Ok, so I don't post all that much over here on Aeroscale, but I have a problem that you guys might be able to help with. I have an Airfix 1/144 Lockheed L-1011 Tristar from the 1970s, and the British Airways decals that came in the kit are toast. I've had the kit since 1993, and I think that it's high time that I build it. I grew up down in Miami, FL, and I remember that Eastern Airlines used this aircraft. Does anyone know where I can find decals for an Eastern Airlines L-1011 in 1/144 scale? I know that Liveries Unlimited made a set, but I think they are out of business. I tried eBay, but that wasn't very helpful.

Thanks in advance.

Jim

Hope this helps ; http://www.twosixdecals.co.uk/STS44163-Eastern-Air-Lines-Lockheed-L1011-TriStar-Screen-printed-dec


Kind regards,Sven.

The Two Six sheet is also available from Airline Hobby Supplies if you don't want to deal with international shipping.

That works! Thanks, guys. I think the decals cost more than the kit!

Jessica, doesn't look like I'll be able to get into your Ancient Airfix Campaign with this one.

Jim

Jessica
Thank you for the link to the web site,new to me and have book marked for future purchases!

Well, I've already had people asking about Ancient Airfix part II: The Wrath of Humbrol, This Time It's Personal...

Are you going to muck about trying to correct the flap track fairings?

What's wrong with the flap track fairing? I don't usually build aircraft, so I probably wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't of told me.

Maybe I will join the Airfix II Campaign. The Wrath of Humbrol! That's great!

Jim

Airfix got the number and position of the flap track fairings incorrect. There should only be 5 per side, and Airfix decided to put on 6. I suspect that's because they used an early pre-production drawing of the Tristar when they first tooled the kit. Neither the Airfix nor the Revell kits were terribly accurate because they were rushed into production in the race to be the first one on the hobby shop shelves.
Here's a drawing showing you what they really looked like.
The next problem is that the tail around the #2 intake is incorrectly shaped, but that matters only if you're a real Tristar accuracy fanatic. If you just want a Tristar shape to sit on your shelf, the Airfix kit is acceptable.

Thanks for the info, Jessica. No, I probably won't bother changing the flap fairings. Looks more tedious than I want to get involved with. It probably will never win any awards, but it'll look fine on my shelf. Sort of break up the monotony with the 1/25 trucks.

Jim