Abandoned Project Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 So here is my backstory... In 2013 as Air NZ replaced their 747-400s with 777-300ERs they found themselves being offered by Boeing a 747-8i from a cancelled order as a quick replacement for one of the delayed 777s on order due to the demand for 777s by different airlines world wide. The decision to buy with the option to swap the 747-8i for the 777-300ER originally ordered was offered and Air NZ said yes. So Air NZ only 747-8i with the registration ZK-AOK in the black livery has been flying for many years. And here is AOK so far......first the cockpit then the fuselage and now I'm working on the engines I'm currently waiting for paint to dry on the wings so hopefully soon it will start looking like a plane. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 18 minutes ago, Abandoned Project said: So here is my backstory... In 2013 as Air NZ replaced their 747-400s with 777-300ERs they found themselves being offered by Boeing a 747-8i as a quick replacement for one of the 777s on order due to the demand for 777s by different airlines world wide. The decision to buy with the option to swap the 747-8i for the 777-300ER originally ordered was offered and Air NZ said yes. So Air NZ only 747-8i with the registration TK-AOK in the black livery has been flying for many years. Surely you mean ZK -AOK. Look forward to seeing the end result however. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 12 minutes ago, Paul J said: Surely you mean ZK -AOK. Look forward to seeing the end result however. Yes I did. Typo duly corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 A coat of primer on the wings and a coat of matt black on the fuselage so now it's filler time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 I've learned 2 things the hard way. 1. Never spray paint the inside of an airliner, as you will more create work for yourself. 2. Never start working on a model at half three in the morning while suffering from insomnia, as you start a second and create more work for yourself. Yep, couldn't help myself starting on the Palair Macedonian il-86. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Working on the engines at the moment. Got the hot sections inside the nacelles. Pics to follow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 the plan is to paint the engine nacelles inside and out due to the outside being gloss black and the fan duct consisting of the front ring the two halves of the nacelle inside the ring and fan housing, and then add the painted fans afterward (what could possibly go wrong? don't you dare say anything!) so far … so good.... so far the hot sections and the pylons are painted 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 I am sure there will be no issues with the engines AP. I have one of these in the stash, (started) but have nit been able to decide on a livery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 8 hours ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: I have one of these in the stash, (started) but have nit been able to decide on a livery. I am the wrong man to ask what livery to go for! Surely there is only one option for you?...Qantas?....a bit of a Whif, I know but? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 19 hours ago, Abandoned Project said: I am the wrong man to ask what livery to go for! Surely there is only one option for you?...Qantas?....a bit of a Whif, I know but? I have already done a 747-8f QANTAS Whif. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: I have already done a 747-8f QANTAS Whif. That is fabulous, love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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