janneman36 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 At the moment this kit is available from BPK’s site for a lovely 119 dollar and 90 cents.... And buyers beware as one showed up for 350 US dollars at E-bay... cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vingtor Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I just was at the post office today and picked up my kit. I ordered it from the BPK site about four weeks ago. I have not opened it yet, as I have to carry it home tonight, through wind and rain. The parcel is well wrapped in plastic, so I will leave it like that till I get home. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, Vingtor said: I just was at the post office today and picked up my kit. I ordered it from the BPK site about four weeks ago. I have not opened it yet, as I have to carry it home tonight, through wind and rain. The parcel is well wrapped in plastic, so I will leave it like that till I get home. Love to see what you think of it 😁 cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 That looks an absolute beauty of a kit looking forward to seeing what you make of it Vingtor! Have to get a couple of them myself regards Eamonn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I'd say $119 is a good deal for a model depicting a civilian aircraft of this size! It's almost as big as a KC-135! My BPK 737-200 set me back $120 or so five years ago, so it's definitely worth it. I enjoyed building it for the most part, but the landing gear were a bit of a pain, and the durability of the rubber tires still worries me. Still wish someone would manufacture a replacement set of wheels for the -200. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCI Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Got mine today, and yes it is impressive regarding size. But since it is like all other bpk kits a shortrun kit, its quality is not something for tamiya lovers. i would say its more a pig of a kit, lot of clean up required and i am sure it won't fall together. The detail is quite nice, with lots of screws/rivets and sharp trailing edges. The assembly of the fuselage might be a bit more on the painful side, cause it is 4 pieces. I have to say there a lot of similarity to eastern express and the kit reminds me of the EE MD-11. i think i will get my hands on it next year, and by the way, no plastic tires anymore. Also the resin engine parts are super sharp. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCI Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 5 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: I'd say $119 is a good deal for a model depicting a civilian aircraft of this size! It's almost as big as a KC-135! My BPK 737-200 set me back $120 or so five years ago, so it's definitely worth it. I enjoyed building it for the most part, but the landing gear were a bit of a pain, and the durability of the rubber tires still worries me. Still wish someone would manufacture a replacement set of wheels for the -200. i could do that... if there are some others who want it, i could produce a resin version of that tire. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vingtor Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 At first glimpse, the kit looks very nice. Although it is a short run kit, the parts are rather crisp and the amount of cleanup required seems to be far less than for other short run kits I have built. I will build mine as a P-8 Poseidon. I have already given up the Welsh Models kit of the Poseidon, which now will serve as a conversion set. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Gentlemen thanks for the heads up look forward to following your WIPS soon regards Eamonn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCI Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 (edited) @coneheadff we both know whats gonna happen next year. i might need your help Edited December 11, 2020 by RCI 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Spectacular! When I saw "Goodyear" emblazoned on the tires, I was beside myself. That's how rich the detail is on this kit! Also a good decision to use resin on the complicated shapes, such as the fan blades, and not on the load-bearing bits, like the tires. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Was a price figured out yet? Sure is nice. Wonder if there'll be aftermarket parts for it? Like it needs any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Now if they did a P-8 version, I'd be interested. Regards, Jason 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCI Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 @coneheadff we both know in which livery this bird will be built next year. might need some help from you though 🤟 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Now that looks very very impressive I may need to get a couple & hope ray @ 26decals does a couple of sheets thanks for sharing the pics regards Eamonn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 13 hours ago, RCI said: @coneheadff we both know in which livery this bird will be built next year. might need some help from you though 🤟 Count on me...that will be great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 13 hours ago, RCI said: @coneheadff we both know in which livery this bird will be built next year. might need some help from you though 🤟 I think I still have the component locater. Could be helpful if you want to add details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 15 hours ago, Learstang said: if they did a P-8 version, I'd be interested My understanding from the very busy BPK Facebook page is that they intend to issue a P-8 in due course. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I saw it asked on the BPK site about a flaps down option. Wonder if that would happen? I think it would require a whole new wing or some very careful cutting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) New boxing - ref. 72019 - Boeing B-737-800 - KLM https://bigplaneskits.com/shop/big-planes-kits/737-800-klm-1-72-7219/ Source: https://www.aviationmegastore.com/boeing-737-800-klm-expected-bpk-bpk72019-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=162493 V.P. Edited July 21, 2022 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11bravo Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Since it appears that all the passenger windows are on a long strip of clear plastic that affixes to the exterior of the fuselage, any idea how you are supposed to paint that section? Are you supposed to mask off a hundred or so windows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 41 minutes ago, 11bravo said: Since it appears that all the passenger windows are on a long strip of clear plastic that affixes to the exterior of the fuselage, any idea how you are supposed to paint that section? Are you supposed to mask off a hundred or so windows? yes, but its far easier than it seems at first look 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Håkansson Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 (edited) There’s a comment from Big Plane Kits on there Facebook page where they mention that the P-8 Poseidon is now available but without the box and decals. I also spotted some KLM 737-800s on the pictures, looks like it has been released https://bigplaneskits.com/shop/other/737-800-klm-1-72-7219/ https://www.facebook.com/BigPlanesKits/posts/pfbid0nipEhwFS6sB42FX1GBccSTpEkwXKAsa2LUnnxP5ZdD1u6sCUfELqShboYaXRx3tql Edited July 6, 2022 by Marcus Håkansson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 28 minutes ago, Marcus Håkansson said: There’s a comment from Big Plane Kits on there Facebook page where they mention that the P-8 Poseidon is now available but without the box and decals. https://www.facebook.com/BigPlanesKits/posts/pfbid0nipEhwFS6sB42FX1GBccSTpEkwXKAsa2LUnnxP5ZdD1u6sCUfELqShboYaXRx3tql 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Be nice if they had it listed on their website so you can order it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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