Bjorn Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Finished this a few weeks ago, but it was hard to take good photos - this is a huge bird! Dimensions are 64.7 cm long and a wingspan of 61.7 cm! The kit is pretty OK, details are a little crude - it feels just like an upscaled 1/144. But fit is good apart from the wings to the body, that needed a little violence (but no filler). I used the kit decals. Far from perfect, the cheatline is too wide, but "good enough" were the keywords for this build. I painted it with Mr Paint, Vallejo Metallics and Tamiya (the blue fin). Compared to the Boeing, the mighty Viggen look like a little sparrow! ...and now the main problem with this model: Where shall I keep it??? It take pretty much place in my living room now... WIP thread (double build with another gigant, the 1/72 Airfix Concorde): 52 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 When editing, I managed to triple the post... So please use this one if you want to comment. Administrators, please help! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Beautiful looking 707. You have worked wonders considering it required violence!😮. Just off to look at your WIP as I have the conversion parts to make a SAAF Elint/tanker, I just need to aquire a kit and get on with it! Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 That looks beautiful! I keep seeing one of these for sale but i would have nowhere to put it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent K Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Stunning! always great to see good airliner models too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Looks really good. Somehow I like this classic Lufthansa look. Nice work! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Beautiful model of a truly classic jet airliner! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxhandybread Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Fantastic work on such a great looking aircraft. 10/10! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 A magnificent build and great finish. Sure looks big next to the Viggen! Thanks for sharing a model which I would be proud to own. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 A wonderful build and finish.The wings look great with those different shades and the weathering. 👏 The Heller 707 builds up to a very fine model,when taken time and care and your model is a perfect proof of this. I have the Lufthansa boxing too but I have other plans for it.I received an old decal sheet for a Simbair cargo which looks very interesting. Thanks for sharing 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berko Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Perfect job on this. Lufthansa livery and Boeing 707 perfectly match! Sharp looking bird. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Beautiful 60's jet. One to be proud of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Really nice `707 there, looks superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 That's absolutely gorgeous Bjorn. Thanks for posting. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Fantastic build, do like the early Lufthansa scheme. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 That’s brilliant, lovely classic airliner. The paintwork and weathering look superb. If you’re struggling for storage space you could hang it from your ceiling perhaps? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Even in it`s civilian dress, the 707 looks good. You made the venerable airliner / tanker into a masterpiece. Mike 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Not my specific interest really civil airliners but... I do like this. Especially the different colours on the wing panels. A superb model executed and presented! Well Done Sir! Regards, Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Lord Riot said: If you’re struggling for storage space you could hang it from your ceiling perhaps? That would be good.. I suggested this display option to SWMBOd once concerning a B17 I did.. I was left in no doubt that it would not be the model that was hanging there.. but myself LOL! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 That wings, I have to say, can't believe it is a scale model, 10/10. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 55 minutes ago, Col Walter E Kurtz said: That would be good.. I suggested this display option to SWMBOd once concerning a B17 I did.. I was left in no doubt that it would not be the model that was hanging there.. but myself LOL! I’m waiting to mention the option to mine once I finish another V-bomber! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgao Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Beautiful build!!!...👌Used to fly alot in TAP Air Portugal´s 707 when i was a kid. Cheers from 🇵🇹🇵🇹 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Hi, excellent model and beautifully finished. One to be proud of! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Lord Riot said: I’m waiting to mention the option to mine once I finish another V-bomber! Don't do it! You're a young man! Many many more models left to do! 😂😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Quite superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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