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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flyfort17 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Being a big F-1 fan, that is going to look Awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CUPRAR Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Thanks flyfort17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mario krijan Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Niicee!! Looks so good so far!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Living Legend Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Looking good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CUPRAR Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Living Legend Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Nice recovery! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dndieje Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Looking forward to this one Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CUPRAR Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 First coat of colour on the wings this morning. But no more today it has started to rain :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Living Legend Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Looking good so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CUPRAR Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Just an little update, I've got the appliance White on the nose earlyer so will get the silver base coat for the red on a bit later The fuselage just needs the candy apple red now and painting will be done First cost of candy apple red I've managed to get the fuselage all done today. Some tiny marks I have to sort and I now have to paint the check on the rear end because the decal is for a 300 tail and the 600 is a lot bigger :( so lots of masking it is and more White paint. Well here she is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MaRiO FDZ Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Another brave soul doing the A340 conversion... nice work, the paint scheme looks very interesting :) Keep it up! Take Care Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kikiferret Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Fantastic work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Chris, VERY IMPRESSIVE work ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woody71 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Wow, you've pulled that off superbly Chris, some paint job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CUPRAR Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Hi all, after repainting this large bird I've started to add the decals tonight. Port side is mostly done and will leave the rest till tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MaRiO FDZ Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Like!!! Take Care Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VMF Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 WOW! awesome paintjob! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CUPRAR Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 I think I'll finish this off tonight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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