Mach 2's 1:72nd Boeing 727-200

[tomprobert]

Evening all,

 

I've just put the finishing touches to this today: Mach 2's relatively recent release of the venerable Boeing 727 in 1/72nd scale:

 

 

I used 26decals for the Alitalia scheme and Authentic Airliners' windows and cockpit - which look remarkably effective even in this larger scale.

 

 

The model went together without too many problems, other than a badly warped bottom to the fuselage which was straightened out on the hob!

 

 

Another small improvement that's easy to make is to improve the inlets on all three engines by inserting some plastic tubing of the correct diameter and faring it all in with some filler:

 

 

 

 

Paints were all from Halfords with a final spray of Tamiya's Clear:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You don't buy Mach 2 and expect Tamiya quality, but overall this was a fun build and didn't provide too many challenges. It's a big old beast in this scale, and is an impressive presence on the table. 

 

I just hope Didier keeps producing these kits - I'd love a Trident or a Coronado in 1/72nd scale - they're pretty basic by modern standards but reasonably priced and above all, great fun!

 

All the best,

Tom

[mitchem]

Excellent stuff Tom.

 

Such a classic scheme

 

👍👍

[Vince1159]

What a beauty,mitchem's spot on the Alitalia livery suits just about anything....

[Vesa Jussila]

Beautifully done. Nice to see this classic airliner built .

[SAT69]

Beautifully done. I was especially impressed with the fact they got the shape of the nose and cockpit right. Oftentimes, this is one area where kit manufacturers mess up when producing early Boeing jetliners.

[Tomcat101]

Very nice. 

[Terry1954]

A beautiful nostalgic build. Nice one!

 

Terry

[TheyJammedKenny!]

Beautiful job on this, Tom!  The kit's more of a challenge, I think, than you advertise.

 

Would you mind showing us a direct head-on shot from the vantage point of the nose?  I want to check something out, because the kit's wings don't look right to me--too thin at the root, and no taper to the one-third span mark.  Also, did you use the kit's wheels, or after-market?  They look surprisingly good.

[kev67]

As said before, a superb job on the Mach 2 kit, I also would like to see a Trident in this scale, BEA or BA livery

[Patton gunner]

 The 727 has always been my favorite airliner and your build is just stunning. I have built a few Mach 2 models myself and I agree with you : They are not Tamygawa - quality but you get rare types and a lot of fun putting them together,

Thank's for sharing !

[Screech]

Incredible Build Tom!

 

You really are a master of obscure kits!  👍

[Samuraiwarrior]

Great looking 727 Tom. 

You certainly know how to tame those challenging kits, and produce a super looking model. 

Very impressive. 

Thanks for sharing 

Kevin 

[Wolfhound32]

Wow, great job Tom! My compliments👏, the Alitalia livery is beautiful.

I once had the 1:72 KMC B727 kit, but sold it for a nice price.

Now I’ve seen your build I’m thinking of buying this Mach2 kit..