cuprar Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) Hi all, I've had this conversion set for a while now and I was going to start it next week but after seeing Mr Probert has gone and got the same kits I thought about starting today after work and I have done. I am not using the Virgin Atlantic decals on this build because I got myself the Gio decals Etihad formula 1 sheet. I have followed the paperwork as to where to cut the fuselage. Braz conversion set Gio decals Etihad A340-600 sheet Fuselage all cut up ( will turn the pic round later lol ) The fuselage all glued in place with the plug and tail cone Later tonight I will add the filler on the plug. Edited November 28, 2011 by cuprar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf 64 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 bloody hell not hanging about with this one bud. quick question is that a big gap along the top in the last pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 bloody hell not hanging about with this one bud. quick question is that a big gap along the top in the last pic? There is a little gap where the tail fits the tail cone about 3-4 mm but the tail will cover it once fitted. If your talking about the main plug, No it's where I have sanded down but I don't know why I did lol need to Add a bucket load of filler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 love those markings.....good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 love those markings.....good luck Kev, you said good luck on my last conversion and look at that. Not looking forward to the paint tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 How did you find the Revell fuselage diameter in relation to the BraZ parts? On mine the BraZ diameter was smaller... had to do a bit of surgery to get a good join and keep the fuselage one constant width! It looks like we're neck and neck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 How did you find the Revell fuselage diameter in relation to the BraZ parts? On mine the BraZ diameter was smaller... had to do a bit of surgery to get a good join and keep the fuselage one constant width!It looks like we're neck and neck!! Hi Tom, the plug was a tiny bit off to the fuse but that has been sorted. I'm going to put the wings on tomorrow, I've just done the engines and super glued and filled the gaps. So ill also get them painted tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hi Tom, the plug was a tiny bit off to the fuse but that has been sorted. I'm going to put the wings on tomorrow, I've just done the engines and super glued and filled the gaps. So ill also get them painted tomorrow. Blimey you're streaking ahead! Any pics of the engines? How did they go together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Blimey you're streaking ahead! Any pics of the engines? How did they go together? Cut me fingers to bits cutting the scrap resin bits off lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Just run out of sand paper so have to finish the fuse off tomorrow after work, Engines made up. Gaps super glued and I've just added the filler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 So far so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
living legend Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I cant believe how fast youre coming along on this. If i was doing it Id still be staring at the parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
living legend Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I'm going to put the wings on tomorrow Will you pin them or make some sort of spar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond9 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Nice work Chris. Gary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I cant believe how fast youre coming along on this. If i was doing it Id still be staring at the parts! likewise..... looking good tho, so dont keep us waiting..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Had the hump tonight big time, my 8 month old son pulled it of the table when he was in his high chair so I've had to redo the back end. It was total FCUKed!!!! I cut the back end of my old A330 instead cutting up another kit! In a while I will get the filler out and glue on the wings and tail and I hope to get this in primer tomorrow if the weather is ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 NIGHTMARE!!! Looks like you've rescued her though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 NIGHTMARE!!! Looks like you've rescued her though Very lucky to! Thanks bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I've had to redo the back end. It was total FCUKed!!!! I cut the back end of my old A330 instead cutting up another kit!In a while I will get the filler out and glue on the wings and tail and I hope to get this in primer tomorrow if the weather is ok Pity it wasn't the front Chris. You could have done a diorama like this. http://airlineworld.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/pict0001.jpg Still, there's time yet. LOL Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Pity it wasn't the front Chris. You could have done a diorama like this.http://airlineworld.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/pict0001.jpg Still, there's time yet. LOL Chris. I was just looking at that on google, OUCH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Size difference A340-600 and A330-300, the 300 is my Air Asia Raiders bird. Been busy sanding, filling, sanding ect so tomorrow I'll give her another sand and stick the tail on then get her in primer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Started to get it in primer but it P+*=SS DOWN so I got the joins in primer. Then see loads of little indents so out came the filler again. The tail is on and filler stuck to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Next up are the engines. Here is a link of the engine http://www.google.co.uk/m/search?tbm=isch&...amp;channel=iss I painted the red last night, then I masked of for the allow paint Red loop masked of for the black Matt black added and just needs a gloss coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Now sitting on her legs Belly gear I have gone over and over this bird and all the filling is done so she will get her new coat tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 She has had 2 coats of primer this morning and I'll give her another 2 after Formula one and later tonight I'll give her a quick going over with some wet and dry ready for paint tomorrow Getting there at long last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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