Revell 1/144 CargoLux 747-8F on the bench

[Fuzznoggin]

I dove into this build with aspirations of only adding aftermarket flaps but ended up installing lighting and modifying the landing gear for an "over the threshold" runway diorama. Might have cut off a bit more than I can chew but the end result should look rather good. Led sizes vary from Pico, Nano, 1.8mm, and 3mm. Circuit board provided by Evan Designs. Final paint mix is Tamiya sky grey with white. I apologize in advance for just showing links as I cannot figure out how to display the images directly to the board. I'll put up more photo links as work progresses.

63380600135__78F63733-365A-4228-9709-11988A25B08C by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr

Engines
IMG_E9488 by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr

IMG_E9491 by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr

Wing cut outs, test fits with landing gear
63301884551__23B39C78-FEB5-4769-9264-F3B66881D17E by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr

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image1 by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr

Aftermarket Flaps
IMG_9622 by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr

Test fitting Krueger flap
IMG_9615 by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr

IMG_E9613 by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr

Fuselage guts
IMG_9610 by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr

Beacon / Strobe flash rate test
IMG_9597 by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr

[RayS]

You certainly have dived in. The mods and electronics look very effective. Did you manage to find a grey for the scheme?

[Fuzznoggin]

You certainly have dived in. The mods and electronics look very effective. Did you manage to find a grey for the scheme?

Yes. I did a custom mix of Tamiya Sky Grey with White in a large bottle. It's about as close as possible. The engine photos show the result. CargoLux was kind enough to get back to me and said it was Boeing Grey. Canadian Voodoo Grey is the closest but so very hard to find. So I took some paint samples I found online and came up with a close custom mix.

[RayS]

Nice to see you found the colour, A company here called SMS does Boeing Grey in their range, they have a point of sale in the USA, one in Florida:

USA Gundam Store
(US DISTRIBUTION PARTNER)
832 S. Nova RD Unit 100,
Daytona Beach
Florida 32114, USA

and another online:
The Gunpla Hermits Shop
Online.

[Fuzznoggin]

Thanks for that info on the Boeing Grey. I'm ordering from them and the best part is they are just on the other side of the state. The 60ml's or so that I already mixed can be used for other projects. I'm going to go with the Boeing Grey!

[Uros]

Looking good!

[Fuzznoggin]

Been a while but here is an update on the CargoLux 747-8F build. Finally, after all sorts of minor bug-a-boos, the first coat of Boeing Grey lacquer has been applied. Hopefully a few more passes tomorrow to complete the wings and fuselage, I can then airbrush the lead edge and begin installation of the leading edge flaps. Thought I might complete this by mid month but it looks more like the end of March. The base took some creativity and it has been scaled out to 1/144; including the markings. Photos taken today on temporary mount. Still need to install wing main gear yet. Wires will travel into the base for to power the aircraft lighting circuits.
More at a later date

Runway scaled out at 1/144:

IMG_E9883 by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr

IMG_E9884 by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr


Pitch angle is a bit high and will be lowered to between 2 - 7 degrees. Again, the mounts are temporarily installed
IMG_E9885 by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr

IMG_E9886 by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr

[RayS]

Nice progress, looking good!

If you use the BBCode link you will embed pictures in the post rather than links
IMG_9872 by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr

[Fuzznoggin]

Finished airbrushing the Boeing Grey and buffed aluminum. Decided to do another light test so here she is. The stabilizer logo lights are still masked since I need to paint the center sections. Next video(s) should be better quality since I found the HD setting on the iPhone cam.

IMG_9893-6 by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr

Fight Deck instrument panel
IMG_9890 by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr

IMG_9895-5 copy by Fuzznoggin, on Flickr

[RayS]

The lighting looks fabulous FN!