niki Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Really? http://www.airlinercafe.com/photo_17595.details.large Well, maybe we could all agree that those decals that you're linking at do look nice [and I only point at the cockpit piece] from a specific angle. The picture in your link is showing THAT angle brilliantly. Unfortunately, as you move your head around the nose of the aircraft the nicely printed details just cannot keep up the pace with... 'reality' Clear parts it is for me also (or plain black window [silver framed where applicable] decals) but it's nice to have a choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Well, maybe we could all agree that those decals that you're linking at do look nice [and I only point at the cockpit piece] from a specific angle. The picture in your link is showing THAT angle brilliantly. Unfortunately, as you move your head around the nose of the aircraft the nicely printed details just cannot keep up the pace with... 'reality' Clear parts it is for me also (or plain black window [silver framed where applicable] decals) but it's nice to have a choice Exactly. Clear parts are miniature versions of the real thing. The real thing aren't bits of coloured paper. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Exactly. Clear parts are miniature versions of the real thing. The real thing aren't bits of coloured paper. No and the real aircraft isn't a hollow tube of injection moulded plastic either. At the end of the day the only thing that matters is whether the person who built the model is pleased with it or not. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 At the end of the day the only thing that matters is whether the person who built the model is pleased with it or not. Well said Sir. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 No and the real aircraft isn't a hollow tube of injection moulded plastic either. At the end of the day the only thing that matters is whether the person who built the model is pleased with it or not. Yes but a small clear plastic window is a damn sight more similar to a clear perspex or glass window than a piece of coloured paper. If you prefer decals ok but to say that they're just as realistic as tiny little plastic windows just simply isn't true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 ...but to say that they're just as realistic as tiny little plastic windows just simply isn't true. "Truth" has nothing to do with anything. It's a matter of personal opinion in which your opinion is as valid as mine and vice-versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Oh dear its become clear plastic windows vs. Decal window bashing time. I know my preference and its the easy life for me. Meanwhile how about this new L-1011 having RAF decals??? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Oh dear its become clear plastic windows vs. Decal window bashing time. I know my preference and its the easy life for me. Meanwhile how about this new L-1011 having RAF decals??? Well it won't have Royal Air Farce decals to begin with but if EE produce the 500 series then there is every chance they'll add those decals (with or without window decals...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 This kit looks gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 "Truth" has nothing to do with anything. It's a matter of personal opinion in which your opinion is as valid as mine and vice-versa. Well it is the truth. A piece of coloured paper just isn't as realistic as clear plastic when it comes to replicating a pane of glass or perspex. If you prefer decals then fair enough but I don't think there's any comparison to some well done little plastic windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 I was told there will be another decal option as well 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Delta is a great scheme. Any idea what the other will be? Cathay Pacific would be a very nice option. Also, how near to release is the kit? Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Court Line and B-CAL would be nice Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Don't care which way they model the cabin windows or which liveries they include I'll be happy with a nicely produced kit of the Tristar. Looking forward to this one. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Court Line and B-CAL would be nice Allan Court Line yes, but B-Cal didn't use Tristars (unless we include the Caledonian charter company formed after the merger with BA) they used the DC-10. Sorry not trying to be picky or know it all. Now a new injection moulded DC-10 would be very welcome... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Court Line and B-CAL would be nice Allan Court Line decals for both G-BAAA and G-BAAB are already available from Ray at 26 - I used them when I built G-BAAB from the Welsh kit. Ray also has a number of other schemes including Eastern, TAP, PSA, BA (two liveries) and Air Canada. Nazca also do several liveries including Saudia, LTU and four different versions of Faucett. Authentic Airliners have just released "photo real" window decals for the Tristar. I have a set on order for retrofitting to my model of G-BAAB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 On sale next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Oops - I was misinformed - the shop owner told me he expects the stock next week but it is out already http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eastern-Express-1-144-Airliner-L-1011-Tristar-EE14497-/262238303515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Court Line yes, but B-Cal didn't use Tristars (unless we include the Caledonian charter company formed after the merger with BA) they used the DC-10. Sorry not trying to be picky or know it all. Now a new injection moulded DC-10 would be very welcome... You're right. My error. No apology needed . New DC-10 would be nice. Total agreement here. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 ..... New DC-10 would be nice. Total agreement here. Allan .... but a decent 757 would be even nicer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Nice but I'd have preferred the -500. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Nice but I'd have preferred the -500. David You can't have everything, I'm sure one will come sooner or later.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Alas - it is a poor copy of Otaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Very disappointing but it is Eastern Express and a saying about leopards and their spots springs to mind.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Given Otaki's go for £100s, are as rare as hen's teeth, are the best Tristar kits ever made and will never be made again, I am kind of content to take an EE knock off variant in preference to the alternatives. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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