong as you dont want the beast legs down youre fine, luckily for me, they were needed for someone elses project Otherwise Id probably still be working on the legs As for the engines, I knew they were a pig before I started, as I remembered how much of a battle it was to get Louises together They just need touching up, which I will do before bed tonight. You can also see Ive finally fitted that poxy bottom plate, again which will be painted tonight, so I can check if any filling is required, or whether it is hidden by painting The rotordome is now ready to be put together, and the sidewinders are now fitted, I just need to paint the rails grey. Oh, Im using Revells SM378 which seems a pretty good ish match for the modern RAF grey. Some more photos then Sidewinders fitted....... theyre tiny in 144th Bottom plate & Rotordome: Thanks for looking Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Good progress Sis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 looks good Bex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Thanks Gang Right then, Rotordome is painted up and complete, but I stil have a little work to do on her belly, so heres a taster of how dishy she looks with her dome on. A few blobs of the black slipped under the masking, but, I think they look fairly reallistic, so Ive decided to leave them. Thanks for looking Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micha Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 LOOKING GREAT!!! And I like that idea to make a military version of the A380 like the German Luftwaffe did it at an former Lufthansa Airbus A310-304! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kspriss Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 looking GOOD bexy!! steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 cool!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Thanks for the comments Gang Final update for a week, off on Holibobs with the in laws the only reason Im going is coz I get to meet up with Steve and family again naughty me Belly is now filled, sanded and repainted, USAF refuel boom has 1st coat of paint and the H&D wing pods still need more paint, though I may repaint them if they look ridiculous. When I get back I shall start applying the decals Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Black Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Very cool idea, and a good-looking beastie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gekko_1 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsm Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 This is looking great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micha Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hi Bex! Here it is: Revell 04270 Lufthansa Airbus A380-800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTnailZ Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Really good build look forward to seeing more Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kspriss Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Hi Bex!Here it is: Revell 04270 Lufthansa Airbus A380-800 and the current one (according to hannants and mine) is 04218 A380 new livery (First flight) HTH steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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