ams026

Hi guys,

another output from my custom work over the summer:

Thai Boeing 747-400 in original colors.

Donor was a Hogan China Airlines 747. Amazing level of detailing, so a bit sorry to be using that as a basis.

Removed all color with non-aceton nail polish remover. Sprayed with Tamiya TS 26 pure white (after a coat of primer).

Decals came from F-DCAL. As with the El Al, the decals needed to be "peeled off", however went on nicely.

It all looked very good, until I added the cockpit windows. Compared to all other 747 models it just does not look right. One reason could be that all other 747 cockpit windows (Hogan, Inflight, Herpa) are actually a bit smaller. Only notable exception is the Hasegawa decal, which is the same size as the F-DCAL one.

What do you think?

Kind regards

Markus

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AIR FRANCE 340

Hello Markus.

I think you did a great job with this Thai B 747-400.
I had exactly the same approach when I made an AF A 300B with the barcode, the hogan models are an excellent basis.

Cockpit windows have always been a difficult point and there is no exception, as I said about my B 737, very often, it is a compromise and it is not surprising that they are all different.

Usually, cockpit windows are my starting point when the paint job is finished.
I always make a copy of the original decals on a clear decal and I check if everything looks fine.
Usually, it doesn't ...

So I rescale the cockpit windows in 1/50 scale and I bring the modifications that seem necessary, back to the 1/200 scale and I try again ... and again ...
Seven attempts for my little B 737, I attach a picture showing all my efforts.

Finally and because you cannot modify the nose of you model, you accept a compromise good enough to display your model along its stablemates.
In spite of all your precautions, unless you have the perfect decal, this part of the model is the most difficult one.

Your model is excellent.
I had a look at my B 747s, the cockpits are all different, yours is not disturbing and your Thai B 747-400 can sit proudly among your other models.

It is true that when we are not happy about a detail, it is the only thing that catches our eyes.
Personally, what I see from your pictures is a great model you can be proud of.

Jean Pierre.

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Vintage Jet

Amazing nice job! You can be proud on the result. Compliments for this very fine livery. To be honest: I don't see anything special about the cockpit window.
It is that I pay attention now, but if you had said that this was a new professional model, I would have believed it.

cheers VJ

Kitty Hawk 1903

She is very nice.

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DC-10_Tony

Sawatdee Krup, Markus.

That 744 looks outstanding. I am amazed at the skill of artists like you and Jean Pierre. I have a few donors waiting myself, but it's so difficult to get going. Did you do any prep before decals? Or after, like clearcoat? Cheers

ams026

Thank you very much for all your positive feedback.

Sometimes I am just to hard on models...

@DC-10 Tony. It is very easy to get going. For decalling I usually use Micro Set to get the decal in place and then Micro Sol to make it adhere better to the model.

I usually clearcoat my models to protect the decals. My choice is Mr Hobby Topcoat gloss.

I started out with using extra decals for a Herpa and then moved on to more complex projects. It is always rewarding.

Markus

DC-10_Tony

Thanks, Markus. You've given me impetus to get my models done.