Re: FedEx A300F-600s 1/500
 

Yeah, just making it for my own personal collection as i already have a donor so won't cost me too much to make hopefully :)

Re: FedEx A300F-600s 1/500
 

Ah. I see.

Re: Northwest DC-10-30 NW/KL split cs 1/500
 

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G !
:love::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1::tt1 :

Lollo

Re: Northwest DC-10-30 1989 cs 1/500
 

WOW Sergio! Also this second DC-10 is a true beauty..... you know I'm a Northwest addict! :eek:

Lollo

Re: FedEx A300F-600s 1/500
 

A plane I would like to add to my collection, this pair of A300 is a true beauty! Once again well done!!!

Lollo

Re: Northwest DC-10-30 1989 cs 1/500
 

I'm thinking about doing some customs as I have a ton of modeling experience under my belt, and I know I can pull off doing this. All I need to do is figure out how to scale down the decals. One question, though: Do you use regular spray paints, or lacquer based ones? I'm planning on using lacquer as they dry as smooth as a car finish, and in about 5 to 10 minutes. Alsoi, do you use clear gloss on your customs?

Re: Northwest DC-10-30 1989 cs 1/500
 

Thank you, my friend!

I use enamel paints applied via airbrush and let them dry for arround 24 hours.

Re: Northwest DC-10-30 1989 cs 1/500
 

I was going to strip mine down to the bare metal, and coat it with lacquer primer before painting it. The only thing I will have to be careful of is spraying lacquer clear over the decals. On rare occasions, it can ruin decals if too much is sprayed on.

Any suggestions as to how to scale down the decals for 1/500? Should I just measure the liveries on planes I already have, or is there another easier way?

By the way, lacquer paints will give you a way smoother finish than enamels. You also don't have to wait 24 hours for lacquers to dry. The fast drying time of lacquers is what helps them dry smooth. Lacquers also provide a harder finish than enamels. Enamels have a tendency to stay soft, and are more prone to fingerprint issues. From my years of experience painting model cars, I have found lacquers to work best. The only drawback might be when it's time to mix custom colors like, say, KLM blue.

Re: Northwest DC-10-30 1989 cs 1/500
 

Never used lacquers before and I don't know if I can find some with good quality here, also the fact that I have to mix all the colors is a big issue for me... Regarding the decals I buy downscaled decals from the regular manufacturers who make 1/72, 1/144 and 1/200 decals.

Arrow Cargo DC-10-30F 1/500
 

After so many delay finally I can share with you my latest custom, an Arrow Cargo DC-10-30F, reg. N478CT, 2004 colors, 1/500 scale. Because this one was being made in paralel of the NW and NW/KL DC-10s I made the same upgrades on the engines. One of the most complexes and really time consuming projects I've made to date, I don't know if a 757 in the same colors will follow, anyway I'm happy with the results.

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Re: Arrow Cargo DC-10-30F 1/500
 

Wow :tt1: Another FANTASTIC gem!

Perfect, beautiful, amazing!! I love it :envy:

Re: Arrow Cargo DC-10-30F 1/500
 

:tt1::tt1::tt1:Always I wanna see this model released by some manufacturer. Awesome job, it´s a jewel :) Thanks for sharing


greetings

Re: Arrow Cargo DC-10-30F 1/500
 

I absolutely love this livery, the DC-10 and the combination of the two only makes it better. :tt1:

Just a shame Arrow went bust...

Re: Arrow Cargo DC-10-30F 1/500
 

Beautiful DC-10! It's a classic yet beautiful aircraft in this livery! I love the work on the DC-10

Re: Arrow Cargo DC-10-30F 1/500
 

Fantastic custom! Arrow was such a nice company, too bad they ceased operations :cry::cry::cry:

Re: Arrow Cargo DC-10-30F 1/500
 

Thank you all! Yes shame Arrow now is history...

Re: Arrow Cargo DC-10-30F 1/500
 

Thank you Sergio ! a DC8 would be terrific to ! THANK YOU !

Re: Arrow Cargo DC-10-30F 1/500
 

:tt1: :tt1: :tt1: Absolutely fantastic!!! Thanks for making this one Sergio :tt1: :tt1:

Re: Arrow Cargo DC-10-30F 1/500
 

Another beautiful DC-10, and cannot wait to see the 757! Still don't understand why you aren't a Herpa product manager or start your own company:)

Re: Arrow Cargo DC-10-30F 1/500
 

Tex....

Tex Models Customs

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Re: Arrow Cargo DC-10-30F 1/500
 

:lol:

But i must agree with DeltaFan: how Herpa has not yet hired you, i have no idea.

Re: Arrow Cargo DC-10-30F 1/500
 

Thanks for your words of appreciation!!

Delta A320-200 nc 1/500
 

Here's the first of today, Delta Airlines A320-200, reg. N314US, 2007 colors, 1/500 scale. This one will have a new home in the Netherlands soon, together with the next three I'll publish. One thing surprised me: the absence of the bulk (small) cargo door on the rear fuselage, the real machine only have the two larger belly cargo doors, I always tought every A320 has one bulk cargo door together the larger two.

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Delta MD-88 nc 1/500
 

The second custom of today is a Delta Airlines MD-88, reg. N908DL, 2007 colors, 1/500 scale. Actually my first MD-88 custom. The MD-88 was a request from Delta to equip the MD-83 with advanced avionics and "glass" cockpit, IIRC they are the same as on MD-90.

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Delta Connection CRJ-200 nc 1/500
 

The third is actually my firdt CRJ-200 custom, a Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines) CRJ-200, reg. N675BR, 2007 colors, 1/500 scale. This one was a real challenge to make: because the regs and ship numbers (on fin and nose) were wrong I had no choice but to make them, applying one by one, a really time consuming and patience-testing job. Because of that she will remain a one of kind custom, I don't want to ruin my sight... Anyway I like very much the final results.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps81219c9f.jpg
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JetBlue E-190 nc 1/500
 

Finally the last for today, a Jetblue E-190, reg. N334JB, 2010 colors, "Barcode" tail, named "#follow@jetblue", 1/500 scale. This one too demanded me a lot of patience and steady hand, because the thin light blue stripe was made in a bad way I had to hand paint it. Also the tail decals didn't covered the leading and trailling edges, so I had also to hand paint those places. But I'm really happy with the results and this one is a milestone too for being my first E-190 custom. Sure more JetBlue customs will follow. Enjoy!:)

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Re: JetBlue E-190 nc 1/500
 

AMAZING! :tt1:
Sérgio, please save an E-Jet cockpit for my Azul E-190. I'll be in Recife on March 29th and i'll bring the Embraer and also the El Al 747 :envy:

Re: Delta MD-88 nc 1/500
 

Marvellous!!! :tt1: :tt1: :tt1:
I'm still waiting Herpa to release a Delta MD-88/90 or maybe a 737...

Re: Delta MD-88 nc 1/500
 

Not quite sure what to say, this model is so beautiful and my most wanted of them all, but I all I can do is look at it:(. You have done an excellent job recreating Delta's livery on this beautiful airliner!

Re: Delta A320-200 nc 1/500
 

Another wonderful creation! Oh my heart is aching! I must intercept this package somehow:)

Re: Delta A320-200 nc 1/500
 

:tt1: :tt1: :tt1: Love this one, Sergio. Amazing details!

Re: Delta Connection CRJ-200 nc 1/500
 

:thumbup: :thumbup1: This little one is stunning!!!

Re: JetBlue E-190 nc 1/500
 

All I can say is:
:):D}):clap::balloon::tt1::tt1:
Awesome work!

Re: JetBlue E-190 nc 1/500
 

Another wonderful edition to my collection!!! Thanks for making this one, Sergio!

Re: Delta Connection CRJ-200 nc 1/500
 

AMAZING, great work once again!!!!!!

Re: Delta MD-88 nc 1/500
 

:tt1::tt1::tt1: What a wonderful custom this one has turned out to be!! Thanks for making this beauty for me!!

Re: Delta MD-88 nc 1/500
 

One word: awesome! I just can not get enough of the DC-9 family.

Re: Delta Connection CRJ-200 nc 1/500
 

Man, that is tiny!

Re: Delta Connection CRJ-200 nc 1/500
 

Thank you all!

PS. bigger sister CRJ-700 is on the pipeline!

Re: Delta A320-200 nc 1/500
 

Thanks guys!

Re: Delta MD-88 nc 1/500
 

Thank you friends!

Re: JetBlue E-190 nc 1/500
 

Thanks for your appreciation, dear friends!

Re: JetBlue E-190 nc 1/500
 

A nice little machine it is. How many Jetblue models does this make?

Re: Delta A320-200 nc 1/500
 

How come Herpa have yet to produce this one? Either way, they won't reach this amount of detail.

Re: Delta A320-200 nc 1/500
 

This custom looks wonderful! Well done.

Re: Delta Connection CRJ-200 nc 1/500
 

Hey Sérgio, just wondering: have you already thought about doing a bizjet out of a CRJ-200? I'm pretty sure there's a Challenger version which is basically a VIP CRJ.

And also, maybe you could make a BBJ... it's just a improved 737-700 in VIP version :rolleyes:

Re: Delta MD-88 nc 1/500
 

Beautiful :tt1: I have always wanted a Delta MD-88, hopefully they'll produce it someday.

Re: Delta Connection CRJ-200 nc 1/500
 

These three delta custom's are making me jealous! :lol: They're beautiful, phenomenal work.

Re: Delta Connection CRJ-200 nc 1/500
 

Now that is amazing work....I love it

Re: JetBlue E-190 nc 1/500
 

Wow....:D Just wow:envy:

Re: JetBlue E-190 nc 1/500
 

Bellissimo my friend.

Re: Delta A320-200 nc 1/500
 

Wonderful custom, i love this model.

Re: JetBlue E-190 nc 1/500
 

Question... How much begging and money would it cost me to get ahold of that?! I mean, it is probably going to be the only JetBlue E190 in any manageable scale out there.

Re: JetBlue E-190 nc 1/500
 

I'm speechless!

Re: JetBlue E-190 nc 1/500
 

Brilliant work! I am looking forward to the jetblue customs in the future. :)

Re: Delta Connection CRJ-200 nc 1/500
 

No, I've never tought and I really don't want to make bizjets, quite often their livery is really complex and no decal manufacturer makes them...

Re: Delta Connection CRJ-200 nc 1/500
 

Thank you!!

Re: Delta A320-200 nc 1/500
 

Thank you, friends!

Re: Delta MD-88 nc 1/500
 

Thanks!!:envy:

Re: JetBlue E-190 nc 1/500
 

Thanks for your appreciation!

Re: Delta Connection CRJ-200 nc 1/500
 

Some of them aren't complex at all, it's just white or silver and a few stripes :envy:
The only problem would be finding the decals for registrations, I suppose...

Re: Delta A320-200 nc 1/500
 

Uff..... you know I'm a Delta addict....... AMAZING!

Lollo

Re: Delta MD-88 nc 1/500
 

Two thumbs up for the 88!

Lollo

Re: Delta MD-88 nc 1/500
 

I don't like this airplane, the Delta livery is simply awful... But the model is great! Really nice work Sergio!

Re: Delta MD-88 nc 1/500
 

Really? :cry:
I think it's so classy!

Re: Delta MD-88 nc 1/500
 

Simple, but elegant. I think its the third most beautiful livery in the US today.

Re: Delta MD-88 nc 1/500
 

exactely my thoughts :)

Re: Delta MD-88 nc 1/500
 

Thank you!

Re: Delta MD-88 nc 1/500
 

Fantastic work. Beautiful model!! I like it very much :envy:

Re: Delta A320-200 nc 1/500
 

Another Delta beau! Superb! :envy:

Re: Delta Connection CRJ-200 nc 1/500
 

Amazing!! How can you be so accurate with this tiny models!? Beautiful!

Re: JetBlue E-190 nc 1/500
 

Wonderful model!! I love your work. I am also working on my first JetBlue custom. It will not be as perfect as your models are, but for me it will be fine. May be it will be finished tomorrow! :envy:

Re: JetBlue E-190 nc 1/500
 

A thing of beauty! Well done!

Re: JetBlue E-190 nc 1/500
 

Thank you!!:)

Re: Delta Connection CRJ-200 nc 1/500
 

Thanks Carlos. This one really demanded me lots of patience as I have to make the regs and ship numbers one by one; the tiny ship numbers on the fin (white) and near the nose (black) have 4 digit each!!!:eek:

Re: Delta A320-200 nc 1/500
 

Thank you gentlemen!

Re: Delta MD-88 nc 1/500
 

Thanks! It's so sad there are so few MD-80s released, the only suitable donor is quite hard to find...

Re: Delta A320-200 nc 1/500
 

Great job!

What is that dashed big square on the nose? I never noticed it...



... and it doesn't seem to be present elsewhere. Is it specific to Delta?



There is a little open door at the back of this aircraft, is that what you thought to be missing?

Re: Delta A320-200 nc 1/500
 

Great job on this and all the other DL birds. I think the Delta A320s are unique in only having two hold doors (no third smaller door before rear exit).

mmu69: That small hatch in the last photo is only a vent.

I have circled the third door that all other airlines have on their A320 family aircraft.

Re: Delta A320-200 nc 1/500
 

Thank you!
They are only sign markings, I've saw more recent pics of N314US without them.

I've saw these markings on another airline but I can't remember now...

Probably it's the APU intake or a vent.

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Thank you Allan! And thank you also for having explained more clearly, with the picture, what I wrote on the thread start.

Virgin America A320-200 1/500
 

Here's the first of two A320 customs I've finished today, a Virgin America A320-200, reg, N627VA, 2006 colors, named "Air Colbert", 1/500 scale. Altough a quite simple livery I had my share of hard work, I had hand paint some parts of the fin and the winglets. I'm very happy with the results. VA received it's airplanes in 2006 but only started operations on 2007.

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Virgin America A320-200 Victoria's Secret 1/500
 

This one is the second A320 for today, a Virgin America A320-200, reg. N627VA, 2006 colors, with "Victoria's Secret - Here Come The Angels" titles, named "Runway Angel", 1/500 scale. I've made this one specially for Birthday gift of my step daughter, she loves the Victoria's Secrets Angels and every year she attends to the TV show. She once asked me to make this plane years ago, now that this could be possible I've prepared a surprise for her...I'm really eager to see her face once she opens the box!!!:lol::envy:;)

Edit: on November 12th 2007 this plane carried the Angels from NY to Los Angeles, hence the special stickers.

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Re: Virgin America A320-200 Victoria's Secret 1/500
 

:thumbup: What a wonderful model and I like the story behind it! Pretty sure she will like it and also becomes addicted to our hobby ;)

Re: Virgin America A320-200 1/500
 

:tt1: :tt1: Wow ... another little gem!! Beautiful model and another great US narrow body addition to my collection. Great work, Sergio!

Re: Virgin America A320-200 1/500
 

A masterpiece, as usual. Love the red shade on tail and engines. Thanks for sharing :)

greetings

Re: Virgin America A320-200 Victoria's Secret 1/500
 

Thank you, dear friend!

Re: Virgin America A320-200 1/500
 

Thank you!
Dragan, your US narrow body fleet is becoming really huge, maybe you could make an US airport to show them!! ;)

United Airlines 737-800WL Eco Skies 1/500
 

This one I've finished yesterday at evening, here's a United Airlines 737-800WL, reg. N76516, 2010 colors, with "Eco Skies - Commitment to the Environment" stickers, 1/500 scale. I must confess I didn't accepted the fact that the Continental name disappeared from the skies, so till now I never added a single UA post merger colors to my collection. But now I'm becoming to change my mind, this one will be the first of many. I like very much the contrast of the green winglets with the basic CO/UA livery. This plane once had a test flight with biofuel in 2009.

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Re: United Airlines 737-800WL Eco Skies 1/500
 

Lovely! I also like the contrast. Great custom!!

Re: Virgin America A320-200 1/500
 

Stunning model with that cute tiny flag on the winglets. Simply great!!

Re: Virgin America A320-200 Victoria's Secret 1/500
 

:( Where are the models? Something "similar" is available for Carrera, so why not in 1/500 :lol:, may be "Air babes" :envy:

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Very nice model Sergio!! I love it!! :envy: I am sure your step-daughter will love it too!!

Re: Virgin America A320-200 Victoria's Secret 1/500
 

Thank you!!

Re: Virgin America A320-200 Victoria's Secret 1/500
 

Very nice indeed! I'm sure she will ;)

Re: Virgin America A320-200 1/500
 

Very nice job on this one. The scheme really suits the A320.

Re: United Airlines 737-800WL Eco Skies 1/500
 

Very nice again. Was it a complete repaint?

Re: Virgin America A320-200 Victoria's Secret 1/500
 

Im sure she will love it.

Re: Virgin America A320-200 1/500
 

Very nice! Got any plans for the Little Red A320s?

Re: United Airlines 737-800WL Eco Skies 1/500
 

I am still pretty upset about the merger... I will never, ever, get used to seeing this combination.

Re: Virgin America A320-200 1/500
 

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TMlQo_69v-...s1600-h/17.jpg
Here's a picture of the aircraft... And the models ;)

Re: United Airlines 737-800WL Eco Skies 1/500
 

:tt1::tt1: Another beauty! Great to see it alive now. Thanks for making this one, Sergio