Popular Post Etiennedup Posted May 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2022 This build of the 1/72nd Revell kit is rather unique in so far as it is my first ever try at a civvie airliner and the first attempt in forty years at a 72nd model.................... (my eyes are not the same any more!) The build of this well engineered kit went well with a lot of interior parts omitted, as they are invisible from the outside anyway.. Kitchen and Bare Metal foil were applied overall except for the painted top fuselage and blue of the livery. The South African Airways decals that came from Transport Wings are laser printed and special care had to be taken during application. Finally the whole lot was covered in two coats of Future. It was a most enjoyable project but I doubt if I shall tackle a 72 scale again........🤔 Cheers, Etienne. 85 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 That is a beautiful job on this. Such a handsome classic airliner in a classic scheme & you've nailed it. 👍 The photo is the current Capetown Airport with Simonsberg/Hottentots-Holland mountains in the background? Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Gorgeous,absolutely stunning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Just beautiful, well done. Mate! Hans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 That is one beautiful model. Just exquisite.. Dont give up on 1/72 your eyes are fine! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek_B Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Etienne, that really is magnificent, what a joy to behold! And your photography shows it off wonderfully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapouriser Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Wow - as a new modeller and forum member I am not used to the today’s standard of output, but even with that in mind Etienne that is a truly stunning model and that paint job - wow, incredible. Don’t give up that scale …. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 What they said!👆 Superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 What a beautiful model of a stunning looking machine. Had the pleasure of a flight in ZS-BMH back in 1998 SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 What an amazing build, Congratulations!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Excellent job on the airliner Etiennedup. Nothing does a metal finish better than foil. Pain in the backside to apply at times but the finished product always looks stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etiennedup Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 2 hours ago, stevehnz said: The photo is the current Capetown Airport with Simonsberg/Hottentots-Holland mountains in the background? Steve. Thanks for those comments mate. Spot on Steve!..........My balcony from those mountains looks towards the airport and I am forever watching the air traffic through my binoculars. Bye. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Alan Bardell Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Wow! That's a nice looking DC4 Great work. B R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Looks fabulous. Reckon you've achieved a better finish than the 1:1 in the pic 🤓 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Superb Skymaster there, beautiful ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Amazing finish. One of the nicest models I have seen of late in my opinion. I guess nothing beats metal foil. Wish I had the patience. Stunning model and really nice livery 👍 Rgds, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Superb Skymaster, with a finish that the lesser of us only dream of. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Swamp Donkey said: What a beautiful model of a stunning looking machine. Had the pleasure of a flight in ZS-BMH back in 1998 SD Ah, yes, me too. Out of Fairford? Great build. One of my favourites. This particular DC-4 had a lucky escape when it collided with a Harvard in 1962 near Durban. All occupants were OK tho. In fact I built the Kittyhawk Harvard in the markings of 7464 as a friends father actually witnessed the accident. https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19620630-0 Edited May 31, 2022 by keithjs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 That is gorgeous!!! Well done!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Lovely finish !!! DaveH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Amazing! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Superb, beautiful job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Lovely build of an iconic airplane - well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred piket Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Uhh, wow! Looks really great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Very nice model! Congratulations! Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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