Deanflyer Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Right folks, this has been a long time in the making. I started this back in summer last year, before my life took a few turns for the worst. Building this kit was only ONE of the tribulations... It's the Revell 1/144 kit, originally meant to be the Lufthansa version, but I wanted a British Airways Landor version. That meant buying an Airfix version for the correct decals and the engines, which turned out to be a waste of time as the decals were scuffed and the engines were pretty useless lumps. I ended up getting the Draw Decal set and some resin engines, and still had to rob the wheels from the Airfix kit as the Revell ones were mis-moulded. As General Melchett observed, it'd have been easier and cheaper to get the Dragon kit and replace the decals! Anyway, after much kitbashing, scratchbuilding, filling and sanding, the finished article is finally here. I was hoping for some decent weather to photograph it in outside, but as I'm off work this week that's a forlorn hope...so, kitchen table it is. Hope you like it: Now, what's next? Cheers, Dean 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Like it? It's a beauty! I thought the first photo was real. Well done for keeping going, it was well worth it! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeg Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 That is one truly excellent 747. I have intentions of building some airliners (zvezda 747 8 and skyline 737 in the stash) and am always waiting for the right mojo to do an airliner. Your model is definitely motivation to make a start on one. The first photo really captures the shape of the "Jumbo".....LOVE IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 As Mr Kipling would say "That's exceedingly good" ! Nice one Dean - Inspirational stuff !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Blimey that looks like the real thing! Super job Dean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Your efforts were not wasted - that is amazing looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMover Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Very impressive. Had to look hard at the 1st photo as l thought it was the real thing. Quality work. Chris Edited May 29, 2014 by SkyMover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyqone Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 wow looks real great model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Beautiful job Dean! Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Cracking result Dean. Lovely pain job and nicely pictured. Thanks for posting. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Great build Dean, love the pics too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Cracking job, Dean - looks like you've really made the best of a rather average kit! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feoffee2 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pte1643 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 That's some cracking work. But what's the deal with the cockpit windows? Look a bit high/thin? Can't quite put my finger on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Dean, I've followed your posts for years and I don't think I've ever heard you talk of a kit with such challenges. Defo a silk purse out of a sows ear. Well done mate, it was worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Lovely job Dean, several of the shots are pretty convincing....... I know what you've been through mate and it's great to see this one finished.....(pm incoming) Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 It's always nice to see an airliner ") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Inspirational - really. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Lovely job there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Like the others have said...outstanding finish.And it's named after Wales finest city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolwe82 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 i think she is beautiful, totaly worth the time and work you did put into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 A simply awesome model! I absolutely love it! What did you do with the cabin windows, if you don't mind me asking? They look fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Very nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Very nice, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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