speedbird340 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Hello everyone Thought I would share some pictures of my 737-200 in SAA colours. This is probably one of my favourite airliners and a real shame you don't see any of them around any more. I have fond memories as a kid watching them taxi and take-off from the old Jan Smuts Airport in Johannesburg. The kit was the very old Airfix 1/144 kit. It was pretty much my only choice as I just can't justify the cost of an authentic airliners kit, even though they really are awesome kits! Lots of work had to go into the nose and wings to get the shape correct and to fill some of those deep lines in the wing. I also added aftermarket Braz engines as the ones that come with the kit are not for the 200Adv. Painting was done using a combination of Tamiya spray cans (White), Humbrol enemals for the wings and Alclad II for the engines. Light weathering was done using chalk pastels in powder form. Decals are from Liveries Unlimited which I bought on ebay. Thank for watching 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Really nice work, great finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niki Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Lovely finish! Always a treat to see an airliner off your production line 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canalguna Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Great aircraft in a really nice livery and great finish. What Alclad shades did you use? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Wow, just gorgeous - fantasties! I have built this kit in this scheme three times now, and never got anywhere close. Incredible result achieved. The Alclad on the engines really makes such a huge difference. Need to see more of your stuff. Cheers, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Perfect ! You've smashed this one out of the park. More please ! :thumbsup2: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Great result from the old Airfix kit and a super colour scheme as well Thanks for posting. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Hello,Speedbird340 - Very well done indeed on a beautiful looking build of your '737'.I love the quality of finish and the chosen scheme looks very elegant and vibrant.It's a gem in my eyes.All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Ooh, nice shiny engines!! and subtle weathering. More please! cheers, Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Beautiful 737, stunning paintwork and lots of attention to detail. Had the pleasure of working on the last of BA's -200's, challenging at times! Eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbird340 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) Thank you for all the kind comments everyone, it is much appreciated What Alclad shades did you use? I used a combination of Aircraft Aluminium and Polished Aluminium. I just love the ease of working with Alclad and the results are usually not to bad either. Need to see more of your stuff. Cheers, Mike Mike, I have an A300 in the old SAA colours that will be making an appearance very soon.... I am just waiting for the door decals to arrive in the post. (SA post are worse than snail mail). So for now she is sitting in the display box but without doors..... Edited September 4, 2015 by speedbird340 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metodi Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Beautiful finish lovely colour scheme nice job thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Lovely result with the old Airfix 200. That has to be one of the smartest colour schemes going! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Such a great model, top work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Hi Speedbird340 That's as good as the real thing - a beautifully built and presented model - those flight deck decals always work a treat too - I used some Nazca reflection type decals on a 777 last year and was pleased - its good to see more civies on the forum thanks for sharing John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Beautiful model, thanks for sharing. The windscreen decal is very effective. Is it from the Nazca detail sheet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Awesome Baby Boeing.Love the 737-200 and your model is a real treat.Very attractive livery too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 That is just superb - lovely job!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Beautiful job and finish, love the engines 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Great work and such a classic scheme too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbird340 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Once again thank you for all the positive comments, much appreciated. Beautiful model, thanks for sharing. The windscreen decal is very effective. Is it from the Nazca detail sheet? Thanks, yes it is from the Nazca set. Their 737 detail up set is pretty good. The only thing I will change if I have to redo this kit is to use the Authentic Airlines cockpit window decal as I think they look a tad more realistic than the Nazca windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Yep - I thought the front end of your '37 had the Nazca touch - I'd recommend their detailing sets to anyone building a civie - in particular their L1011 detail sets which are phenomenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 That's really nicely done, I also miss the 200 series 737 it's always been a favourite of mine it's just looks gorgeous with that layout and them engines always looked more attractive to me. Lovely scheme , Tamyia white always looks grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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