GCA333 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) Zvezda have posted shots of their latest masterpiece, the 787. Will be out by December. http://www.zvezda.org.ru/?nav=1&p=3&set=7008 Fan blades look excellent. Edited November 22, 2009 by GCA333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg B Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Pity Boeing can't make a December release date either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Pity Boeing can't make a December release date either! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Looks nice, just might be a bit premature I bet they hope that Boeing don't have to change too much before it enters production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Heilig Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Looks nice, just might be a bit premature I bet they hope that Boeing don't have to change too much before it enters production. I don't think that's much of a worry at this point. The problems they're having with the 787 aren't related to the configuration or external appearance of the airplane. What you see is pretty much what you're going to see once it's in service. FWIW, I shudder to think what would have happened if Airbus had taken the plunge and done what Boeing is doing on the 787. You notice that the A350 is still a paper airplane (or more accurately, a bunch of electrons whizzing around inside a computer). Boeing is breaking new ground with every single part of the 787. To be sure, some of their problems are self-inflicted on the management side (or lack of management), but the 787 is a totally new way of thinking about, designing, and building airplanes. It's no big surprise that it's not going entirely smoothly. Many people were sure the 747 was a total dog, unneeded and unwanted by the airlines, and that it would be Boeing's last design before they went under. Look where we are 45 years later... J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Boeing fans here, were advocating that Airbus customers awaiting delivery of the A380 should sue for compensation when the aircraft was delayed. I wonder if they are going to suggest the same to Boeing customers now that the 787 is delayed? Airbus A350XWB is not scheduled to fly until 2013 and the 787 is already 16 months overdue. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCA333 Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 One must remember the barely compete with each other. The smallest A350 (-800) is slightly larger than the largest 787(-9) Now, who will make some VS decals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I'd still rather wait until it's actually in service before somebody releases a model of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atdb27 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 A Kit and an A/C probably the closest match of the day? I can see that once those Catering trucks, Baggage trolleys and Refueling trucks will keep a 787 on the deck longer than any tech issues! Composites and weight saving are good ideas but that is not reality and the above selection of 'offenders' is the a/c's potential downfall over required 'New Technology' repair requirements! Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 GCA 333 Looks like I have been DROOLING ove this .....ANYWAY NICE !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahut Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I dont know a thing about any business with Boeing and the 787. But I AM glad to see a new item from ZVEZDA. This mighty East Bloc concern has done some nice kits over the years. Good to see them in the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyGhost Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Nice looking sprues ... Thanks for the link ... Gregg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Got mine last night. If you think it looks good on a pic...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCA333 Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Lets see! What plans do you have for the livery? There are plenty to choose from. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Got mine last night. If you think it looks good on a pic...... Get an inbox review done this minute, you tease! Have the modeled the wings in flight, or at rest? They don't half bend when the lift goes on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebos Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) Had mine show up yesterday as well... perhaps the only criticism I can immediately see was a very very slight grain to the surface finish, a bit of smoothing or a good primer should get rid of it. It's much bigger than you'd expect... looks like the wings are shown at rest, there's a clear upcurve but not nearly as pronounced as that from the first flight. Decals are perhaps disappointing, but you'd have to be very brave to tackle the prototype scheme anyway It's one of those annoying 'must build now!' kind of kits (annoying when you can't get a massive backlog cleared anyway), I'm waiting to see what 3rd party decals show up (I'm not opposed to trying the Boeing scheme but so so easy to screw it up)... masking the windows might also be a bit of a challenge. Edited December 16, 2009 by Stebos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) Ill do a review and some sprue shots today. Edited December 17, 2009 by richellis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Ill do a review and some spruce shots today. Only if you promise to spell sprue correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Spoil sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selina Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Just to let you know guys that S&M dec have produced BA and BCal decals for this kit - should be out in the next few days. Okay BCal is a 'what if' scheme, maybe a BOAC to follow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 ....Okay BCal is a 'what if' scheme, maybe a BOAC to follow! did you know that B.Cal were coming up with a new colour scheme before they merged with BA....it was the benyhone tartan scheme that BA used in the world image era.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCA333 Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 Any chance of a few pics? I'd love a BOAC set! (Maybe one for an A330 as well ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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