Lex77 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 My entry for this GB will be the Skyline Boeing 737-300. It will be in Southwest colours but the decals haven't arrived yet. The box; Sprues; And the book; Hope to get this one started this weekend. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I have one of these in my small pile of airliner kits so I will be interested to see this go together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I also have one of these, looks so much nicer than the Minicraft and EE kits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 I hope this one goes together with not too much problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feoffee2 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Is this the purple southwest livery? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 No it will be the lone star livery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Lex77 said: No it will be the lone star livery. Nice choice Lex! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 (edited) Decals arrived today. They look pretty good but no colour numbers, RAL or FS numbers. Anyone who can help me with that? Edited October 16, 2016 by Lex77 broken link repaired 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Lex, The main colours of the general Southwest scheme for that time period are quoted as Desert Gold, Red and Orange. Lone Star One obviously has the blue in the scheme as well. Unfortunately the colour guides for Jet Decals are not the best , I have a couple of their sheets as well and it seems you need to guess the colours required. The Airfix 737-200 was released in the base Southwest scheme, they suggest Humbrol colours; 19 for the red, 18 for the orange and a mix of 9 (tan) and 22 (gloss white) for the Gold. Since there is no blue in the decals you could get away with any dark blue. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Thanks Ray! Was thinking Vallejo Model Air 66 for the gold. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 Some progress on this one; 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham77 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I've built a couple of these and you are doing a lovely job of it, if you read this in time double check the engine fit to the pylon before you paint anymore, it's the only other area I have ever had to put in filler (first time you may have guessed I found out after painting which was a pain). looking forward to seeing it continue all the best Graham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Thanks for the tip Graham! Was hoping to paint the engines before attaching them but maybe will have to change that plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham77 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Should still be able to do it just check the fit and adjust if necessary before final painting..... It's how I did my second and it worked better. Have another 3,4 and 500 to do at some point, next airliner GB? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I'm generally a "stick it together and mask it" builder but I've built several Daco 737s and always paint the engines separately. At worst you might have to do a little touching up but painting the engines separately is perfectly feasible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Thanks guys! Will get back to the 737 tonight so your timing is very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Now I know why I hate the red color.............. The white filler keeps shining through. Forgot to prime first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Found that out the hard way many years ago! Your best bet is probably to strip the red and start again with white primer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 It probably is. Will have another look in the morning and decide for another layer or strip it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Or perhaps just go over it with primer and carry on with the red. I always prime white now before painting anything orange, red or yellow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 Red paint removed en primed white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Some progress. Engines and fuselage primed white. Wings are painted grey and metallic but that is already under the tape. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Looking really well Lex. Will be watching. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 Some more airbrushing done. Gloss white for the upper side of the fuselage and red on the engines. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Really nice paintwork, going to be a great, curious paint stand there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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