RCI Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Hey Folks, last one (probably for a year or so...) this A320 was the second in the dual build. Initially it was planned as a custom order in aer lingus colors, but it turned out to be fraud. so my wife choose etihad, where she worked as cabin crew for a couple of years. The etihad base color is quite difficult to mix, again i managed to go MRP only more or less. The decals were used from the Revell kit, and they were a bit stubborn, to be honest. the fit was ok, but its chemical reaction with solution and clear coat was far from ideal. Anyway, in the end a plane rolled out haha. you can find the WIP here: Things i corrected, added and modified: - Full cockpit including displays etc. - Modified cabin windows (shape corrected with masks) - Window blinds - RAT case (scratched) - Wing fuel pumps (scratched) - Pack outlets (3d printed) - APU inlet (3d printed) - Landing lights, beacons, wing lights - Wheel wells from PE - Outflow valve case and flaps - WBF panel screws - ResKit main wheels - Static dischargers (molten plastic, no good idea, next time paintbrush hair again) - Pitots from PE - AoA sensors scratched - Taxi&turn off lights with lenses - Custom decals for WBF seals Hope you like the model. Next models to be build are two 787s, one 773, a763 and a DC8. i think im gonna do at least one WIP, but i dont know yet which one... 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Outstanding finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulaero Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 That is amazing work, the cockpit windows alone are outstanding .....👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Absolutely stunning 👍👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Superb finish, probably one of the more difficult A320's to pull off due to that base colour, you've made an absolute gem out of this one, well done! Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Outstanding result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP2705 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Very Nice 💯 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 It's strange that while I have little interest in airliners, a model as perfectly finished as this makes me smile so much. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 I nearly missed this! Thanks for sharing another beauty particularly in the elusive Ethiad livery which you have captured to perfection. I'm looking forward to your next batch particularly the DC-8. Dave G 🇺🇦 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 I nearly missed it too! lovely work as usual, the cockpit interior looks great. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 That really is a nice model. Thanks for sharing. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Hotel Alpha Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Outstanding work! thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesModeller Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Now THAT is stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Absolutely beautiful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCI Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 On 3/31/2022 at 12:38 PM, Bertie Psmith said: It's strange that while I have little interest in airliners, a model as perfectly finished as this makes me smile so much. Well done. Haha thank you, that's great! i absolutely feel with you, if the model is well made, it doesn't matter too much what it is. If you are interested, check out the 757. It is my last model and personally i would say it is better than the Etihad 320. On 3/31/2022 at 7:12 PM, Skodadriver said: I nearly missed this! Thanks for sharing another beauty particularly in the elusive Ethiad livery which you have captured to perfection. I'm looking forward to your next batch particularly the DC-8. Dave G 🇺🇦 haha thanks Dave, allthough i must say it is not my personal number one. Btw the DC8 will be LH cargo. On 4/3/2022 at 8:02 PM, Viking said: I nearly missed it too! lovely work as usual, the cockpit interior looks great. Cheers John thank you! i always found it important to replicate the visible parts on the flight deck...and sometimes not so visible parts haha 18 hours ago, BluesModeller said: Now THAT is stunning! thank you! thanks to everyone for your nice comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tMikha Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Ou-DA (ooh-yes!) These Arab countries liveries are handsome and rich-looking and Etihad is the most perfect of them! Great work and congratulations! Nice aircraft miniature 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Schmick! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Superb Result! Hans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Really superb! Just seeing this now--all the detail work you put into it in 1/44 scale is simply mind-boggling, and the results worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timo Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Hi mate Brilliant A320 finished in a livery which is difficult to replicate - I'm also totally amazed at the level of detail you achieve in your builds. Your WIP build thread was extremely good too and very helpful. Your work has inspired me to try harder to achieve better built airliners. Cheers Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malair Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 That's just wonderful. Excellent paint job. Very tight all way round! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis95 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Absolutely gorgeous finish on that. Well done matey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Not bad...!😉 Seriously, this is probably the nicest airliner build I've seen on here, the attention to detail is outstanding. Excellent work, even better than usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCI Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 On 5/28/2022 at 7:49 PM, Back in the Saddle said: Not bad...!😉 Seriously, this is probably the nicest airliner build I've seen on here, the attention to detail is outstanding. Excellent work, even better than usual! thx Matt, alltough i personally think the el al 757 came out a bit better. On 5/27/2022 at 10:19 PM, Lewis95 said: Absolutely gorgeous finish on that. Well done matey thx lewis On 5/27/2022 at 6:56 PM, Malair said: That's just wonderful. Excellent paint job. Very tight all way round! thank you! glad you like it. On 5/27/2022 at 1:56 PM, Timo said: Hi mate Brilliant A320 finished in a livery which is difficult to replicate - I'm also totally amazed at the level of detail you achieve in your builds. Your WIP build thread was extremely good too and very helpful. Your work has inspired me to try harder to achieve better built airliners. Cheers Tim yes, and i also did not hit the color tone a 100% 😕 its quite hard to actually match it. very good, i also improve myself with inputs from other modellers. On 5/27/2022 at 11:02 AM, TheyJammedKenny! said: Really superb! Just seeing this now--all the detail work you put into it in 1/44 scale is simply mind-boggling, and the results worth it. thx kenny, surprised that someone actually digged out this thread On 5/26/2022 at 10:11 PM, tMikha said: Ou-DA (ooh-yes!) These Arab countries liveries are handsome and rich-looking and Etihad is the most perfect of them! Great work and congratulations! Nice aircraft miniature 👍 very true... in the 80ies and 90ies it was even better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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