CT Modeller Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Hawker Siddeley HS748 Series 2A LAV Aeropostal, Venezuela, early 1970s This is the S&M 1/144 resin kit with decals from Classic-Airlines.com. The resin parts looked so nice when I took them out of the box, but turned into a bit of a challenge to finish. Things like the angles of the engine nacelles and difficulty in getting the rear fuselage to a nice point are still there to hint of the assembly issues. The prop blades are also a bit thin, but hey its a 748. I used the Aeropostal decals because they just look pretty, and it’s the kind of scheme we might have seen on a 748 at Farnborough in the mid 60s. Finish is Tamiya Gloss White over Xtracrylix Light Aircraft Grey. Engine nacelles are 'Rub N Buff'. De-icing strips are provided in the Classic-Airlines decal sheet. Chris 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Oh my that is pretty! I love the half drawn blinds in the windows. Well done. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Hello,Chris - My full compliments to you on a beautifully built and finished model of the 'AVRO 748'.I've always loved this type,having flown on them a couple of times on family holidays.This has rekindled many happy memories for me and I thank you for that. 😉👍All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Hi Chris, Super little 748 you have there! I'm working on an S&M 748 at the moment and although miles better than the Welsh Models kit I agree it does present some challenges. I'm still not 100% happy with the angle of my engines. You've certainly achieved a beautiful finish and it's always nice to see an aeroplane with wire aerials! Cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Very nice indeed. Lovely finish and no obvious signs of the travails you had with the resin. I have a big gap in my collection that is 748 shaped but this kit is a bit pricey for me, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Brilliant 😎 very colourful and reminds one of days gone by 😏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyguy Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Superb resin build.Really captures the character of the Budgie.Unusual livery too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Brilliant build! I really should dig mine out of the stash and have a go at it. Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Beautiful, really nice work there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Lovely model. The problems you had certainly aren't obvious from the photos. I don't know the S&M 748 (their overpriced and detail-free Avro Tudor discouraged me from further exploration of their range) but seeing the excellent result you've achieved makes me want to go and get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Beautiful result! I'm not into civil aircraft, but you've got to call beautiful when you see beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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