mitchem Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Announcing the arrival of Linhas Aereas de Angola (TAAG) Boeing 777-300er from Luanda : Zvezda's Boeing 777-300er finished off in one of my favourite colour schemes with the help of 26decals. The model was an absolute delight to build in spite of its size - so much so that I've bought another to cut down into a 777-200 at some stage. Engine detail was excellent as can be seen from the head-on and close-up : 26decals lived up to expectations - simple to use, even with what must be one of the longest cheat-lines I've ever assembled. Portuguese titles on the port side : with the English version on starboard : Standard 4 x 4 walk-around : and the obligatory "with something else" shot - Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 720 : Time to head off to the hangar in the loft : Obrigado por olhar (Thanks for looking) mike 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Mike, you've excelled yourself, that is just stunningly gorgeous....!! Simply superb stuff!! Look forward to seeing her for real before she goes loftbound! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 That's a wonderful job Mike, really inspirational. Seeing it with the 720 shows just what a huge beast it is. Well done and thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 That really is a beauty Mike, like you say, it builds very nicely. Not a scheme I am familiar with but you can't go wrong with a cheatline! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Beautiful!! One of my favourite wide bodied twins (actually, it's my favourite). I love the kit from Zvezda but have hesitated buying the TAAG decals from 26decals, but seeing your trip 7 has made my mind up. Thanks for sharing your build. Jeff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widow 65 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Its a real beauty!, fantastic work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Cracking build, what a real beaut! Eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Now that's impressive Mike. It certainly is a huge machine when compared to the 720. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Congrats Mike, that's lovely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Absolutely sensational build, Mike. I seem to spend a lot of my working life on 777-300ERs of various airlines, and must say that you have captured it perfectly. Note to self: get on and build the two Revell versions of this kit that are presently residing in the pile.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 What a stunner, I was also not aware of this scheme but I am loving the cheatline! You've done a fantastic job on it Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Well my gob is well and truly smacked, fantastic job, great scheme, not much else to say really 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I can see why you chose this scheme, it certainly looks very attractive on the 777. Great comparison shot with the 720, which itself is no small aeroplane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Beautiful!! Nice model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Superb job and flawless finish Mike! How did you paint the leading edge of the fan blades? Cheers, Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timo Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Hi Mike Fantastic job all round - paintwork, decals and details are all superb. An exceptionally well done 77W Cheers Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Just thought it was the real thing for a moment. Stunning build all around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) Da iwan Mike,da iwan.(Very good Mike,very good.) Edited June 19, 2017 by celt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 Many thanks for your kind comments - very generous and much appreciated. I've also got the decals for TAAG's 707 and 737 but they'll have to wait as other stuff has now jumped the production line queue. 10 hours ago, Turbofan said: Superb job and flawless finish Mike! How did you paint the leading edge of the fan blades? Cheers, Ian Thanks Ian. After painting the blades black and allowing the paint to dry, I ran a silver sharpie marker pen down the length of each blade at an angle. Pretty pleased with the way they turned out - not often that I try something new and it works ! mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfan Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Stunning build there mike. i just can't take my eyes off cheers bhagya 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Smashing build, and so nice to see a cheat line! Thank you for the inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hati Fukui Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) Finalmente um modelo civil na 1/144 por aqui! Muito bem feito! Parabéns pelo seu trabalho, gostei bastante. Abraços do Brasil. Edited June 25, 2017 by Hati Fukui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Beautiful model there, fantastic finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 wow - that 777 looks superb - the 300ER really is a big plane and your kit really shows off its grandeur - the Revell/Zvezda 777 really puts the old Minicraft 777 to shame and removes all the extra corrective resin costs too a lovely build there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 That is gorgeous - and big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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