Scotsman07 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Here is my finished Revell Airbus A320-251N(SL) in the livery of British Airways registration G-TTNH. This has been my first build for nearly 5 months due to personal reasons, and my skills were a bit rusty. The build was a simple OOB although I had to change the engines as BA use the Leap 1A engines and luckily I had previously built the Revell A321 Neo kit which had both engines with it. I do like the new Revell airbus kit, it is well detailed and the only thing I don’t like is the fact that the A320 Neo kit doesn’t come with the landing gear. However, this wasn’t a problem for me as I was building this as a desktop model for myself. This is the first time I’ve built a kit without the gear extended. The decals are another great example from RichW Decals and fit the model seamlessly. The photo real windows and cockpit are from Authentic Airline Decals The paints I used were Halfords Appliance Gloss white, Halfords Fiat Capri Blue which is a good out of the can choice for British Airways blue. The wings are Holts Grey with authentic airlines A320 decal for the coroguard sections. The greys and metals are a variety of Revell Aqua Colours. As this was going to be a desktop model, I wanted to try and find a ‘creative’ way to display it for the presentation photos. I opted to use cotton wool balls to create an ‘in-flight’ effect. As always thank you for looking and any feedback/comments are always greatly received. Regards, Alistair 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) Having wasted many hours (and costing both a A320 and A321 kit) on such unsuccessfully this summer, beyond fantastic to see one done Edited September 29, 2020 by PhantomBigStu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Hi Alistair, Welcome back! I must admit I've been a bit too preoccupied for modelling recently too. No sign of rusty skills with this one it looks great. I love the presentation the clouds look real at first glance. I've not got any of the new Revell Neo A320/321s yet but I'm sure it's only a matter of time! Hopefully they'll bring out an A320 with undercarriage soon. Cheers, Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Very nice indeed Alistair. An interesting and novel solution to Revell's bizarre decision to omit the undercarriage. Like yourself and Ian my modelling has been on the back burner recently. In my case that was due to eye surgery being delayed by Covid-19 but with the surgery now behind me I've found it a bit of a struggle to get my mojo back. There have been very few civil RFIs recently but yours is definitely an inspiration and I should be able to post a couple in the next day or two. Hopefully we'll encourage the other regular airliner builders to emerge from hiding! I have an A321 NEO in the very early stages and I can't make up my mind whether I like it or not. Although it's an advance on the original tooling it makes me think of a big Revell E-190 and I find it a bit of a let-down compared to kits like the Zvezda 737NGs. Good to see you back Dave G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Wow! Where do I get a prescription for rust? Excellent finish Great presentation Good to have you back Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 19 minutes ago, mitchem said: Excellent finish Great presentation Good to have you back Agree! Definitely agree! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Beautiful, clean finish - the Chatham livery suits the neo well I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman07 Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 5 hours ago, PhantomBigStu said: Having wasted many hours (and costing both a A320 and A321 kit) on such unsuccessfully this summer, beyond fantastic to see one done Thank you very much. Oh no, I meant to check back and see how you were getting on with your one as I remember you starting it. Ouch... yeah that’s a bit of an outlay for you! 5 hours ago, Turbofan said: Hi Alistair, Welcome back! I must admit I've been a bit too preoccupied for modelling recently too. No sign of rusty skills with this one it looks great. I love the presentation the clouds look real at first glance. I've not got any of the new Revell Neo A320/321s yet but I'm sure it's only a matter of time! Hopefully they'll bring out an A320 with undercarriage soon. Cheers, Ian Hi Ian, Thank you very much! It’s good to be back, I’ve missed doing them to be honest with you I just lost my motivation with stuff that was going on in my life. I really hope you’ll be getting back in to it again. They are ok kits though I do think personally I prefer the Zvezda Airbus kits, one of which in nearly finished and will be a United A320 in the new livery which I hope I’ll be sharing very soon. The undercarriage would be a welcomed addition I’m sure. Take care and stay safe. Regards, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) More the psychological cost that hurts, all the hours and the fact its pretty much confirmed I'm just not cut out for Civy modelling with the failures of that and the fact my A380 lies uncompleted in a box. Not a great summer, btw I have some spare pair of LEAPS should you want to do another A320Neo. Edited September 29, 2020 by PhantomBigStu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Good to have you back! Very nice presentation, the clouds are inspirational. No signs of rustiness on show. Anything brewing? would love an update. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman07 Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 9 hours ago, Skodadriver said: Very nice indeed Alistair. An interesting and novel solution to Revell's bizarre decision to omit the undercarriage. Like yourself and Ian my modelling has been on the back burner recently. In my case that was due to eye surgery being delayed by Covid-19 but with the surgery now behind me I've found it a bit of a struggle to get my mojo back. There have been very few civil RFIs recently but yours is definitely an inspiration and I should be able to post a couple in the next day or two. Hopefully we'll encourage the other regular airliner builders to emerge from hiding! I have an A321 NEO in the very early stages and I can't make up my mind whether I like it or not. Although it's an advance on the original tooling it makes me think of a big Revell E-190 and I find it a bit of a let-down compared to kits like the Zvezda 737NGs. Good to see you back Dave G Thank you Dave. I know, I’m hoping that when Zvezda release the kit they do it with the undercarriage option, along with the other extras they add to their kits! I know what you mean, and I’m glad to hear that your getting back into the swing of it again. You’re like me, sick of the sight of unfinished kits haha! I’m glad to hear that your eye surgery has gone well also. I know what you mean, and speaking of the E195, I am hoping I’ll get round to making that Flybe one when I can find the paint mix. I’ve heard Halfords can mix it up on request. look forward to more of your builds soon. Regards, Alistair 8 hours ago, mitchem said: Wow! Where do I get a prescription for rust? Excellent finish Great presentation Good to have you back Mike Thank you so much Mike, that’s a big compliment to receive 😃!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Beautiful model! You have kept those skills in spite of what you state. If I may, a suggestion to improve the photography bit: If you paint that background a sky color, and avoid -moving the model a bit towards you or changing the lighting angle- the projection of shadows on the background, I believe you may obtain an even more realistic effect. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman07 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 On 29/09/2020 at 15:19, neilg said: Beautiful, clean finish - the Chatham livery suits the neo well I think. Thank you! Yeah I have to agree, it does really suit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesModeller Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Not a hint of rust in sight! looking lovely indeed soaring above the clouds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman07 Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 On 29/09/2020 at 19:03, PhantomBigStu said: More the psychological cost that hurts, all the hours and the fact its pretty much confirmed I'm just not cut out for Civy modelling with the failures of that and the fact my A380 lies uncompleted in a box. Not a great summer, btw I have some spare pair of LEAPS should you want to do another A320Neo. Yeah I bet! Don’t say that I’m sure you will make an awesome civy build in the future! I have the BA A380 sitting around 😂! Oh wow, that would be excellent thank you! On 29/09/2020 at 20:25, Abandoned Project said: Good to have you back! Very nice presentation, the clouds are inspirational. No signs of rustiness on show. Anything brewing? would love an update. Thank you very much, I have a United A320 in the new livery that is close to completion. Apologies for the poor photos, hopefully I’ll finish this build off next week and have it ready for RFI. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman07 Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 On 29/09/2020 at 23:04, Moa said: Beautiful model! You have kept those skills in spite of what you state. If I may, a suggestion to improve the photography bit: If you paint that background a sky color, and avoid -moving the model a bit towards you or changing the lighting angle- the projection of shadows on the background, I believe you may obtain an even more realistic effect. Cheers Thank you very much! Yeah i definitely agree with the idea of having a sky colour background and adjusting the positioning, to avoid the shadows! If I were to do an ‘in-flight’ presentation again, I’d definitely change the setup. Thank you for your feedback 😃. Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Scotsman07 said: Yeah I bet! Don’t say that I’m sure you will make an awesome civy build in the future! I have the BA A380 sitting around 😂! Oh wow, that would be excellent thank you! Given was my fourth summer in a row I’ve tried civys that has ended with a body count and nothing finished I think it’s safe to write them off, why couldn’t more airlines just paint them grey, can manage that. Anyway the United one looks nice as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, PhantomBigStu said: why couldn’t more airlines just paint them grey, Hi Stu, How about an RAF Voyager!? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Airbus-A330-RAF-VOYAGER-Tanker-Decals-1-144-scale/124361144110?hash=item1cf480772e:g:A5EAAOSwAG9fHE9z Sorry to hijack your thread Alistair. Cheers, Ian Edited October 1, 2020 by Turbofan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Turbofan said: Hi Stu, How about an RAF Voyager!? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Airbus-A330-RAF-VOYAGER-Tanker-Decals-1-144-scale/124361144110?hash=item1cf480772e:g:A5EAAOSwAG9fHE9z Sorry to hijack your thread Alistair. Cheers, Ian One day, when Revell reissue the kit maybe, though I have actually settled for the alternative history voyager (even more shameless thread diversion, apologies Alistair) Edited October 1, 2020 by PhantomBigStu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman07 Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 On 30/09/2020 at 19:33, BluesModeller said: Not a hint of rust in sight! looking lovely indeed soaring above the clouds. Thank you so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger 9 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 What a brilliant idea with the clouds. An excellent build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 That turned out beautifully wish I was that rusty she's a real beauty well done thanks for sharing regards Eamonn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Very nice Airbus and cool idea with the clouds 👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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