Mark Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 OK, this really was a labour of love! The kit and decals have been looking at me rather ominously from the stash saying 'build me!!' for the last four years and I think I've finally got there. The kit, the Skyline B737-300 single version boxing, is incredible. I purchased it way back at the 2006 Nationals in Telford and it is easily the most detailed airliner kit I have built to date, but then there's that Zvezda B787 now looking at me! But I digress... The kit was built out of the box with the addition of the Skyline Decals (by Danny of DACO fame) for Western Pacific's 'The Simpsons' Fox Studios logo jet. The decals were difficult to say the least and required judicious quantities of setting solution and in many areas required the use of a hairdryer to soften them further. The yellow paint scheme was airbrushed with Xtracolour X316 Simpsons Yellow, the wings were painted Xtracolour X301 Boeing Grey. The Blue areas were painted Vallejo Acrylic Dark Blue, 70930, after being matched to the decals. Final finish was with, well, Finish! The photographs turned out to be the biggest problem at the end of it all, with respect to finding the most suitable background. Regardless of the backdrop you still need sunglasses! Anyway, I really, really enjoyed seeing this one finished and I am rather proud of her. She might not be a British airliner nor even in a British livery, but I'm happy! I hope you like it and as always, criticism is never ignored and is more than welcome! That's how we learn, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Jellyfingers Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 That's awesome !! Cheared my day up that has, really nice !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Nice job, I really like that one Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 (edited) Nice work Mark, looks good Can't pick a problem with and I tried hard ! Edited July 19, 2010 by TrojanThunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basosz Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 WAY COOL !!! The Simpsons are just awesome and you just added to that awesomeness. Very clean result mate ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 What a cool scheme! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraxinus Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 fantastic ....this airliner GB is tempting me towards non military subjects.......& this Simpsons model has practically done it......... great clear photo's too ....great stuff busdriver ........now come on I want an Iron Maiden set of decals for a 757 anyone going to produce a set?? then I will be hooked!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 (edited) Thank you all for your kind comments! And Fraxinus, looks like you'll be joining the Airliner GB sooner rather than later! Edd Force One.... p.s. Medway? I grew up in Rainham! Edited July 19, 2010 by busdriver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 (edited) And Fraxinus, looks like you'll be joining the Airliner GB sooner rather than later! Edd Force One.... I think that unfortunately you'll have a job finding that sheet. Apparently Maiden's lawyers took umbrage & made Ray at Two-six withdraw the sheet from sale. or so I've heard! That's a really nice build Mark, very good job on the decals, they look great! I actually started one of these about 4 years ago! I suppose I should get round to finishing it now yours has given me the incentive! Keef Edited July 19, 2010 by keefr22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraxinus Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Thank you all for your kind comments!And Fraxinus, looks like you'll be joining the Airliner GB sooner rather than later! Edd Force One.... p.s. Medway? I grew up in Rainham! Keef looking them up that seems to be the case...drat!! Busdriver I enjoy the Medway music scene , work in Maidstone Live in Canterbury & bought my best car ever in Rainham a totally reliable Ford escort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Love it! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Not into airliners but I've always loved this one top job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Very nice. Id like to do this, gotta find the decals first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 Cheers Martin / Mish / Rich! And Rich, here you go: The Simpsons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 thanks. New ones should be in soon! Think it will be on my Telford list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Really nice build of a really nice aeroplane, with a really cool colour scheme, can't get much better Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Great model. My son loves the Simpsons, he would approve of your scheme and I approve of your modelling skills !!!! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 you did good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Very nice. Id like to do this, gotta find the decals first! I just wish that they would re-release them again. thanks. New ones should be in soon! Think it will be on my Telford list! It has been saying that for quite a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Nuts. But brilliant! That's one really well finished jet Mr Busdriver! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) Thanks guys! Edited July 21, 2010 by busdriver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Nice to see this subject built, and such a good job of it too. I have the decals in the stash, but I've yet to get a suitable kit. Obi-Jiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Nice to see this subject built, and such a good job of it too.I have the decals in the stash, but I've yet to get a suitable kit. Obi-Jiff Mr Daco makes a very good kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Wow, thats a crackin 737 and a LOUD scheme to go with it, very nice indeed. I've one of each of the 737 variants that DACO produced in the stash (all to get BA markings), and did another -400 as a RAF "What if" Combi/freighter - http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.p...amp;hl=daco+737 The kits are brilliant and my dream would be for Danny at DACO to produce a 757 of the same quality, oh I'd have loads of them!! Nice build Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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