Viking Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Revell 1:144 Boeing 737-800 Helios Airways This one fits into my collection of aircraft 'seen at Manchester', mainly because I love the colour scheme. Decals are from BOA, and it features the 737-800 of the ill fated Helios airline. They suffered a dreadful accident with one of their 737-300 series machines, and unfortunately they are no more.The kit was an early edition of Revells 737 in the Hapag Lloyd boxing without the winglets, which was just as well because this aircraft didn't have them.I hope you like, it is a belter of a livery! 'With something else' another 737-800 this one with the winglets, in another of my favourite schemes. For anyone who has this decals sheet, there is something to beware of, the tail decal was slightly undersized. Ok, there is a silver leading edge to go on the fin, but it was still a little small and I had to touch in with paint on the trailing edge. Great to see so many nice 737 posted on RFI recently, keep them coming! Cheers John 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Fantastic work, nice to see this rare bird. Very fine model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunch box Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Nice work Do you used Pledge floor care? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Great build.You certainly seem to hammer those 737s out.Another stunner in your 737 collection. I saw a documentary of the ill-fated Helios flight.Quite disturbing story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Gorgeous as ever another crisp sharp finish John! I had that decal and the Brasil one but sold them on as I didn't think I'd ever build one, regret it now seeing yours. Did you fix the engine intakes yourself or use aftermarket ones? What's on the work bench next? Cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Another flawless build there John, really nice work as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Very nice build, and yes a stunning scheme, very well done Anothert wanting to know about the engines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 What a cracker! I love the scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 That is simply stunning John, really beautiful work! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Hello,John - My full compliments to you as always.This latest beautifully built and finished '737' is in one of the most elegant schemes I have ever seen.I love that shade of blue. All the very best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niki Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I have for some time now played with the idea of doing a Helios 737 myself using the BOA sheet. Great to see a nice and clean finished example! And thank you for the heads up on the tail decal. Keep them coming (I say to you )! Cheers, Niki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Hi John That's a colourful scheme and beautifully finished - thanks for sharing it. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Cracking scheme and lovely finish John. Great catch up last night with you, Mike and Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 Thank you guys, we seem to have a boom in 737's being posted here. Long may it continue. Nice work Do you used Pledge floor care? I did indeed, in is UK 'Johnsons Kleer' version. Gorgeous as ever another crisp sharp finish John! I had that decal and the Brasil one but sold them on as I didn't think I'd ever build one, regret it now seeing yours.Did you fix the engine intakes yourself or use aftermarket ones?What's on the work bench next?Cheers,Ian Ian, I fixed the engines myself, using a small slab of plasticard on the underside, blended with Milliput and sanded. I split the intake rings at the bottom and wedged in a bit of 30 thou plasticard in the gap. Let it all dry and then sand it all to make good. There is a pinned thread in the civil section on my initial attempt where I made new intake rings. Too much like hard work, and I found it easier to keep the kit ones and 'wedge' them. There are other ideas contributed by other members too. Currently on the workbench are a couple of Zvezda Tu-134's. One will be Interflug, the other a CSA 'OK Jet'. I just love Russian airlinres! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewP Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Thank you so much for this! I am going to be recreating the crashed Helios jet using DACO's 737-500 kit converted to a -300. What paint/mix do you use for the blue? I didn't have a chance to read the boa instructions to see if they give a correct name. Looks great! Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 What paint/mix do you use for the blue? I didn't have a chance to read the boa instructions to see if they give a correct name. Looks great! Drew Hi Drew, It is Tamiya X-14 Sky blue, straight from the jar. Matches the decal sheet blue perfectly! One observation I forgot. I shortened the main legs a touch to avoid the traditional 'tail high' look of the Revell 737. It looks a bit to me like it might be better to lengthen the nose leg as the engines are close to the ground. I may still do that to lift the engines up a spot. Maybe both actions are required, or leave the main legs completely alone, and just do the nose. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Another stunning build John. I really must get cracking and finish something but I spend so much time admiring the lovely work that you and the other fine airliner modellers post here that I find I have little time left to do anything constructive myself. Well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I really must get cracking and finish something but I spend so much time admiring the lovely work that you and the other fine airliner modellers post here that I find I have little time left to do anything constructive myself. Well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. Chris And that's a really good excuse Chris. I use the same one myself! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 very nice the finish is flawless rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Beautiful as always John. Like you I love the Helios livery even if their story had a bad ending. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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