Revell B767-3JHF DHL

[RayS]

Engine masking commenced


and wing leading engines

[hrtpaul]

Once again this is coming along nicely. I need to get myself some of that blue painters tape. I'm going through Tamiya tape like no tomorrow

[RayS]

Yep, its good stuff for coverage. One issue I find with it is that if you leave it a while the edges tend to curl up. So before hitting the model with paint I will rub the tape down again just to make sure no paint gets under it.

I have a couple of pin stripe rolls of the stuff as well that I got off ebay a few years ago. I has come in handy for the complex curve masking before filling the gaps with slabs of the wider stuff.

[hrtpaul]

Ta for the tips mate

[RayS]

Almost there, decalling time after I paint the fin leading edge and APU exhaust

[tor lives]

The big Boeing is looking fine Sir!!!..... and that Falcon 900 in the background also looks very interesting.
TOR
PS: I hope with that angle-of-bank in some of those photos, the cargo pallets are tied down nice and tight

[RayS]

Cheers Ray,

I drag the scratchbuilt F900 every now and then (when some one asks about it) to tidy up the bits I am not happy with. There are a lot of issue with it that I need to overlook to finish it up. Next job is to scribe in in some flight controls and then I think I will start to finish it up.

As for the 767. I am trying to replicate this

[hrtpaul]

That's looking awesome Ray. So far you're doing the real thing justice for sure

[tor lives]

Cheers Ray,
As for the 767. I am trying to replicate this

You have captured the "look" perfectly.
How much fun would it be whipping around an over-powered, empty, (ie: nil weight), 767 freighter. She would perform like a friggen sports car!!!
TOR

[tor lives]

Hey Ray,
How is the build going mate???
I am wanting to do a quick 1:144th build of the Tasman Cargo Airlines (operating as DHL) 757-200F freighter VH-TCA, for my office, (there is every likelihood they will soon be one of my new clients).
I have just ordered the appropriate Draw Decals sheet, and I am now deciding which kit I will use .....that Minicraft debacle , or the ancient Masterkit offering, (which, although old and basic, seems to have captured the 757 shape a little better the Minicraft kit, and comes with an engine-type choice).
I am up for any advice you can offer as far as Drew Decal use and application is concerned and the best colour match for the DHL yellow and red.
Thanks mate
TOR