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Cold War (1950-1974)
Discuss the aircraft modeling subjects during the Cold War period.
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TWA 747
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Arizona, United States
Joined: December 04, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 05:18 PM UTC
Hi folks. First time poster on this site.

When I was 16 I started building this 1/144 Airfix 747. I glued the fuselage together, glued the wings and the horizontal stabilizers to the fuselage, and put it in the closet. I'm 32 now.

About 3 weeks ago I decided maybe I should finish her up. I found some TWA decals online and got a new airbrush.

Well, here she is after 16 years in the making:







Red4
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California, United States
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Posted: Thursday, December 04, 2008 - 01:11 AM UTC
NIcely done. I have the Revell kit of the same subject. Thanks for sharing. "Q"
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Arizona, United States
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Posted: Thursday, December 04, 2008 - 04:27 AM UTC
What airline are you going to mark it up as?
Red4
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Posted: Friday, December 05, 2008 - 12:28 AM UTC

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What airline are you going to mark it up as?

I'm asumming this one is for me as thi above bird is in TWA markings.. Unsure at this point. Have searched for some colorful decals, and found several. Just need to decide on one at this point. Thanks, "Q"
thomasbpitts
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United States
Joined: July 11, 2011
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Posted: Monday, July 11, 2011 - 09:38 AM UTC
Great job on the TWA 747. I was wondering what method you used to mask off the area on the bottom separating the white from the silver, especially the curves? I have trouble doing this and would like to learn your secret? Please.

Thanks.
Siderius
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Tennessee, United States
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Posted: Monday, July 11, 2011 - 03:40 PM UTC
A really nice job on a classic Boeing jetliner! Thank you so much for sharing. Russell
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England - North West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 10:15 PM UTC
Nice one fly-n-hi, the 747 looks superb.
All the best.
tim
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