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Terry_Bunde · 07-28-2006, 11:40 PM

Hi;

I need some help with a project I am about to start, I want to make a custom
747-200 model, with a painted belly. I had a couple of questions:-

1. Which manufacturer model to use as a basis to make a custom
Aeroclassics or Dragon Wings

2. How to paint the belly of a 747?

I noticed that some people create custom models using the Aeroclassics 747-200 mould.

I was wondering, I think it is easy to separate the wing from the fuselage, but how do you put it back together once painted. As an experiment I tried with a BBX 747 but I get a gap between fuselage and the wing.

Or is it better to leave the wing intact and just paint around it.

I hear it is easier to use Dragon wings as you can easily separate the fuselage and wing section.

3. How to paint the Tail of a 747

How do you paint the tail. Do you separate it from the fuselage or again do you keep it in tact and paint it directly?

I really appreciate it, if someone could give me some direction, also do I
use enamel paints.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

07-28-2006, 11:40 PM	#1
Terry_Bunde Senior Collector Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 38 Posts: 182	Need some guidance with a 1/400 747 Custom Project Hi; I need some help with a project I am about to start, I want to make a custom 747-200 model, with a painted belly. I had a couple of questions:- 1. Which manufacturer model to use as a basis to make a custom Aeroclassics or Dragon Wings 2. How to paint the belly of a 747? I noticed that some people create custom models using the Aeroclassics 747-200 mould. I was wondering, I think it is easy to separate the wing from the fuselage, but how do you put it back together once painted. As an experiment I tried with a BBX 747 but I get a gap between fuselage and the wing. Or is it better to leave the wing intact and just paint around it. I hear it is easier to use Dragon wings as you can easily separate the fuselage and wing section. 3. How to paint the Tail of a 747 How do you paint the tail. Do you separate it from the fuselage or again do you keep it in tact and paint it directly? I really appreciate it, if someone could give me some direction, also do I use enamel paints. Any help would be greatly appreciated.