Legacy Jets 1:400 Scale Models

[JJ Skippy]

I liked LJ’s intentions, but their frequent reliance on AI made me hesitant, especially when the model pics came out and they weren’t at the high standards they set. They have a lot of refinement to do to make collectors happy and earn the trust back from the community.

Nonetheless I hope LJ understands we weren’t trying to run them off the forum based on our discussion here. I look forward to their return when the time is right and they feel more confident in their position,

 

[MD11ER]

Let's be fair. I really like their general approach. Website and customer interaction apparently are pretty good. Their product so far is outside my criteria, maybe would have gotten their El Al 744 hadn't they made the same color mistake all others do as well.
In this light I can't help getting massive allergic reactions when marketing lays it on way too thick.
I wish them all the best and look forward to future product, but I hope they bring promise and product to the same flight level. Right now the first is riding way outside of the latter's coffin corner.

Can you point out the color mistake on the elal?

 

[Phantom]

Can you point out the color mistake on the elal?

Wrong grey color on wings. Common error on most 747 models made regardless of scale or make and I got used to it over the years.
But for a brand that is proud of " meticulous research — archival photos, color references, ..." "...to ensure absolute accuracy" I'd have expected them to correctly reproduce what is a Boeing standard painting pattern for the 747.

 

[BubblesAviation]

Can you point out the color mistake on the elal?

I don’t want to come out as rude, but I think many can agree you’ve consistently been defending legacy jets in many threads that seems suspicious of them paying or giving a perk to you for promoting their company. I could be wrong, but it has been proven that there is some relation. I just want to make it clear, do you know anything about LegacyJets leaving or their company in total that we don’t? Again, I could be wrong. Sorry if I am.

 

[MD11ER]

I don’t want to come out as rude, but I think many can agree you’ve consistently been defending legacy jets in many threads that seems suspicious of them paying or giving a perk to you for promoting their company. I could be wrong, but it has been proven that there is some relation. I just want to make it clear, do you know anything about LegacyJets leaving or their company in total that we don’t? Again, I could be wrong. Sorry if I am.

I’m not affiliated with Legacy Jets and I’m not getting anything from them. Having an opinion that isn’t negative is my right as a collector.
As for them leaving the forum your guess is just as good as mine.

 

[MD11ER]

Wrong grey color on wings. Common error on most 747 models made regardless of scale or make and I got used to it over the years.
But for a brand that is proud of " meticulous research — archival photos, color references, ..." "...to ensure absolute accuracy" I'd have expected them to correctly reproduce what is a Boeing standard painting pattern for the 747.

Is that the outter edge, the chrome looking part, or both? I have the model and comparing it online to that specific aircraft, it looks fine to me but maybe you see something I dont.

 

[BubblesAviation]

I’m not affiliated with Legacy Jets and I’m not getting anything from them. Having an opinion that isn’t negative is my right as a collector.
As for them leaving the forum your guess is just as good as mine.

Thanks for clarifying - I was just checking as the evidence of you promoting LJ for a perk is pretty strong against you.

 

[Phantom]

Is that the outter edge, the chrome looking part, or both? I have the model and comparing it online to that specific aircraft, it looks fine to me but maybe you see something I dont.

The entire wing, root to tip, top to bottom + h.stab.

 

[MD11ER]

The entire wing, root to tip, top to bottom + h.stab.

The colors look spot on to me. Are you basing your claim on photos, or do you also have the legacy 747 in your collection?

 

[Phantom]

The colors look spot on to me. Are you basing your claim on photos, or do you also have the legacy 747 in your collection?

Photos.
Are engine pylons and wings the same color on yours?

 

[MD11ER]

Photos.
Are engine pylons and wings the same color on yours?

Same color

 

[Phantom]

Same color

There's the error.

 

[MD11ER]

There's the error.

Kindly point out the mistake as im still not seeing it.

 

[Phantom]

Kindly point out the mistake as im still not seeing it.
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Not sure what more you want to hear. The wing was painted the wrong grey.
Assuming the pylons have their proper light grey, the wings would have needed a noticeably darker, slightly warm grey.

Now that you post these images...
Is the "corogard" really printed in a curved line?

Wonder what it would have taken LJ to correctly print the upper wing body fairing. SQ's mould sadly has this moulded as part of the wing but it would need to be painted as part of the fuselage.

 

[MD11ER]

Not sure what more you want to hear. The wing was painted the wrong grey.
Assuming the pylons have their proper light grey, the wings would have needed a noticeably darker, slightly warm grey.

Now that you post these images...
Is the "corogard" really printed in a curved line?

Wonder what it would have taken LJ to correctly print the upper wing body fairing. SQ's mould sadly has this moulded as part of the wing but it would need to be painted as part of the fuselage.

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Not sure what more you want to hear. The wing was painted the wrong grey.
Assuming the pylons have their proper light grey, the wings would have needed a noticeably darker, slightly warm grey.

Now that you post these images...
Is the "corogard" really printed in a curved line?

Wonder what it would have taken LJ to correctly print the upper wing body fairing. SQ's mould sadly has this moulded as part of the wing but it would need to be painted as part of the fuselage.

I’ve seen this aircraft in person in the 90s. Saying the colors are wrong based purely on photos isn’t realistic. My opinion stands, the colors are correct. As an active lca and 747 pilot, that perspective should carry weight.

 

[Phantom]

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I’ve seen this aircraft in person in the 90s. Saying the colors are wrong based purely on photos isn’t realistic. My opinion stands, the colors are correct. As an active lca and 747 pilot, that perspective should carry weight.

I base this on meticulous research and paint samples, photos just support this
Take no offense, you have a demanding and complex job, but when I'm after an airframe's exterior detail like color codes a pilot isn't my go-to expert.

Btw, I've also seen this airframe a few times among hundreds of others in the 90's, but I seriousely wouldn't remember the shade of grey.
Problem with this grey is: it's getting increasingly rare these days as most airframes are post their major check and so usually repainted with what's at hand at the paint shops, and that is this standard grey as done on this LJ 744. This however is wrong for an as delivered El Al 747.

Any word on the inspar area (corogard)? Just curious.

 

[Phantom]

Not ELA but sistership ELC. Doesn't matter though.
That's your standard Boeing house painting pattern for most 747s (excluding -8). Note the lighter grey flap segements. You should find this tone on the pylons.

https://flic.kr/p/2mRfpvU

 

[qweyrhgf]

LJ previously left MAF, but they joined Rednote and posted a few posts, one of which was about new detailed windows about 737.

 

[BubblesAviation]

LJ previously left MAF, but they joined Rednote and posted a few posts, one of which was about new detailed windows about 737.
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If the white ones are the new ones, isn’t white unrealistic? I’m confused…

 

[YesterAirlines]

If the white ones are the new ones, isn’t white unrealistic? I’m confused…

They are just showing off the template not the finished thing! Focus on the shape not the insert