Making an A-319 from A-320 (Zvezda)

[Phil Ciborowski]

I have found several graphical representations of how and what to do in order to make the 747-400 from a Zevezda 8i (see below), and similar chop conversions for the 767 and 777 -  but for the life of me I cant find anything similar for the A320- to A319.  I searched the "New" airlinercafe, but nothing. Is there someplace else I missed? 
Thanks!

[Dutch]

Phil,

I recently found some old posts on the "new" AirlinerCafe site by starting at page #257 in the "Airliner Modeling" forum and working my way forward, which is where I found this on page #256.

 

"The Revell A321 can also be shortened to an A319 by removing 1.5/8″ forward of the wing and 1.3/8″ aft. Of the 3 A319s I have built in 1:144, all are converted A321s using decal windows/doors — they look great!"

 

https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/a319/

Granted, this is for a 321 to 319 conversion, but you get the idea.

[Phil Ciborowski]

Thanks Dutch!

[Dutch]

Phil,  Yeah, well it says A321 to A319, so maybe not so helpful.  So my apologies.  Let me keep looking.  Someone on AirlinerCafe wanted to convert a Revell E-3A AWACS kit to a 720B. People offered all kinds of advice about removing window frames ahead of and behond the wing plus adding the wing glove, etc...; but not so useful for a windowless airframe.  So I uploaded my quick and dirty Revell 707/KC-135 scale conversion chart.  I have a Revell DC-8 (short & long body) conversion chart as well.  K/r, Dutch

Edited July 15, 2022 by Dutch

[Phil Ciborowski]

17 hours ago, Dutch said:

Phil,  Yeah, well it says A321 to A319, so maybe not so helpful.  So my apologies.  Let me keep looking.  Someone on AirlinerCafe wanted to convert a Revell E-3A AWACS kit to a 720B. People offered all kinds of advice about removing window frames ahead of and behond the wing plus adding the wing glove, etc...; but not so useful for a windowless airframe.  So I uploaded my quick and dirty Revell 707/KC-135 scale conversion chart.  I have a Revell DC-8 (short & long body) conversion chart as well.  K/r, Dutch

I saw that post -And I have seen some.... lets say interesting replies to help requests there. So whatever is said I take with a grain of salt lol. What I might do is try and compare the Revell 319 to the Zvezda 320 and mark  up the 320 to see where the best cuts are - but I was trying to avoid finding that old build

[Dutch]

Phil,  I am traveling right now and return ~27 Jul.  When I return I can measure my Revell A319 and do a window count and figure out the baggage door placement for you.  I assume the wings & stabs are okay?   As to engines, you're on your own there.  Also, there might be an article from Airline Modeller on a A319 conversion from A320.   K/r, Dutch

Edited July 16, 2022 by Dutch

[Dutch]

Phil,

I thought so! Airline Modeler Vol. 1, No. 1 featured an article to convert a Revell A320 to either a A319 or A321. I suppose if you had two A320 kits, you could make both.  I found this screen grab from the AHS estore site. I will find it for you when I get home. Don't know how useful this will be as it for Revell, not Zvezda.  

K/r,

Dutch

Edited July 31, 2022 by Dutch

[Whisky Papa]

Maybe this helps you with the window count (Revell):

[Dutch]

On 7/16/2022 at 9:51 AM, Phil Ciborowski said:

I saw that post -And I have seen some.... lets say interesting replies to help requests there. So whatever is said I take with a grain of salt lol. What I might do is try and compare the Revell 319 to the Zvezda 320 and mark  up the 320 to see where the best cuts are - but I was trying to avoid finding that old build

Phil, see my PM. I will email you the article from AM, Vol.1, No.1. K/r, Dutch

Edited July 31, 2022 by Dutch

[Phil Ciborowski]

21 hours ago, Dutch said:

Phil, see my PM. I will email you the article from AM, Vol.1, No.1. K/r, Dutch

Will do - Thanks! I have been on vacation and away the last few days. I appreciate the help all around!

[le_boz]

Hi Gents,

 

I recently got a bundle of Revell 320, and I want to do some conversion into 319 and 318.

 

Any information on the fuselage reduction would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank yo for your help

[Dutch]

Le_boz,

Send me a PM with your email address and I will email you the Airliner Modeling Magazine article when I return home. 

K/r, 

Dutch 

[le_boz]

Thank you Dutch,

 

It is well appreciated,

 

Boz

[Najk]

On 8/29/2022 at 9:34 PM, Dutch said:

Le_boz,

Send me a PM with your email address and I will email you the Airliner Modeling Magazine article when I return home. 

K/r, 

Dutch 

 

Dutch,

Is it possible for me to get a copy of that article as well?

I'll PM you my e-mail address.

 

 

[320 Driver]

I fly both the 319 and 320. The 319 has a strake or fin or fence or whatever it's called on the outboard side of the nacelle in addition to the inboard side. The 320 only has the inboard one.

[Dutch]

On 11/9/2022 at 11:54 AM, 320 Driver said:

I fly both the 319 and 320. The 319 has a strake or fin or fence or whatever it's called on the outboard side of the nacelle in addition to the inboard side. The 320 only has the inboard one.

I noticed that this weekend returning from Dulles on a United A319.  I pointed it out to the wifey while waiting to board on the jetway. She said I was so smart, (actually geek is the word she used.) LOL!😏