ACAM Model Expo 2019 Challenge Build Official Thread.

[Ansett A330]

Hey A330. Less talk. More building mate LOL

Yes I know but first I have to find that 732 kit in Brisbane and remember I'm an Airbus - trip to BNE delayed due to "Technical Issue".

[tor lives]

Hey A330. Less talk. More building mate LOL

Yes I know but first I have to find that 732 kit in Brisbane and remember I'm an Airbus - trip to BNE delayed due to "Technical Issue".

Mmmmm, I think I am with Paul here.....less talky more buildy.
TOR

[hrtpaul]

Yes I know but first I have to find that 732 kit in Brisbane and remember I'm an Airbus - trip to BNE delayed due to "Technical Issue".

Excuses excuses. I got some from across the country so that's weak as p!ss

[RayS]

Just slap a decal over it Paul, it will be right!

As for that modified T-43A I had been gathering what limited photos were around to have a go at it with a 1/72 BPK kit

[hrtpaul]

Just slap a decal over it Paul, it will be right!

OCD says no

[tor lives]

OK so, change of plan......I will now be doing a TAME 737-200. This is in actual fact a military jet in an unusual and very attractive colour scheme.









This aircraft did however suffer an unfortunate fate
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1983_TAME_737-200_crash
Ray is now doing my originally-planned RTAF 737-200.
I am also planning another unusual military 737-200 and thanks goes to Brad for supplying the undercarriage for this project.
TOR

Aaaaaaaand another change of direction . On closer inspection of the recently-purchased TAME decals, I am not entirely satisfied with their quality and accuracy . So now it's on to Plan C.







I will be using trusty Hawkeye decals for this one.
Lucky Model Expo is a few months away yet.
TOR

[TheChronicOne]

A shame those TAME transfers wouldn't work. What a nice livery.... colors, layout, everything is nice..

That said, this Air Pacific livery is quite colorful and I like it! Not one I've seen I don't think.


I have some Nazca decals myself and they/him/whatever uses a couple different methods of producing them. My American Eagle ones were made by the "thermal" "something-something" method I think and have a weird spotty appearance when held a certain way in the light. Thankfully, the accuracy seems to be present. That could be a deal breaker, for sure!

[hrtpaul]

That's a cracker scheme Ray. I'm a sucker for pretty colours. So tell me. How do you guys mask the black on the radome getting it to be nice and round?

[tor lives]

That's a cracker scheme Ray. I'm a sucker for pretty colours. So tell me. How do you guys mask the black on the radome getting it to be nice and round?

Yeah.....she is an "out there" nice, bright, colourful scheme alright, (always liked the Air Pacific colour schemes).
I use Tamiya tape for black radomes, although a good-quality thin brush, steady hand, Mk 1 eye-ball, and holding of one's breath can also do the trick .
TOR

[hrtpaul]

Hmmmm might practice a little before I try it