Chris-747 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) Hi, I'm a member of airlinercafe.com for a long time and have never posted here on ARC before. Here some pictures of my current 747-build. This project is going on for 2 years now. More pictures will follow as soon there is any progress. Greetings, Chris Edited August 8, 2012 by Chris-747 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Toni R Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I love your Lufty 400, the engines look good as well well done Thanks Toni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kg4kpg Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) Wow! Awesome! Edited August 8, 2012 by kg4kpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-747 Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Thanks :) here 3 more (older) pictures, couldn't upload them in one post because it is limited to 10 pics... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
camaroz06 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Thats nice, did you pencil on the panel lines? Looks good. How did you do the passenger windows? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MaRiO FDZ Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Absolutely wonderfull. I'm also curious about the shallow panel lines. I just finished a DC-10 that I would have LOVED to finish it anywhere NEAR this 747. IMPRESSIVE!!! Take Care Quote Link to post Share on other sites
streetstream Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Wow, what an amazing details. I just love the cockpitwindow. I don't like windowdecals myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Toni R Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Hi Chris I would like to know how you get the lines cause that is no wash! And also what gloss do ou use? Thanks Toni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-747 Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 The passenger windows are self made with clear window frame decals. For the panel lines I used a razor blade after the paint is dry. Then I did some lines with a pencil but very very light without any force. You can wipe along the lines with your finger and the color of the pencil will remain in the lines made with the razor blade. The result is a very sharp line which comes close to the real thing. The kit-panel lines of the Revell 744 are way to heavy and I filled them with putty. As I also paint cars, I use 2K-car clear coat for the top coat. Adding some dulling agent will allow you to adjust the gloss to get a satin finish as well. @Toni: Did you receive my last PM? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Toni R Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 2k? No wonder you've got a nice shine! No I didn't chris. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janvolekcz Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Chris, could you give more information on the engine fans? They look absolutely marvelous I have been wanting to do something similar on my a319, but so far haven't figured how to do them so far. Any tips would be greatly appreciated! Jan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-747 Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) Thanks :) Jan, I did my own PE parts etching every single blade and other details of the engines. Biggest problem was the blade positioning to get it accurate. Wasn't easy and I pondered a long time how to do it but now it is ok and for my satisfaction. Edited August 9, 2012 by Chris-747 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper494 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) Hi do you have any up to date pic's of her she sure looks great for something two years old, I also have this kit but I'm no civil builder but work with the real things and thought I might have ago one day. Will look great when its finished. Clive Edited August 9, 2012 by viper494 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CUPRAR Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Hi do you have any up to date pic's of her she sure looks great for something two years old, I also have this kit but I'm no civil builder but work with the real things and thought I might have ago one day. Will look great when its finished. Clive Forget your 144th kit bring out the 72nd beast Clive! And yes it looks the nuts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Toni R Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Forget your 144th kit bring out the 72nd beast Clive! And yes it looks the nuts Anybody you don't know??? LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CUPRAR Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Chris, how long till she is finished? Can't wait to see her standing up, out standing work buddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CUPRAR Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Anybody you don't know??? LOL Lol no, Clive is one of the good guys but he drives a Shite car lol ( sorry bud ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-747 Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 @viper 494: The pictures represent the current state of progress, just finished the 4 engines. I am currently working on the horizontal stabs. Cuprar, as I want to maintain my current accuracy level I think this will last another year at least if not longer. I have to scratch build the whole landing gear. And this will be one of the work-intensive chapters of this build. But I also can't wait to get it finished :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CUPRAR Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 @viper 494: The pictures represent the current state of progress, just finished the 4 engines. I am currently working on the horizontal stabs. Cuprar, as I want to maintain my current accuracy level I think this will last another year at least if not longer. I have to scratch build the whole landing gear. And this will be one of the work-intensive chapters of this build. But I also can't wait to get it finished :) Well I'm watching no matter how long buddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper494 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Hi this is how close I get to these bad boys.As for the crap car Chris its better than a pink bus eh fella! :D I will try to find some more pic's if you like but the model is great and I look foward to more progress. Clive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CUPRAR Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper494 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Chris did you get my txt yesterday mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CUPRAR Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Chris did you get my txt yesterday mate? No mate, waiting for new phone from insurance company, email me fella Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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