t15dja Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) Just finished this kit, after having travelled on this very plane (G-XLEK) a few weeks back. An out of the box build. The landing gear is extremely delicate so I had a simple stand made. Apologies for the photos...I don't really have any "studio" facilities, so a cupboard top has had to suffice! Edited November 21, 2018 by t15dja added photos 28 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Really sharp. One of the best A380 models I've seen. Chris. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 That's magnificent. The A380 is always impressive and the BA livery really suits it. I hope you'll favour us with lots more airliners in the future. We've had a really good run of civil RFIs recently and your A380 is definitely a worthy addition. Dave G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t15dja Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 21 minutes ago, Skodadriver said: I hope you'll favour us with lots more airliners in the future. We've had a really good run of civil RFIs recently and your A380 is definitely a worthy addition. I've just started Revell's 1/72 Concorde, so, all being well, will post that up when I'm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Hi, That is a superbly finished model, congratulations and thanks for showing! As Chris says really sharp, I love a sharp and crisply finished model so I'm really looking forward to your Concorde! Cheers, Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Superb, you've got that absolutely spot on. Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) Another belter ( HP Victor too ) You've been a busy boy ! Nice and clean . That stand is good , saved the u/c collapsing . Another well done ! Spoiler Seem to be stuck with this spoiler box , wheres this come from . Edited November 21, 2018 by bzn20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Looks great nice work there. Who's BA decals did you use on the build? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 A very smart model, excellent paintwork. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Wow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Stunning A380 looks perfect in the BA colours I bet painting those wheels was a lot of fun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbus320 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Very nice A380! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t15dja Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: Who's BA decals did you use on the build? I used the decals out of the box.....they were well behaved and actually went on very well considering the size of some of them and the curves that they have to wrap around....some of the best I've used. Edited November 22, 2018 by t15dja Added words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 (edited) Very nice and clean. Edited August 20, 2019 by Abandoned Project 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t15dja Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 (edited) For those that may be interested, this kit is actually a bit of a bargain on eBay UK at the moment considering the amount of plastic for your pound.....it's currently available for less than £22 with free delivery in the UK. Edited November 22, 2018 by t15dja Added words 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t15dja Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 11 hours ago, Unfinished project said: I bet painting those wheels was a lot of fun They weren't too bad....painted them all black on the sprue then used a tiny circle stencil template to spray the wheel centres 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 14 hours ago, t15dja said: I used the decals out of the box.....they were well behaved and actually went on very well considering the size of some of them and the curves that they have to wrap around....some of the best I've used. Well how about that, I didn't realise Revell had boxed it with BA decals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Stunning build of the big bird. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Stunning job on that, not seen a BA one in the flesh yet, but the scheme does suit it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Beautiful looking model excellent finish thanks for sharing Eamonn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 A really impressive model, like the real thing. Beautifully rendered with a lovely, smooth finish. A nice touch that it an aircraft you've actually flown on. I do wish BA would ditch that rather 80s looking 'sash' on the front fuselage though and reinstate Speedbird. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 she's a big old girl when all made up isn't she? - looks superb and 100% British; a very nicely made model. Did you know that Revell re-brand and use the 26Decals for this release of the kit - I only found out from Ray Charles when speaking with him at Telford a few weeks back. quite excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 A great model BUT as I found out when I modelled LEL, they take up a lot of space! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t15dja Posted November 27, 2018 Author Share Posted November 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, FortyEighter said: they take up a lot of space! She sure does, Mike, especially when she's competing for shelf space with my 1/72 A400! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger350Pilot Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Very very nicely done! This is a beautiful airplane in the BA livery, and you have done so well in capturing its beauty. I really like the stand to preserve the spindly gear. Thank you for adding to the civil airliner collection here; we need to see more for sure! Don't worry about not having a "studio" for the display pics; love the natural surroundings...makes it look like the superb model that it is! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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