Martin's Models (amesmj)

[amesmj]

have to ask a dum question here, I assume those red engine covers just pop off??? I dont have a Tristar that has them hence why I ask. Would make a great maintenance scene with covers on thats for sure!!!

Hi Steve, yes they do, i think all the Tristars start off with them but unfortunately they get removed or lost, some of mine are intact others are missing.

[steve k]

Wow thats one ooooppppssssssss
well glad she was fixed OK and re entered service until her retirement. Caledinian scheme is nice, but British Airways to me is the stand out winner!!!

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My Eastern and Air Canada never had them, I spose it depends on brand I imagine!

[amesmj]

Wow thats one ooooppppssssssss
well glad she was fixed OK and re entered service until her retirement. Caledinian scheme is nice, but British Airways to me is the stand out winner!!!

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My Eastern and Air Canada never had them, I spose it depends on brand I imagine!

Hi Steve, the Caledonian livery was very smart, I think the first flight i ever took was with Caledonian. I remember thinking how well dressed the flight attendants looked and i agree the British airways liveries take some beating, in all fairness most of the 'old school' airframes had classic paintwork, but probably took that long to re-paint, they all got blasted with white paint and had stickers put on.

[steve k]

Only one i have is Corgi 144 scale Bristol Britannia. heavy as and real nice!! A very Regal looking model

[amesmj]

With my recent purchase of G-BBAF my latest Tristar, my collection has grown to 4. Just one left now G-BHBO red tail with 'British' titles, if anyone has one to sell, or knows of one, please drop me a line.

[MAC Admin]

There's also this weird gold one, although its not something I'd go for personally:<div></div><div>http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBX-1-400-...item3f15793610</div>

[MAC Admin]

There's also this whch I havn't seen before:<div>http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JX421-Jet-...item27c55fed1f</div><div></div>

[steve k]

Lookin great mate, landors and negus, just 2 in my coll so far, Eastern and Air Canada
nice lookers and im sure you will find "British Titles" one day!! will keep my eyes open

[amesmj]

There's also this weird gold one, although its not something I'd go for personally:<div></div><div>http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBX-1-400-...item3f15793610</div>

Thanks Andy, this is the chap i got the Landor from, not too sure about the Gold, not really my cup of tea.

The other one, is it a fantasy, or was it an actual aircraft? after saying that it has a 'N' reg which means it does'nt fit my collection.

[MAC Admin]

I think it may have been a test aircraft painted into promotional colours for a UK visit? Looks like that from the logos on the fuselage

[steve k]

Ive seen lots of Tristar pics, I have my doubts about this ever being done, BUT im happy to be proven wrong!!!
It may have been a very shortlived scheme if it happened at all. I think its a fantasy scheme quite frankly, but im happy to be proven wrong.

[MAC Admin]

It did exist but as I said I think it was a purely promotional livery for a sales visit:

[steve k]

well i'll be Barrack Obamas twin brother!!
Amazing shot. Good find!!![img]uploads/3/BEA.jpg[/img]

[robertjon5]

er, this one??????? great addition martin![img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img][img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img][img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img][img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img]<div></div><div>http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jet-X-Lock...item29f9d4ca71</div><div></div><div>
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[Aviation Delight]

After the 747 , the L-1011 is my next favorite aircraft. Thanks for sharing the shots.