Pin Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Just the thing to go with Roden's VC10! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Good stuff, shame there is no side windows! Edited October 16, 2015 by Radleigh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Personally, I can live without the side windows - I prefer decals although I appreciate not everybody's cup of tea. Still, huge variety of schemes to choose from. Court Line & B-Cal would be great! A new DC-10/MD-11 would be nice as well. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazinio Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Anyone know when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 That looks very nice from where I'm sitting The only down side I can see is the fact that I want so many. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 He-he Tomorrow, I`ll post the first test shots of the upcoming AA L-1011 kit. This kit is completely new modeled, and not a straight copy of the Otaki kit.Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMG Offramp Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 It looks incredibly like the Otaki kit, minus the heavy recessed details. 1/144 airliner wheels, like 8mm diameter, split in the middle? That's asking for trouble ;-))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12by12 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Why is the tail separate? So you can make a DC-10? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I was interested until I found out the side windows are decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMG Offramp Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 The very early Tristars had narrow doors 4L/4R, early engine afterbody and long exhaust cone. Perhaps that's the reason they tooled a separate rear section, to allow for a 2nd rear section for later "long" Tristars that incorporated the whole deal (wide 4L/4R doors, late engine afterbody, short exhaust cone and freezbee fairing)? Or it's moulding limitations, for example an injection machine which do not accept big enough mold cavities, resulting in multi-section fuselage parts, "Ã la Eastern Express Antonov An-22 C o c k". Anyway, even if it is a copy of the Otaki kit, I'm still interested, the recessed details look like an improvement over the Japanese kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I was interested until I found out the side windows are decals. I would normally agree, but considering the vast majority of airliner kits always mess - being polite - up the windows (Revell 737, A350, Zvezda A320...) not having windows is now becoming a bit of good thing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMG Offramp Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Same here, plus we're now getting realistic pax windows decals from Authentic Airliners and other brands, I like this trend and the 1st ones are especially well designed and realistic as well as beautifully printed. AA's Tristar kit will most certainly be very accurate but I still think there's a market for EE's cheaper kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 It is not a copy of Otaki, they have their own 3D CAD model Separate tail is a limitation of their moulding equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Interesting, I thought they were doing a -500. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234955672-lockheed-tristar-500-in-1144-from-eastern-express/ Oh well, either Welsh or wait for an RAF version! Edited October 16, 2015 by Dave Fleming 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Looks good but as Dave said, what's happened to the -500??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 More money, nooooooooooo! I'll be grabbing one...or maybe two too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Kurt also known as Authentic Airliners: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Have they dropped the -500? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I would normally agree, but considering the vast majority of airliner kits always mess - being polite - up the windows (Revell 737, A350, Zvezda A320...) not having windows is now becoming a bit of good thing for me. I don't know the problems with those kits but I'd rather have slightly dodgy windows than decals. I don't know why anyone would prefer decals over proper windows. They don't look at all realistic and they're just bits of paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywelder Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I don't know the problems with those kits but I'd rather have slightly dodgy windows than decals. I don't know why anyone would prefer decals over proper windows. They don't look at all realistic and they're just bits of paper. For myself, I prefer decal Windows on airliners for two reasons. First is laziness, I simply don't want to mask dozens of tiny little Windows. And second, clear bits almost always look wayyyy to thick in 1/144 scale. Really good ones look about a foot thick and the bad one several feet thick. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 For myself, I prefer decal Windows on airliners for two reasons. First is laziness, I simply don't want to mask dozens of tiny little Windows. And second, clear bits almost always look wayyyy to thick in 1/144 scale. Really good ones look about a foot thick and the bad one several feet thick. Masking won't take long with a bit of Blu Tac. It's easier doing small airliner windows than something like a Ju 88 canopy. And I don't think you notice the windows being thick once they're in place. They still look miles better than decals and light doesn't hit flat bits of paper in the same way it does with clear plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) I don't know the problems with those kits but I'd rather have slightly dodgy windows than decals. I don't know why anyone would prefer decals over proper windows. They don't look at all realistic and they're just bits of paper. In such a small scale, I think the windows are a waste of space. As for realism?. Well,the attached photos will show that (from a fairly short distance ) the windows on the real article look just like decals!!. .Personally, I'm lazy. anything for an easy life. If the kit DID have windows, I would putty them over and sand them smooth. Guess this is one argument that will run and run. Horses for courses my friend.. Just a thought - if you prefer the windows and don't like the kit clear parts, have you used Kristal Kleer in the apertures? Allan Edited October 20, 2015 by Albeback52 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 The main reason why I prefer window decals to genuine cabin windows on 1/144 airliners is "window frames". Many airliners have polished metal/chrome window surrounds which are just impossible to replicate when the windows are holes punched in the side of the fuselage. I actually fill and paint over windows on those kits (such as the Airfix Skyking series) where window apertures are provided. Flight deck windows often have metal surrounds as well and I just think they look so much better when replicated by decals. It also means that incorrect window shapes (which are common on airliner kits) can be easilly corrected. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 They still look miles better than decals ..... Really? http://www.airlinercafe.com/photo_17595.details.large Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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