AnonymousDFB1 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Posted September 12, 2012 My kit and decals have arrived, thanks Chris. Just got to work out the best way to correct the fault in the decals
cuprar Posted September 12, 2012 Posted September 12, 2012 My kit and decals have arrived, thanks Chris. Just got to work out the best way to correct the fault in the decals No probs Mich, I'm sure you will do fine on correcting the fault! Looking forward to it!
cuprar Posted September 14, 2012 Posted September 14, 2012 Almost time, 16 hours and 15 minutes and counting lol
AnonymousDFB1 Posted September 14, 2012 Author Posted September 14, 2012 Remember no engine start and push back before departure time 1
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) Anyone up for dping this one? hehe Or this one? hehe Edited September 16, 2012 by RNoAF Aerobatic Team
pperkins Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 Anyone up for dping this one? hehe Or this one? hehe I have done the first pic
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 How about we could make a thread of their favorite airliner built aswell? Mish? Cuprar? Antony?
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 That people here post a pic of their best / favorite built airliner?
cuprar Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) Well here is mine, love this Aircraft and that was why I built it lol And here is the model Edited September 16, 2012 by cuprar
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 Where is the pic of the model then;-) lol
Antony Robertson Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 I love the pic of the Dornier 328, a really nice scheme Antony
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 I love the pic of the Dornier 328, a really nice scheme Antony Thanks, mate! Here are mine... at least one of them... And the model:
pabbi Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 Here is mine..... Boeing B727-108C, Icelandair 1967-1985, named Gullfaxi. Link to photo http://www.airliners.net/photo/Icelandair/Boeing-727-108C/0187565/L/
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 Here is mine..... Boeing B727-108C, Icelandair 1967-1985, named Gullfaxi. Link to photo http://www.airliners...108C/0187565/L/ Very nice model, mate!!
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) Just found a box on the loft.... contents.... Airliner kits... Partly started... No instructions and no decals... Instructions should not be a problem. But decals will... Content was: 1/144 Minicraft MD80 1/144 Minicraft B737-??? 1/144 Revell RJ-75/100 1/200 Hasegawa MD-90 x2 1/200 Hasegawa A-320 1/200 Hasegawa B727 1/200 Hasegawa DC-9 Also parts for a A330/340.. Engines and wheels.... Can`t remember what the fait of that model was... What to do????? Edited September 16, 2012 by RNoAF Aerobatic Team
cuprar Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 Build them and get decals, I'm sure we can help and Rich w makes decals in 200 cheap
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 Well it is great to see so much activity in the GB with many attempting multiples. Should be a great gallery by the end of December. Well done all with such a flying (excuse the pun) start! I may even attempt another if I can get my 747s finished.
Kev1n Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 Just found a box on the loft.... What to do????? obviously you didnt want them - so give them to me, an elegant and sensible solution to your question meanwhile... this gb is almost overwhelming...so many airliners on the go... did somebody say "airliners don't sell" ? yeah, right...
Foxbat Posted September 25, 2012 Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) OK, time to admit my ignorance: from looking at other builds I've picked up that Halfords' rattle cans are the recommended method of painting fuselages if you don't have an airbrush. Firstly, will a can of generic Halfords primer be the best base cost to use and secondly, which white should I be looking at (their website lists 38)? Also, I intend to use Vallejo acrylics for everything else including final varnish. Is there anything I should be aware of before hand in terms of compatability issues or nasty reactions that would make that a bad idea? Edited September 25, 2012 by Foxbat
cuprar Posted September 25, 2012 Posted September 25, 2012 I always use halfords grey primer and appliance white, you can only get this in the large can for £7.49 but worth every penny
Kev1n Posted September 25, 2012 Posted September 25, 2012 Also, I intend to use Vallejo acrylics for everything else including final varnish. Is there anything I should be aware of before hand in terms of compatability issues or nasty reactions that would make that a bad idea? As Chris says, Halfords grey primer and Gloss Appliance White are the usually favourites, tho' some like white primer; I guess either will do, but Appliance white for the base colour. I've never used Vallejo so really can't comment, but I would guess that since Halfords paint is also acrylic it *should* be ok.
Kev1n Posted September 25, 2012 Posted September 25, 2012 oh and by the way - when spraying Halfords remember it's a spray can so dont hold it too close to the model and "swoosh" the spray across the model, dont stay on one area. You'll probably need three or four thin coats. Like most spray cans, the paint will probably 'orange-peel' a bit (a pimply surface texture) Fix this by leaving the model alone for a few days before using micromesh to polish and smooth it out. Halfords paint will touch-dry very quickly but under the surface it will still be wet, so micromesh being an abrasive will remove paint...which is why you need to leave it for a while after painting.
Foxbat Posted September 25, 2012 Posted September 25, 2012 Thank you for the swift replies. I'll get off to Halfords ASAP and stock up. I know not all acrylics are created equal (e.g. Vallejo and Tamiya don't play well together) so I'll do a test on something sacrificial before I get started on the model.
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