Alex1978 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Some ancient Airfix Boeing 727-100s... These kits have become rare items by now and getting sold sometimes at silly prices. I was lucky to get a collection of Airfix 727s from a modeller who cleared his stash,and among those were 2 of the 727-100 kits. Interestingly the fuselage offers separate doors and cargo doors compared to the later -200 version of Airfx and also the nose is better rendered on the -100. The rest of the parts are the same as in the -200 kit,which means also the wing fences are in the wrong spot and need to be relocated. Another interesting,yet annoying issue with all the Airfix 727s are the wings...they start to warp and bend after glueing the halves together...some more than others but they always do.No idea why this is...? Anyone has a solution to avoid this ? The TWA decals are a mix of the original Airfix decals (red window line) and a set for a -200 from 26decals that I had in my stash but never used it for a 727-200. All windows come from a 707 detail set but I am not very happy with the cockpit window and I am planning to replace it with a Authentic Airliners set. The same goes for the Delta Airlines version.This set comes from Pointerdog 7 and is very nicely printed exept the cockpit window looks a little off,but it will have to do for now. I really like these old classic liveries of TWA and esp. Delta,and I am planning to do some other airliners in those respective liveries in future. Although I like the Revell 727-100 kit better,I am still happy to have 2 of those Airfix -100s in my collection. Hope you like 'em 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Classic 727 liveries Alex! I love the TWA! It's strange you prefer the Revell -100 I feel the Airfix captures the shapes better. I must add a -100 to my collection it's one I'm missing. Cheers, Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Very, very nice. The cockpit windows look fine to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Very nice models. I always liked the look of the short wheel base 727. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Very nice indeed Alex. The Delta livery particularly suits the short 727. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Great scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I know just what you mean about those warping wings Alex - resorted to buying another kit when I built my BA Delft version. A pair of iconic liveries. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Beautiful pair, the TWA one is my favorite. Must build the TWA -200 I have in the stash! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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