Silverstone 2 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Sorry no the b747-8 is much taller then the b747-400 I'm a 747 pilot from GSS (BA CARGO) the only 747-8 Freighter operator in the UK! The vertical tail is exactly the same dimensions as the 747-400 Freighters, Just has a split lower rudder section. The main differences are the wings( Larger box section), slotted flaps, Fusealge extensions, landing gear has large footprint tyres and of coures the GeNX Engines For you info the larger size tyres are to manage the increase PCN (pavement correction Number) Basic operating weight is almost 30t heavier than the 400F. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 For clarification, the adjusted landing gear is what might give the 747-8 the impression of increased height. Very much the same as the new taller stance on the 737ng. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMG Offramp Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I'm a 747 pilot from GSS (BA CARGO) the only 747-8 Freighter operator in the UK!The vertical tail is exactly the same dimensions as the 747-400 Freighters, Just has a split lower rudder section. The main differences are the wings( Larger box section), slotted flaps, Fusealge extensions, landing gear has large footprint tyres and of coures the GeNX Engines For you info the larger size tyres are to manage the increase PCN (pavement correction Number) Basic operating weight is almost 30t heavier than the 400F. Phil Hello Phil, Thank you very much for the great information, my initial feelings were correct. Are you certified on the -8 Freighter? I heard its handling was made to be very similar to the 747-400's so the transition courses would feel almost "transparent". Lucky guy you! Cheers, Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) Just 4.5 meters longer between the nose and main gear. translates to waiting a fraction longer than before you initiate the turn. 747 Ground handling and taxying is surprisingly intuitive and doesn't take long to master. The nicest aircraft i've ever flown by a long shot. Although i'm a Boeing person, not Airbus! phil Edited March 4, 2012 by Silverstone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Although i'm a Boeing person, not Airbus! Thank God, reinforcements at last, the Airbus geeks were taking over! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 It's here! I must say it looks fantastic... I'll be starting a build threat soon as I can't resist starting this one straight away. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHull Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Mines still not come!! FUMING!! I could have walked to collect it by now!! On a positive note, my beriev a-50 came Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) Lol I only got 2 out of 4 from the same company. Not packed well at all!!!! Edited March 5, 2012 by cuprar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Mine arrived today. Not particularly well wrapped but no damage to what looks like a lovely kit! Antony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHull Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 i will cry if at least one of mine doesn't come tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pperkins Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Mine came as well just wraped in paper type cardboard but was ok in side End of the wings need to be up a bit more as it drops down I did get it straight but then it wanted to bend back down might Wait will i have the engines on and see what happens wings are thin might be the issue Here it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Blimey, quick work! What scheme are you doing? Antony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pperkins Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Blimey, quick work!What scheme are you doing? Antony Going to do this in Boeing one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 End of the wings need to be up a bit more as it drops down I did get it straight but then it wanted to bend back down might Wait will i have the engines on and see what happens wings are thin might be the issue This happened to me with the 777, the answer is start gluing from the wing tip and work your way down to the root, you can shape it nicely. That's how I got the very nice sweeping up angle on my 1/72 B-52 inflight model too. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pperkins Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 This happened to me with the 777, the answer is start gluing from the wing tip and work your way down to the root, you can shape it nicely. That's how I got the very nice sweeping up angle on my 1/72 B-52 inflight model too.Al That's what I did but yet it wanted to drop I even but it in some hot warter for a few mints then fixed it to a piece of metal tubing then in cold water then in to the fridge foe 2hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 For those interested, my build thread is here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.p...mp;#entry982690 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 End of the wings need to be up a bit more as it drops down come again? oh...I see what you mean......dont forget that on the 747-400 and I assume, given the length of the span the -800 as well, when on the ground, the wings do droop a bit No idea if zevda meant this but I have made wings on my 747-400's droop a little as they didnt when I got them out of the box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 dont forget that on the 747-400 and I assume, given the length of the span the -800 as well, when on the ground, the wings do droop a bit I'm pretty certain they don't really droop on the 747-8, but I'm sure Mr Silverstone will be along to clarify that soon..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) Since the span of the -800 is longer than it is on the -400, there is bound to be some droop; even the -100/200/300 had a bit of droop. This is of course, when the aircraft is on the ground...when it's flying, the wings bend upwards noticeably edit - found this pic....there is a slight droop before the wingtip extensions; not as bad as the kit mentioned above but it is there from the modelling point of view you probably dont need to worry about it to much (unless your a picky detail freak like me ) Edited March 7, 2012 by kev1n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pperkins Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) Deleted Edited March 9, 2012 by Greg B Use the wanted area, no more requests in this area will be tolerated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Mine came in a masive box with a pile of packing worms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 your ok for the next time you go fishing then...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Anyone know of any decals for a Freighter version yet? Preferably Cathay Pac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) Anyone know of any decals for a Freighter version yet? Preferably Cathay Pac. I'm having some made up with the green rear end with the buildings on it Edited March 15, 2012 by cuprar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I'm having some made up with the green rear end with the buildings on it Nice. Being made personally, or will they be available to for sale? I have one of these kits by accident and can't decide whether to make it. I usually just make aircraft that I have flown in, and I don't think I will ever fly a 747-8 of any airline, but for a Cathay Pac bird I could make an exception as I have always liked this livery. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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