Turbofan Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 This is the latest and largest of my ongoing project to model all of the BA Negus fleet. It is the Authentic Airliners kit with livery from 26 Decals windows, windscreen and natural metal from Authentic Airliners Decals. Paint is Halfords Appliance White and Racking Grey. The blue belly is a mix of 4 parts Tamiya X3 Royal Blue to 1 part Tamiya X16 Purple. The sun came out today so I was able to take a few pics. Thanks for looking and I hope you like it! Cheers, Ian 42 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Beautiful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Beautiful build. The windows really give it that realistic finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Oh my goodness. The best scheme on my favorite airliner turned up to 11. Amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 That is absolutely magnificent Ian. Thanks for sharing It's the first built Authentic Airliners Tristar I've seen and you've certainly done justice to Kurt's beautiful kit. I hope it has metal undercarriage legs - it must be quite a weight! Any plans for a Negus 747? Dave G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Really impressive build! Especially I like that the tiny windows are alive - something happens behind each one... Congrats J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Absolutely gorgeous.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 That is the best looking Tristar I've seen Ian, absolutely superb. A combination of an AA kit and your skills! Wait till Chris sees it! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Viking said: Wait till Chris sees it! John Mrs Stringbag caught me drooling over this one and thought I was watching a mucky movie. Wonderful result Ian. Can't be many more left to complete in the Negus scheme but I agree with Dave that a 747 would be rather nice. All the best Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 That is wonderful Ian,....... it looks like a real one! I got to know the Timmy quite well while posted to Brize and it really does look like the real thing, especially around the cockpit,........amazing work. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelling Padre Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Stunning build. The paint scheme looks so well finished. Will add your recipe for the blue mix to my model notebook. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 Thanks for all the replies everyone, I really appreciate it! 4 hours ago, Skodadriver said: It's the first built Authentic Airliners Tristar I've seen and you've certainly done justice to Kurt's beautiful kit. I hope it has metal undercarriage legs - it must be quite a weight! Any plans for a Negus 747? Thanks Dave, now you come to mention it I don't think I have seen any others either. It's a beautiful kit that just falls together but then again we've come to expect nothing less from Kurt! Yes the main gear is brass but strangely the nose gear is resin. I've just weighed it and it's 500g! Regarding a Negus 747, it's definitely on the cards I have the decals and a Revell 747-8 freighter ready for converting but I'll need some Bra.Z engines first. Or I might splash out on one of AA's 747-200's but build it as a -100. 1 hour ago, Viking said: That is the best looking Tristar I've seen Ian, absolutely superb. Wow, thank you John! But it really does help when you start off with an AA kit. I've still got two EE TriStars in the loft so we'll see how I do with those. One will be Saudia and the other perhaps Gulf Air or Air Canada, then again I quite fancy a Cathay Pacific one. Too many choices! 48 minutes ago, stringbag said: Wonderful result Ian. Can't be many more left to complete in the Negus scheme Cheers Chris! Well I've just counted up and so far I've completed 9 with another 2 on the go so I think I'm almost there. Then I'll have to start on all the variations like TriStar 500, Viscount 700, a few more Tridents, Standard VC10 etc. I think I'll be doing this for years yet!! 19 minutes ago, tonyot said: it really does look like the real thing, especially around the cockpit,........amazing work. Thanks Tony, well that's what you get with an Authentic Airliners kit! 12 minutes ago, Modelling Padre said: Will add your recipe for the blue mix to my model notebook. Yes Simon I'm quite new to Tamiya paints and apart from being able to mix up a perfect Negus blue (IMHO) they're really lovely paints to work with. Easy to spray and they dry very fast to a nice tough finish. Plus they're easy to find! Anyway I'm glad everyone likes it Cheers, Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 That's another absolutely stunning model Ian, lovely work! Beautifully photographed again too! Can I ask, when you say natural metal is Authentic Airlines decals, does that include the engine nacelles - because if it does you got it to lay down brilliantly - I'd be happy if I could get paint to look anywhere near that smooth! Superb Tristar! keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Absolutely stunning! Will be amazing to see your whole BA Negus Fleet together in one photo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 That's just by brilliant Ian, a stunning job on a handsome aircraft in one of the best airline schemes ever, IMHO. What more can one say. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 One of my favourite airliners beautifully done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill.B Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Simply fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 A beautiful model of an equally beautiful aeroplane! Cheers, Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Beautiful TriStar build Ian. The BA Negus scheme is nice. Looking forward to seeing your Gulf Air TriStar soon!! Thanks for sharing. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 23 hours ago, keefr22 said: Can I ask, when you say natural metal is Authentic Airlines decals, does that include the engine nacelles - because if it does you got it to lay down brilliantly - I'd be happy if I could get paint to look anywhere near that smooth! Hi Keith, Yes I used the metallic decal on the nacelles. The only paint on the engines is Halfords Racking Grey for the rear of the pylon and aluminium on the intake rim other than that it's all decal. I have found that by applying it one panel at a time the decal conforms very nicely. I do use hot water, micro sol and spend time smoothing it out with a soft brush but it's amazing how it conforms. When it's first applied you don't think it will ever lay down but it does! Many thanks for all the comments everybody! Cheers, Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael301757 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Absolutely superb, wonderful piece of nostalgia, great job. Cheers Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 27 minutes ago, michael301757 said: Absolutely superb, wonderful piece of nostalgia, great job. Cheers Michael. Thank you Michael! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Stunning work, very impressive. gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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