First Qantas B747-400 in Revised Livery

Abraxas · 03-31-2008, 11:23 PM

I knew she was due in at Sydney today, but someone was lucky enough to be there to photograph her!

I cannot take credit for the photos, but damn I think she looks awesome!

I know there are those out there who don't like the new roo... but I still think it looks good. Can't wait to see this B744 for real some time, cos it looks so much better in real life (from the types I've seen already).

Dan

1:200Freak · 03-31-2008, 11:25 PM

It will only take a matter of time to like this scheme. I didn't like it when it first came out, but when I compare the two A380s I have Hogan (NC) and Skymarks (OC)...the new colours are definitely starting to feel better.

hansonator69 · 03-31-2008, 11:33 PM

I hope QF keep the 743s long enough so they can have the nc

Justino · 04-01-2008, 12:39 AM

I like it (only on the 747 though)..it gives the plane a sleek look I think.

Abraxas · 04-01-2008, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hansonator69


	I hope QF keep the 743s long enough so they can have the nc

I don't think that will happen... though I could be wrong. Two of the 743's have only recently been updated with the 'Spirit of Australia' titles while the other two still wear the italised 'The Spirit of Australia' titles.

With one due for retirement in the coming months, and the remaining three probably to leave the fleet by the end of the year or early 09, they probably won't bother with a repaint of any of the remaining classics.

That's fine in my eye, they will stay classics in that case

The new livery is now on every aircraft type within the Qantas fleet (pretty sure it is, I know it's not on all sub-types), definitely suits the big guys, but I think it looks good all round.

Dan

QFA388 · 04-01-2008, 07:02 AM

I think it looks great.
I'm am pleasantly (easily?) surprised.

Gargle Jus · 04-01-2008, 08:38 PM

whats the difference between old and new?

DeltaT7LR · 04-01-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gargle Jus


	whats the difference between old and new?

the qantas letters are italicezed, and the leg of the kangorro is foward more and more sleeklooking

C-Rex · 04-01-2008, 09:03 PM

I hardly notice the "change" on the 747-400 compared to the same scheme on the 767.

Abraxas · 04-02-2008, 03:21 AM

Letters are now more noticeably italicised, and a different font.

Spirit of Australia titles moved from underneath the windowline to across the top.

Kangaroo restyled, longer leg/foot, restyled body etc.

No more gold separation line between the white and red.

On the B744 'Longreach' is now in black, not gold, and located above the window line.

Aircraft names are now located behind or near the cockpit area. (B744's used to be at the rear of the aircraft near the Australian flag).

All of which are minor changes to most people who wouldn't really notice when looking at the plane.

Dan

superbou · 05-02-2008, 05:39 PM

I like for a long time the brand (colour scheme and aircraft) but now with the new livery I like more as I find the letters style more dynamic.
It's very representative of the australian people : dynamic and accessible.

Arnaud

03-31-2008, 11:23 PM	#1
Abraxas Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 25 Posts: 474 Country:	First Qantas B747-400 in Revised Livery I knew she was due in at Sydney today, but someone was lucky enough to be there to photograph her! I cannot take credit for the photos, but damn I think she looks awesome! I know there are those out there who don't like the new roo... but I still think it looks good. Can't wait to see this B744 for real some time, cos it looks so much better in real life (from the types I've seen already). Dan

03-31-2008, 11:25 PM	#2
1:200Freak AP-BHV / AP-BHW / AP-BID Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,493 Country:	Re: First Qantas B747-400 in Revised Livery It will only take a matter of time to like this scheme. I didn't like it when it first came out, but when I compare the two A380s I have Hogan (NC) and Skymarks (OC)...the new colours are definitely starting to feel better.

03-31-2008, 11:33 PM	#3
hansonator69 Sick of Chinese spies Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 127 Country:	Re: First Qantas B747-400 in Revised Livery I hope QF keep the 743s long enough so they can have the nc

04-01-2008, 12:39 AM	#4
Justino The Aviator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Skies above Orlando Age: 17 Posts: 202 Country:	Re: First Qantas B747-400 in Revised Livery I like it (only on the 747 though)..it gives the plane a sleek look I think.

04-01-2008, 07:02 AM	#6
QFA388 Almost out of sight Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,150 Country:	Re: First Qantas B747-400 in Revised Livery I think it looks great. I'm am pleasantly (easily?) surprised.

04-01-2008, 08:38 PM	#7
Gargle Jus Collector Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ottawa Age: 15 Posts: 147 Country:	Re: First Qantas B747-400 in Revised Livery whats the difference between old and new?

04-01-2008, 09:03 PM	#9
C-Rex Master Collector Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,222	Re: First Qantas B747-400 in Revised Livery I hardly notice the "change" on the 747-400 compared to the same scheme on the 767.

04-02-2008, 03:21 AM	#10
Abraxas Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 25 Posts: 474 Country:	Re: First Qantas B747-400 in Revised Livery Letters are now more noticeably italicised, and a different font. Spirit of Australia titles moved from underneath the windowline to across the top. Kangaroo restyled, longer leg/foot, restyled body etc. No more gold separation line between the white and red. On the B744 'Longreach' is now in black, not gold, and located above the window line. Aircraft names are now located behind or near the cockpit area. (B744's used to be at the rear of the aircraft near the Australian flag). All of which are minor changes to most people who wouldn't really notice when looking at the plane. Dan

05-02-2008, 05:39 PM	#11
superbou Celtic collector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Normandie - France Age: 31 Posts: 248 Country:	Re: First Qantas B747-400 in Revised Livery I like for a long time the brand (colour scheme and aircraft) but now with the new livery I like more as I find the letters style more dynamic. It's very representative of the australian people : dynamic and accessible. Arnaud

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