Another Murph's Models repaint contest

[murphyaa]

I'll put this here so everybody can start getting ready.


I'm opening up a new repaint contest using the upcoming Boeing 737-100 and -200 models.

My goal is to get as many versions as I can in 2 months starting as soon as the Black & White model passes beta build,

- 2 categories: Real and Fantasy. Real versions need to be of actual 737-100 or -200 aircraft. Fantasy versions can be anything you want (remember this is a family friendly site though).
I'm going to be doing my own versions as well (Prototype 737-100, NASA 737-100, T-43 Navigational trainer, NT-43 Radar test aircraft, Janet Air transport airplane).

- You need to build it yourself. My beta builders are gonna be busy for a while.

-Prize for the winner is to be all models entered in the contest (I've got 5 planned so far, and I'm sure many more will appear)

[John Bowden]

Cool......... I'm in.

[murphyaa]

Prototype is ready to roll. I pulled the colors right off the Dash 80 model.

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[N96HBK]

Prototype is ready to roll. I pulled the colors right off the Dash 80 model.

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That's a beauty!!! How much would it cost?

[murphyaa]

Standard twin engine cost of $5.00

[N96HBK]

Standard twin engine cost of $5.00

Good. Nice job, I love the colour. I guess it's in 1/100 or bigger....

[sgoti]

Standard twin engine cost of $5.00

Only thing missing is a "Buy Now" button...

[murphyaa]

According to Matthew, it's 1:69. I'm gonna wait for the contest to get done before I release them, so I can get them all out en masse.

[N96HBK]

According to Matthew, it's 1:69. I'm gonna wait for the contest to get done before I release them, so I can get them all out en masse.
1/69???????That's HUGE (to be)!!! I'd better rescale it......to a smaller scale, maybe 1/150? 1/200? Anyway.....I love the design, and this is going to be one of the best vintage 737 models soon!!

[murphyaa]

NASA Bird is done
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[ashevilleangler]

Aaron, Do we PM a request to you for the B/W model?

Curt

[RyanShort]

Aaron, Do we PM a request to you for the B/W model?

Curt
Yeah - what he said... and I'm assuming the B/W model will be in a non-vector format?

[Raja Ahsani]

so, where can we get the kit?

[sgoti]

Heh-

There's gonna be so many waiting for this one I'm gonna wish I paid for early bird check-in...

[croden]

This will be interesting to follow, Ill try with some recolors on my side murphyaa, I am in!

[croden]

Yeah - what he said... and I'm assuming the B/W model will be in a non-vector format?

Thats what I was wondering

[RunwayOneSixRight]

I've already got the Boeing 737-100/-200 vectored.
(The kit is bitmap).

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[RunwayOneSixRight]

I'm out for the contest, I don't want to pertake.
I am goin to rework the kit then just go and modify it to the MAX versions.

http://www.aspireaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/K66201-01.jpg

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[croden]

I'm out for the contest, I don't want to pertake.
I am goin to rework the kit then just go and modify it to the MAX versions.

http://www.aspireaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/K66201-01.jpg

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

Why not? Would be nice to have your contributions too.

[sgoti]

I've already got the Boeing 737-100/-200 vectored.
(The kit is bitmap).

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

He's got the vector, Victor!

[RunwayOneSixRight]

Why not? Would be nice to have your contributions too.

Yeah, now you say that.

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I just don't want to do recolors on the -100/-200.
Also, please don't ask for the vectored copy.
I am not releasing it (I can't anyway).
I don't want to sound rude but I just don't want to release it.
(It is a contest by the way).

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[croden]

Yeah, now you say that.

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I just don't want to do recolors on the -100/-200.
Also, please don't ask for the vectored copy.
I am not releasing it (I can't anyway).
I don't want to sound rude but I just don't wont to release it.
(It is a contest by the way).

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

I am already partaking in the contest, I know you want release it. Its a paid model...

[umtutsut]

Given my limited recoloring skills, I'll sit back and wait for the NASA -100. I'm STILL (after a couple months) working on a NASA repaint of Aaron's A-5 Vigilante.

:cool: Les (The Voice of Authority -- VoiceofAuthority.net - The Voice Stylings of Les Dorr, Jr. (http://www.voiceofauthority.net))

[murphyaa]

Aaron, Do we PM a request to you for the B/W model?

Curt
The black & white isn't ready yet. I'm still waiting for Matthew to finish building it and send build pics. This is one I gotta make sure goes together perfectly.

I'm gonna put it in the repainters nook with the rest of the black & whites.

I know it's kinda hinky charging for the black and white of a contest model, but it serves 2 purposes: 1: it shows who might be interested in entering the contest. My dad always said, "You appreciate something more if you buy it yourself than if it's given to you, and 2: it's an easy way to keep track of who's gonna enter the contest.

[murphyaa]

Given my limited recoloring skills, I'll sit back and wait for the NASA -100. I'm STILL (after a couple months) working on a NASA repaint of Aaron's A-5 Vigilante.

:cool: Les (The Voice of Authority -- VoiceofAuthority.net - The Voice Stylings of Les Dorr, Jr. (http://www.voiceofauthority.net))

This one?
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[croden]

The black & white isn't ready yet. I'm still waiting for Matthew to finish building it and send build pics. This is one I gotta make sure goes together perfectly.

I'm gonna put it in the repainters nook with the rest of the black & whites.

I know it's kinda hinky charging for the black and white of a contest model, but it serves 2 purposes: 1: it shows who might be interested in entering the contest. My dad always said, "You appreciate something more if you buy it yourself than if it's given to you, and 2: it's an easy way to keep track of who's gonna enter the contest.

Sounds fair enough

[umtutsut]

This one?
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That's Fat Albert, all right. I'll add him to the ever-growing hoard of OBP/Murph's Models NACA/NASA birds I have.

(I'm actually about 50% finished the NACA F-86D, just struggling with the bottom fuselage. Will post once I finish it.)

:cool: Les (The Voice of Authority -- VoiceofAuthority.net - The Voice Stylings of Les Dorr, Jr. (http://www.voiceofauthority.net))

[RunwayOneSixRight]

I've been looking at the 737MAX family and they don't look hard at all.
New landing gear, new engines, new winglets, and a new APU cone.
That is very easy to modify (for me at least).

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[RunwayOneSixRight]

Here is a cool computer generated picture.
Are you doing the red prototype Murph?

http://pre05.deviantart.net/6762/th/pre/i/2012/071/0/9/fs2004___boeing_737_200_meet_boeing_737_max__by_b7 37theairliner-d4sidl9.jpg

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[SMWulph]

Ok.. Im in for the 737-201 (I'll just use the -100) in at lest one Piedmont livery.
If I can get things done quick enough. I have ideas for what-if modern day Peidmont liveries.

[murphyaa]

Here is a cool computer generated picture.
Are you doing the red prototype Murph?

http://pre05.deviantart.net/6762/th/pre/i/2012/071/0/9/fs2004___boeing_737_200_meet_boeing_737_max__by_b7 37theairliner-d4sidl9.jpg

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

Nope, even older

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[sgoti]

I've been looking at the 737MAX family and they don't look hard at all.
New landing gear, new engines, new winglets, and a new APU cone.
That is very easy to modify (for me at least).

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

Hey, hey, hey!

Less chit-chat, more beta build!

We have a contest to launch!

Spit-spot, chop-chop, (glue-glue)! :)

(Just kidding, Matthew. I know this is a subject near and dear to you. We really do appreciate your helping with the vectorizing and test building.)

<EDIT> (Guess who had the green chili AND a strong coffee at lunch? My poor journeyman…)

[sgoti]

I know it's kinda hinky charging for the black and white of a contest model...

I humbly disagree.

1) I don't know of any other situation where I could walk up and say "I'm entering a contest, so give me my materials for free." If you aren't paying for materials, there's usually a registration fee, etc.

2) You've already set a precident for selling unpainted models, not giving them away. Why should this be any different? Let the worker be worthy of his wages. Your work certainly is, and the pricing is more than fair.

3) There is no three.

Ok, off my soapbox. Time to fix the hot water faucet...

[RunwayOneSixRight]

Reworking and recoloring is my middle name.
(Not really, but yes this subject is very near and dear to me.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[sgoti]

Reworking and recoloring is my middle name.
(Not really, but yes this subject is very near and dear to me.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

You have a very long middle name...

[murphyaa]

I think we need a list of what versions everybody is doing. That way we don't have any crossed wires. (Reminds me of going to potluck dinners as a kid, and everybody would bring a bread or desert, but nobody would bring a main entree or beverage).

Everybody who's interested chime in and show us what you're gonna do. If you can find a picture, even better.

I'll get started (even though I've mentioned them before)

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Prototype -100

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NASA Big Bird -100

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T-43 Flying Classroom -200

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Janet Air (Just Another Non Existant Terminal) -200

252857Still working on it.
NT-43 "Rat 55" Radar Testbed -200

(I've already got 4 of them done. You guys are falling behind:rolleyes: (just joking;) )

[sgoti]

I think we need a list of what versions everybody is doing. That way we don't have any crossed wires. (Reminds me of going to potluck dinners as a kid, and everybody would bring a bread or desert, but nobody would bring a main entree or beverage).

Everybody who's interested chime in and show us what you're gonna do. If you can find a picture, even better.

Even worse- The guy who would sign up to bring paper plates.

Obviously, since I suggested the category, I'm thinking of a "fantasy" scheme. IF I can make it work.

Others… I have bits and pieces of artwork and logos I've created/collected over the years. Maybe I'll try one of them if nobody claims it first (no promises).

Someone mentioned Piedmont, that was on my "maybe" list.

My problem is that with this airplane, I want to do them all! :eek:

[RyanShort]

I think we need a list of what versions everybody is doing. That way we don't have any crossed wires. (Reminds me of going to potluck dinners as a kid, and everybody would bring a bread or desert, but nobody would bring a main entree or beverage).

Everybody who's interested chime in and show us what you're gonna do. If you can find a picture, even better.

I'll get started (even though I've mentioned them before)

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Prototype -100

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NASA Big Bird -100

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T-43 Flying Classroom -200

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Janet Air (Just Another Non Existant Terminal) -200

252857Still working on it.
NT-43 "Rat 55" Radar Testbed -200

(I've already got 4 of them done. You guys are falling behind:rolleyes: (just joking;) )
I was thinking of the T-43 myself - but a specific aircraft:

Photo Search Results | Airliners.net (http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?cnsearch=20700/357&distinct_entry=true)

Might just see your version and tweak it a tiny bit.

[John Bowden]

My thoughts are (with Gary).........

[John Bowden]

So I'm assuming Aaron, yours are NOT vectored........

[RunwayOneSixRight]

So I'm assuming Aaron, yours are NOT vectored........

None of this models are, they're all bitmap.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[sgoti]

Wait-

I think I can manage this one in short order:

Icaro Air
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Icaro_Air_Boeing_737.JPG)

[RunwayOneSixRight]

DING...DING...DING!

CONTEST WINNER! (ICARO AIR)

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[RunwayOneSixRight]

I am sure Niki would like this one.
(This was at an airshow).

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/9/1/3/1401319.jpg

I am NOT entering the contest, I am not doing any -100/-200 versions.
I am going right ahead and going to make myself a -600 version sometime (SAS)
(BELOW) but for now I have a Lufthansa recolor to do for my own enjoyment.

http://cdn.airplane-pictures.net/images/uploaded-images/2008/1/13/9326.jpg

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[sgoti]

I am NOT entering the contest, I am not doing any -100/-200 versions.
I am going right ahead and going to make myself a -600 version sometime (SAS)
(BELOW) but for now I have a Lufthansa recolor to do for my own enjoyment.


Arrgh!

Betabuildbetabuildbetabuild! :)

Although… The longer before the repaint version is released, the longer I have to practice my techniques…

As you were!

[RunwayOneSixRight]

Arrgh!

Betabuildbetabuildbetabuild! :)

Although… The longer before the repaint version is released, the longer I have to practice my techniques…

As you were!

Yeah, I am working on it.
I just got back from the hangar with my dad.
We were working on the landing gear and instrument panel wiring for three hours.
(Fun stuff).

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Now try saying that twenty times fast, backwards!

"Betabuildbetabuildbetabuild".

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Back to the building cave.
Sorry guys, building isn't my strong suit anymore.
I do more recoloring now than building.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[sgoti]

dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb dliubateb

Pronounced "DLEE-oo-UT-ayb"

[murphyaa]

Silent "b" in the middle?

[RunwayOneSixRight]

I didn't literally mean it, but hey, why not?

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Anyway, I know this isn't my thread but lets get down to business on the contest.
The Boeing 737-200 is being test built by me and Péricles.
I know it'll together just fine, once its done, we can all start.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[N96HBK]

Wait.....I've seen a B737-100 proto in 1/300 by Bruno...this should mean we could see a bigger one with landing gears!!!!

[croden]

Arrgh!

Betabuildbetabuildbetabuild! :)

Although… The longer before the repaint version is released, the longer I have to practice my techniques…

As you were!

I was thinking the same thing...

[RunwayOneSixRight]

I was thinking the same thing...

You and me already talked about this Christopher.
Besides, I am not the only member doing the test build.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[RunwayOneSixRight]

Wait.....I've seen a B737-100 proto in 1/300 by Bruno...this should mean we could see a bigger one with landing gears!!!!

The Murph's Models version is 1:69, I measured already.
For the sake of scales, I'd reduce it to 1:72 (reduce by 95%).
Or if you want a more standard scale, reduce to 69% for 1:100.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[SMWulph]

Ok.. I'll be doing the -200 of Piedmont and maybe Frontier Airlines Bear cub/Wolf

[murphyaa]

So I'm assuming Aaron, yours are NOT vectored........

I've tried learning Inkscape, but I can't get beyond turning it on and loading the document I want to work on. After that...it ain't pretty. Until they make Photoshop vector based, or figure out how to download full knowledge of how to use Inkscape directly into my brain (Matrix style), no vector here, Victor. And don't call me Shirley.

[RunwayOneSixRight]

I've tried learning Inkscape, but I can't get beyond turning it on and loading the document I want to work on. After that...it ain't pretty. Until they make Photoshop vector based, or figure out how to download full knowledge of how to use Inkscape directly into my brain (Matrix style), no vector here, Victor. And don't call me Shirley.

Well I use Inkscape almost every day of every month.... If you need help, just send me a Facebook message.
I'd be more that happy to assist you Aaron.

Oh look at that, I have as of 7/7/2015 1,737 posts.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[croden]

I've tried learning Inkscape, but I can't get beyond turning it on and loading the document I want to work on. After that...it ain't pretty. Until they make Photoshop vector based, or figure out how to download full knowledge of how to use Inkscape directly into my brain (Matrix style), no vector here, Victor. And don't call me Shirley.

It's not a problem, there are sites online where you can even vector your models for free!

[murphyaa]

I know I'm probably losing business with not having vectored models, but there's this saying about old dogs and new tricks that applies to me.

[croden]

I know I'm probably losing business with not having vectored models, but there's this saying about old dogs and new tricks that applies to me.

Your models are perfectly fine Murphy

[RunwayOneSixRight]

I know I'm probably losing business with not having vectored models, but there's this saying about old dogs and new tricks that applies to me.

Your models are great, you're the only person I know who actually designed a Rutan Long EZ (and you know my family LOVES Rutan aircraft).

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[RunwayOneSixRight]

If I ever get around to building the NASA version, I can take some pictures with the real aircraft down at KBFI.
Its at a local museum I have free admission to.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[sgoti]

I know I'm probably losing business with not having vectored models, but there's this saying about old dogs and new tricks that applies to me.

Well, you do have friends that are willing to help. You still using the same software you used to design the Blackhawk? Cranking out the vector version of the B&W was pretty painless.

[sgoti]

Ok.. I'll be doing the -200 of Piedmont and maybe Frontier Airlines Bear cub/Wolf

The old Frontier was one of my favorites.

[sgoti]

Silent "b" in the middle?

Along with the hidden "x"...

[chinchubby]

check it out, hmm seems intresting

[Knife]

Any update on the release date? I have a few ideas . . .

[murphyaa]

Should be anyday now. I'm having Pericles build half just to speed things up.

[murphyaa]

It's on! Both black & white 737's (-100 and -200) are up! Let's roll!

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[N96HBK]

Lookin' good!!!!! I'm hoping to buy it soon. Neat beta build.

[SMWulph]

Just got mine but a Q: Why for teh 7z compression format?

[murphyaa]

Oops. I hate when computers change things with out telling you. Let me fix that.

[SMWulph]

Oops. I hate when computers change things with out telling you. Let me fix that.
Heh.. Yes they can be annoying when they think they are being 'helpful'
Luckily for me Winrar handles it just fine..
Tho I have found another annoying thing in the PDFs.
Adobe reader comes up with 'Reading an Untagged Document' gripping.

[murphyaa]

If I knew what an untagged document was. I do work on a grafitti-free laptop though.

[Knife]

Looking over the sheets, looks like the engine mounts didn't make it onto the final version. Any chance for a "corrections" sheet on the web site?

[Knife]

Here's the three models I'm going to take on. Of course my IPad will show one picture per post. I guess Steve Jobs didn't think anybody would want to show more than one photo to the world (my angry anti-Apple rant). The other two are Lufthansa and Air Florida.

[RunwayOneSixRight]

I've got the corrected page, Aaron might post it soon I hope.
I am not going to do the contest, but I am still going to rework the kit and maybe make a -900 out of this model.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[sgoti]

I had been considering one using Air Florida colors:

Photos: Boeing 737-2T4/Adv Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Southwest-Airlines-(Air/Boeing-737-2T4-Adv/0760219/L/&sid=1c4be2a2d73fb61df90059bde5553ae6)

The actually had several different "repaint" schemes. Ex-Frontier (original), ex-Continental, ex-Aer Lingus...

[RunwayOneSixRight]

That is an interesting livery, I like it.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[murphyaa]

I'm kinda partial to this one, if anybody is taking suggestions:
http://photovalet.com/data/comps/TAF/TAFV18P07_18.jpg

Plus you can do the convertible version
http://static.thisdayinaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/tdia//2013/04/Boeing-737-297-N73711-Aloha-Airlines-Flight-243-right-side-view.jpg

BTW, I fixed the missing pylons, so everybody can redownload.

[herky]

I'm kinda partial to this one, if anybody is taking suggestions:
http://photovalet.com/data/comps/TAF/TAFV18P07_18.jpg

Plus you can do the convertible version
http://static.thisdayinaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/tdia//2013/04/Boeing-737-297-N73711-Aloha-Airlines-Flight-243-right-side-view.jpg

BTW, I fixed the missing pylons, so everybody can redownload.

i remember that from air crash investigation program.crack opened up.roof came off.they lost one flight attendant.planer landed safe

[RunwayOneSixRight]

Plus you can do the convertible version
http://static.thisdayinaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/tdia//2013/04/Boeing-737-297-N73711-Aloha-Airlines-Flight-243-right-side-view.jpg

BTW, I fixed the missing pylons, so everybody can redownload.

Really? Not cool...a flight attendant died on that flight.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[N96HBK]

Really? Not cool...a flight attendant died on that flight.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)
Rather sad, that must've caused oxygen failures....

[herky]

heres a candidate thats close to me if anyone wants to have a go at it

[RunwayOneSixRight]

Rather sad, that must've caused oxygen failures....

The flight attendant got blown out of the fuselage when it ruptured at FL240
(for you non pilots, that is 24,000 feet).

I wish we modelers could not even make models of aircrafr that have crashed...

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[herky]

Rather sad, that must've caused oxygen failures....

she got sucked out of the hole.passengers noticed cracks in airframe on boarding the aircraft.it should never have taken off

[N96HBK]

No, the flight attendant got blown out of the fuselage when it ruptured at FL240.
I wish we modelers could not even make models of aircrafr that have crashed...

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)
That is tragic. So so tragic. What a poor soul......
Yes, I agree. Crashes are so unfortunate.....

[herky]

The flight attendant got blown out of the fuselage when it ruptured at FL240
(for you non pilots, that is 24,000 feet).

I wish we modelers could not even make models of aircrafr that have crashed...

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

thats your opinion and you are entitled to it.i lost freinds and relatives on the anz erebus crash and i waited years to get a model of the specific aircraft.to me its a memorial i can keep.where do you draw the line.would you forbid titanic,bismark,hood,or any model of of a subject that was involved in a catastrophe.
no one is forcing you to download or build any of these subjects:mad:
A modeler on this forum kindly put in the time and effort to design this model for me and he has always had my thanks for it.it meant a lot to me.

[RunwayOneSixRight]

There are modelers I know that would build a model of an airliner that crashed and
had deaths and they call it a "tribute".
I am sure that if someone they knew died on the flight they would not want
some random modeler somewhere building a model of it.

Just my two cents, carry on if you want....just ignore that I am here entirely.

(I'll shut up now).

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[N96HBK]

There are modelers I know that would build a model of an airliner that crashed and had deaths and they call it a "tribute".
I am sure that if someone they knew died on the flight they would not want some random modeler somewhere building a model of it.

Just my two cents, carry on if you want....just ignore that I am here.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)
Okay, I think we are talking about accidents for too long, lets stop talking about them and continue talking about the 737s, I'm starting to get a bit sad......but remember and never forget them.

[murphyaa]

I also like Aloha Airlines, because the last time I flew in an airplane, it was an Aloha 737. (Ok, there was the Delta 747 getting back to the continental U.S., but that's beside the point, and I slept through that flight...gotta love Dramamine).

[croden]

thats your opinion and you are entitled to it.i lost freinds and relatives on the anz erebus crash and i waited years to get a model of the specific aircraft.to me its a memorial i can keep.where do you draw the line.would you forbid titanic,bismark,hood,or any model of of a subject that was involved in a catastrophe.
no one is forcing you to download or build any of these subjects:mad:
A modeler on this forum kindly put in the time and effort to design this model for me and he has always had my thanks for it.it meant a lot to me.

I agree herky, I've built planes that crashed: MH17 Malaysia 777-200 9M-MRD, the Erebus crash you were talking about, air Asia crash, the Germanwings crash, AF447, etc. I think you should build planes that crashed, again, as a tribute. And I know people that had someone die on the MH17 crash. And on the MH370 crash. They all found it very thoughtful.
Just my experiences.
Anyways... Herky, I'm sure I could do that 737 for you

[herky]

I agree herky, I've built planes that crashed: MH17 Malaysia 777-200 9M-MRD, the Erebus crash you were talking about, air Asia crash, the Germanwings crash, AF447, etc. I think you should build planes that crashed, again, as a tribute. And I know people that had someone die on the MH17 crash. And on the MH370 crash. They all found it very thoughtful.
Just my experiences.
Anyways... Herky, I'm sure I could do that 737 for you

would love to get a 737 at this large scale some time:)

[RunwayOneSixRight]

I know people feel differently about air crashes and building memorials about them,
but for me I will never build a model of a crashed airliner.
I still feel as if its wrong to do so, even if it is a memorial.

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Although I have never been in an accident with an airliner I have had a very close
in a Cessna (we cut the power to too quickly and hit hard when entering the flare).
I suppose it takes a near miss to make people feel differently and with my anxiety
it doesn't help at all.
I would not want to lose any of my friends or family in an accident and I worry
about it whenever anyone I know goes in an airliner).

(And I'm the one who wants to be an airline pilot for Austrian Airlines!).

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I didn't mean to rant on like this.
Please go back to the Boeing 737-100/-200 recoloring contest and pretend
like I was never here.

(Once again, I'll shut up more often now).

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[N96HBK]

I know people feel differently about air crashes and building memorials about them,
but for me I will never build a model of a crashed airliner.
I still feel as if its wrong to do so, even if it is a memorial.

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Although I have never been in an accident with an airliner I have had a very close
in a Cessna (we cut the power to too quickly and hit hard when entering the flare).
I suppose it takes a near miss to make people feel differently and with my anxiety
it doesn't help at all.
I would not want to lose any of my friends or family in an accident and I worry
about it whenever anyone I know goes in an airliner).

(And I'm the one who wants to be an airline pilot for Austrian Airlines!).

----

I didn't mean to rant on like this.
Please go back to the Boeing 737-100/-200 recoloring contest and pretend
like I was never here.

(Once again, I'll shut up more often now).

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)
Nah, no need to be quiet, and please don't offend yourself. I wish I am able to recolour one and join. I just started doing complex recolours.

[Serg3t]

I agree with Matthew. For me to build the crushed plane is like visit the cemetary. And i do not like those visits. Also, it is only my opinion.
Sergey.

[Knife]

I will drop my Air Florida plans, I'm sure SGOTI will do it justice. I will still plan on Alaska Airlines and Lufthansa.

[sgoti]

I will drop my Air Florida plans, I'm sure SGOTI will do it justice. I will still plan on Alaska Airlines and Lufthansa.

NO NO NO NO NO!

Pleas don't not do it because of me! (did I really double-negative there?)

Note I said I had considered the ex-Air Florida-now-Southwest-interim scheme.

Had. Past tense.

No present tense, no future tense.

(Why is this so tense all of a sudden? ;))

Thought about, then decided not to do this one.

I'm still working on cut lines so I can use my Cameo to cut many, many, many of the same parts. (trying to learn how to do cheat lines and stripes on conical sections- I probably won't be lucky enough to get it on the first try!)

[SMWulph]

Hay. Murphy. How do I get back to the files to download the updated parts? PM me? THanks.

[RyanShort]

There's GOT to be an easier way to set up the format of these files to get them into editing programs. PDF is fine, but it's a post-production thing and there's enough compression that there seems to be some data loss.. Any chance you could just put the un-PDFed files in a ZIP Aaron?

[yukonjohn]

If John is going to do the CP Orange is Beautiful 737 (please do Empress of Whitehorse :)), I thing I can manage an Air North 737-200. I will give it a try. If it is an active restricted trademark, I guess I will do it for my own enjoyment and post a picture. I will check with them if it can be used by Murph for sale if it is good enough.

Regards,
John

[murphyaa]

I work in Photoshop. I picked .pdfs because as far as I know, everything can open them. Photoshop defaults to .psd, but only Photoshop can open those.

[sgoti]

Murph-

Not sure if replies to PM are going thru or not (nothing shows in "sent" folder…).

Still interested if you are!

[RyanShort]

I work in Photoshop. I picked .pdfs because as far as I know, everything can open them. Photoshop defaults to .psd, but only Photoshop can open those.
GIMP can open those and other programs can, too.

The Best Ways To Open a PSD File Without Photoshop (http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-best-ways-to-open-a-psd-file-without-photoshop/)

[murphyaa]

Murph-

Not sure if replies to PM are going thru or not (nothing shows in "sent" folder…).

Still interested if you are!

They're going through, I just haven't had a chance to get to them.

[N96HBK]

If I can join the contest, I will do one in British Airways as a dash200. I bought a Revell model, it'll help me a lot.

[sgoti]

They're going through, I just haven't had a chance to get to them.

Ah, there was a loose nut on my keyboard on my end.

Seems I needed to check "keep a copy in sent items folder" in my CP preferences… :roll eyes:



…Aaaaand check "save changes" when I'm through.

(Where's the face palm emoticon when ya need it?)

[murphyaa]

Ah, there was a loose nut on my keyboard on my end.

Seems I needed to check "keep a copy in sent items folder" in my CP preferences… :roll eyes:



…Aaaaand check "save changes" when I'm through.

(Where's the face palm emoticon when ya need it?)

http://i.stack.imgur.com/jiFfM.jpg

[N96HBK]

http://i.stack.imgur.com/jiFfM.jpg

Not an emoticon, but I like it!! I do that about over ten times a day.

[sgoti]

http://i.stack.imgur.com/jiFfM.jpg

That'll work!

Forgot PEBKAC, and my id ten tee username...

[sgoti]

Wonder how these paint jobs would look on a Boeing:

Photo Search Results | Airliners.net (http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?airlinesearch=Untitled+%28Pink+Aviati on+Services%29&distinct_entry=true&page=1&page_limit=120&sid=bceaac3928d8618185db857bdcf1797e&sort_order=photo_id+desc&thumbnails=noinfo)

Glenn "Where's my DARK sunglasses?" Leasure

[elliott]

That pink plane with the BIG mouth really gets around.
Temporarily blinded, sitting in a dark room but hope to recover soon. (gotta stop following strange links) :rolleyes:

[sgoti]

Ha-

If I did the clownfish it could be…




Wait for it…




"Flying Nemo"!

(Hoo buoy…)

[elliott]

ARRRR! That was great!

[sgoti]

ARRRR! That was great!

Glad you liked it- I was afraid you'd find it… Fishy! :rolleyes:

[sgoti]

Ok- Serious question:

What is the best recommended procedure for the APU cone?

I guessing join the two end pieces, then cut out the dark gray area (marked "cut out"), and then fold & apply the oval-shaped cap.

Sound about right?

[rickstef]

Ummm Guys......

check this out.....


cm'here, i'll show ya...........


https://www.google.com/search?q=Kulula+Air&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMI2pWK0eLZxgIVSJqACh2ccQH0&biw=1600&bih=775
You might really dig this

[sgoti]

Ummm Guys......

check this out.....


cm'here, i'll show ya...........


https://www.google.com/search?q=Kulula+Air&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMI2pWK0eLZxgIVSJqACh2ccQH0&biw=1600&bih=775
You might really dig this

Yeah, but that's a -800.

The contest models are -100 and -200 (shorter fuselage, different engines).

[rickstef]

make it an alternate universe version, where only -100 and -200 versions are used :-)

[sgoti]

Ok, these?

Just not sure of:

The Boneyard Project: Resurrecting Planes Through Art TwistedSifter (http://twistedsifter.com/2013/02/the-boneyard-project-art-on-old-planes/)

[sgoti]

make it an alternate universe version, where only -100 and -200 versions are used :-)

Well, there is a "Fantasy" category...

[murphyaa]

Ok, these?

Just not sure of:

The Boneyard Project: Resurrecting Planes Through Art TwistedSifter (http://twistedsifter.com/2013/02/the-boneyard-project-art-on-old-planes/)

I can get pictures of any of those (Always looking for an excuse to go down to Pima)

[murphyaa]

Wonder how these paint jobs would look on a Boeing:

Photo Search Results | Airliners.net (http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?airlinesearch=Untitled+%28Pink+Aviati on+Services%29&distinct_entry=true&page=1&page_limit=120&sid=bceaac3928d8618185db857bdcf1797e&sort_order=photo_id+desc&thumbnails=noinfo)

Glenn "Where's my DARK sunglasses?" Leasure

Maybe not a Boeing, but I do have a Short Skyvan that needs some repaints, if anybody is interested...

[umtutsut]

If someone does the Skyvan....

[murphyaa]

You had to show that one. *Digs Skyvan model out of storage*

[papermate]

Just took a short break from beta building the C-119 Thunderbird to
do the B-737 100 repaints. Cartoon images were taken without
permission from the internet to make these initial test builds. Will
only be presented as freebies in you know where. For the time being,
it's called the American Cartoon Airline B737-100.

The orange one is the first prototype and the blue one the
second, which will likely end up as the final product.

Well, have to go back to the T-bird. But it's so tempting to look
at them from time to time. A good piece of "family" project for
father/mother and son/daughter building paper models.

Will continue after finishing the T-bird or before the deadline
of the contest.

Papermate

[MacSongLi]

Great work knife. With those as entries, I think the contest might be almost over already.

Gary

[sgoti]

Great work knife. With those as entries, I think the contest might be almost over already.

Gary

Oh, really...

(Cracks knuckles)

Just kidding! :)

Those are nice planes, reminiscent of the Alaska Airlines Disney plane.

[Knife]

Yep, took me a long time to work up those paint schemes.

Hats off to SGOTI for building them so quick!

Actually I had nothing to do with them, but think they look great. Delta Express operated a 737-200 with characters from the Cartoon Network painted on the side.

I will work on a couple of my submissions later today, may get them built next week. I'm thinking Alaska Airlines and Lufthansa. I just wished NOK airlines operated the early 737's because I like their color schemes.

I went to my browser history page and found the original downlink from Murphy's web page to get the new version with the engine mounts included. It doesn't look like Aaron's going to issue a corrections sheet separately on the web site.

Is there any official end date for the contest?

[murphyaa]

I was gonna go for 2 months from when the black & whites were released, which would be somewhere around September 6th. But that date isn't set in stone yet.

[murphyaa]

Just took a short break from beta building the C-119 Thunderbird to
do the B-737 100 repaints. Cartoon images were taken without
permission from the internet to make these initial test builds. Will
only be presented as freebies in you know where. For the time being,
it's called the American Cartoon Airline B737-100.

The orange one is the first prototype and the blue one the
second, which will likely end up as the final product.

Well, have to go back to the T-bird. But it's so tempting to look
at them from time to time. A good piece of "family" project for
father/mother and son/daughter building paper models.

Will continue after finishing the T-bird or before the deadline
of the contest.

Papermate

If you wanna enter them in the contest, I can throw them into the bundle and not list them separately on the site. That way no lawyers need get upset.

[sgoti]

Hats off to SGOTI for building them so quick!

Wait- what?

I appreciate the accolades, but am undeserving of anything so far. I stand at exactly one piece constructed, one of the tapered sections at the rear.

Remember, there is a fantasy category, so I would argue that any modern (or post -200) livery is fair game. Retcon for you sci-fi types...

[Ponytail]

Today I got me the 2 737's.
Started with a testbuild, fuselage only, to see about the fitting when not using the gluetabs as provided, but connectingstrips. To avoid the overlapping edge between the parts. Cockpit area done and in seems OK.
Planning is to do a Transavia-livery from the eighties or so (with the big black "T"), but when it's ready....

Second remark: on the bulkheads there's no indication of the point were it should be aligned withe the bottomseam.

[papermate]

In that case, consider it as an pre-entry in the Fantasy category.
The American Cartoon Airline.

Papermate

[murphyaa]

My first entry, the Boeing 737-100 Prototype

254671

Everything lines up, except for my build skills.

[N96HBK]

My first entry, the Boeing 737-100 Prototype

254671

Everything lines up, except for my build skills.
Nice work there!!! The time of the release is gettin' closer......

There's nothing wrong with your build, look's like a pro's work to me. How many pages are there?

[murphyaa]

8 pages for the basic model. The NT-43 with the weird add ons has 9 pages

[murphyaa]

My next entry should get Les drooling:

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Ran out of red ink, so the markings on the engines and wings are hand drawn.

[N96HBK]

I saw your model layout, but I noticed glue tabs on the outside, could you do a version with tabs like other models?

[murphyaa]

I switched it to the other way because I felt it looked better if the overlapping edges stepped towards the middle of the model instead of towards the front and back.

254724

I'm still experimenting with separate tab strips, but so far the technique has eluded me.

[N96HBK]

I switched it to the other way because I felt it looked better if the overlapping edges stepped towards the middle of the model instead of towards the front and back.

254724

I'm still experimenting with separate tab strips, but so far the technique has eluded me.
Oh, I understand now. I find it easier to build models with all tabs at the front, that's why I asked. When I buy the model (s) I will try drawing new tabs since that's what I do to most models.

[umtutsut]

My next entry should get Les drooling:


I never drool on my models. Tends to curl the paper.

Oh, I suppose I might buy Fat Albert when he's available.... ;)

:cool: Les (The Voice of Authority -- VoiceofAuthority.net - The Voice Stylings of Les Dorr, Jr. (http://www.voiceofauthority.net))

[RyanShort]

I switched it to the other way because I felt it looked better if the overlapping edges stepped towards the middle of the model instead of towards the front and back.

254724

I'm still experimenting with separate tab strips, but so far the technique has eluded me.
Aaron, you need to learn layers. I can think of three different ways to make separate layers for tabs in Photoshop or Inkscape. I'll shoot you an email offline later today if I remember on how to do it.

[murphyaa]

Aaron, you need to learn layers. I can think of three different ways to make separate layers for tabs in Photoshop or Inkscape. I'll shoot you an email offline later today if I remember on how to do it.

I know how to use layers. I draw tabs in Rhino, and everything gets mashed to one layer when I export using cutepdf. Any workarounds I can think of are just too much work to be worth the effort.

[RyanShort]

That might explain why it's harder for spogti to find clean lines for vector. It sounds like you're doing too much in Rhino. If you exported just the shape templates and panel lines from Rhino as a vector, you could probably simplify your own process a ton.

[papermate]

My first entry in the B-737-100 Fantasy category. The American
Cartoon Airline. There's one spot for Aaron to check it out, as shown
in the last pic.

The scale of this model is 1/133 as I have reduced the original
template by 50%. So, you can work it out what the original
scale is.

Papermate

[sgoti]

That might explain why it's harder for spogti to find clean lines for vector. It sounds like you're doing too much in Rhino. If you exported just the shape templates and panel lines from Rhino as a vector, you could probably simplify your own process a ton.

Actually, Aaron sent me the Rhino file, same one he exported to cutepdf.

I opened this Rhino and exported it as an Illustrator format file. What I wound up with was one big honking' collection of paths- all on one layer.

[sgoti]

My first entry in the B-737-100 Fantasy category. The American Cartoon Airline.

As someone who spent way too much time in from of the TV on Saturday mornings, I like it.

[N96HBK]

My first entry in the B-737-100 Fantasy category. The American
Cartoon Airline. There's one spot for Aaron to check it out, as shown
in the last pic.

The scale of this model is 1/133 as I have reduced the original
template by 50%. So, you can work it out what the original
scale is.

Papermate
OK, as soon as I get some money, I'm gonna buy the 737-100.

[RyanShort]

Actually, Aaron sent me the Rhino file, same one he exported to cutepdf.

I opened this Rhino and exported it as an Illustrator format file. What I wound up with was one big honking' collection of paths- all on one layer.
Not surprised in the least. I have a couple of workarounds for that if I could get that in Inkscape, but I still think it could be done easier - especially if the tabs were left off and drawn in Inkscape.

[murphyaa]

I could probably send Sgoti 2 files each time. One of parts and one of just the tabs. My own models will still be in Raster form though. Soon as I open a file, it gets converted to raster.

[sgoti]

I could probably send Sgoti 2 files each time. One of parts and one of just the tabs.

Negative, Ghost Rider.

Separating the tabs out is actually a non-issue. It's easier to have all at once so that everything scales and lines up at once together. Having two separate files would be an extra step that I'd rather avoid.

[murphyaa]

Negative, Ghost Rider.

Separating the tabs out is actually a non-issue. It's easier to have all at once so that everything scales and lines up at once together. Having two separate files would be an extra step that I'd rather avoid.

Me as well

(Me too didn't work- too short)

[murphyaa]

Next one, T-43 Flying Classroom

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[N96HBK]

Next one, T-43 Flying Classroom

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Your photos make everyone excited!!!!!!

[murphyaa]

I've set up a page where I'll post entry photos and so everybody can keep track of the contest.

Murph's Models - 737repaint (http://murphs-models.webs.com/737repaint)

[murphyaa]

oops, wrong thread

[sgoti]

Mr. Murphy, you have mail!

[murphyaa]

Got it!!!11!

[sgoti]

…And that, gentle readers, was the handoff of the 737-100 model (vectorized version) to Mr. Murphy.

I am now working on the 737-200 version. There is a slightly different parts layout that needs attended to, as well as redrawing one fuselage section (Aaron told me he lost the Rhino file for the -200 version).

Hopefully, I'll get the -200 kicked out in the next day or two (I'm wedging this in between bouts of real life…).

Note to Inkscape users: I checked the files before sending them to Aaron to see if they would be usable in Inkscape. They are. However, for some reason many of the parts were grouped together when Inkscape opened the PDF. These are parts that were not grouped when the PDF was generated.

After several uses of the "ungroup" command, I was able to select individual parts for editing, coloring, etc.

[N96HBK]

…And that, gentle readers, was the handoff of the 737-100 model (vectorized version) to Mr. Murphy.

I am now working on the 737-200 version. There is a slightly different parts layout that needs attended to, as well as redrawing one fuselage section (Aaron told me he lost the Rhino file for the -200 version).

Hopefully, I'll get the -200 kicked out in the next day or two (I'm wedging this in between bouts of real life…).

Note to Inkscape users: I checked the files before sending them to Aaron to see if they would be usable in Inkscape. They are. However, for some reason many of the parts were grouped together when Inkscape opened the PDF. These are parts that were not grouped when the PDF was generated.

After several uses of the "ungroup" command, I was able to select individual parts for editing, coloring, etc.
That's a good signal to me. When I buy the blank versions, it'll be easy to repaint. Are there any other recolouring tools that's easy?

[sgoti]

That's a good signal to me. When I buy the blank versions, it'll be easy to repaint. Are there any other recolouring tools that's easy?

Crayola Crayons

[murphyaa]

I swapped out the files for the 737-100. If yyou still have the download link and want the vector files, go ahead and redownload. If you don't have the link, and purchased the black & whites already, pm me.

[papermate]

Another B-737 100 Fantasy category entry - Transformer Air - in the making.

Papermate

[N96HBK]

Crayola Crayons
I think colouring pencils would be better LOL!!!!!!!
Papermate, nice texturing!!
Murph, do you have a visa card payment system not paypal? I'm just asking for purchase in the future.

[elliott]

That's a really nice repaint job on Transformers Air. Looking forward to seeing the finished plane on that one

[murphyaa]

Paypal also accepts credit cards. Just click on the link at the bottom where it says "Pay with a debit or credit card"

[N96HBK]

Paypal also accepts credit cards. Just click on the link at the bottom where it says "Pay with a debit or credit card"

Okay, I will use this information when I purchase.

[sgoti]

Aaron-

Is that the Mail Truck pulling away? :)

[murphyaa]

Lost me on that one. My home internet went out for a bit, and now my laptop is the only electronic device that thinks it's still offline. Even the toaster got reconnected to the internet. I've got my fingers crossed as I do a refresh. Have I mentioned I hate laptops yet today?

[sgoti]

An internet connected toaster...

Hmm... ToastAIR?

[murphyaa]

It's not even internet capable. I might have to keep an eye on it...

[murphyaa]

Next one, NT-43 Radar Testbed, Rat-55
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I know it has more sensors. They were too small for my fat fingers to cut out, let alone build...

[N96HBK]

Next one, NT-43 Radar Testbed, Rat-55
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I know it has more sensors. They were too small for my fat fingers to cut out, let alone build...
Are you going to release all five of your models?

[murphyaa]

I'm debating between holding them until the contest is done, or just releasing them as they come in.

The prize for the contest is all the entered models (including mine), so if I release them early, the winner might have bought them already.

[Knife]

I just wanted to thank SGOTI for doing the bitmap to vector conversion. I just download the vectored version and opened it up in Inkscape, works like a charm.

I'm still in the middle of my repaints, haven't had much time at home to work on the computer.

[Dabeer]

Hopefully there'll be a vectored release of the -200? I have plans, but I suck at repainting bitmaps. Well, I suck at repainting, period, but it's easier with vectors.

[sgoti]

Hopefully there'll be a vectored release of the -200? I have plans, but I suck at repainting bitmaps. Well, I suck at repainting, period, but it's easier with vectors.

There is/will be.

The chatter above between Murph and myself was related to the -200 model. It has been vectorized and sent to Murph, but he is currently experiencing problems with his internet at home.

I'm sure as soon as he has a chance to give things the once-over and see if I missed anything, he will have the vectored version of the -200 available.

[murphyaa]

Allrighty, it took 2 days, clearing the cookies, then kicking Cookie Monster out of the fridge, but the vector 737-200 is up and ready to go.

[sgoti]

allrighty, it took 2 days, clearing the cookies, then kicking cookie monster out of the fridge, but the vector 737-200 is up and ready to go.

COOKIEEEe!*

*Apparently, you cannot save a one-word, ALL CAPS reply here… :confused:

[murphyaa]

You might have noticed that some of my responses seem a tad strange. That's only because saying things like "Yep", "Me too", and "Nope", are rejected for being too short.

[sgoti]

You might have noticed that some of my responses seem a tad strange. That's only because saying things like "Yep", "Me too", and "Nope", are rejected for being too short.

10 character minimum on responses.

[N96HBK]

I'm debating between holding them until the contest is done, or just releasing them as they come in.

The prize for the contest is all the entered models (including mine), so if I release them early, the winner might have bought them already.
Oh....that won't be so exciting for the winner....buying the prize.....then let's wait until the contest expires.

[murphyaa]

So far there are my 5, plus 2 from Papermate that won't go up for sale on the site and will only be included in the bundle.

[Dabeer]

There is/will be.

The chatter above between Murph and myself was related to the -200 model. It has been vectorized and sent to Murph, but he is currently experiencing problems with his internet at home.

I'm sure as soon as he has a chance to give things the once-over and see if I missed anything, he will have the vectored version of the -200 available.

Cool. Guess I missed/misread that part of the discussion. Thanks for all the hard work both of you have been putting in to get us these vectored versions!

[murphyaa]

Last version from me, the 737-200 in ultra-secret Janet Airlines markings.

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[sgoti]

Mr. Murphy, you have mail! (again) :)

[umtutsut]

Last version from me, the 737-200 in ultra-secret Janet Airlines markings.

255743

Is there an N-number on the model? Even super-double-secret Janet 737s gotta have an N-number.

:cool: Les (The Voice of Authority -- VoiceofAuthority.net - The Voice Stylings of Les Dorr, Jr. (http://www.voiceofauthority.net))

[sgoti]

Is there an N-number on the model? Even super-double-secret Janet 737s gotta have an N-number.

:cool: Les (The Voice of Authority -- VoiceofAuthority.net - The Voice Stylings of Les Dorr, Jr. (http://www.voiceofauthority.net))

N0thn...;)

[sgoti]

Hey, Murph-

Looks like the emailman is working his route late tonight…

[sgoti]

This is either:

1) A screen shot for an idea I'm kicking' around,

-or-

2) A red herring to throw you off what I really have planned.

Either way, I'm finally getting a chance to do some actual "modeling". ;)

[murphyaa]

Is there an N-number on the model? Even super-double-secret Janet 737s gotta have an N-number.

:cool: Les (The Voice of Authority -- VoiceofAuthority.net - The Voice Stylings of Les Dorr, Jr. (http://www.voiceofauthority.net))

The Men in Black visited, and told me if I told you the N-number, they'd flashie-thingie me again.

[N96HBK]

Hey guys,
Can anyone suggest me a bitmap tool?;)

[murphyaa]

Here's a free download of Photosop CS2 (If I understand correctly, it's a legacy version that is offered free by Adobe)

Adobe Photoshop CS2 Download - TechSpot (http://www.techspot.com/downloads/3689-adobe-photoshop-cs2.html)

[N96HBK]

Here's a free download of Photosop CS2 (If I understand correctly, it's a legacy version that is offered free by Adobe)

Adobe Photoshop CS2 Download - TechSpot (http://www.techspot.com/downloads/3689-adobe-photoshop-cs2.html)

Thanks, I'll try it soon.

[Knife]

I use paint.net for bitmaps. It's free and easy to learn.

[murphyaa]

I noticed a small error on the files for both unmarked versions, and am rushing to get it fixed.

It's an easy fix for those who are using editing software.

The wing root bulges on page 6 need to be mirror flipped so that the line representing the bottom of the rear baggage door is on the left side wing root bulge.

I'll get corrected files up as soon as I can.

[sgoti]

Mr. Murphy…

Mr. Aaron Murphy…

Please go to the Janet Air terminal for a couple of packages that have been delivered...

[sgoti]

…And what Aaron so graciously didn't mention was that wing root cargo door mistake was due to contractor error (in other words: I screwed up).

Corrected files have been sent, I'm sure he'll have them available as soon as he can.

Sorry, folks!

[murphyaa]

…And what Aaron so graciously didn't mention was that wing root cargo door mistake was due to contractor error (in other words: I screwed up).

Corrected files have been sent, I'm sure he'll have them available as soon as he can.

Sorry, folks!

Nope it was the aliens' fault. The error appeared in my original files as well.

[sgoti]

Nope it was the aliens' fault. The error appeared in my original files as well.

Ah.

All I know is that when I went to look at the parts, the door line was on both left and right-side parts.

Not surprising, since I completed one side and then mirror-flipped it for the other. Forgot to remove the line for the one that didn't need it...

[zot]

The cargo door is on the right side of the fuselage on my copy of the white model. Should it be on the other side?

[sgoti]

The cargo door is on the right side of the fuselage on my copy of the white model. Should it be on the other side?

No, it should be on the right side of the fuselage.

What Aaron and I are referring to is the line on the wing root bulge (on page 6, IIRC). There is a line at the rear of the part that continues the cargo door outline across the wing root bulge.

[zot]

Okay, I got it. You are looking at the bulges from the bottom and I'm looking at the plane from the top. Here is my build progress so far

[yukonjohn]

My attempt for the recolour. Slow progress :rolleyes:.

Regards,
John

[sgoti]

My attempt for the recolour. Slow progress :rolleyes:.

Regards,
John

Nice!

This was one that caught my eye as well. (Ok, they all did! ;))

I especially like your use of gradients.

[herky]

im hoping the outcome of this contest is that some 737s at this scale will be avialible to buy or build for us non designers

[murphyaa]

My plans are to put them all on the site. Kinda like I did with the Trojans.

[herky]

My plans are to put them all on the site. Kinda like I did with the Trojans.

great to hear.

[zot]

Looks good, John!

[N96HBK]

My attempt for the recolour. Slow progress :rolleyes:.

Regards,
John

Is that a vectored template I see?:cool:

[murphyaa]

The 737 blanks are vectored. And if anybody submits a vectored version, I can't make any changes, because Photoshop automatically converts them to raster.

[N96HBK]

The 737 blanks are vectored. And if anybody submits a vectored version, I can't make any changes, because Photoshop automatically converts them to raster.Nice! I like em vectors!

[yukonjohn]

Since most of the 737-200 schemes have bare metal wings and horizontal tail surfaces, just wondering if someone who has done the vector bare metal on pages 5, 6, 7, and 8 would be willing to share their work with those of us (me :rolleyes:) who are less talented and time challenged?

Regards,
John

[Falco]

I'm loving this thread!!!

[papermate]

Fantasy category entry no. 2 Transformers Air has just been finished. Bet Aaron will treat
it as a giveaway in his bundle of B-737-100/200 to avoid the legal cannibals. Hope you'll
like this repaint.

Oh, scale? It's half of the original scale as designed by Aaron.

Papermate

[murphyaa]

That's definitely gonna be my favorite version. (Hardcore Transformers fan here).


I have a request for those submitting models that are in vector format. In order to save as much storage space as possible, can you submit them as a multipage pdf file, if possible? Kinda like how I do with mine. If I have to do it, Photoshop will convert them to raster.

[sgoti]

I have a request for those submitting models that are in vector format. In order to save as much storage space as possible, can you submit them as a multipage pdf file, if possible? Kinda like how I do with mine. If I have to do it, Photoshop will convert them to raster.

Do you mean one PDF containing multiple pages, or one zip archive containing each page as its own file?

[murphyaa]

one pdf containing multiple pages. When I was using zip archives with each page separate, I was pushing 5gb of storage. After switching to multipage pdf's, I haven't even broken 2 gb yet.

[sgoti]

one pdf containing multiple pages. When I was using zip archives with each page separate, I was pushing 5gb of storage. After switching to multipage pdf's, I haven't even broken 2 gb yet.

Copy that!

Do you want the B&W vectors combined into a multipage file then?

[murphyaa]

Copy that!

Do you want the B&W vectors combined into a multipage file then?

No. B&W I keep separate to make life easier for repainters (and me when I wanna do a repaint later).

[Raja Ahsani]

Got this baby purchased this afternoon, and this is what i've done so far, i choose Delta Airline's old livery, from 1996 summer olympics

i corrected the R1 (galley) door, should be smaller than the L1 (main) door. I still need reference for forward cargo door though, does anyone here have some?

http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=257041&stc=1&d=1440347922

The eyebrow windows are a little bit.. off, to my taste, so i redrawn it, plus add some more details

http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=257043&stc=1&d=1440348021

Still a lot to be desired, but well worth it for two-and-a-half bucks (exchange rate is not good lately, but i just can wait to lay my hand on this)

[zot]

Wow! Your metal texture looks really good.

[Raja Ahsani]

Thanks! learned that one from Sumato's models

[croden]

Got this baby purchased this afternoon, and this is what i've done so far, i choose Delta Airline's old livery, from 1996 summer olympics

i corrected the R1 (galley) door, should be smaller than the L1 (main) door. I still need reference for forward cargo door though, does anyone here have some?

http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=257041&stc=1&d=1440347922

The eyebrow windows are a little bit.. off, to my taste, so i redrawn it, plus add some more details

http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=257043&stc=1&d=1440348021

Still a lot to be desired, but well worth it for two-and-a-half bucks (exchange rate is not good lately, but i just can wait to lay my hand on this)
That's awesome. I definitely want it.

[sgoti]

Got this baby purchased this afternoon, and this is what i've done so far, i choose Delta Airline's old livery, from 1996 summer olympics

Man, that looks fantastic!

I almost attempted a plane in this scheme, Delta N306DL. 1000th 737 built.

Another candidate was United N9083U, the 100th 737-200 built.

Alas, too much imagination and too little time coupled with so-so Illustrator skills harpooned me on this one.

[zot]

Thanks! learned that one from Sumato's models

I better start studying! :)

[yukonjohn]

And maybe one more fantasy repaint if I ever get to it :rolleyes:.

Regards,
John

[RunwayOneSixRight]

And maybe one more fantasy repaint if I ever get to it :rolleyes:.

Regards,
John

Canadian Pacific, NICE!
Love them.
(I like their EMD SD90MAC units).

http://www.trainspotted.com/content/CP/91/CP-9143-LD-LF-20110531-1344.jpg

These four would be nice.
(All Canada-based airlines).

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0d/Canadian_Airlines_Boeing_737-200_KvW.jpg

http://img.planespotters.net/photo/225000/original/C-FNVT-First-Air-Boeing-737-200_PlanespottersNet_225638.jpg

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e7/WestJet_737-200_C-GWJE.jpg

http://img.planespotters.net/photo/143000/original/C-GCNS-Canadian-North-Boeing-737-200_PlanespottersNet_143210.jpg

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[sgoti]

And maybe one more fantasy repaint if I ever get to it :rolleyes:.

Regards,
John

Me likey! :)

[N96HBK]

I am going to buy the blank model soon. When does the contest end? Please tell me it hasn't finished yet....

[murphyaa]

You still have to the end of September. With possibilities of extension.

[N96HBK]

You still have to the end of September. With possibilities of extension.
Good, that's good. May I enter? (I know, I'm a beginner. But I'd like to join anyway, it's a good time to improve my recolouring skills.)
I'm planning to use the easy way: Vector.

[murphyaa]

Go for it. Just remember to keep it family friendly.

[N96HBK]

Go for it. Just remember to keep it family friendly.
You can count on me. I won't do that kind of stuff, unless I'm a bit bonkers.
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EDIT: I plan to do a few liveries, but not too much. I'll just have to see how it goes.

[N96HBK]

Bought the model. 737-200. How do I get it now?

[Raja Ahsani]

the paypal page should redirect you to download page

[N96HBK]

Somehow it didn't.

[N96HBK]

Just started, but I find a few bits tricky....I'm studying layers, hopefully that helps.

[Raja Ahsani]

My first entry, first phase repaint, Boeing 737-232 N375DL, 1/133 (50%)
I got the stand from PR AC-130

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[sgoti]

My first entry, first phase repaint, Boeing 737-232 N375DL, 1/133 (50%)
I got the stand from PR AC-130

Umm… How do I put this…

Oh, yeah- Nice job!

[murphyaa]

Me Likey a lot

Time for those with finished models to start sending them in (I gotta start setting up pages and buttons, so I wanna start getting an idea of final count).

[Raja Ahsani]

Where can we send the finished PDF? Could you PM me your email?

Edit: Sent!

[MacSongLi]

Very nice work Raja.

Gary

[Raja Ahsani]

Thanks alot Gentlemen!
Got another one finished tonight, this time a lot simpler than the last one
plus i already got the panel lines laid out this time

http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=257942&stc=1&d=1441378974

[murphyaa]

Looks awesome!

[sgoti]

Sorry guys, looks like I'm not gonna finish this one after all.

Somebody just opened a can of Real Life® on me and spilled it all over my free time...

[N96HBK]

Fantastic! I love those. Today I'm starting after a very busy two weeks. :eek: I don't know if I can complete it because I only have Saturdays to work. But I'll see how it works.

[herky]

This one?
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quick question are you planning on putting together a package of 737s for sale on your site.love the thought of them at this scale:)

[N96HBK]

Fantastic! I love those. Today I'm starting after a very busy two weeks. :eek: I don't know if I can complete it because I only have Saturdays to work. But I'll see how it works.
Actually, I just finished!!! It's Easyjet 737-200 in registration G-BECH, and I'm going to beta build it now. If it fits correctly, I'll send the files.

[murphyaa]

quick question are you planning on putting together a package of 737s for sale on your site.love the thought of them at this scale:)

That's the idea. The 2 versions that Papermate did might cause me to get a case of Lawyeritis if I tried to sell them, so I'm gonna include them in the bundle, unannounced.