quanng
Well-known member
As it is just few hours away from the Lunar New Year, I had this litte free time and would like to share with you the Cathay Pacific Boeing 747-467 VR-HOO "Lettuce Sandwich" that I had bought in 2022. This model is among the top 5 most expensive I have ever spent in my collection. This model have many shortcomings when it comes to desire. First is a look of the real thing, the feature of the livery depicted on this models are: no Union Jack, no green lines on the engines, with Rolls Royce logo. This pic is the nearest I could get however it still omits the RR logos. Copyright to its respective owner.
![39567_1098785051.jpg 39567_1098785051.jpg](https://modelairlinerforum.com/data/attachments/6/6648-eea40a89c8ea0e4d9a518d701ab478c2.jpg)
Let's have a look at the starboard side. The BB400 is still strong even in 2023. The grey belly is paint and not chrome.
![20230121_110848-01.jpeg 20230121_110848-01.jpeg](https://modelairlinerforum.com/data/attachments/6/6653-54d309ea562e5ad5edc4704d4116f88d.jpg)
A closer look at the original Cathay Pacific font available on this model. It is not bold in reality.
![20230121_111117-01.jpeg 20230121_111117-01.jpeg](https://modelairlinerforum.com/data/attachments/6/6652-9eb10e7d2f16c86b93835371fe3e0259.jpg)
The RR logos on engine number 1 and 2
![20230121_111040-01.jpeg 20230121_111040-01.jpeg](https://modelairlinerforum.com/data/attachments/6/6649-2db364f3c2b487d8d52b78a5b5a18728.jpg)
The port side of this model. Notice that the nose-cheatline and the font are repaired. More on that later.
![20230121_111003-01.jpeg 20230121_111003-01.jpeg](https://modelairlinerforum.com/data/attachments/6/6650-9daeb9e88f7d66e19397bb18444ca8f7.jpg)
And here is the vertical stab with some cracking due to zinc rot. I just remember Harry Style's lyrics: "Don't cry for me it' s just the sign of the time". The horizontal stabs were sacrificed by Herpa Singapore Airlines B744. The fittings was ok on the right side but not on the left.
![20230121_111204-01.jpeg 20230121_111204-01.jpeg](https://modelairlinerforum.com/data/attachments/6/6651-d8dd1dfdf5168c7311ae4d5b73b35cb8.jpg)
This model leaves me with lots of sorrow. If we have the category "Model of the Year", this CX 744 falls into "Most Regretful Purchase". I won by only 2 bids on eBay for this beauty and I thought I was smart. Only when I found out Richard's Zinc-Rot list and knew this was among one of them, I have feared for the worst. Hoping to slow down the zinc rot, I applied a layer of clear protective coat, but the spray from ordinary paint was too strong that the paint on the left side dripped. Fortunately I had the affected area repaired by DTCustoms who was on holiday in Saigon. I am really thankful for his help. Viewers discretion is advised when seeing the following photo.
![20221215_120747.jpg 20221215_120747.jpg](https://modelairlinerforum.com/data/attachments/6/6654-02b28abb04b85c3ee498adbfdf3b87a3.jpg)
I would say the overall repair is satisfactory for me and it would still be a beauty in my collection. I spent the last day of the Lunar Year talking about bad things of the old year. I would like to wish (a bit early) to everyone who are celebrating Lunar New Year a happy and prosperous new year. May all the best for you (and your aircraft collection as well). I have the model list which I will use my lucky money to purchase and CX Tristar is among one of them. I hope to have a real detail post when the L1011 arrives. To those who don't celebrate Lunar New Year, I also would like to wish you a nice weekend and a wonderful nextweek!
![39567_1098785051.jpg 39567_1098785051.jpg](https://modelairlinerforum.com/data/attachments/6/6648-eea40a89c8ea0e4d9a518d701ab478c2.jpg)
Let's have a look at the starboard side. The BB400 is still strong even in 2023. The grey belly is paint and not chrome.
![20230121_110848-01.jpeg 20230121_110848-01.jpeg](https://modelairlinerforum.com/data/attachments/6/6653-54d309ea562e5ad5edc4704d4116f88d.jpg)
A closer look at the original Cathay Pacific font available on this model. It is not bold in reality.
![20230121_111117-01.jpeg 20230121_111117-01.jpeg](https://modelairlinerforum.com/data/attachments/6/6652-9eb10e7d2f16c86b93835371fe3e0259.jpg)
The RR logos on engine number 1 and 2
![20230121_111040-01.jpeg 20230121_111040-01.jpeg](https://modelairlinerforum.com/data/attachments/6/6649-2db364f3c2b487d8d52b78a5b5a18728.jpg)
The port side of this model. Notice that the nose-cheatline and the font are repaired. More on that later.
![20230121_111003-01.jpeg 20230121_111003-01.jpeg](https://modelairlinerforum.com/data/attachments/6/6650-9daeb9e88f7d66e19397bb18444ca8f7.jpg)
And here is the vertical stab with some cracking due to zinc rot. I just remember Harry Style's lyrics: "Don't cry for me it' s just the sign of the time". The horizontal stabs were sacrificed by Herpa Singapore Airlines B744. The fittings was ok on the right side but not on the left.
![20230121_111204-01.jpeg 20230121_111204-01.jpeg](https://modelairlinerforum.com/data/attachments/6/6651-d8dd1dfdf5168c7311ae4d5b73b35cb8.jpg)
This model leaves me with lots of sorrow. If we have the category "Model of the Year", this CX 744 falls into "Most Regretful Purchase". I won by only 2 bids on eBay for this beauty and I thought I was smart. Only when I found out Richard's Zinc-Rot list and knew this was among one of them, I have feared for the worst. Hoping to slow down the zinc rot, I applied a layer of clear protective coat, but the spray from ordinary paint was too strong that the paint on the left side dripped. Fortunately I had the affected area repaired by DTCustoms who was on holiday in Saigon. I am really thankful for his help. Viewers discretion is advised when seeing the following photo.
![20221215_120747.jpg 20221215_120747.jpg](https://modelairlinerforum.com/data/attachments/6/6654-02b28abb04b85c3ee498adbfdf3b87a3.jpg)
I would say the overall repair is satisfactory for me and it would still be a beauty in my collection. I spent the last day of the Lunar Year talking about bad things of the old year. I would like to wish (a bit early) to everyone who are celebrating Lunar New Year a happy and prosperous new year. May all the best for you (and your aircraft collection as well). I have the model list which I will use my lucky money to purchase and CX Tristar is among one of them. I hope to have a real detail post when the L1011 arrives. To those who don't celebrate Lunar New Year, I also would like to wish you a nice weekend and a wonderful nextweek!