speedbird340 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 After browsing through all these wonderful builds on the group build I thought I would have a go myself as well. So the kit is the 1/144 Airfix Boeing 727-200 model which will be converted to the 100 model as SAA only operated the 100 series. I will be using the F-decal sheet and also ordered some aftermarket resin wheels from Brengun. http:// At first I thought it would be a tough task seeing that a lot of cutting and moving had to be done to make it into a 100 model. Got some side view plans of the internet and started chopping. http:// Glued the halves together and had a quick dry run of how it will look more or less. As you can see, plenty of filling and sanding required on this one. http:// More to follow shortly 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Hi, Looking good, I love a conversion. Don't forget the oval intake on the number 2 engine. Are you going to reshape that weird Airfix nose? Your Aer Lingus 732 looks nice! Cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I'm certainly sitting up and paying attention ! mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Will be watching Nice choice of colours Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Nice to see a 727 being built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbird340 Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Some progress made during the weekend. I managed to join all the fuselage pieces together, moved the wing fairings backwards in the correct position, filled and sanded smooth. I also got some work done on the nose. It is still not a 100% Boeing nose, but getting there slowly but surely. The wings have also been re-scribed as the kit comes with raised panel lines and I also did some work on the oval shape of the engine. (Still not 100% as well) http:// http:// http:// http:// 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 The surgery looks good . Will be watching . Thanks for sharing Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Looking good speedbird . I'm particularly interested, as I have a few Hasegawa 727s that I'm planning to convert to -100s too. Is it literally just a question of choping out two sections? Cheers Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I love a chop shop build! nice job. I have a couple of -100 fuselage conversions when I build my 727-100s. I am glad a simple chop will get the same result though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbird340 Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) On 18/10/2016 at 8:24 AM, CliffB said: I'm particularly interested, as I have a few Hasegawa 727s that I'm planning to convert to -100s too. Is it literally just a question of choping out two sections? Hi Cliff. It's not quite as simple as just chopping the two sections, but not far off either. Everyone told me it will be a nightmare and should not be attempted and to rather get the Ozmods conversion. However with some careful planning it really is not that bad. When you chop just make sure you would be able to move the wing fairings backwards and that they are still usable after the chop. Otherwise you will just need to construct your own. Edited October 20, 2016 by speedbird340 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Have/ did you consider the recently released Revell 727-100? From most assessments, it's a pretty decent replica of the real thing (age and all things considered). I've spent the last few days rescribing the whole kit. It was very enjoyable time honestly and under a coat of primer doesn't look too bad at all. The nose is considered to be quite a good likeness. Anyway, good choice of colours for your build and I'll follow along with you. Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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