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[YesterAirlines]

I don't buy a lot from ARD but I did finally get that 20% off code to work and did pickup these 4, which I'd skipped at the time of release. The Emirates is the Gemini 727 and the other 3 are all Aeroclassics:

 

[Mikeymag]

An eBay purchase sadly now retired.

 

[BubblesAviation]

A new addition to- another E170 yet it is a bit defective. Fixable though.

 

[Columbus Aviation]

A new addition to- another E170 yet it is a bit defective. Fixable though.View attachment 76373

what is the process for fixing this?

 

[BubblesAviation]

what is the process for fixing this?

Just ordering decals and using a very small part for the windows and maybe redoing the titles.

 

[Jazajia]

A new addition to- another E170 yet it is a bit defective. Fixable though.View attachment 76373

Question. Did you buy it at a discount knowing it was defective, or did it just come like that and you are voluntarily opting to keep it and fix it?

 

[BubblesAviation]

Question. Did you buy it at a discount knowing it was defective, or did it just come like that and you are voluntarily opting to keep it and fix it?

Traded it with my friend and knew of the issue.

 

[keji833]

A new addition to- another E170 yet it is a bit defective. Fixable though.View attachment 76373

question, do you know how your friend wipped off some of the titels and text (but kept the white paints intact) I wanted to try this on a few models of mine.

 

[BubblesAviation]

question, do you know how your friend wipped off some of the titels and text (but kept the white paints intact) I wanted to try this on a few models of mine.

I don’t know - he bought the model like that.

 

[Jazajia]

question, do you know how your friend wipped off some of the titels and text (but kept the white paints intact) I wanted to try this on a few models of mine.

Normally, if the main body is all white the coat is pretty solid (has been baked), so you can wipe titles and markings off while preserving the white background. If the model has a silver belly and the top is white, then it is very difficult to remove titles and markings without turning a seemingly simple project into a major undertaking.

 

[BubblesAviation]

Normally, if the main body is all white the coat is pretty solid (has been baked), so you can wipe titles and markings off while preserving the white background. If the model has a silver belly and the top is white, then it is very difficult to remove titles and markings without turning a seemingly simple project into a major undertaking.

I’m just gonna remove the forward printing and use decals.

 

[Jazajia]

I’m just gonna remove the forward printing and use decals.

Yup. Should work out fine with that model.

 

[MIAv8Diecast]

question, do you know how your friend wipped off some of the titels and text (but kept the white paints intact) I wanted to try this on a few models of mine.

Some Gemini jets you can literally wipe the details off with your finger… I have a few I can’t touch for this exact reason.

 

[MIAv8Diecast]

I’m just gonna remove the forward printing and use decals.

Do share because I may try with a couple of my models but don’t have a clue on where to begin Lol.

 

[Charter]

Just arrived from Berlin

 

[Charter]

NGModel Cathay Pacific A350-900 "80th Anniversary retro livery".
Complete with a small history of Cathay Pacific.

 

[Charter]

NGModel Cathay Pacific A350-900 "80th Anniversary retro livery".
Complete with a small history of Cathay Pacific.

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Cathay Pacific was Hong Kong "Kai Tak" Airport and Hong Kong "Kai Tak" was Cathay Pacific!

 

[Charter]

Cathay Pacific was Hong Kong "Kai Tak" Airport and Hong Kong "Kai Tak" was Cathay Pacific!
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The model Is beautiful!



Now a common view at Rome FCO Airport!

 

[Sithan400]

Some Gemini jets you can literally wipe the details off with your finger… I have a few I can’t touch for this exact reason.

NG too. My American Airlines 788's windowline is slowly vanishing. The idea about the decal application is well heard.

Now to find appropriate decals...

 

[JJ Skippy]

Some Gemini jets you can literally wipe the details off with your finger… I have a few I can’t touch for this exact reason.

Interesting — I haven’t had this issue with a lot of my new Geminis. Are your fingers possibly coming into contact with oils or anything abrasive? There’s a reason why Todd handles his 1:200 models using the plastic wraps that come with the model, and I also know a collector who uses rubber gloves to handle his.