tomprobert Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) I have wanted to built the A340-600 for a while so yesterday I treated myself to a Revell 1/144th scale kit and BraZ Models resin A340-600 conversion kit in Virgin Atlantic colours. Here is what you get: The resin is cast beautifully and the the parts a lightly engraved with panel lines etc. Decals are stunning, and you get a simple instruction sheet on where to cut the Revell fuselage to add the BraZ parts. From experience with BraZ's 777-300 conversion the fuselage plugs may be a slightly different diameter to the kit, but I have a cunning plan to over come this. I'm hoping to make a start later today so all will be revealed... hopefully! Edited August 30, 2011 by tomprobert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hang on a minute Tom. I've recently done a 1/32 F/A-18F......so have you. I am about to do an airliner in Virgin Atlanic decals.......... Are you my long lost twin? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hang on a minute Tom.I've recently done a 1/32 F/A-18F......so have you. I am about to do an airliner in Virgin Atlanic decals.......... Are you my long lost twin? Steve Well... may I be bold enough to say... GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pperkins Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hi yes it's is a nice kit u will get trouble with the braz parts to the revell kit what I did with mine was to cut of the lugs on the end of the braz parts and on the revell parts I cut down though the Sid along the windows so I could squeeze the lastic to fit the resin then. A lot of sanding and filling i hormone when they came out a few years a go and not yet finished it I have wanted to built the A340-600 for a while so yesterday I treated myself to a Revell 1/144th scale kit and BraZ Models resin A340-600 conversion kit in Virgin Atlantic colours.Here is what you get: The resin is cast beautifully and the the parts a lightly engraved with panel lines etc. Decals are stunning, and you get a simple instruction sheet on where to cut the Revell fuselage to add the BraZ parts. From experience with BraZ's 777-300 conversion the fuselage plugs may be a slightly different diameter to the kit, but I have a cunning plan to over come this. I'm hoping to make a start later today so all will be revealed... hopefully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE!! And then there's us. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hi yes it's is a nice kit u will get trouble with the braz parts to the revell kit what I did with mine was to cut of the lugs on the end of the braz parts and on the revell parts I cut down though the Sid along the windows so I could squeeze the lastic to fit the resin then. A lot of sanding and filling i hormone when they came out a few years a go and not yet finished it Ah that's what I thought. It was the case with the last set of his I used. Ho hum, out with the hack-saw and filler then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Right that's it lol, the race is on Again just like our 777-300's. I'm starting tonight Right that's it lol, the race is on Again just like our 777-300's. I'm starting tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 so fast he said it twice :):) Good luck with all the filling and sanding.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf 64 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 going to be interesting watching how you (both of you) get on with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 going to be interesting watching how you (both of you) get on with this Alf, I bet you now that Tom will finish before me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 I have made plenty of progress today with the A340-600 conversion... First I marked the cutting points for the fuselage plug and tail cone on the A340-300 fuselage: Next the fuselage was cut into sections: The next job was to test fit the BraZ fuselage plugs. As I feared the Revell fuselage had a larger diameter than the resin insert: To overcome this, I attached the nose and tail to one side of the plug first: Then I dry-fitted the other side of the resin plug, and trimmed the other Revell parts to fit, removing excess plastic fuselage by sanding and filing: Finally, I added some nose weight, attached the nose and centre gear bays, blanked the windows and stuck the fuselage together: This has resulted in a flush join, with the fusealges the same diameter, and minimal filling and sanding being needed: I'm going to let the glue cure overnight and then will add some filler. So far - so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 That's looking great! Good idea re. the fuselage problem. I filled and sanded for three days to overcome mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 That's looking great! Good idea re. the fuselage problem. I filled and sanded for three days to overcome mine! Thank you! Thankfully(!) I had the same problem with the 777-300 conversion so had this idea in the back of my mind. Luckily it worked and will drastically reduce the filling and sanding needed, as well as keeping the fuselage one constant width! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Almost the same way I done mine. But loving it Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) Hang on a minute Tom.I've recently done a 1/32 F/A-18F......so have you. I am about to do an airliner in Virgin Atlanic decals.......... Are you my long lost twin? Steve Watch out Steve. You have a stalker!!!!!!!!!!! so fast he said it twice :):) I think there is an echo in here Kev. That's a clever fix to the fuselage discrepancy Tom. I think the 340-600 is the best looking of all the modern airliners as it reminds me of the long body DC-8. Classic lines indeed. Chris. Edited August 24, 2011 by stringbag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Great start Tom Watch out or Chris will steal your methods and overtake you....... Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Oh there's two of 'em.. Looking forward to seeing the differences in yours and Chris's methods. Looking good so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
living legend Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Wow, Tom outstanding! Ill be watching with great earnest. I would love to do this conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 The fuselage is now filled and sanded. I am delighted with the outcome; there is virtually no change in the fusealge profile at all: I'm currently working on the tail and wings so I'll post more pictures when these are done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I think there is an echo in here Kev.That's a clever fix to the fuselage discrepancy Tom. Chris. An echo cho ho o??? Really ally ly y ??? Agreed on the fuse fix - Maybe this should be pinned as a how-to topic....cool idea Tom, I'll keep it in mind ind nd.... ty for the tip ip p ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 I have been very busy today... First job was to get the tail fin attached. The A340-600 has a larger fin than the A340-300 so BraZ gives you a replacement. I added a tab from scrap resin at the bottom to fit into the whole on the top of the fuselage where the original fin was; this adds strength and helps keep everything straight: The fit wasn't great, but nothing a little filler can't deal with: Next the wings were removed from their casting blocks and cleaned up. Again, the fit wasn't brilliant: ...but some car body filler was added and half an hour later she was ready for sanding: With the wings attached (plus the winglets) you get some idea of the size of this bird: Next up was the gear - BraZ's parts fitted perfectly and everything touches the ground! Finally, I added the SatCom aerials from Milliput. When dry these will be improved upon by sanding: Here is one of the engines... once sanded I can get a coat of primer on this girl. Not bad for two days worth of modelling! I'll add more picures as I progress with the painting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Looking better than mine buddy. I'm still at work so not done nothing since last night. Looking fab tho bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 have you done anything else recently/ work? love and romance? eaten? crack on - looking forward to this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 have you done anything else recently/work? love and romance? eaten? crack on - looking forward to this Ha ha! The joys of being a teacher - summer hols!!! Looking better than mine buddy. I'm still at work so not done nothing since last night. Looking fab tho bud Thanks Chris... Yours will come good I'm sure of that, just have plenty of filler at hand! How do you plan to paint yours? I can't wait to see that scheme it'll look stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Tom. Just wondering. Have you had any sleep recently? Cracking job your doing. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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