1/72 Heller Speedbird Boeing 707 (BOAC)

[Back in the Saddle]

I started this one a few months ago in the 'Heller' GB, after being nudged by @JOCKNEY. In typical style, I never finished it in time...😁

 

The build thread for the model is here, if you want to watch it all coming together.

 

A quiet afternoon gave me the chance to finally photograph the beast. It's a big model - the Vampire and Spitfire are both in the same scale as the 707:

 

 

The model can be internally illuminated, using some LEDs. That also gave rise to a side project, making a resin GPU and building an integral external power socket, in order to plug in the power:

 

 

The intention when it goes on display is to plug in the GPU:

 

 

And power up the cabin:

 

 

 

 

A fun build, but with a few issues along the way. The decals were poor, so some paint touch ups were needed - these are a bit too obvious!

 

As ever, comments and critique are welcome.

[Lord Riot]

Wow! That’s amazing, very impressive. Great idea using a realistic GPU to hide the battery too, much better than having wires sticking out! 
 

Glorious looking classic airliner that!
 

How about a night shot with it all lit up?

[JOCKNEY]

Absolutely brilliant, delighted to see this one finished and it has rewarded all those hours you spent on it, congratulations 

 

 

Cheers Pat 

[noelh]

Looks great. Good idea using the GPU to power up the lights. Actually thinking about it the GPU isn't just realistic but it's an actual Ground Power Unit. 

[tomprobert]

That's lovely - you're inspiring me to dig mine out of the stash.

 

Tom

[Terry1954]

A great result Matt. Neat idea having that GPU as the power pack!

 

Terry

[Alex1978]

Great build and cool idea with the GPU 👍

 

The BOAC livery is just very classy looking on every aircraft.

Those were the days...

 

Alex

[Buzby061]

Great work on a classic aircraft in a classic scheme.

 

Pete

[fightersweep]

Fantastic work! She looks the biz in the BOAC colours. I know it didn't make the close of the Heller GB, but the result was well worth the wait.

 

Bravo!

Steve

[TheyJammedKenny!]

Nicely done!  She's a pretty machine, especially in BOAC livery.

[Bertie McBoatface]

The GPU idea is genius! The model is fabulous.

[Back in the Saddle]

Thank you for all the kind comments, glad you like it!

7 hours ago, Lord Riot said:

How about a night shot with it all lit up?

I shall get this organised!

[Chrisj2003]

Matt, lovely result as always, and bigger than I realised.  Loved the build too.

 

Chris

[SAT69]

Beautiful model of a beautiful airplane. I miss the days of truly colorful liveries.

[Romeo Alpha Yankee]

Lovely job Matt, nice to see it finished 🏆 

[janneman36]

Despite the bad decals and issues you had with them you made it into a fine representation of a 707👍
 

cheers, Jan

[kapam]

Fantastic looking 707!

You have done a beautiful job and I hope you find space to display it as it ought to be.

The GPU and LED effects are awesome and clever!

[Viking]

What a lovely 707! In the best livery it ever wore, gets a 10 out of 10 from me!

 

Cheers

 

John

[mitchem]

Lovin' it !

 

Such a classic scheme and such an inspirational build 👍👍

 

mike