1/144 Boeing 727, Airfix

[Lord Riot]

My next airliner kit after finishing the DC-10, and something a bit smaller this time. Looks a reasonable kit for an old Airfix, I’m not too fussy about the panel lines, just want to add another 70s/80’s airliner to the shelf. I got this one on eBay for a bargain, under £20!

 

 

I’ll be making it oob, in the Alitalia colours. Nice that this has window decals!

 

 

I’m fairly sure it’ll be a straightforward build, looks quite simple. There may be a number of inaccuracies but it’ll be good enough for me as it is.

 

 

 

[Vesa Jussila]

If I remember correctly there is something in shape of middle engine, but now I can't remember how to fix it. In this forum is people that know better. Alitalia is classic, need to follow this build.

[Lord Riot]

Made a start this afternoon, and it’s a really simple kit. Only one page of instructions and few parts. This one doesn’t include clear strips for the windows, which doesn’t matter as they’ll be covered with decals. 
 

I very roughly painted the rear inside as I’ll display it with the rear stairway ‘air stairs’ open, though I doubt much will be visible once it’s sealed up.

 

 

I’ve no idea what colour the air stairs actually were, but with some artistic licence perhaps they may have been a carpet in Alitalia green …

 

 

Fuselage glued together after adding nose weight.

 

[Back in the Saddle]

I’ve got three of these on the bench at the moment, all built OOB and used as mules for various decals I am designing.

 

The kit is basic and has several inaccuracies. However, once built it looks unmistakably like a 727 - I’m enjoying the process of making mine!

[Lord Riot]

Wings sprayed. Always a relief to see nice straight lines.

 

Colours are ‘chrome silver’ and Tamiya TS-81 light grey. Close enough for me.

 

[rob Lyttle]

 

Great progress already, Riot and there's no doubt that the Alitalia styling looks good. Plus white all over for the fuselage, which saves messing around with masking etc. 👍

[Lord Riot]

At last, a bit more progress! After a holiday in Northumberland and then having to wait for a supplier to send the correct paint (I’d received a clear spray instead of the gloss white I ordered), I’ve finally been able to spray the fuselage.

 

 

This should progress quite quickly now as it was holding up the rest of the build.

[Lord Riot]

Wings added, starting to look a bit more like an aeroplane now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Lord Riot]

The cockpit window part seems a bit odd shaped, it doesn’t quite fit. I’ll try and show it as if the pilot has a window open on the ground! 
 

Or does anyone have a spare they don’t need?
 

 

 

A bit more colourful with the green cheatline decals added. I’ll let these set before gluing the engine pods on and adding the cabin window decals.

 

 

 

[Back in the Saddle]

That is starting to look very nice!

 

I might have a spare windscreen, I’ll take a look and let you know.👍