LHRHKG Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) Just made a start on this one... an aircraft which has been in the news a lot recently. As expected from a new tool Hasegawa kit, the parts should fit very well. But there was a small issue with the wings straightaway... I had to thin the lower wing pieces to avoid a step when attached to the top halves. The leading edges fit perfectly though. Dennis (in Hong Kong) Edited March 17, 2013 by LHRHKG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litvyak Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Welcome to the GB! :) And with a gorgeous choice of subject, too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spokane-Modeller Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 i can only imagine how big this model would be in 144 or 72nd, seen one of these up close at an airshow in Everett and these babies are massive! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LHRHKG Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Some progress... the fit is very good and only a small amount of Mr Hobby liquid surfacer is needed to fill fuselage joints. As for the size, the fuselage is (almost) the same length as a 767-300 but the wings on the 787 are BIG! Have placed a 1/200 767 wing for comparison Thanks for looking Dennis (in Hong Kong) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LHRHKG Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Finally made some progress... after priming with Mr. Surfacer and Mr. Base White, I sprayed a few coats of Tamiya flat white, which gave a nice smooth finish. This is something I have always wanted to try, rather than using gloss white. The 787 is now masked for spraying the leading edges and APU exhaust in silver. Then I will use Johnsons Klear as gloss coat ready for decals. Dennis (in Hong Kong) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 So much tape! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fellow Hobbyist Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Granted it's too late for this suggestion. But wouldn't it have saved time to metalize the leading edge and then mask that off to paint rest of the model? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LHRHKG Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Yes... it's a lot of masking tape but I had a nasty experience with Tamiya tape lifting the silver paint after masking the leading edges, even after a long period of drying time. The 787 has now been gloss coated and some of the decals are on. The thin black walkways on the wings were a little difficult to apply. The other decals went on with few problems. Thanks for looking Dennis (in Hong Kong) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bdt13 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 VERY nice! Looks like your model will be done before the real bird can get back in service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LHRHKG Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Most of the decals are on and the fuselage has been clear coated. The landing gears have been assembled and I am working on the engines. Managed to keep the model relatively clean - not easy with an all-white aircraft. Thanks for looking Dennis (in Hong Kong) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 wow dennis in hong kong you have a real knack on doing airliners....looks great.......as with the other one in blue on its side rgds mr b Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litvyak Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I never cease to be amazed by those who can lay down white and have it look good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niki4703 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I never cease to be amazed by those who can lay down white and have it look good! Well said! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volzj Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Very nicely done. Gotta get me one of those... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LHRHKG Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Finally managed to complete my JAL 787 this weekend. More photos will be added in the completed builds thread Thanks for looking! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fellow Hobbyist Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Beautiful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litvyak Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I agree, it's gorgeous! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okthree Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Beautiful static display, just like the full scale fleet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spokane-Modeller Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Beautiful static display, just like the full scale fleet. Im sure his will be in the air again soon, just like the real fleet. FAA has approved the fix Boeing proposed for the dreamliner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 That is a gorgeous bird. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kiwifire Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 awesome effort well done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T.Moore1521 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 i can only imagine how big this model would be in 144 or 72nd, seen one of these up close at an airshow in Everett and these babies are massive! not trying to brag or showboat but i'll be doing a 787 in 1/144 scale in this GB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T.Moore1521 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Im sure his will be in the air again soon, just like the real fleet. FAA has approved the fix Boeing proposed for the dreamliner. as of a few hours ago the FAA has approved the fix and they should be back in the air next month. great model by the way. I hope my 787 come out as great as yours did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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