Twelve
years ago, the Boeing 747-400 was the star of the Singapore Airlines fleet and
were christened as "MegaTops", with most of them flying long-haul
flights on the European, Middle Eastern and North American routes from Singapore
Changi Airport home base. These 747s are gradually being replaced by the newer
A380s, B777-300ERs and A340-500s in SQ service. This is a special B747-400 in
the 50th Anniversary livery and it was applied to a B777-200 and an A340-300.
Although this particular B747-400 has been repainted back into the usual SQ
livery (and I think it has been leased or sold off to another airline), it is
still an attractive and eye-catching livery that will be remembered in Singapore
Airlines' history.
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The
Revell kit is wonderfully detailed and most parts fitted without much trouble
and built OOB. However, I did have some challenges with concealing the gaps
between the section which holds the landing gear and the fuselage. The fuselage,
wings and the four Pratt Whitney engine cowls were painted with White Automotive
Spray cans and Gunze Sangyo FS26440 Light Grey and H13 Neutral Grey. As for the
wing landing lights, I custom printed it as decals to simulate the green oval
lights on the actual aircraft. The light grey landing wheels were given a wash
of dark brown to give it a "dirty and operational" look for added
realism. The superb decals are from Flying Colors FC44-008 and beautifully
printed, and accurately designed down to the 144th scale, which went on smoothly
to the fuselage.
This
model is mounted with super glue on a wooden stand and will be housed in a
showcase for a SQ pilot who has fond memories of flying this A/C during his
service as a First Officer, and has since converted over to the SQ B777 fleet.
Thanks
for viewing my contribution and hope you have enjoyed viewing my artwork and
pictures. Happy 44th Birthday Singapore!
David C S Teo
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