tomprobert Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Good afternoon all, The latest off the production line: Zvezda's 1/144th scale Boeing 777-300ER finished in Emirates' livery using 26-Decals. This kit is by far the best airliner model I've ever built - it fell together and it's the first time I've ever built a model where not even the tiniest bit of filler was needed. Detail is also very good and a huge step up from the old Minicraft Triple Seven kits. 26's decals were a pleasure, too - all in all a very enjoyable build. DSC_0018 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr DSC_0010 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr DSC_0021 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr DSC_0025 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr DSC_0023 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr DSC_0007 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr DSC_0027 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr DSC_0004 by Thomas Probert, on Flickr Best regards to all, Tom 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 A superb build, great modelling ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Magnificent as always Tom. Have a round of Dave G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sent-off Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Great job! IMO Zvezda's B777 is the best 1/144 airliner kit on the market. Metallic decals really made the difference here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Cracking work, doing the Revell A380 in Emirates livery myself, wish that fell together 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Very pleased to hear the kit is so nice and the decals equally so. Your build is magnificent. Isn't it great to have a model kit that goes out of its way to be cooperative! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfhound32 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Now that’s a neatly built model! My compliments Thomas ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Superb Triple Seven! Makes me long for a return to normality.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesModeller Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Superb model Tom! A model that needs no filler... Will have to get one!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Looks great Tom, time for a smaller project eh? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Absolutely superb. 13 hours ago, tomprobert said: This kit is by far the best airliner model I've ever built - it fell together and it's the first time I've ever built a model where not even the tiniest bit of filler was needed Good to hear seeing as I just got one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Simply splendid Tom!!!!! MIKE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 I’m surprised you’ve had the time recently Tom, with the family getting larger! Lovely build there’s some great airliner kits out now, I got back into the hobby in 2009 and the options were limited. hope everyone’s well? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbus320 Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Lovely build! Apart from being a Boeing of course! 😉 The only part of our fleet currently flying sadly...😔 Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Hi Tom, Excellent! Isn't it nice when you can build without filling, sanding, filling, sanding? Super job on the Triple Seven, used to see loads of these at MAN but not at the moment ☹️ Cheers, Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloturk Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Wow!! What a stunning build!! Thanks for sharing, looks beautiful in the Emirates livery, and good decal choice too. I have a Zvezda 777 in the stash, so glad to hear it goes together well James. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 19 hours ago, PhantomBigStu said: Cracking work, doing the Revell A380 in Emirates livery myself, wish that fell together Thanks - I’ve got the A380 to build at some point and have heard it can be a little tricky in places. 19 hours ago, SAT69 said: Very pleased to hear the kit is so nice and the decals equally so. Your build is magnificent. Isn't it great to have a model kit that goes out of its way to be cooperative! Indeed it is - a very refreshing change! 17 hours ago, BluesModeller said: Superb model Tom! A model that needs no filler... Will have to get one!!! I highly recommend this kit - it’s a pleasure! 12 hours ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: Looks great Tom, time for a smaller project eh? Yes indeed - I fancied something nice and straightforward and this fitted the bill perfectly. 5 hours ago, woody37 said: I’m surprised you’ve had the time recently Tom, with the family getting larger! Lovely build there’s some great airliner kits out now, I got back into the hobby in 2009 and the options were limited. hope everyone’s well? Florence’s arrival has once again curtailed time at the bench, but this was almost done before she was born. And yes we are spoilt for choice now with these beautiful new releases - good times! Mother and baby are doing really well thanks! 2 hours ago, Turbofan said: Hi Tom, Excellent! Isn't it nice when you can build without filling, sanding, filling, sanding? Super job on the Triple Seven, used to see loads of these at MAN but not at the moment ☹️ Cheers, Ian Absolutely! They’re still fairly regular over my house on their way into Heathrow. It was usually an A380 but they’ve obviously downsized of late. 1 hour ago, Soloturk said: Wow!! What a stunning build!! Thanks for sharing, looks beautiful in the Emirates livery, and good decal choice too. I have a Zvezda 777 in the stash, so glad to hear it goes together well James. It goes together really well, James - you’ll love it. I’ve just treated myself to the new Zvezda A350-1000 as I enjoyed this so much and with a new baby I think it’ll fit the bill nicely with the limited bench time I’ll have for a while... Tom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger350Pilot Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Nice build, Tom! Amazing that you completed the model with no filler and no sanding. Wow. Love the Emirates livery, too. I have yet to build a Zvezda 777...have one in the stash...someday! All I’ve read and seen posted, including yours, is positive regarding this kit. You’ve done quite a good job. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 9 minutes ago, Challenger350Pilot said: Nice build, Tom! Amazing that you completed the model with no filler and no sanding. Wow. Love the Emirates livery, too. I have yet to build a Zvezda 777...have one in the stash...someday! All I’ve read and seen posted, including yours, is positive regarding this kit. You’ve done quite a good job. Thanks for sharing. Thank you! There was a little of the usual sanding to blend the fuselage joins but no filler was needed as the fit was exceptional. Although I’ve told a white lie: I did use some Milliput to blend the cabin windows and cockpit glazing to prepare for the window decals, but that was my choice and not a fault of the kit. You’ll certainly enjoy building yours when the time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Good job on that one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Awsome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV O Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 (edited) Hats off ! You deserve it. Thank you for this model. And to all the members who helped your thread to survive almost 2 days (an all time high for an Airliner !) on the front page before being pushed down to page 2 ! Cheers. Have a nice week-end ! AV O Edited June 27, 2020 by AV O 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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