Revell 747-400 "Ed Force One"

[bfrd]

It is not quite finished yet and has plenty of flaws, but I am having fun doing building it. Although the casual observer might think I am being tortured due to the language I use whilst building...

This has not been an "easy" kit to assemble. It could be due to my lack of experience, but I have read other accounts of this particular kit being a pig. Not a nice pig like "Babe" more like that piece of crap boar that killed Robert Baratheon. I am still learning my airbrush (Paasche Talon) and my patience is that of a 4 year old on speed. I see progress on both fronts, I expect to have the patience of a 4 year old off of speed in the coming months.

I do see the importance of learning from my mistakes, so I will try and list them as I go.

Things I wish I knew the day before I did them...

• Don't use 3M painters tape for masking

• After learning to not use 3M painters tape, do not use newspaper when masking a white plane

20170725_202431 by Matthew Morvant, on Flickr

20170725_202438 by Matthew Morvant, on Flickr

20170725_202446 by Matthew Morvant, on Flickr

20170802_093546 by Matthew Morvant, on Flickr

2017-08-10_05-48-43 by Matthew Morvant, on Flickr

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I have one side done.

2017-08-11_04-59-38 by Matthew Morvant, on Flickr

[Twokidsnosleep]

Looking fabulous, comes alive with the decals
Had this kit in my hands at the LHS the other day, but wasn't shopping for me so didn't pull the trigger

[Lysus]

Aces high!

Looking slick with the decals.

[bfrd]

I just finished a 2nd prototype of a custom stand for Ed Force One.
20170819_092956 by Matthew Morvant, on Flickr

Here is a shot of the 1st prototype being cut. I tore part of the backing paper off to get an accurate read on the thickness.
20170819_063017 by Matthew Morvant, on Flickr

It wasn't accurate enough hence the need for a second prototype.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Cool!!!
I like everything about this project

[bfrd]

Cool!!!
I like everything about this project

Thanks for the comments. I posted up the final pictures to the completed section.

[cor]

That will make a great display. I want to do a 747 sometime soon. Awesome planes.