CityBird MD-11

[tomprobert]

Evening all,

 

I used to build lots of airliners but had lost a little interest over the last few years. However, I have always loved the MD-11 and when MicroMir released their's in a 1/144th scale injection-molding I decided to have a go at it.

 

It's your typical short-run kit with a bit of flash here and there and no locating tabs etc, but it does have lovely surface detail and although it didn't have the quality of fit such as those from the latest Zvezda or Revell, it went together pretty well.

 

I bought the Eastern Express KLM edition of the kit, but I really like the colourful and non-white CityBird scheme so bought some aftermarket decals from Daco which, as usual went on perfectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paints were from the Humbrol and Xtracolour enamel ranges, with a coat of Humbol Satin Cote to finish off.

 

Tom

[Turbofan]

That's nice and sharp Tom. And very green! 

Some have had real problems with this kit but I'm glad you found it went together well.

Cheers,

Ian

 

[Unfinished project]

Cracking build 👍

[stringbag]

Splendid result Tom.  Nice to see a more colourful option too

Thanks for sharing.

 

Chris

[Alex1978]

Superb build.

Last year I finished the KLM kit of them.Must still be somewhere here on BM.

I was not overly happy with the kits quality,given its high retail price,but I have a soft spot for the MD-11,so I bought 2 more of those and they hopefully will come out as nice as your build.