New TriStar project

Frank Evans · 01-04-2008, 09:41 AM

Jup, placed an order for an Airfix 1:144 TriStar-kit from the US. Also got the Delta "Widget" livery. Got the kit right before christmas, so i`ve done some work on it already. This kit isnt the most accurate unfortunately, so a little customization has to be done.
The nose-section doesnt even look close to the real Tristar:

Done som work on it, and i think i`m closer now:

Other than that, i think it looks pretty right:

Also used some parts from my last 747-200 and added interior:

This also had to be slightly modified since the fuselage on the 747 is both wider and longer. I know the interior wont show when i am done, but fun to know that i have it

Will post more on my progress as it developes.
Thanks for watching

Frank

D-AIHC · 01-04-2008, 10:12 AM

You're off to a great start, Frank! You're definitely right about the TriStar nose.

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Originally Posted by Frank Evans

I know the interior wont show when i am done, but fun to know that i have it

Hey, how about showing us details of the lavatory too?!

zubart · 01-04-2008, 02:00 PM

The Airfix kits run hot and cold. Your nose is looking good. I was considering doing a Hawaiian version with this model.
The interior will never be seen after the fuseloge half are cemmented together. Maybe build it as a seperate display and detail the heck out of it with custom made parts and add passengers!

John

David Hingtgen · 01-04-2008, 04:50 PM

Just a comment---check the number of flap-track fairings. I think Airfix put 1 too many on the wings.

N. Eberhard · 01-04-2008, 04:54 PM

Too bad you could not get ahold of an Otaki L-1011. Those kits are awesome.

Frank Evans · 01-05-2008, 06:05 AM

Thank you for your comments. I have plans for passengers, ground-crew and vehichles, i am planning a diorama when i am done with the TriStar. So the main entrance and cargo-doors will be left in open position.

David Hingtgen: Thank you for that tip, will check it out

Frank Evans · 01-28-2008, 01:45 PM

Hello. Done some work on the TriStar. Fuselage almost finished, just some details i have to add first, cargo doors and some detail-painting.
Gears and wings are not finished yet, but will be soon.

By the next shots, this bird will be finished. Now i am starting to work on the diorama also. But buildings in 1:144 will be a challenge

Thanks for watching

Frank

B-16707 · 01-28-2008, 01:55 PM

cant you really see the interior from those tiny windows? if you can put in some lights in there that would make all the difference!

but i know this is going to be a great build coming from you!

zubart · 01-28-2008, 02:27 PM

Frank, looking good! Can't wait to see the finished bird. Your making me want to build a TriStar!

D-AIHC · 01-28-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Evans

By the next shots, this bird will be finished. Now i am starting to work on the diorama also. But buildings in 1:144 will be a challenge

That's going be HUGE, plus all those details too...

N. Eberhard · 01-28-2008, 03:10 PM

Nose definitely looks better.

Ferihegy · 01-29-2008, 01:21 AM

1:144? Wow, that's big

Please post pictures of your finished work!

Frank Evans · 01-29-2008, 09:39 AM

Thank you for all your kind replies

Yes, 1:144 is pretty big, but i am not building an entire airport, just the TriStars parkingspace with all the service-vehicles, passengers and a part of an airport-building in front

I think it will be cool. But i will create a separate thread for that, here i`m consentrating on this Lockheed L-1011

Bill-ay · 01-30-2008, 09:12 PM

Very nice Frank! Keep up the good work!

Frank Evans · 02-11-2008, 11:09 AM

Here are some pictures of my L-1011 i finished today.

Starting on my diorama soon

Thanks for watching

Frank

B-16707 · 02-11-2008, 02:14 PM

now thats a beauty sir!

Bill-ay · 02-11-2008, 08:14 PM

Now thats a beautiful Classic Mr. Evans!

Airbus Boy14 · 02-11-2008, 11:36 PM

WOW!! How did you do the weathering? it looks so real.

(i think i have the same chopping board)

Frank Evans · 02-12-2008, 02:44 PM

Thank you, all of you

The weathering is done by careful hands and alot of patience

Steven33458 · 02-12-2008, 03:31 PM

Nice job, if I remember correctly the bulk cargo door in the very rear opened inward not outward like you have.....it pushed up and in and then there was an inside door cover that pushed up and inward over the cargo door. That keep the bulk items from falling out the door or blocking the door from being pushed upward....

Frank Evans · 02-13-2008, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven33458

Nice job, if I remember correctly the bulk cargo door in the very rear opened inward not outward like you have.....it pushed up and in and then there was an inside door cover that pushed up and inward over the cargo door. That keep the bulk items from falling out the door or blocking the door from being pushed upward....

Thank you steven

As for the rear cargo-door, its correct mounted. It opens outwards

B-16707 · 02-13-2008, 03:19 PM

so i guess this guy messed up too?

http://airlinercafe.com/pfs.php?m=vi...star%20_01.jpg

SDF · 02-13-2008, 11:04 PM

awesome job!

Frank Evans · 02-14-2008, 09:52 AM

thank you, SDF

B- 16707: This guy has done exactly the same as im planning, a diorama of a TriStar being loaded and fueled. He did an awesome job!

D-AIHC · 02-14-2008, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-16707

so i guess this guy messed up too?

Not sure if he messed up but I have been looking at the cargo loader in the forward section for quite some time...

zubart · 02-22-2008, 11:39 AM

Very nice job Frank! The model has a very nice feel to it.

What's your next undertaking?

01-04-2008, 09:41 AM	#1
Frank Evans Junior Collector Join Date: May 2007 Age: 29 Posts: 49	New TriStar project Jup, placed an order for an Airfix 1:144 TriStar-kit from the US. Also got the Delta "Widget" livery. Got the kit right before christmas, so i`ve done some work on it already. This kit isnt the most accurate unfortunately, so a little customization has to be done. The nose-section doesnt even look close to the real Tristar: Done som work on it, and i think i`m closer now: Other than that, i think it looks pretty right: Also used some parts from my last 747-200 and added interior: This also had to be slightly modified since the fuselage on the 747 is both wider and longer. I know the interior wont show when i am done, but fun to know that i have it Will post more on my progress as it developes. Thanks for watching Frank

01-04-2008, 02:00 PM	#3
zubart Collector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Honolulu Age: 50 Posts: 223	Re: New TriStar project The Airfix kits run hot and cold. Your nose is looking good. I was considering doing a Hawaiian version with this model. The interior will never be seen after the fuseloge half are cemmented together. Maybe build it as a seperate display and detail the heck out of it with custom made parts and add passengers! John

01-04-2008, 04:50 PM	#4
David Hingtgen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,923	Re: New TriStar project Just a comment---check the number of flap-track fairings. I think Airfix put 1 too many on the wings. __________________ *We need more TWA twin-stripes!*

01-04-2008, 04:54 PM	#5
N. Eberhard Dr. Diecast I presume? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 44 Posts: 3,227	Re: New TriStar project Too bad you could not get ahold of an Otaki L-1011. Those kits are awesome.

01-05-2008, 06:05 AM	#6
Frank Evans Junior Collector Join Date: May 2007 Age: 29 Posts: 49	Re: New TriStar project Thank you for your comments. I have plans for passengers, ground-crew and vehichles, i am planning a diorama when i am done with the TriStar. So the main entrance and cargo-doors will be left in open position. David Hingtgen: Thank you for that tip, will check it out

01-28-2008, 01:45 PM	#7
Frank Evans Junior Collector Join Date: May 2007 Age: 29 Posts: 49	Re: New TriStar project Hello. Done some work on the TriStar. Fuselage almost finished, just some details i have to add first, cargo doors and some detail-painting. Gears and wings are not finished yet, but will be soon. By the next shots, this bird will be finished. Now i am starting to work on the diorama also. But buildings in 1:144 will be a challenge Thanks for watching Frank

01-28-2008, 01:55 PM	#8
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,707	Re: New TriStar project cant you really see the interior from those tiny windows? if you can put in some lights in there that would make all the difference! but i know this is going to be a great build coming from you! __________________ The Completed Customs The Airport

01-28-2008, 02:27 PM	#9
zubart Collector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Honolulu Age: 50 Posts: 223	Re: New TriStar project Frank, looking good! Can't wait to see the finished bird. Your making me want to build a TriStar!

01-28-2008, 03:10 PM	#11
N. Eberhard Dr. Diecast I presume? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 44 Posts: 3,227	Re: New TriStar project Nose definitely looks better.

01-29-2008, 01:21 AM	#12
Ferihegy TriJets lover! Join Date: May 2007 Location: near BUD Age: 26 Posts: 454	Re: New TriStar project 1:144? Wow, that's big Please post pictures of your finished work! __________________ Visit: My Collection Visit: Hungarian DieCast 500

01-29-2008, 09:39 AM	#13
Frank Evans Junior Collector Join Date: May 2007 Age: 29 Posts: 49	Re: New TriStar project Thank you for all your kind replies Yes, 1:144 is pretty big, but i am not building an entire airport, just the TriStars parkingspace with all the service-vehicles, passengers and a part of an airport-building in front I think it will be cool. But i will create a separate thread for that, here i`m consentrating on this Lockheed L-1011

01-30-2008, 09:12 PM	#14
Bill-ay Bill-ay the A320 FO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas Age: 14 Posts: 1,987	Re: New TriStar project Very nice Frank! Keep up the good work! __________________ I all widebodied airbuses, except the bulbus A380 View my collection(if you really care, its only HE OG models). http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-4996.html LONG LIVE THE DC-10/A300/A310/MD-80!!! http://www.jetphotos.net/showphotos....e=1&display=15

02-11-2008, 11:09 AM	#15
Frank Evans Junior Collector Join Date: May 2007 Age: 29 Posts: 49	Re: New TriStar project Here are some pictures of my L-1011 i finished today. Starting on my diorama soon Thanks for watching Frank

02-11-2008, 02:14 PM	#16
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,707	Re: New TriStar project now thats a beauty sir! __________________ The Completed Customs The Airport

02-11-2008, 08:14 PM	#17
Bill-ay Bill-ay the A320 FO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas Age: 14 Posts: 1,987	Re: New TriStar project Now thats a beautiful Classic Mr. Evans! __________________ I all widebodied airbuses, except the bulbus A380 View my collection(if you really care, its only HE OG models). http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-4996.html LONG LIVE THE DC-10/A300/A310/MD-80!!! http://www.jetphotos.net/showphotos....e=1&display=15

02-24-2008, 04:33 AM	#27
Frank

02-11-2008, 11:36 PM	#18
Airbus Boy14 Junior Collector w/budget Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: melbourne Great southern land Posts: 140	Re: New TriStar project WOW!! How did you do the weathering? it looks so real. (i think i have the same chopping board) __________________ I've got no money; But I got time... Look at My Airport: http://www.modelairports.net/index.p...g2_itemId=3579

02-12-2008, 02:44 PM	#19
Frank Evans Junior Collector Join Date: May 2007 Age: 29 Posts: 49	Re: New TriStar project Thank you, all of you The weathering is done by careful hands and alot of patience

02-12-2008, 03:31 PM	#20
Steven33458 Junior Collector Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 23	Re: New TriStar project Nice job, if I remember correctly the bulk cargo door in the very rear opened inward not outward like you have.....it pushed up and in and then there was an inside door cover that pushed up and inward over the cargo door. That keep the bulk items from falling out the door or blocking the door from being pushed upward.... __________________ Thanks, Steve stevenschmidt@bellsouth.net

02-13-2008, 03:19 PM	#22
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,707	Re: New TriStar project so i guess this guy messed up too? http://airlinercafe.com/pfs.php?m=vi...star%20_01.jpg __________________ The Completed Customs The Airport

02-13-2008, 11:04 PM	#23
SDF Master Collector Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 526	Re: New TriStar project awesome job!

02-14-2008, 09:52 AM	#24
Frank Evans Junior Collector Join Date: May 2007 Age: 29 Posts: 49	Re: New TriStar project thank you, SDF B- 16707: This guy has done exactly the same as im planning, a diorama of a TriStar being loaded and fueled. He did an awesome job!

02-22-2008, 11:39 AM	#26
zubart Collector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Honolulu Age: 50 Posts: 223	Re: New TriStar project Very nice job Frank! The model has a very nice feel to it. What's your next undertaking?