Scotsman07 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) I present my Zvezda Boeing 787-9 in the new rebranded livery of Air Canada. The build was OOB with the decals provided by Greg at DrawDecal. Like the rest of my Zvezda builds they go together very well... I am quite embarrassed and disappointed with this build as the quality is poor ☹️. I built this one a while ago but I wish I had waited to build it once I had learnt some of the skills and techniques I know now, but at the same time I love the scheme and wanted to share it with you. Maybe in the future I might rebuild it using AA decals. I do really like the new Air Canada scheme, I feel it looks very elegant and love the raccoon type cockpit design. The paints I used were Halfords Appliance White for the fuselage and wings, and Humbrol Gloss Black for the lower fuselage and engine nacelles. As always thank you for looking and constructive feedback and comments are always welcomed. I am keen to build another 787-9 in the future, just need to decide on a livery for it. Regards, Alistair Edited October 23, 2019 by Scotsman07 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 on your dreamliner. Like the group shot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I see nothing to be embarrassed about! Keep 'em coming!👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Hi Alistair. Like Alpha Delta I don't see what you have to be embarrassed about. Even if there are flaws they aren't apparent and the person who never made a mistake never made anything. I'm still trying to decide whether I like the current AC livery although it does look rather good on the Dreamliner. Mind you, anything would be an improvement on the toilet cleaner pale blue! Thanks for sharing another fine model and I look forward to your Germanwings A320. What scheme are you doing - the original silver/yellow/maroon or the later white/grey with the stripes on the tail? Dave G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman07 Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 10 minutes ago, Skodadriver said: Hi Alistair. Like Alpha Delta I don't see what you have to be embarrassed about. Even if there are flaws they aren't apparent and the person who never made a mistake never made anything. I'm still trying to decide whether I like the current AC livery although it does look rather good on the Dreamliner. Mind you, anything would be an improvement on the toilet cleaner pale blue! Thanks for sharing another fine model and I look forward to your Germanwings A320. What scheme are you doing - the original silver/yellow/maroon or the later white/grey with the stripes on the tail? Dave G Hi Dave, thank you. I think it’s just I loved my Qatar 787 after applying the techniques that I know now and combined with the AA decals it turned out nicely. I think I definitely prefer this livery to the awful pale blue (actually laughed out loud at your description of it 😂). The Germanwings A320 is going to be in the original silver/yellow/maroon scheme. I have made a start in it using a recycled A320 from my stash. Then it’s on to my E195 or a BA B744. Regards, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Your aircraft are being rolled out quicker than at Toulouse or Seattle Alistair!! At a quick glance that Air Canada cockpit surround could be mistaken for an A350. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman07 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 On 23/10/2019 at 17:32, FortyEighter said: Your aircraft are being rolled out quicker than at Toulouse or Seattle Alistair!! At a quick glance that Air Canada cockpit surround could be mistaken for an A350. Mike Thank you Mike, it does appear that my production line is coming along haha. It could easily be mistaken for the A350, I agree. Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Hi Alistair, Almost missed this one too! Nowt to be embarrassed about at all any flaws you see are mainly because you know they're there. Of course it's not going to be perfect as it was one of your early models but it'd be good to keep it as a yardstick for how far you've come and you needed to build things to learn the techniques you use now they don't just develop our of thin air! I don't mind this AC livery but I don't get the black cockpit surround. Is it a nod to the old 70's livery with the large black anti glare panel? I don't know but it just seems gimmicky to me. Does the Zvezda kit include the satcom antenna housing or did you scratchbuild that? Cheers, Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman07 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 11 hours ago, Turbofan said: Hi Alistair, Almost missed this one too! Nowt to be embarrassed about at all any flaws you see are mainly because you know they're there. Of course it's not going to be perfect as it was one of your early models but it'd be good to keep it as a yardstick for how far you've come and you needed to build things to learn the techniques you use now they don't just develop our of thin air! I don't mind this AC livery but I don't get the black cockpit surround. Is it a nod to the old 70's livery with the large black anti glare panel? I don't know but it just seems gimmicky to me. Does the Zvezda kit include the satcom antenna housing or did you scratchbuild that? Cheers, Ian Hi Ian, Thank you, I have been posting quite a few in quick succession lately 😂. I might have to pick up another 787-9, it’s just deciding on a livery. I’d love to do the new Virgin scheme but matching those colours looks a nightmare. I agree about the Black cockpit surround, and I think you could be right. The Zvezda kit comes with the satcom antenna 👍🏻. Regards, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 On 22/10/2019 at 22:58, Scotsman07 said: I am quite embarrassed and disappointed with this build as the quality is poor ☹️ I feel it looks very elegant and love the raccoon type cockpit design. I think it looks beautiful! Which parts are you disappointed about? I tried to look for flaws, but I can't really spot anything! I have one of these to build too, but I don't want to build it in the default Boeing livery. I can't decide which livery to do. With the cockpit design, Air Canada says "The mask was inspired by the facial markings of Canada’s indigenous birds, as well as by wildlife representations found in early native culture. The clean shape of the design defines the front windows and celebrates the flight deck." Pages 10 - 13 give a good description for each of the elements of their new livery: https://www.aircanada.com/content/dam/aircanada/portal/documents/PDF/media/livery/illustrative_guide_en.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 On 22/10/2019 at 22:58, Scotsman07 said: I am quite embarrassed and disappointed with this build as the quality is poor Looks very nice to me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger350Pilot Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Nice build as usual, Alistair. Really like the Air Canada livery on that airplane.....😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonf45 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 looks fantastic to me, especially the "mask" around the cockpit windows!! Beautiful aircraft and youve done it superbly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman07 Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 17 hours ago, neilg said: I think it looks beautiful! Which parts are you disappointed about? I tried to look for flaws, but I can't really spot anything! I have one of these to build too, but I don't want to build it in the default Boeing livery. I can't decide which livery to do. With the cockpit design, Air Canada says "The mask was inspired by the facial markings of Canada’s indigenous birds, as well as by wildlife representations found in early native culture. The clean shape of the design defines the front windows and celebrates the flight deck." Pages 10 - 13 give a good description for each of the elements of their new livery: https://www.aircanada.com/content/dam/aircanada/portal/documents/PDF/media/livery/illustrative_guide_en.pdf Thank you, the seam join is visible and I wish I had added extra detail to the wings... It’s a lovely kit to build, and I’d love to do another in the Virgin livery, if I can figure out the colours for it... Thank you for the extra information about the story behind the design, always interesting to learn how Airlines come up with new ideas for their schemes. Regards, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 very nice work there - the masked bandit. I see these up at LHR on a regular basis and the new livery really stands out great to see yet another civil build on the forum too keep up the civil modelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman07 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 On 28/10/2019 at 15:59, Gimme Shelter said: very nice work there - the masked bandit. I see these up at LHR on a regular basis and the new livery really stands out great to see yet another civil build on the forum too keep up the civil modelling Thank you, I do really like this new scheme by AC. I am currently working on the BA Retro BOAC 747-436... here is a look so far, not the best photo setting Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Well I cannot find anything wrong with it either. It looks very sharp indeed, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman07 Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 On 06/11/2019 at 02:42, Michael51 said: Well I cannot find anything wrong with it either. It looks very sharp indeed, Michael Thank you Michael... I do love the livery and am tempted to build a 773 in the same scheme but not sure yet. Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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