Harrier/ViperFan Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 My other half has got me the revel Lufthansa 1/144 A380 and Twosix A380 BA decals for it. Is it a straight build out of the box for the BA plane? Or am I going to have to do some changes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Apart from livery the LH A380 is be the same as a BA A380. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesModeller Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 3 hours ago, Stephen said: Apart from livery the LH A380 is be the same as a BA A380. Stephen Do you know if the Revell ‘First Flight’ livery A380 is also from the same mould? Sure I read somewhere that the BA decals weren’t a perfect fit for that. Still unsure about whether to go with the Airbus in house scheme or BA which looks fantastic when done right. i’d be Surprised in Revell have two A380 mouldings, so I presume it’s the same kit with different decals and packaging. still, would be nice if someone could clarify that just in case my assumption is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Yup, same plastic, different box/decals. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 17 minutes ago, BluesModeller said: Do you know if the Revell ‘First Flight’ livery A380 is also from the same mould? Sure I read somewhere that the BA decals weren’t a perfect fit for that. Still unsure about whether to go with the Airbus in house scheme or BA which looks fantastic when done right. i’d be Surprised in Revell have two A380 mouldings, so I presume it’s the same kit with different decals and packaging. still, would be nice if someone could clarify that just in case my assumption is wrong. https://www.scalemates.com/products/reviews.php?scale=1%3A144&topic=Airbus+A380 it looks like the same plastic to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesModeller Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Caution Wake Turbulence said: Yup, same plastic, different box/decals. Andrew 1 hour ago, Stephen said: https://www.scalemates.com/products/reviews.php?scale=1%3A144&topic=Airbus+A380 it looks like the same plastic to me. Thanks chaps, good to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I'm sure Lufthansa A380 engines are Engine Alliance vs R-R for BA?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Lufthansa has Trent engines too, apparently (but don't seem to like slapping RR stickers on them like BA do): https://www.planespotters.net/airframe/Airbus/A380/D-AIMA-Lufthansa/5GEbC6 I think the kit caters for both types (although from memory only with different fan disks and exhaust cones). Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 On 22/11/2017 at 5:14 PM, BluesModeller said: Sure I read somewhere that the BA decals weren’t a perfect fit for that. I made the "House Colours" version in last year's Airliner group build, using BA decals from Ray at 26Decals. Don't remember any particular fit issue with the decals. My original photos have been hijacked by Photobucket but could upload one here if you are interested. Regards Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 BA are in talks apparently to possibly aquire one or more of the retired Singapore aircraft. Don't know which engines, but it might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesModeller Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 2 hours ago, FortyEighter said: I made the "House Colours" version in last year's Airliner group build, using BA decals from Ray at 26Decals. Don't remember any particular fit issue with the decals. My original photos have been hijacked by Photobucket but could upload one here if you are interested. Regards Mike Cheers Mike, would appreciate that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanthony Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 On 11/22/2017 at 12:24 PM, Caution Wake Turbulence said: Lufthansa has Trent engines too, apparently (but don't seem to like slapping RR stickers on them like BA do): https://www.planespotters.net/airframe/Airbus/A380/D-AIMA-Lufthansa/5GEbC6 I think the kit caters for both types (although from memory only with different fan disks and exhaust cones). Andrew Indeed both LH and BA have RR engines, if you browse through airliners.net you'll find all frames are from the A380-84X series. The A380-86X otherwise implies EA engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrier/ViperFan Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Thanks peeps, in the middle of moving so watch this space.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Hi Bluesmodeller Hope these four assorted views give you an idea of how the 26Decals fit this model: The livery decals went on very easily but I cut the tailfin insignia into 3 pieces (having carefully noted how far apart each one was from the others) to avoid any silvering issues with the large clear parts of the decal. I found the door decals etc to be very thin and managed to mess a couple up - there are no actual spares so I used some of the ones intended for non-white liveries. Nottoo noticeable if one doesn't look too closely! Regards Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesModeller Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 3 hours ago, FortyEighter said: Hi Bluesmodeller Hope these four assorted views give you an idea of how the 26Decals fit this model: The livery decals went on very easily but I cut the tailfin insignia into 3 pieces (having carefully noted how far apart each one was from the others) to avoid any silvering issues with the large clear parts of the decal. I found the door decals etc to be very thin and managed to mess a couple up - there are no actual spares so I used some of the ones intended for non-white liveries. Nottoo noticeable if one doesn't look too closely! Regards Mike Thanks Mike, That looks stunning and is what i’m hoping to achieve... Though I seriously need to brush up on my skills! I think you’ve just sold me on going for the BA decals from 26D too. The Airbus house colours looks fine but the BA one just pops and will go well with my BA A319. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 8 hours ago, BluesModeller said: Thanks Mike, That looks stunning and is what i’m hoping to achieve... Though I seriously need to brush up on my skills! I think you’ve just sold me on going for the BA decals from 26D too. The Airbus house colours looks fine but the BA one just pops and will go well with my BA A319. Cheers! Glad that you found the pictures useful. It was painted with Halfords Appliance white, Halfords Fiat Capri Blue (both rattle cans) and Tamiya Ocean Grey (airbrush) for the aeroflex (though this is too dark). As for brushing up on your skills.......... I lost quite a few of the panel lines whilst filling the windows and also over the fuselage joint, but managed to rescribe the obvious ones on the top of the aircraft. The undercarriage legs are quite brittle - all three have brass rod inserts to rectify my breaking them at various stages. Have taken the liberty of inserting a link to my build thread: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesModeller Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 2 hours ago, FortyEighter said: Glad that you found the pictures useful. It was painted with Halfords Appliance white, Halfords Fiat Capri Blue (both rattle cans) and Tamiya Ocean Grey (airbrush) for the aeroflex (though this is too dark). As for brushing up on your skills.......... I lost quite a few of the panel lines whilst filling the windows and also over the fuselage joint, but managed to rescribe the obvious ones on the top of the aircraft. The undercarriage legs are quite brittle - all three have brass rod inserts to rectify my breaking them at various stages. Have taken the liberty of inserting a link to my build thread: Just doing a 1/390 747 and have had the same issue of sanding away the panel lines. Got them back partly with a needle but it looks rough. Will need to find a better tool. Thanks for the link to the build. A shame it’s fallen victim to the PB scam like many others but there is still a lot of useful info in there for future reference. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 21 hours ago, BluesModeller said: Thanks for the link to the build. A shame it’s fallen victim to the PB scam like many others but there is still a lot of useful info in there for future reference. Have re-instated the photos in the build thread 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesModeller Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 3 hours ago, FortyEighter said: Have re-instated the photos in the build thread Thanks 48er... I shall bookmark that for future reference! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 6 hours ago, BluesModeller said: Thanks 48er... I shall bookmark that for future reference! You're welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 not meaning to hijack the subject here, but if it helps your build, here's mine - the same Jerry kit turned Brit using 26 decals good luck with your build 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 On 29/11/2017 at 9:09 AM, FortyEighter said: ..... It was painted with Halfords Appliance white, Halfords Fiat Capri Blue (both rattle cans) and Tamiya Ocean Grey (airbrush) for the aeroflex (though this is too dark). ..... I believe Aeroflex (i.e. the darker area on top of the wings) is RAL 7004 and a good match is Revell 374 which is available as either Aqua or enamel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 if it helps you Harrier Viper fan, I used Vallejo model Air - it took ages to airbrush uniform white top coats but paid off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesModeller Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 On 05/12/2017 at 09:29, Gimme Shelter said: if it helps you Harrier Viper fan, I used Vallejo model Air - it took ages to airbrush uniform white top coats but paid off Sorry to hijack again... Did you thin the Vallejo or do any polishing afterwards? I used the White VMA on a little 1/390 747 i’m Building and the result was horrendous - Although i’m Brand spanking new to airbrushing which may be the culprit. Tried to smooth the very rough finish with micro mesh but the dye ran off the pads and made a mess (Though they did smooth the paint to a near gloss finish). Had a good airbrushing result with Revells white silk thinned with Revells own brand thinner and a few drops of flow enhancer. Will use Halfords appliance white on it though as the Revell is very slightly off white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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