ACAM Model Expo 2019 Challenge Build Official Thread.

[hrtpaul]

I sense you've never built an airliner before Brad. Cos there's so bloody many of the little bastards and they're a pain to mask. A 737 has enough, let alone a 747 or 777.

[tor lives]

BTW I must ask, why do airliner modellers mostly fill and decal the windows,

Fair question Brad.
Because, certainly in the smaller scales, airliner windows, doors, cargo hold doors etc. as cast are normally grossly overstated and over-scaled. These components very rarely fit well or sit flush, and just don't look realistic. A much more realistic look can be achieved via the use decals.
But, as with everything in our hobby, it comes down to individual builder preference.
TOR
PS: your kit will be sent this week.

[BradG]

BTW I must ask, why do airliner modellers mostly fill and decal the windows,

Fair question Brad.
Because, certainly in the smaller scales, airliner windows, doors, cargo hold doors etc. as cast are normally grossly overstated and over-scaled. These components very rarely fit well or sit flush, and just don't look realistic. A much more realistic look can be achieved via the use decals.
But, as with everything in our hobby, it comes down to individual builder preference.
TOR
PS: your kit will be sent this week.

Hmmm, ok then. I wouldn't use the plastic inserts, as Paul says they are a pain to mask, but I'd use canopy glue to make a window. Takes a couple of seconds and gives a perfect fit to the gap. Airliner windows would be perfect for it. I might give it a try. Good thing is you can do that after you paint. Gloss coat then wipe off the excess with a cotton bud.

[hrtpaul]

Hmmm, ok then. I wouldn't use the plastic inserts, as Paul says they are a pain to mask, but I'd use canopy glue to make a window. Takes a couple of seconds and gives a perfect fit to the gap. Airliner windows would be perfect for it. I might give it a try. Good thing is you can do that after you paint. Gloss coat then wipe off the excess with a cotton bud.

I've done it on my first Airfix 737 and it does work ok. Though the windows on it look a bit 'sunken in' after the glue dried. Oh and it takes more than a couple for seconds

[RayS]

Hmmm, ok then. I wouldn't use the plastic inserts, as Paul says they are a pain to mask, but I'd use canopy glue to make a window. Takes a couple of seconds and gives a perfect fit to the gap. Airliner windows would be perfect for it. I might give it a try. Good thing is you can do that after you paint. Gloss coat then wipe off the excess with a cotton bud.

I've done it on my first Airfix 737 and it does work ok. Though the windows on it look a bit 'sunken in' after the glue dried. Oh and it takes more than a couple for seconds

To reduce the sunken look or 'dishing' effect after applying the clear glue I will orient the model so the glued windows are facing down and gravity helps to pull the centre part down. This way you can only do one side at a time though.

[hrtpaul]

Hmmm, ok then. I wouldn't use the plastic inserts, as Paul says they are a pain to mask, but I'd use canopy glue to make a window. Takes a couple of seconds and gives a perfect fit to the gap. Airliner windows would be perfect for it. I might give it a try. Good thing is you can do that after you paint. Gloss coat then wipe off the excess with a cotton bud.

I've done it on my first Airfix 737 and it does work ok. Though the windows on it look a bit 'sunken in' after the glue dried. Oh and it takes more than a couple for seconds

To reduce the sunken look or 'dishing' effect after applying the clear glue I will orient the model so the glued windows are facing down and gravity helps to pull the centre part down. This way you can only do one side at a time though.

Cunning plan there Ray. Nicely done

[tor lives]

Hats off to Brad!!!.
Seems this 737-200 Challenge Build is generating interest form all over, with 5 new Site Forum members signed up in the last 24 hours .
On behalf of all of us here at A/CAM I wish to extend a very warm welcome to our 5 new members.....please enjoy the 737 Challenge Build (we certainly look forward to seeing them on the table in the Airliner category at next year's Australian Model Expo).
Thanks again to Brad for this innovative, motivating, and creative idea.
TOR

[hrtpaul]

Cmon Ray. Let's not give Brad too big a swell head Nah well done Brad

[BradG]

Ha no problems Ray. I occasionally have a good idea, just happened to be one of them.

[tor lives]

Ha no problems Ray. I occasionally have a good idea, just happened to be one of them.

Make that 6 new members.....geez Brad, I shoulda signed you up as our Marketing Manager ages ago .
TOR