Jumbo Jet: Garuda Boeing 747 Build
The Project I normally build 1/144, but I find the Hasegawa range of 1/200 widebodies good kits and not too small to display. Space is always a problem for us model builders. I bought this … Read more
Hasegawa 1:200 737-200
Detailing with Paint and Decals
Background This model is based on the Hasegawa 1:200 scale kit of the 737-200 advanced. This is, in my opinion, the finest of all the available 737 kits. The only correction required was to fill … Read more
Lockheed’s Electra in 1/72 Scale
Project I’m a 1/72 enthusiast, and a few years ago I was brainstorming how to cobble together a decent 1/72nd model of the Electra. I’d seen photos of various conversions of Hasegawa’s P-3 kit – … Read more
Japan Air Systems Boeing 777
Introduction The 777 is Boeing’s latest all-new airliner. Let’s hope it’s not the last! The 777 evolved out of “767-X” studies for a 767 replacement in the late 1980s. An unprecedented degree of customer discussions … Read more
Alaska Seahawk 1
Introduction In the mid ’80s Alaska Airlines promoted Seattle’s Seahawk football team on one of their planes. A Boeing 727-200 was selected to wear their home football team logo. This paint scheme was applied to … Read more
Converting the Hasegawa DC-9-40 to a DC-9-10
Background This model project started with a 1:200 scale Hasegawa DC 9-40 (for those who may not be aware, the Hasegawa kit is a -40). After researching and measuring, I determined that in order to … Read more
Australia’s Newest Livery: Building the Boeing 767-300 in 1/200 Scale
Project Once in a while, a new paint job just knocks your socks off. This was one such scheme. With the ‘Roo on the tail, the curved cheat line – and that color! I knew … Read more