Andrew, how about building on a theme...

Brilliant Alias · 04-07-2008, 10:48 AM

Andrew, you're familiar with these 80's colors, and you have the mold, so how about this model, please?

Brilliant Alias · 04-07-2008, 10:50 AM

Thanks for the help, Adrian! (I like this 80's scheme better than the delivery colors, by the way)

CO Rudy · 04-07-2008, 10:54 AM

I will take two!!!

VP-WAR · 04-08-2008, 02:25 AM

I would definitely take one, as I had my first business class flight from Durban to the Cape in one in the early 90's.

Would also like to see the AC mould cover the delivery and "rainbow nation" colours as well. (ala the "James Cook" Qantas/Australian/TAA A300's)

Would also really like to see AC cover the 60's/70's liveries on the 727 mould

Phantom · 04-08-2008, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Brilliant Alias

Thanks for the help, Adrian! (I like this 80's scheme better than the delivery colors, by the way)

SAA's schemes can be quite confusing. The pics you have posted above show ZS-SIG/H "as delivered" if the titles are black. This could be called delivery colors, at least for the 737-244Adv., registrations ZS-SI...

Here's what should be ZS-SIH in 1982, pre-delivery. I think it's seen here still carrying the temp. US-reg N8285V.

Phantom · 04-08-2008, 05:15 AM

The first scheme that was painted on SAA's 737 was introduced in 1968 - the same year the first 737-244 was taken up. That's why I call it "1968 scheme".

Here's ZS-SBL pre-delivery:

Note that there was a variation of this scheme (not only on the 737). Somewhen around 1970, "1968" schemed aircraft appeared with door outlines repainted in grey (see SBL above how they were painted earlier on)
Below is ZS-SBP with doors already repainted

Phantom · 04-08-2008, 05:21 AM

The next livery was introduced not later than 1971 (747 delivery) - I'd call it "1970's colors"

Here's ZS-SBR for example:

Note that 1968 and 1970's colors were only carried by the six 737-244 (no Adv.), reged ZS-SBL/M/N/O/P/R

Phantom · 04-08-2008, 05:27 AM

The 737-244 (SBL/M/N/...) were repainted to the same scheme as ZS-SI... carried on delivery (see first post), but instead of an all white fuselage they kept a bare belly.
Below is ZS-SBO.

Phantom · 04-08-2008, 05:27 AM

I hope both 1968 and 1970's colors are on AC's to-do list.

Brilliant Alias · 04-08-2008, 10:20 AM

Wow, I guess the safest way to request these 80's colors is: "White nose, white belly, NO blue-and-white flash on the tailfin".

Sunnyskies · 04-09-2008, 06:53 AM

Nice the see the B732 as a hit, but how about the other aircraft in the fleet - A300, A320, B767, B742, B743 and B744. They also wore the old colours.

Brilliant Alias · 04-09-2008, 09:54 AM

Yes, an A320 would be fantastic! How about it, Gemini? Y'all have the mold, and you've already used these colors on a 747SP.

Chansen · 04-09-2008, 10:26 AM

An SA Airlink BAe 146 would be nice with current livery.

SA Airlink’s BAe 146-200 Fleet

British Airways · 04-09-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom

The 737-244 (SBL/M/N/...) were repainted to the same scheme as ZS-SI... carried on delivery (see first post), but instead of an all white fuselage they kept a bare belly.
Below is ZS-SBO.

Thanks for the info on the different liveries...

Michael

04-07-2008, 10:48 AM	#1
Brilliant Alias Collector Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 147	Andrew, how about building on a theme... Andrew, you're familiar with these 80's colors, and you have the mold, so how about this model, please? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Brilliant Alias; 04-07-2008 at 11:11 AM.

04-07-2008, 10:50 AM	#2
Brilliant Alias Collector Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 147	Re: Andrew, how about building on a theme... Thanks for the help, Adrian! (I like this 80's scheme better than the delivery colors, by the way)

04-07-2008, 10:54 AM	#3
CO Rudy Collector Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alexandria, Egypt Posts: 89	Re: Andrew, how about building on a theme... I will take two!!! __________________ My Collection My Tradelist My Wishlist

04-08-2008, 02:25 AM	#4
VP-WAR Junior Collector Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9	Re: Andrew, how about building on a theme... I would definitely take one, as I had my first business class flight from Durban to the Cape in one in the early 90's. Would also like to see the AC mould cover the delivery and "rainbow nation" colours as well. (ala the "James Cook" Qantas/Australian/TAA A300's) Would also really like to see AC cover the 60's/70's liveries on the 727 mould

04-08-2008, 05:15 AM	#6
Phantom Insane Collector Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bavaria Posts: 1,937	Re: Andrew, how about building on a theme... The first scheme that was painted on SAA's 737 was introduced in 1968 - the same year the first 737-244 was taken up. That's why I call it "1968 scheme". Here's ZS-SBL pre-delivery: Note that there was a variation of this scheme (not only on the 737). Somewhen around 1970, "1968" schemed aircraft appeared with door outlines repainted in grey (see SBL above how they were painted earlier on) Below is ZS-SBP with doors already repainted Attached Thumbnails

04-08-2008, 05:21 AM	#7
Phantom Insane Collector Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bavaria Posts: 1,937	Re: Andrew, how about building on a theme... The next livery was introduced not later than 1971 (747 delivery) - I'd call it "1970's colors" Here's ZS-SBR for example: Note that 1968 and 1970's colors were only carried by the six 737-244 (no Adv.), reged ZS-SBL/M/N/O/P/R Last edited by Phantom; 04-08-2008 at 05:28 AM.

04-08-2008, 05:27 AM	#8
Phantom Insane Collector Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bavaria Posts: 1,937	Re: Andrew, how about building on a theme... The 737-244 (SBL/M/N/...) were repainted to the same scheme as ZS-SI... carried on delivery (see first post), but instead of an all white fuselage they kept a bare belly. Below is ZS-SBO. Attached Thumbnails

04-08-2008, 10:20 AM	#10
Brilliant Alias Collector Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 147	Re: Andrew, how about building on a theme... Wow, I guess the safest way to request these 80's colors is: "White nose, white belly, NO blue-and-white flash on the tailfin". Attached Thumbnails

04-09-2008, 06:53 AM	#11
Sunnyskies Junior Collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In a house Posts: 31	Re: Andrew, how about building on a theme... Nice the see the B732 as a hit, but how about the other aircraft in the fleet - A300, A320, B767, B742, B743 and B744. They also wore the old colours.

04-09-2008, 09:54 AM	#12
Brilliant Alias Collector Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 147	Re: Andrew, how about building on a theme... Yes, an A320 would be fantastic! How about it, Gemini? Y'all have the mold, and you've already used these colors on a 747SP. Attached Thumbnails

04-09-2008, 10:26 AM	#13
Chansen Insane Collector Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,901	Re: Andrew, how about building on a theme... An SA Airlink BAe 146 would be nice with current livery. SA Airlink’s BAe 146-200 Fleet

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