Brad Shinn Continental B737-900

Brad · 02-17-2010, 01:44 AM

Hi,

Here's the start of a 1/144 Revell/Contrails B737-900ER in Continental's retro livery.

Thanks,
Brad

MarinerOne · 02-17-2010, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

Hi,

Here's the start of a 1/144 Revell/Contrails B737-900ER in Continental's retro livery.

Thanks,
Brad

Man ... no rest for the wicked ...

Seriously ... just by looking at the detail on them CFMs, I think this is gonna be a 5-star effort ... the winglets look very crisp as well ...

Brad, how long is that model in 1/144th scale? About 8" thereabouts?

Brad · 02-17-2010, 02:36 AM

Thanks MarinerOne!!!!!!

She's out at 11"s long. Just a tad shorter than that Delta 757 was.

DELTA-711 · 02-17-2010, 03:46 AM

Nice project Brad..... This should be a beauty

Looking forward to seeing it come to life

MarinerOne · 02-17-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad

Thanks MarinerOne!!!!!!

She's out at 11"s long. Just a tad shorter than that Delta 757 was.

Gotcha! Thanks for the update ... just checked out the Contrails site ... have some neat mods over there!

Looking forward to the photo updates!

Brad · 02-17-2010, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DELTA-711

Nice project Brad..... This should be a beauty

Looking forward to seeing it come to life

Thanks so MUCH!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarinerOne

Gotcha! Thanks for the update ... just checked out the Contrails site ... have some neat mods over there!

Looking forward to the photo updates!

It's a nice mod. Although I did chop the nose and tail sections off the Contrails conversion and used the Revell kit's sections for more detail.

.

sla31 · 02-17-2010, 12:51 PM

Can't wait to see this come to life! After watching the progress of the Delta 757 this should be nothing short of amazing!

Brad · 02-18-2010, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sla31

Can't wait to see this come to life! After watching the progress of the Delta 757 this should be nothing short of amazing!

Thanks!!!

B-16707 · 02-19-2010, 01:00 AM

revells winglets are utmost disgusting, im glad you are reworking it! sweet!!!

CO735 · 02-19-2010, 09:55 AM

Looking Good so far Brad, Can't wait to see it develop!

How are you setting the flaps? (take-off or landing?) Is she "reserved"?!?

bennz · 02-20-2010, 09:10 PM

Another master piece from Brad !

Hope you have fully recovered from your surgery. I was going to send an email to see just how have you been

Looking forward to see it finished

Chris G · 02-21-2010, 03:04 AM

Brad,

Looks great!!!

Keep up the work.... :-)

klc317 · 02-21-2010, 09:11 AM

Another object of my desire in the making. Brad, I always enjoy watching your progress pics and the final product never fails to amaze me.

Brad · 02-21-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by B-16707

revells winglets are utmost disgusting, im glad you are reworking it! sweet!!!

Yes the Revell's winglets are a little out of shape...maybe fit an Airbus better

Thanks!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by CO735

Looking Good so far Brad, Can't wait to see it develop!

How are you setting the flaps? (take-off or landing?) Is she "reserved"?!?

Hi and thanks very much!!!!
She will be standard landing config without reversers. Set up on the ground.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bennz

Another master piece from Brad !

Hope you have fully recovered from your surgery. I was going to send an email to see just how have you been

Looking forward to see it finished

Hi Ben,

I'm still very sore still...Have to work at a slower pace...plus quit smoking too in December........

Say hi to the F-100

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Originally Posted by Chris G

Brad,

Looks great!!!

Keep up the work.... :-)

It's gonna look great Chris!!!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by klc317

Another object of my desire in the making. Brad, I always enjoy watching your progress pics and the final product never fails to amaze me.

Wow!!

Thanks so very much!! I'll post pics soon of her in body paint!!

bennz · 02-21-2010, 03:45 PM

"Hi Ben,

I'm still very sore still...Have to work at a slower pace...plus quit smoking too in December........

Say hi to the F-100

"

I hope you get well soon mate. working on models can put a pressure on as well. But best of luck . F100 says hi , she has captured few hearts !! I love that plane so much.

Take care,
Ben

smoothjazz · 02-25-2010, 05:13 AM

Brad, you should try out Korean Air too sometime. Anyway very excited about this one!

sla31 · 02-25-2010, 08:54 AM

Looks like progress is coming right along! Good luck on quitting smoking! I wish you the best of luck!

j.patroni · 02-26-2010, 08:25 AM

Another good job Brad

MarinerOne · 02-28-2010, 01:47 AM

Hey Brad ... just checkin' in on progress ... don't mean to rush you or anything but we're all anxious to see where you're at when you get the time to post some photos.

Or perhaps, are you trying to build up the suspense for the "grand finale" shot whilst skipping the interim construction photos?

Lord knows we know what to expect when it comes to your builds, so maybe like Boeing does, you're going to throw us a curve?

Brad · 02-28-2010, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bennz

"Hi Ben,

I'm still very sore still...Have to work at a slower pace...plus quit smoking too in December........

Say hi to the F-100

"

I hope you get well soon mate. working on models can put a pressure on as well. But best of luck . F100 says hi , she has captured few hearts !! I love that plane so much.

Take care,
Ben

Thanks Ben.....taking time on my parts to heal....

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoothjazz

Brad, you should try out Korean Air too sometime. Anyway very excited about this one!

I will do soon thanks!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sla31

Looks like progress is coming right along! Good luck on quitting smoking! I wish you the best of luck!

Still no smoke...yea!!!! Not as easy as a lot think..
THANKS!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by j.patroni

Another good job Brad

Thanks Bro!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarinerOne

Hey Brad ... just checkin' in on progress ... don't mean to rush you or anything but we're all anxious to see where you're at when you get the time to post some photos.

Or perhaps, are you trying to build up the suspense for the "grand finale" shot whilst skipping the interim construction photos?

Lord knows we know what to expect when it comes to your builds, so maybe like Boeing does, you're going to throw us a curve?

Nope just been waiting on some paints to arrive and having too much snow here to push....ouch!!!

Here's the antenna dome to watch tv!!!

MarinerOne · 03-02-2010, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad

Nope just been waiting on some paints to arrive and having too much snow here to push....ouch!!!

Thanks for the update ... sorry about the snow ... must be "Global Warming" ... COUGH-COUGH-COUGH!!!

BTW, I noticed you glued the wings to the fuselage already on this build - does it have to do with the paint scheme or some other reason?

Just curious!

Brad · 03-02-2010, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarinerOne

Thanks for the update ... sorry about the snow ... must be "Global Warming" ... COUGH-COUGH-COUGH!!!

BTW, I noticed you glued the wings to the fuselage already on this build - does it have to do with the paint scheme or some other reason?

Just curious!

Yea...Having a messed up back don't help too....

Yes, the reason for the wing assembly is the way that Revell has them set up. A 1/4 of the bottom of the fuselage is part of the bottom wing half. It adds a little challange for dropping flaps and painting the cheat lines.

.....gotta watch 'em winglets too when doing flips

..flaps

MarinerOne · 03-02-2010, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

Yea...Having a messed up back don't help too....

Yes, the reason for the wing assembly is the way that Revell has them set up. A 1/4 of the bottom of the fuselage is part of the bottom wing half. It adds a little challange for dropping flaps and painting the cheat lines.

.....gotta watch 'em winglets too when doing flips

Gotcha ... thanks for sharing that ... I had a feeling it had something to do with the model's construction design.

As for your back, wishing you a fast and speedy recovery ... and as for the snow-plowing, perhaps a younger family member might be able to assist?

Brad · 03-02-2010, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarinerOne

Gotcha ... thanks for sharing that ... I had a feeling it had something to do with the model's construction design.

As for your back, wishing you a fast and speedy recovery ... and as for the snow-plowing, perhaps a younger family member might be able to assist?

Thanks!!!!

Yes...also this livery has a strange grey/white scheme that has to line-up perfectly with the decals around nose section. This had to be done before the flap construction started. I wanted to see if my masking skills were correct.....I got lucky!!!!!

I still have to foil the bottom with some matte aluminium....then the flaps/slats construction can begin.

****No More Snow*****

Mingjim · 03-03-2010, 07:43 AM

very nice Brad!!!!!!!

norhtwah · 03-03-2010, 08:08 AM

My God Brad. Just amazing..

Are the Engines the Revell engines that came with the kit or are they Contrail parts?

Mike777 · 03-03-2010, 10:37 PM

Can't wait to see this one finished!!

Mingjim · 03-03-2010, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike777

Can't wait to see this one finished!!

Me too......so he can get started on this one!!!

Mike777 · 03-03-2010, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mingjim

Me too......so he can get started on this one!!!

Another Pan Am for you I see!

And I think he has an Authentic-Airliners 727 coming along sometime after that maybe...

B-16707 · 03-04-2010, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mingjim

Me too......so he can get started on this one!!!

wait for a gemini jets one =P. though brads skills and weathering would complement your custom airport much much better!!!

payton89222 · 03-04-2010, 07:16 PM

WOW...another masterpiece is under way...AWESOME Brad!!!
looking forward to see the final piece~ keep up your good work man =)

Mingjim · 03-04-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by B-16707

wait for a gemini jets one =P. though brads skills and weathering would complement your custom airport much much better!!!

I was able to obtain a Platz 1/200 747SP on ebay.

Brad · 03-04-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by norhtwah

My God Brad. Just amazing..

Are the Engines the Revell engines that came with the kit or are they Contrail parts?

Thanks !!!!!! They are the Revell kits engines. The only Contrails part is the middle of the fuselage, winglets and antenna dome on top of fuselage. All other parts will be from the Revell 737-800 and scratch flaps/slats etc.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike777

Can't wait to see this one finished!!

Me too

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-16707

wait for a gemini jets one =P. though brads skills and weathering would complement your custom airport much much better!!!

I think the Platz will look fantastic...It's dead on with the shape and is a very accurate reproduction of the SP..

Quote:

Originally Posted by payton89222

WOW...another masterpiece is under way...AWESOME Brad!!!
looking forward to see the final piece~ keep up your good work man =)

Thanks so much!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mingjim

I was able to obtain a Platz 1/200 747SP on ebay.

....nice find indeed.....

B-16707 · 03-05-2010, 03:35 AM

yea that platz kit is a pricey one! theres also a older sasquatch one that comes up on ebay now and then

Brad · 03-07-2010, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-16707

yea that platz kit is a pricey one! theres also a older sasquatch one that comes up on ebay now and then

Yup, it will be a cool 747-SP.

Here's a little more 737-800

Chris G · 03-07-2010, 12:59 AM

Awesome....can't wait

Mingjim · 03-07-2010, 08:06 PM

nice going!!!!!!!

very clean work!!!!!!!!

Brad · 03-07-2010, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris G

Awesome....can't wait

Gonna look sweet Chris when all done!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mingjim

nice going!!!!!!!

very clean work!!!!!!!!

Thank You!!!!

"Flying at snail speed here"

Chris G · 03-07-2010, 11:29 PM

I have learned I must challenge you

smoothjazz · 03-09-2010, 01:44 AM

It is so exciting to see the progress of your work! Just awesome!

Brad · 03-09-2010, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris G

I have learned I must challenge you

Belive me Chris.....This Retro is a challange

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoothjazz

It is so exciting to see the progress of your work! Just awesome!

Thanks so much

Much more to go on belly, wings and top side.

karun83 · 03-09-2010, 05:28 AM

i will one day ask you to make a custom for me as well Brad... great stuff...!!

oldHooker · 03-09-2010, 01:23 PM

Beautiful work, Brad!!!

Take care,
Frank

Chris G · 03-09-2010, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

Gonna look sweet Chris when all done!!!

Glad i was wable to talk(ie beg) you into it

MarinerOne · 03-09-2010, 05:00 PM

Just incredible detail on the engines there Brad ... and the nose profile and cockpit windows are true perfection!!!

Brad · 03-09-2010, 11:42 PM

Thanks very much MarinerOne

Thanks FRANK TOO!!!!

norhtwah · 03-10-2010, 01:40 PM

Just beautiful Brad. I can't wait to get the Aero Le Plane version of this...

European Collector · 03-10-2010, 01:44 PM

those extended flaps look most accurate - great job man!

Mike777 · 03-10-2010, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norhtwah

Just beautiful Brad. I can't wait to get the Aero Le Plane version of this...

I just got the AV200 version... it's decent but the gears and winglets suck. I'll probably end up getting the Aero Le Plane model as well. Anyone know when it should be available?

Chris G · 03-10-2010, 08:55 PM

Mike I have to agree the av200 is an abortion of a mold.
I wish GJ would do a -900. It pains me inflight is releasing a regular
scheme on the same trash mold.

02-17-2010, 01:44 AM	#1
Brad Master Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lansdale, Pa. Age: 51 Posts: 865	Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Hi, Here's the start of a 1/144 Revell/Contrails B737-900ER in Continental's retro livery. Thanks, Brad Attached Thumbnails __________________ Brad Last edited by Brad; 02-17-2010 at 01:48 AM.

02-17-2010, 02:36 AM	#3
Brad Master Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lansdale, Pa. Age: 51 Posts: 865	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Thanks MarinerOne!!!!!! She's out at 11"s long. Just a tad shorter than that Delta 757 was. __________________ Brad

02-17-2010, 03:46 AM	#4
DELTA-711 Ill take a Widget........ Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: England Age: 25 Posts: 1,424	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Nice project Brad..... This should be a beauty Looking forward to seeing it come to life __________________ Delta Worldliner 777................................ Would be Awesome!!! My 1:400 collection FOR SALE here - http://jetspro.net/content/18-Collector_Trade_Section Delta 1:200 Diecast Wish List.....A310 - A320 - A330 - B727 - B757 Interim - B757-300 - CV880 - MD90 - MD11 - DC10 - ERJs - CRJs.......

02-17-2010, 12:51 PM	#7
sla31 Singapore Tropical! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 776	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Can't wait to see this come to life! After watching the progress of the Delta 757 this should be nothing short of amazing! __________________ For great customer service, prices, and a website that is easy to use visit AirlineMuseum.com Find Templates Here Bryce Rea

02-19-2010, 01:00 AM	#9
B-16707 <>< Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,225	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 revells winglets are utmost disgusting, im glad you are reworking it! sweet!!! __________________ WEBSITE to ORDER my decals & services got broken/unwanted models? let me know, i may buy them off of you.

02-19-2010, 09:55 AM	#10
CO735 Collector Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 140	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Looking Good so far Brad, Can't wait to see it develop! How are you setting the flaps? (take-off or landing?) Is she "reserved"?!? __________________ ~~CO735~~ **Remember, wherever you go, there you are...

02-20-2010, 09:10 PM	#11
bennz 747-SP is a legend ! Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 186	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Another master piece from Brad ! Hope you have fully recovered from your surgery. I was going to send an email to see just how have you been Looking forward to see it finished

02-21-2010, 03:04 AM	#12
Chris G Senior Collector Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: "Big D", Texas Posts: 250	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Brad, Looks great!!! Keep up the work.... :-)

02-21-2010, 09:11 AM	#13
klc317 Senior Collector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 275	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Another object of my desire in the making. Brad, I always enjoy watching your progress pics and the final product never fails to amaze me.

02-21-2010, 03:45 PM	#15
bennz 747-SP is a legend ! Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 186	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 "Hi Ben, I'm still very sore still...Have to work at a slower pace...plus quit smoking too in December........ Say hi to the F-100 " I hope you get well soon mate. working on models can put a pressure on as well. But best of luck . F100 says hi , she has captured few hearts !! I love that plane so much. Take care, Ben

02-25-2010, 05:13 AM	#16
smoothjazz More Korean Air in 1/200! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SEOUL KOREA Posts: 7,753	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Brad, you should try out Korean Air too sometime. Anyway very excited about this one! __________________ BENJAMIN FOR MY ENTIRE 1/200 COLLECTION, PLEASE VISIT http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-1179.html

02-25-2010, 08:54 AM	#17
sla31 Singapore Tropical! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 776	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Looks like progress is coming right along! Good luck on quitting smoking! I wish you the best of luck! __________________ For great customer service, prices, and a website that is easy to use visit AirlineMuseum.com Find Templates Here Bryce Rea

02-26-2010, 08:25 AM	#18
j.patroni Right seat baby sitter. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL 410 Posts: 222	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Another good job Brad

02-28-2010, 01:47 AM	#19
MarinerOne aka "Mac•Nut•One" Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: SAN Age: 41 Posts: 2,911	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Hey Brad ... just checkin' in on progress ... don't mean to rush you or anything but we're all anxious to see where you're at when you get the time to post some photos. Or perhaps, are you trying to build up the suspense for the "grand finale" shot whilst skipping the interim construction photos? Lord knows we know what to expect when it comes to your builds, so maybe like Boeing does, you're going to throw us a curve?

03-03-2010, 07:43 AM	#25
Mingjim Insane Collector Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Maine Age: 43 Posts: 2,005	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 very nice Brad!!!!!!! __________________

03-03-2010, 08:08 AM	#26
norhtwah Master Collector Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 616	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 My God Brad. Just amazing.. Are the Engines the Revell engines that came with the kit or are they Contrail parts? Last edited by norhtwah; 03-03-2010 at 05:27 PM.

03-03-2010, 10:37 PM	#27
Mike777 Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Houston Age: 22 Posts: 2,189	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Can't wait to see this one finished!!

03-04-2010, 07:16 PM	#31
payton89222 Master Collector Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 760	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 WOW...another masterpiece is under way...AWESOME Brad!!! looking forward to see the final piece~ keep up your good work man =)

03-05-2010, 03:35 AM	#34
B-16707 <>< Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,225	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 yea that platz kit is a pricey one! theres also a older sasquatch one that comes up on ebay now and then __________________ WEBSITE to ORDER my decals & services got broken/unwanted models? let me know, i may buy them off of you.

03-07-2010, 12:59 AM	#36
Chris G Senior Collector Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: "Big D", Texas Posts: 250	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Awesome....can't wait

03-07-2010, 08:06 PM	#37
Mingjim Insane Collector Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Maine Age: 43 Posts: 2,005	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 nice going!!!!!!! very clean work!!!!!!!! __________________

03-07-2010, 11:29 PM	#39
Chris G Senior Collector Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: "Big D", Texas Posts: 250	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 I have learned I must challenge you

03-09-2010, 01:44 AM	#40
smoothjazz More Korean Air in 1/200! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SEOUL KOREA Posts: 7,753	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 It is so exciting to see the progress of your work! Just awesome! __________________ BENJAMIN FOR MY ENTIRE 1/200 COLLECTION, PLEASE VISIT http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-1179.html

03-09-2010, 05:28 AM	#42
karun83 The Indian Maharaja Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,754	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 i will one day ask you to make a custom for me as well Brad... great stuff...!! __________________ K

03-09-2010, 01:23 PM	#43
oldHooker oldHooker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Piedmont Triad, NC Age: 61 Posts: 71	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Beautiful work, Brad!!! Take care, Frank

03-09-2010, 05:00 PM	#45
MarinerOne aka "Mac•Nut•One" Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: SAN Age: 41 Posts: 2,911	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Just incredible detail on the engines there Brad ... and the nose profile and cockpit windows are true perfection!!!

03-09-2010, 11:42 PM	#46
Brad Master Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lansdale, Pa. Age: 51 Posts: 865	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Thanks very much MarinerOne Thanks FRANK TOO!!!! __________________ Brad Last edited by Brad; 03-16-2010 at 02:57 PM.

03-10-2010, 01:40 PM	#47
norhtwah Master Collector Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 616	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Just beautiful Brad. I can't wait to get the Aero Le Plane version of this...

03-10-2010, 01:44 PM	#48
European Collector Senior Collector Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 467	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 those extended flaps look most accurate - great job man! __________________ YU-reg. collector needs some T-tails in scales 1/400 and 1/200...

03-10-2010, 08:55 PM	#50
Chris G Senior Collector Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: "Big D", Texas Posts: 250	Re: Brad Shinn Continental B737-900 Mike I have to agree the av200 is an abortion of a mold. I wish GJ would do a -900. It pains me inflight is releasing a regular scheme on the same trash mold.

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