Sebastijan Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Hi everybody! Since I probably won't be able to finish my MD82 due a number of reasons, I'll try to finish the newest Zvezda kit of Boeing 767-300 in 1/144 in Aeroflot livery markings. The fuselage has been assembled so far without much problems, the fit of the lover part of the wings, shows some putty will be necessary, while the upper wings fit on almost like LEGOs... will show you more pics when finished! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFlyingDutchman Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) Nice aircraft and nice kit! Maybe a funny detail to add: the nose gear doors of the Boeing 767 never shut completely while the aircraft is on the ground. There's always a small gap between the doors. Once there was a mechanic who changed something in the mechanism that shuts the doors, to make them shut completely. So the jet took off, retracted its gear and -snap-, the bars broke and the doors fell open.. ;) anyway, just look at pictures of taxiing/parked 767's and you see what I mean. Greets, Jelle Edited June 10, 2009 by TheFlyingDutchman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 thanks for the tip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GCA333 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I have heard good thing about the kit and am personally impressed. Aeroflot has a great livery; I look forward to your build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Rat Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Maybe a funny detail to add: the nose gear doors of the Boeing 767 never shut completely while the aircraft is on the ground. There's always a small gap between the doors. If I recall correctly the 767 is not unique in that respect, but don't quote me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boeing767mech Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 (edited) DC9/MD80/717,DC10/MD10/MD11 also have a small gap in the nose gear doors, as well as a CV880/990. but here is a picture of a 767 so show the gear door gap. David Edited June 14, 2009 by boeing767mech Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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