Scotsman07 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 (edited) Here is my finished Zvezda Boeing 737-8 Max in 1/144 scale. This is in the ‘protective layer’ fresh from the production line and in British Airways livery, though they don’t actually operate this variant, it is used by Comair in South Africa under the BA livery (ZS-ZCA). It was a standard OOB the build with the detail sheet supplied by Authentic Airliner Decals. The kit is straight forward enough to build and is great for little details at the same time! As this was a build designed to show the aircraft in its post production state the paint used was Halfords Racking Grey all over. I used Revell 361 applied lightly with streaks for the high impact primer layer on the engine nacelles. Various Revell Aqua colours for the metals. The detail sheet from AA was excellent and very true to life. It was like completing a jigsaw puzzle the way the pieces all interlocked and joined! I have always wanted to do a model in this way and when I saw this sheet I knew it had to be done! I can only hope I’ve done this excellent sheet some justice. It’s tempting me to convert a 737-8 Max to a 737-7 Max just to do the other scheme. Thank you for looking and as always feedback and comments are always welcomed. I am on a roll with getting these projects that have been sat around for a long time completed! Regards, Alistair Edited June 1, 2021 by Scotsman07 57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I really like that! A very unusual, but effective choice of finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Very unusual,superbly done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman07 Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 4 hours ago, Alpha Delta 210 said: I really like that! A very unusual, but effective choice of finish. Thank you 😀! 2 hours ago, Alex1978 said: Very unusual,superbly done. thank you 😀! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Thats pretty spectacular and very different indeed, love this a lot. Superb build. Eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 I wonder if Boeing licenced that. I like it, really well done & seeing as it could be seen as a monument to Boeing's skuldeggerousness, 😮, I like it even better. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 I think you nailed the protective layer. Someone on here was trying to figure out this scheme. When you say revell aqua colours, which ones did you use on the fuselage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Impressive build with an unusual look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Very well done, really original idea and looks spot on. You're really going from strength to strength with these airliner models 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman07 Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 Thank you everyone for your kind comments on this build 😀! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Fantastic looking model beautifully finished very well done thanks for sharing Eamonn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Hi Alistair I have already commented on Facebook but that really is an excellent and highly original build. Are the BA/Comair "bits" part of the AA decal sheet or did you add them yourself? However much I admire the model it doesn't tempt me to fly on the real thing. MCAS may have been sorted but I can't help wondering what other undiscovered nasties are lurking in the background. I believe there has already been another partial grounding due to electrical problems. I'm not a nervous flyer by any means but the Max definitely makes me uneasy. That won't stop me modelling it in due course! All the best Dave G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 That is so cool! On 01/06/2021 at 18:50, Alpha Delta 210 said: A very unusual, but effective choice of finish On 02/06/2021 at 05:31, busnproplinerfan said: I think you nailed the protective layer I heartily agree with the above. Kudos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman07 Posted June 4, 2021 Author Share Posted June 4, 2021 18 hours ago, Skodadriver said: Hi Alistair I have already commented on Facebook but that really is an excellent and highly original build. Are the BA/Comair "bits" part of the AA decal sheet or did you add them yourself? However much I admire the model it doesn't tempt me to fly on the real thing. MCAS may have been sorted but I can't help wondering what other undiscovered nasties are lurking in the background. I believe there has already been another partial grounding due to electrical problems. I'm not a nervous flyer by any means but the Max definitely makes me uneasy. That won't stop me modelling it in due course! All the best Dave G Thank you Dave, the BA/Comair decals came with the AA sheet which was very helpful! I do agree, it has made me somewhat nervous at the thought of flying on one, plus I am such a fan of Airbus having flown on them most of my time as cabin crew. The Boeing 757 however I do love and I can’t wait to do a model of one of those in the future! Look forward to seeing some more of your finished builds soon! Take care, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Very original, and beautifully done. It certainly makes for an eye catching model. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 I really like that! I just had a look at the decal sheet, I didn't know they were available. You managed to get a superb finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent K Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 What an unusual and very original concept, absolutely love this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane39 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 On 6/1/2021 at 1:50 PM, Alpha Delta 210 said: I really like that! A very unusual, but effective choice of finish. I have to agree with Alpha Delta 210. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger350Pilot Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Nice to see this one finished “pre paint.” Looks like she’s being taxiied oit for her first test flight. Very interesting, eye catching, and unusual. Nice job on the detail work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 This is certainly an unusual livery Alistair but it looks great! Your choice of Comair to model an aircraft that otherwise is not operated by BA strikes a chord - I used them some time ago to model a BA 727. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Really nice work and something completely different. gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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