JK_Models Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) Hi everybody, just finished this Zvezda A320 neo in TAP colours. Overall a simple livery, but I personally really like it and have a special connection to Portugal where I am at least once a year and flew TAP a couple of times. It could have been my fastest build ever, as the Zvezda kit is really neat and easy to build and clearly better than the Revell, which one can make look nice as well, but it will be definitely more effort of sanding and filling, which is certainly my least favourite part. The only question I cannot answer, is why it has zero details on the outside and then antennas that come with it have an odd shape. So I built my own details for the fuselage and used some antennas from other models. So why didn’t I finish it earlier? Because of the decals. A never ending story. First I bought decals from PAS, but when I received them I immediately realized that the colours are odd, nowhere where they would need to be. I looked for alternatives and went for the Nazca ones (yeah next mistake there). They were certainly not accurate colour-wise, but looked close enough to be used, but when I applied them I found out that the titles were just too small and looked odd. Certainly the last time I bought Nazca decals, as they are just full of faults. Okay new set needed so I went for the 8adecs from Mexico (there’s also a nice 26decals set, but it is the old version without the AIR). Well the shipment made all the way from Mexico to Frankfurt Airport but got lost by German Post on the short way from the Airport to my home. Jon from 8a decs was so kind and sent me a replacement. So 4 weeks later it made it but the decal was damaged once it arrived. So I reached out to Jon, wjho really cared and sent me yet another set that arrived just 3 days a go..and finally with the 5th decal set (!!) I could finish the plane just yesterday. The 8a decals are great…and yeah with that story I will certainly order again from him. A nice guy that cares..we all know that that’s not always the case. Detail are from a Revell sheet I have as spare and the cockpit windows from Authentic Airliners, as usual. Otherwise the plane is painted with Tamiya and Mr. Hobby colours. Now enjoy the photos, I appreciate any feedback / comment. Julien Edited January 29, 2022 by JK_Models 31 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 stunning model, she looks really good on your airfield base rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Hotel Alpha Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 beautiful build, thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Fantastic work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Lovely! I like the livery and your build is great and inspiring. My last 10+ flights (before the pandemic) were all to and from Lisbon (my birthplace) and all with TAP and although civilian aviation is not really my thing, I wouldn't mind having a kit in this livery. Painting the white puts me off as I can't really use an airbrush in my small apartment (at the moment) so I would have to do it by brush! Thanks for sharing! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 A stunning model,the Zvezda kit is certainly a very nice one. 8A decs are superb,always happy with their products and service. Thanks for sharing Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 10 hours ago, JK_Models said: jI personally really like it Julien So do I Julien, and the model looks superb. Thanks for posting. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK_Models Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 Thanks for your comments, appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Well that seemed to be a real struggle with decals, well worth thee trouble though, she is a real little beauty! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Wow! That's a wonderful model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK_Models Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 12 hours ago, Viking said: Well that seemed to be a real struggle with decals, well worth thee trouble though, she is a real little beauty! Cheers John Thanks, I thought about giving up at once and just make something else out of it, but then I really wanted that TAP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Very nice indeed Julien. It's great that you overcame the decal problems to produce such an attractive model. When Nazca decals are accurate they are fine but my experience is similar to yours - too many stupid, avoidable faults which can make them unusable. Glad you got such good service from Jon Ochoa. I have always found him excellent to deal with. Dave G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Outstanding. I never saw an airliner with some of the windows closed off like that. It's a really clever detail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Have to agree with everyone, this is really nicely finished. Also agree with @Bertie Psmith, the closed windows look great, I like the hints of details behind the open ones as well, and the pilots 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK_Models Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 Thanks guys. Yeah ever since another modeller introduced me to these detailed “realistic” windows I am not using others anymore. Thanks for the kind words otherwise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesModeller Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Excellent work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berko Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Perfect job and wonderful craftmanship Julien. Really nice one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malair Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Wonderful build! I'm definitly going to build the A320NEO fro Zvezda as well, of course in KLM livery, as they recently bought a whole bunch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK_Models Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 (edited) Thanks Berk and Martijn, appreciate your comments a lot! A KLM 320 neo will look nice, one of my favourite liveries. Edited February 6, 2022 by JK_Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis pacheco Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Beautiful. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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