DRAW Decal has released more sets for the Zvezda Boeing 757-200 kit:
DW44-A220-014 airBaltic Airbus A.220-300
This week was not quite as busy as last, but still some very interesting new decal releases from DRAW and 8ADecs.
DRAW Decal has released two new sets this week:
DW44-787-002G DW20-787-002G Japan Airlines (Gold logo) Boeing 787-8
DW44-DC9-061 DW20-DC9-061 DW12-DC9-061 DW72-DC9-061 DW10-DC9-061 ‘Douglas Demonstrator’ / TWA (twin globe cs) Douglas DC-9-10
8ADecs has released the following two new decals:
Needless to say, the events in eastern Europe this last week are upsetting on many fronts. First, the unprovoked and senseless invasion of Ukraine by Russia is beyond words. Personally, I hope the western countries do not follow the example of what happened in Europe that ultimately led to WWII. Appeasement and acceptance didn’t work then, and won’t work now. Our hearts are with Ukraine, and we hope they will be successful in defeating the Russian invasion.
On a lesser level of concern…. these events are and will for the foreseeable future affect trade with Russia, and for us, with obtaining stocks of Roden, Zvezda and Eastern Express kits. As we experienced a bit of a “run” on Zvezda and Roden kits this last weekend, we are withdrawing the few we have left from sale until we can re-stock, which may be a while. The US distributor already raised prices on Zvezda kits a couple of weeks ago by about 15%, there could be more to come.
We still have a good stock of the Eastern Express Airbus A.220-300 and BAC 1-11-200/-300/-400 kits, so for the time being they remain for sale. Unfortunately our kit plans featuring EE kits are on hold for the foreseeable future.
The following was written before the invasion…. the text updated to reflect the current situation. I am sure plans will now change, though we hope that when Russia withdraws, and tensions lessen, that these new kits will be released.
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Two kits announced for 2021 are in stock: (well, they were, we are trying to find a few more)
ZVE-7039 Airbus A.350-900 Aeroflot
ZVE-7040 Airbus A.321CEO, Condor
Finally, Zvezda has announced some of their new kit plans for 2022. As anticipated, when we saw the extra clear windows in the recently released Boeing 757-200 kit, indeed a 757-300 will be released at some point in 2022.
ZVE-7041 Boeing 757-300, Condor “Wie lieben Fliegen”
ZVE-7043 Airbus A.321NEO, Turkish Airlines
Roden has, so far, only announced one new ‘transport’ category 1/144 scale kit release for 2022.
ROD349 Boeing RC135U, USAF
Apologies for the size and quality of the image…. this is all that has been published to date.
New this week….
DW44-737-192 DW20-737-192 Royal Norwegian Air Force Boeing P-8A Poseidon
DW44-747-090 DW20-747-090 ASL Airlines Belgium Boeing 747-400F
8ADecs previously announced the Icelandair 737-MAX8 fleet, with the release of the blue stripe scheme. The other three stripe colours Magenta and Yellow are also now available, Green is coming soon.
8A144-756G Icelandair (2022 cs) ‘Green’ Boeing 737-MAX8
It’s been a very busy week, with new (and re-released) kit arrivals and lots of new decals.
First, some new kits are in stock. The Airfix Trident is, of course, a re-issue of their 1960’s era kit.
Atlantis Models has released the old Revell Boeing 707-121. It’s 1/139 scale, so a little bigger than 1/144. Decals are available for it by Vintage Flyer.
A-H-246 Boeing 707-121, Boeing ‘house’ cs
DRAW Decal released three more Airbus A.220-300 (a.k.a. Canadair C-Series CS-300) this week, along with a set for the Boeing 777-2F:
DW44-777-075 DW20-777-075 Qatar Cargo Boeing 777-200F
DW44-A220-013 Air France Airbus A.220-300
8ADecs added a pair of Iberia Douglas / McDD aircraft to their offerings in 1/144 and 1/200 scales:
8A144-760 8A200-760 Qatar Airways ‘retro’ cs Boeing 777-300ER
26Decals released five new sets for the Minicraft DC-8-63:
TS44-1089 Capitol Airlines Douglas DC-8-63CF
BraZ Models has announced six new resin sets for the recently released Boeing 757-200 and forthcoming 757-300 kits. The first five sets are expected in stock mid April 2022, with the cartgo door set expected mid May 2022.
The two engine sets are to improve the Zvezda parts, in particular providing the correct front fan for the PW 2000 engine.
The wheels are slightly bulged and flattened to imitate the weight of the aircraft when on the ground. Both the early and later tires are available.
The winglet set provides an improved shape over the Zvezda part.
Finally, the cargo door set provided the opportunity to model a -200C or -200F with its main deck freight door open. A full front to back floor is provided. BraZ has not announced a price for this set as yet.
Here are the results after the third round. I had to do a little “clean up” to remove a few double votes…. I think all told there were 11 “duplicates” over this round. I’m not sure how much clearer we could have been… “one vote per person” means exactly that.
32 – Eastern
28 – Air Florida
28 – United
21 – Air Cal
So… there will have to be a 4th round to choose the Eastern livery. JH is updating the profiles to correct the tail logo on one, and to put the other on a 757. Please allow him a few days, he does after all have a “real” job, and has to sleep sometimes.
Thanks!
We have added a new vendor ! Iliad Decals, from Canada, has released some interesting transport category decals in 1/72 scale. The following are in stock.
DRAW Decal has released a new decal for the Zvezda Boeing 757-200 kit. There are two versions, as Delta applied this livery to both a 6-door and an 8-door 757.
26Decals has released six new sets:
8ADecs has released two new sets this week:
26Decals has released four new sets this week:
8ADecs has released three new sheets:
I have again teamed up with Jennings Heilig (of Liveries Unlimited, Airways Graphics and Fundekals fame) to bring you more of his excellent airliner decals.
The 757 decals are designed specifically for the Zvezda kit. The BAC 1-11 decal is designed for the Eastern Express kit.
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