Need some guidance with a 1/400 747 Custom Project

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.

tigger · 08-07-2006, 10:26 PM

Hello

It depends, you should find the best mould for whatever airline you are doing, you can find one w/grey belly. It is best to leave wings intact and tape over them w/masking tape. Keep tail intact and paint. Good Luck!!

alpha608 · 08-16-2006, 12:40 PM

First off, for molds, the BB/AC 747 mold is much easier to break because the gear are made of spun aluminum. Therefore, if this is your first model, I would use the DW or GJ mold. To pull the different parts of the model apart, you need to apply heat (either steam from a boiling pot of water or a hair dryer) and with a steady hand, pull the two apart. In most cases, in order to paint, you will need to use some sort of tape to seperate the area you want painted, or dont want painted. NEVER KEEP THE WINGS ATTACHED TO THE MODEL. Always pull them off to paint then re-assemble. It might take some force to put them back together, but it is definately possible. If you need to paint, I would suggest Tamiya Spray Paints because they leave a very fine coat. Also, you will probably want to use water-slide decals for any special designs on the model, not paints.

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07-28-2006, 11:40 PM	#1
Terry_Bunde Senior Collector Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 38 Posts: 179	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.

08-16-2006, 12:40 PM	#3
alpha608 Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,135	First off, for molds, the BB/AC 747 mold is much easier to break because the gear are made of spun aluminum. Therefore, if this is your first model, I would use the DW or GJ mold. To pull the different parts of the model apart, you need to apply heat (either steam from a boiling pot of water or a hair dryer) and with a steady hand, pull the two apart. In most cases, in order to paint, you will need to use some sort of tape to seperate the area you want painted, or dont want painted. NEVER KEEP THE WINGS ATTACHED TO THE MODEL. Always pull them off to paint then re-assemble. It might take some force to put them back together, but it is definately possible. If you need to paint, I would suggest Tamiya Spray Paints because they leave a very fine coat. Also, you will probably want to use water-slide decals for any special designs on the model, not paints. a6 __________________ "One by one the penguins steal my sanity" Last edited by alpha608; 08-16-2006 at 12:42 PM.

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08-07-2006, 10:26 PM	#2
tigger Collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 127	Hello It depends, you should find the best mould for whatever airline you are doing, you can find one w/grey belly. It is best to leave wings intact and tape over them w/masking tape. Keep tail intact and paint. Good Luck!!