1/144 Revell ERJ-195 converted to ERJ-190

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Re: 1/144 Revell ERJ-195

Postby jayveedee » Tue Sep 13, 2016 12:34 am

Thanks for the information on the 190 conversion. I am positive ROG will
replace the bad parts. I have dealt with Revell since I started modelling in
the early 60s and they have always come through, even got a package with
replacement parts from Germany once!---John
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Re: 1/144 Revell ERJ-195

Postby jayveedee » Wed Sep 14, 2016 12:56 pm

I got an e mail from ROG saying that it would be 3 to 4 weeks for my parts. I did a
little more work, built the engine proper, no side covers or cowl yet.---John
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Re: 1/144 Revell ERJ-195

Postby jayveedee » Thu Sep 15, 2016 2:30 am

I figured as long as I am going to putty windows for aftermarket decals I might as well get the
decals for the plane I want. So I am cutting down the fuselage to make an ERJ-190 Jet Blue!---John
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Re: 1/144 Revell ERJ-195 converted to ERJ-190

Postby jayveedee » Thu Sep 15, 2016 5:48 am

I have the first section cut out removing one window. I taped both halves together to
set up. When the glue is dry I will remove the second section, two windows, from the
rear.I should then end up with my overall length of 251.6 mm or 9.905". Which ever
floats your boat. Then on to filling windows, gluing halves together and sanding the
seams smooth. I have 3 to 4 weeks before my replacement parts come in from ROG.---John
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Re: 1/144 Revell ERJ-195 converted to ERJ-190

Postby RayS » Thu Sep 15, 2016 8:00 am

Nice to see you are being adventurous John. I will be doing the same with mine.
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Re: 1/144 Revell ERJ-195 converted to ERJ-190

Postby jayveedee » Thu Sep 15, 2016 12:32 pm

Thanks, I have all the cutting and gluing done for a while. I taped both halves together to keep
them in line as they dry. Tomorrow I will separate them and fill the seams then putty the windows.---John
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Re: 1/144 Revell ERJ-195 converted to ERJ-190

Postby jayveedee » Sat Sep 17, 2016 8:12 am

I have been trying to get on for 2 days!My computer or McAfee wouldn't let me go here.
Are there safety issues with this site? Anyways I have both sides of windows filled and right side filled twice.
How many times do you generally fill these. I still feel low spots when I run my nails across
the fuselage. This is why I hate filling windows! :evil:
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Re: 1/144 Revell ERJ-195 converted to ERJ-190

Postby Cap'n Wannabe » Sat Sep 17, 2016 9:48 am

There was an issue that affected some browsers and not others...it appears to be fixed now.
Pretending to do it TAC style with the big boys since 1987
Also, we don't need no steenkin' VLATs!
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Re: 1/144 Revell ERJ-195 converted to ERJ-190

Postby jayveedee » Sun Sep 18, 2016 12:38 am

I have been looking at decals. How are Nazca decals? I don't think they were made for the ROG kit
but they should fit, I hope. My main concern is the tail. Also the decals come with "white parts".
What are "white parts"? Any other aftermarket companies make Jetblue ERJ-190 decals?---John
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Re: 1/144 Revell ERJ-195 converted to ERJ-190

Postby jayveedee » Sun Sep 18, 2016 6:50 am

I just filled the left side for a second time. Now both sides have 2 applications of
putty. I tried a new method,I taped off the window area, applied the putty right
from the tube the troweled it flat with a piece of plastic card stock. I am hoping
this applies the putty more to the needed area and "packs it in" better. Never was
much of a brick layer-plasterer.---John
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