Turbofan Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 This is the Airfix kit with replacement Bra.Z nose and P&W engines. I extended the wing/body fairing behind the wing and added the fillet where the wing leading edge meets the fuselage. I also added the small flap in this area too so the work I did constructing this fillet is obscured now! The kit's GE engines were taken for my Laker DC10 so I used the excellent Bra.Z replacement P&W engines which powered most Iberia A300s. Paint is Halfords white primer polished with a coat or two of Kleer for the fuselage, wings are Halfords Racking Grey with my own mix of Humbrol Polished Aluminium and Gun Metal 'Metalcote' for the Coroguard and the engines are Mr Metal 218 Polished Aluminium. Decal windows are from Authentic Airliners. Decals are from Flightpath plus some details from the 26 detail sheet others I printed myself. There is plenty of weathering on the wings but this doesn't show up on the photos, I have also drawn in some of the more prominent panel lines with a sharp soft pencil but again these don't show up very well either. The observant among you might notice the missing registrations on the nose gear doors. The ones provided on the decal sheet were too big to fit so I will have to print out some smaller ones another time. Hope you like it, comments and constructive criticism welcome and appreciated. Cheers, Ian 43 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Hi Ian, I don't build airliners at all but I think I can appreciate a good model when I see one and this looks a good one with a very professional finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 That's a beauty, especially considering the age of the kit. A beautifully rendered paint finish and attractive scheme. I must say those cockpit decals are really affective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Just perfect Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 A beauty! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 That's a stunning build Ian,excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Great looking Airbus Ian. As you know, I'm not a great fan of that particular scheme but I have to say the end result is superb. Particularly like the way the WBF modifications have turned out as well. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanex Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Wow Ian-what a beautiful rendition of this classic airliner, I’ve been itching to see this bird finished. Your paint finish is superb! That Braz nose sure knocks the socks the Airfix original, well worth the time and effort🤩 Rgds, Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael301757 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Hi Ian,another stunning build,absolutely gorgeous, well done. Cheers Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I've been looking forward to this Ian and it definitely doesn't disappoint You must have had fun masking for the coroguard. The only time I built an A300B I used decals and that was tricky enough! I'm also very impressed with the polished primer. Am I correct in assuming it gives a different tone of white compared to Appliance White? Now that I've seen the nose on your model I'll be getting my Revell/BraZ A310 underway soon. Thanks for sharing. Dave G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Very nice. What are the problems with the Airfix nose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSK Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Great A 300! I like the weathering which gives to your model realistic finish. Great inspiration and now I have to finish my A320 from Revell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Another stunner Ian, with your signature lovely finish! I really like that Iberia scheme & it suits the A300 nicely! Cracking model again! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) Its not often I agree with Keith🙂,but on this he is exactly right,well tidy mun. Edited May 3, 2018 by celt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Rather nice job there Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 Thanks for all your replies! On 5/2/2018 at 10:41 PM, Skodadriver said: You must have had fun masking for the coroguard. I'm also very impressed with the polished primer. Am I correct in assuming it gives a different tone of white compared to Appliance White? Hi Dave, the masking wasn't too bad, at least it was all straight lines! I don't think there's any difference in tone really, I've just compared one I painted with Appliance White and that might be a little brighter but there's not much in it at all. I don't have any particular reason for just polishing and Klear coating. Sometimes I polish and Klear coat primer and others I use Appliance White. On 5/3/2018 at 8:05 AM, Eric Mc said: What are the problems with the Airfix nose? Hi Eric, There's not much wrong with the Airfix nose out of the box, it's one of Airfix's better airliner noses, but it is a little flat above the cockpit windscreen which affects the windscreen angle. On 5/3/2018 at 12:03 PM, MartinSK said: Great A 300! I like the weathering which gives to your model realistic finish. Great inspiration and now I have to finish my A320 from Revell Thanks Martin, the weathering didn't really show up too well in my pics but the wings are pretty dirty as they often are in real life! I've just realised that I didn't add any dirt and grime to the bottom of the rudder hinge where there is normally lots on most aircraft. I'll have to rectify this! Looking forward to your A320! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Very nice A300 Ian. You've put a lot of work into this and it's really paid off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 That looks absolutely spot on Ian, the nose was definitely worth doing, it looks every inch and A300. And once again those AA window decals really add to the realism. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Not sure why I never got around to commenting on this earlier Ian, but you've certainly smacked this one out of the park ! Cracking build and finish on one of my favourite schemes. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 one fine looking model Ian thanks for sharing regards Eamonn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 These Airfix kits in the right hands turn out some beautiful models. Plus these old buses are great. Thanks for sharing 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halcyonjet Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Muy bien! 🇪🇸 Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 I'm a bit late finding this thread, so not much I can add to all the other comments Ian but once again a superb model has been shared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Hi Ian, Just found this one. Another beauty! Have sent a separate email re the 737-800 "wifi" dome 🙂 Cheers Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent K Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 That really is wonderful. Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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