CarLos Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I acquired today one of these and at first sight it is very nice, with the main parts in injected plastic and detail parts in resin. It has the panel lines too deep for my taste, but otherwise I think it is a good kit. Are there any known accuracy problems? Thanks, Carlos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisperjet Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Hi, never seen the kit myself but this built might be helpful as it mentions some of the issues. http://www.airlinercafe.com/page.php?id=197 Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Thank you, Stefan. The issues noted by Dan Dornseif are not insurmountable, and it's also good to read about the conversion to a 100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisperjet Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I'm not sure how accurate the BPK 737-200 nose is but perhaps you can get one from the manufacturer? Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I plan on using a an Airfix E-3 nose to correct mine. Still unsure what other mods I will do to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 What do you think about the individual plastic windows, instead of stripes of windows as more usual? And do you think that in 1/72 decals can be more realistic? I have doubts about that even in 1/144... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Heilig Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Any known accuracy issues? It only resembles a Boeing 727 from about 5 meters away. No one will mistake it for a Spitfire, but that's about the best you can say for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aukebruins Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Authentic Airliners (authentic-airliners.de) made a replacement nose a few years ago. Auke Bruins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Authentic Airliners (authentic-airliners.de) made a replacement nose a few years ago. Auke Bruins Then later on they made whole 727s (although they're not available right now). So did Welsh Models. Either of those would be better and easier than correcting the KMC kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leongrnfld Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 On 3/28/2014 at 8:36 AM, Jennings Heilig said: Any known accuracy issues? It only resembles a Boeing 727 from about 5 meters away. No one will mistake it for a Spitfire, but that's about the best you can say for it. I have had a KMC kit for some years.Although I have not yet built this kit I have looked at it.Also, I have seen many photos of the built model. As far as accuracy is concerned I am very disappointed. The main inaccuracies I have noticed include: 1.The nose -too wide and square (section 41 in the actual aircraft) 2.The fin -especially the bad over exaggerated leading edge and the height and shape of the fin. 3.The incorrect profile of the under fuselage aft of the wing. 4.The too small center engine air intake. 5.Too thick wings. 6.Inaccurate main landing gear. There is no excuse why KMC did not produce an accurate B727. I would love one of the other kit makers to produce the B727 in 1/72 (especially the B727-100 When possible I intend to purchase the Authentic Airliners resin B727. From what I can see it is a SUPERBLY accurate model kit ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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