Airlinercafe | Highlander | Activity https://airlinercafe.com/members/highlander/activity/ Activity feed for Highlander. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:39:01 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 b2d673e4856808f7b243c07e2c8bee5c Highlander replied to the topic Braniff Lime Green 727-100 in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/braniff-lime-green-727-100/#post-251985 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:44:03 -0700 My suggestion would be Humbrol no.38 lime green with small amounts of white and yellow added to get the precise shade. Good luck working from photographs as you will struggle to find two the same. I won’t get round to building a DC-8 in these colours for a while but I have an Aeroclassics model in 1:400 scale that I am using as a paint colour…Read more

]]> 32fc5f6d8489fe3f6b55632da3627b2e Highlander started the topic Mark 1 Models DeHavilland DH114 Heron in the forum New Kit & Decal Releases https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/mark-1-models-dehavilland-dh114-heron/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:14:26 -0700 Coming soon from Mark 1 Models in 1/144 scale and seen on the Hannants.co.uk website this morning:

Mark I Models Aircraft kits – MKM144191 | Hannants

I attempted to upload the images which look impressive but was blocked by this website.

]]> 15a83cf2184598b509916e8b3e0c4375 Highlander replied to the topic X-Scale 1/144 DC-8-61 United Airlines in the forum New Kit & Decal Releases https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/x-scale-1-144-dc-8-61-united-airlines/#post-249325 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:31:38 -0700 Agreed Jeff, I still have the Air Canada -61 (Revell) I built back in the 1980s using a set of transfers supplied by Fred Alsina at Jet Set System. I drilled and filed out all the windows and filled them with Kristal Clear and used humbrol white enamel paint which has gone a bit yellow. While it’s not as pristine as it once was it’s still a…Read more

]]> 5a9df42193aca9a61b16ebb072527430 Highlander started the topic BA HS 748 decals in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/ba-hs-748-decals/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:54:01 -0700 Ingo at Memodec.com has just released 3 new decal sheets for the British Airways Highlands Division HS 748. The original Negus and Negus red white and blue livery is covered by the first two sheets with a choice of ‘British Airways’ or large ‘British’ titles. The third decal sheet features the Landor livery from the 1980s in the grey and blue…Read more

]]> bc34500d87ee0e386f3b03d8167aee0d Highlander replied to the topic Just landed - HS 748 IN 1/72 SCALE FROM MACH 2 in the forum New Kit & Decal Releases https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/just-landed-hs-748-in-1-72-scale-from-mach-2/#post-247296 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 12:14:47 -0800 Some alternative HS748 liveries in decal form in a choice of scales from memodec in Germany. Some interesting decals for other aircraft types as well.

Items for sale by memodec | eBay

 

]]> b3c5a1c858a292b70aa42d2e7f6961df Highlander started the topic Just landed - HS 748 IN 1/72 SCALE FROM MACH 2 in the forum New Kit & Decal Releases https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/just-landed-hs-748-in-1-72-scale-from-mach-2/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:08:36 -0800 Just arrived in the post from Hannants yesterday is the new 1/72 HS 748 from MACH 2. First impressions are good although I have not had time for a more detailed examination yet. Decals are a bit basic but Ray at 26Decals.com is working on that. In fact it was his listing on the 26Decals website that alerted me to the new model as I had no idea…Read more

]]> 7a5170cf23f9d5984e3b6f936078e412 Highlander replied to the topic British Airways Negus scheme red paint match in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/british-airways-negus-scheme-red-paint-match/#post-247007 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:24:23 -0800 Humbrol 19 bright red enamel and Humbrol 220 Ferrari red are a good start painted over a bright red matt base. If you are using the angled decal red stripe below the red upper fin area you will need to match the colour to that. In the past using a drop of white and some RLM 23 Luftwaffe Rot in the mix gave a good match for the Airfix kit decals…Read more

]]> 3d9a26ca272770d668f9f6955de7d602 Highlander replied to the topic Lockheed L-500 in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/lockheed-l-500/#post-246479 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:35:21 -0700 If you need lots of weight to keep that nosewheel on the ground then you might be interested in these weights which come in 5 and 10g versions. Mainly sold to railway modellers to increase locomotive wheel traction, they feature a self adhesive coating on the back which is very strong but can be pulled off and re-adjusted. I have used a lot of…Read more

]]> a3474ae507c6df3a2a8e16d2a2de05c3 Highlander replied to the topic Which 1/144 Scale Concorde kit is better? in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/which-1-144-scale-concorde-kit-is-better/#post-246477 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:18:10 -0700 Brazmodels do some extra parts for the Revell Concorde.

Concorde – Bra.Z Models – OK-JET (brazmodels.com)

Airfix do the pre-production Concorde as well, with decals available from F-dcal.fr.

 

 

 

 

]]> 495c03c81c26dc87807e4bdd566741b8 Highlander replied to the topic X-Scale L-188 Electra inbound in the forum New Kit & Decal Releases https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/x-scale-l-188-electra-inbound/#post-246262 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 09:03:51 -0700 Nice looking model. So many great livery possibilities as well. Braniff, PSA, Aerocondor Colombia, Air California etc.

]]> f14e13c0add22f79a7abd7f9d3287487 Highlander replied to the topic BAC 1-11-500 ‘Super One-Eleven' 11/144 scale in the forum New Kit & Decal Releases https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/bac-1-11-500-super-one-eleven-11-144-scale/#post-246261 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 08:50:15 -0700 Update – Sunday 18 August, 2024.

The weekly updates from Hannants just landed in my inbox and this week, although still not in stock, they have artwork and photos of the 3 BAC 1-11-500 kits from Mark1 Models. The kits come with both original and hush kitted engine parts. The Dan Air London option is a non standard livery G-TARO (basic TAROM red…Read more

]]> 17eb48cfe0a925fe586962d98ef36c40 Highlander started the topic BAC 1-11-500 ‘Super One-Eleven' 11/144 scale in the forum New Kit & Decal Releases https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/bac-1-11-500-super-one-eleven-11-144-scale/ Sun, 04 Aug 2024 15:53:15 -0700 As advised in this weeks Hannants mailing list. Mark1 models is planning to release an injection moulded  BAC 1-11-500 Super One Eleven model in 1/144 scale.

NEWS / IN PREPARATION (4pluspublications.com)

 

MKM144112
BAC 1-11-500 ‘Super One-Eleven’ British Midland, Jersey European, Shannon (boxed), injection-moulded kitRead more

]]> 9c0cd987564318751a18e22031fb4462 Highlander started the topic New 1/144 scale Airbus A330-300 from Zvezda in the forum New Kit & Decal Releases https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/new-1-144-scale-airbus-a330-300-from-zvezda/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:42:28 -0700 Looks good and it comes with nose and engine options. The wing root fairing has been designed to allow for a future release of a different variant. Take a look at the video on Youtube:

 

7044M Zvezda 1/144 Passenger airliner Airbus A-330-300 :: Kit models :: Aviation :: Zvezda :: 1/144 (i-modelist.ru)

 

]]> 473ceaa1f4dfce803c6e058ab3d25e0d Highlander replied to the topic AeroModl 737 in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/aeromodl-737/page/2/#post-245188 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:49:14 -0700 Yes, all very disappointing. Neil’s email address is @aeromodl.com so presumably won’t work although I will try it so see. He also has a facebook account for Aeromodl.com. I don’t use facebook and have no access, if anyone here does have access perhaps they would be kind enough to try and contact Aeromodl/Neil Cramer to find out what is happening…Read more

]]> 1de978af0af72e0e772c613d1997c277 Highlander replied to the topic AeroModl 737 in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/aeromodl-737/page/2/#post-245170 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:08:55 -0700 It looks like the Aeromodl.com website has disappeared from the internet. “website expired”. If anyone has any news then please share.

]]> bdfc3b8041d548e6a9bf7fcc4d3c0c3f Highlander started the topic 1/144 DC-9-50 from FLYmodel in the forum New Kit & Decal Releases https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/1-144-dc-9-50-from-flymodel/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:12:53 -0800 Given that the Airfix DC-9-30 kit seems to have become as extinct as the dodo, it is interesting to see that there is now a DC-9-50 series kit on the way from FLYmodel, to join the -10/-20/-30 and -40 series versions in their line up. The nose strake seems to be absent on the website photos, although it is not hard to scratch build the…Read more

]]> 6490c67ccadf42df28da3e5b844209f4 Highlander replied to the topic Recommendation for Best Concorde Model in 1:144 Scale? in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/recommendation-for-best-concorde-model-in-1144-scale/#post-244900 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:37:40 -0800 Dutch, Although the real aircraft never flew in BOAC colours the original prototype model was released by Airfix with BOAC markings. Just a few years back they re-released the same model which is still available from the usual online sources. Russell Brown at AHS has produced BOAC real metal gold decals for 707/VC-10 and 747 which would improve…Read more

]]> 1d30c2a7ea3f50adbe56074a4d160df1 Highlander replied to the topic Recommendation for Best Concorde Model in 1:144 Scale? in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/recommendation-for-best-concorde-model-in-1144-scale/#post-244882 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:08:19 -0800 Short video of the Filton, Bristol preserved Concorde (G-BOAF) droop nose in action for reference.

]]> 0f6bd9af743a4a85e4c4273e51d6c603 Highlander replied to the topic Recommendation for Best Concorde Model in 1:144 Scale? in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/recommendation-for-best-concorde-model-in-1144-scale/#post-244881 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:18:03 -0800 Hi, @theflyingdutchman, Thanks for the useful info. Now I’ve had a closer look I can see what you mean. It’s a shame the Braz part:

Concorde – Bra.Z Models – OK-JET (brazmodels.com) 

is in grey resin. I am wondering if it could be used as a template to make a clear part using clear plastic sheet which might improve the appearance further. When…Read more

]]> 386e03315783c0c7445b4653d041fc50 Highlander replied to the topic Recommendation for Best Concorde Model in 1:144 Scale? in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/recommendation-for-best-concorde-model-in-1144-scale/#post-244876 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:33:44 -0800 Dutch, If you want a BIG Concorde the Airfix 1/72 scale version is a whopping 865mm in length. A lot more scope for detailing. Apparently both Heller and Revell also came up with 1/72 scale versions. Great build report here with top quality reference pics. of the real thing.

1/72 Airfix Concorde – Work in Progress – Aircraft -…Read more

]]> 855e8411bddfbbc877393a91049816dc Highlander replied to the topic Recommendation for Best Concorde Model in 1:144 Scale? in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/recommendation-for-best-concorde-model-in-1144-scale/#post-244865 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:22:30 -0800 For clarification, these are all built using the Airfix (no.2) production version release. Windshield framing was applied using sliced up plain white decal.

]]> 49618fbb8b59b76af36b6e3f5b3a29ac Highlander replied to the topic Recommendation for Best Concorde Model in 1:144 Scale? in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/recommendation-for-best-concorde-model-in-1144-scale/#post-244860 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:46:31 -0800 Airfix production version builds into a very nice model but only has the nose up version. Revell (I have a kit but have not built it yet) allows for the lowered nose version and looks good. F-DCAL decals provide all the wing markings that the kit decals leave out. They also do the prototype aircraft decals BAC/SUD Aviation which can be used with…Read more

]]> da0eeb4ab98856116226eb93f72f45a0 Highlander started the topic 1/144 AMP DC-9-41 ON APPROACH in the forum New Kit & Decal Releases https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/1-144-amp-dc-9-41-on-approach/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:42:39 -0800 Pictures and details here:

1/144 – Douglas DC-9-40 by AMP – released – The Rumourmonger – Britmodeller.com

]]> 8e4db441e4da2e81955d82d7af10362a Highlander replied to the topic AeroModl 737 in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/aeromodl-737/page/2/#post-243931 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 08:17:52 -0700 Good news from Neil in the inbox this morning. Those of you with unfulfilled orders should be hearing from him soon. If not then get in touch. The original technology was not up to the job of printing large parts. This has been resolved (at cost) and gradually orders will be posted out. The decals are still unfinished so will be shipped to follow.…Read more

]]> 13acf76ab066e7eda3e48e9d64dbbe16 Highlander replied to the topic New DC-8 kit from Ukraine? in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/new-dc-8-kit-from-ukraine/#post-242931 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 09:15:31 -0700 Nothing wrong with the F-rsin model of the Trident 3B at all. However if you prefer clear glazing for the cockpit windshield then that option is not available unless you can make your own.

]]> bedcc59e5151e50429a95663815e7c02 Highlander replied to the topic New DC-8 kit from Ukraine? in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/new-dc-8-kit-from-ukraine/#post-185228 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:25:30 -0700 There is a CGI image of a Trident on the X-Scale website as well. Hard to tell which variant. Looks like the short fuselage but hopefully we might see a Trident 3B from them in the future. The DC-8 looks nice and will cut out all that downsizing of the Minicraft model.

]]> fa82e1aa593ac2b0c2ad744639118806 Highlander replied to the topic Newbie question on painting BA undersurface blue in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/newbie-question-on-painting-ba-undersurface-blue/#post-184590 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:49:33 -0800 British Airways Negus & Negus livery  1973- 1984

Humbrol 15 Midnight blue over an undercoat of Oxford blue 104.

British Airways Landor livery  1984-1997

Same as above with a drop of red paint and several of black to give a darker rich blue.

Pearl Grey upper fuselage – use Revell 34271 Hellgrau

British Airways world livery and Union flag (…Read more

]]> 01cd80084874d241eb9637ed791dd56c Highlander replied to the topic American Airlines Grey in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/american-airlines-grey/#post-184575 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:06:02 -0800 It appears that the mica finish has now been discontinued By American Airlines in favour of plain grey paint. A relief to modellers who want a simpler life.

American Airlines Retires 22 Boeing 737s And Changes Its Paint (simpleflying.com)

Has anyone used any of the Tamiya grey spray paints for American Airlines (possibly with a gloss coating on…Read more

]]> 9fa5c8b0aa6b7d38cd9214acf2281429 Highlander replied to the topic New 1/72 727-200 in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/new-1-72-727-200/#post-183963 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 09:33:30 -0800 Less than 24 hours later and 26Decals have released a 1:72 scale IBERIA 727-200 decal.

72-240 Iberia 727-256/Adv Laser decal – for Mach 2 kit 1/72 (26decals.com)

]]> b120c6bb5d03f96d181a5051ddb3d921 Highlander changed their profile picture https://airlinercafe.com/activity/p/1202/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:51:44 -0800 0 658fb213be5a0809bc9b5b5f9edd5018 Highlander replied to the topic New 1/72 727-200 in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/new-1-72-727-200/#post-183959 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:48:36 -0800 Not usually a 1/72 builder myself, but if the Mach2 offering is any good I would be seriously tempted to build a Delta Airlines -200 using the newly announced 26decal.

72-243 Delta 727-232/Adv laser decal – for Mach 2 1/72 kit (26decals.com)

Great pic. of a real Delta 727 by Richard Parkhouse to inspire you here:

1274715.jpg (1400×807)…Read more

]]> c8762d93ae96e20630c57b4692c24c11 Highlander replied to the topic Lufthansa early colors 1960-1965 RGB/CMYK/HEX Boeing 727-30 in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/lufthansa-color-1960-1965-rgb-cmyk-hex-boeing-727-30/#post-183958 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:30:05 -0800 8A Decals have a decal for the Lufthansa 707-420 in the same livery. The colours look pretty good. You should be able to match the colours which are lighter as you say than the 1970s version.

8aDecs.::.Decals Catalogue LUFTHANSA BOEING 707-420

]]> ee6ff95817704519dea96399ad56d34c Highlander replied to the topic X Ray Vision/Super Powers in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/x-ray-vision-super-powers/#post-183059 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:56:25 -0700 If in doubt, I use a simple home made jig from a flat piece of scrap wood. Drill 3 holes to correspond with the model’s nose and main undercarriage attachment points and sit the model loosely on the jig with the stablisers (tailplanes) and anything else which may affect the trim, like rear fuselage mounted engines, taped in position if not glued…Read more

]]> fadba3d09a31ea406e9cf04b0ce97ed8 Highlander replied to the topic American Airlines (current c/s) fuselage color? in the forum Airliner Modeling https://airlinercafe.com/forums/topic/american-airlines-current-c-s-fuselage-color/#post-182854 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:16:53 -0700 A lot of the current AAL fleet seem to be painted in plain grey paint now. Some discussion on the subject over at Airliners.net:

 

American Airlines paint scheme – Airliners.net

 

The lower fuselage is a slightly different shade than the upper fuselage. In 1/144 scale it probably won’t make much difference. I intend to do mine in plain grey as…Read more

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