Boeing C-40B (737-700) US Air Force 1/144 Zvezda 7027 Full Build Video

Boeing C-40B (737-700) US Air Force 1/144 Zvezda 7027 Full Build Video | RWO Models

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The Boeing C-40B is a military version of the 737-700 Boeing Business Jet operated by the United States Air Force. It is a medium air transport for senior military and government leaders and is equipped with modern communication capabilities.
This model is my first airliner scale model build. I always had a strong interest in airliners but all of the plastic scale models I have built are military aircraft only. So with this build of the Boeing C-40B I wanted to kind of throw a bridge between both fields of aviation.
It was also my first Zvezda kit, and I have to say I like it a lot! The quality is really good. The parts are finely detailed and fit perfectly, no issues at all. The included instruction sheet has some small errors like a few mixed up part numbers but nothing serious. Decals are okay and robust to work with, however they are pretty thick. Two white decals developed a kind of red tint after bringing on Tamiya X-22 clear varnish, no idea why this happened. Also the passenger window decals are not measured correctly. They do not fit the windows in the fuselage and need to be cut in smaller pieces.
Overall I am quite satisfied with this build. It was my first model with a high gloss finish which was a bit of a challenge for me. Since the C-40 is a well maintained and perfectly cleaned aircraft for government purposes I did not add any weathering to my model. I think this fits the look of the actual aircraft best - even if I usually like to have my planes pretty dirty and worn.
Let me know what you think of this build. Your comments and opinions are highly appreciated. Please bear in mind I am not a professional modeler, I just build these models for fun and relaxation and to help regain my mental and physical health.
Stay tuned to my channel and don’t miss out on upcoming build videos and more! Please Comment, Like, Share and consider becoming a Subscriber to my channel. Thanks for watching! Cheers, Oliver/RWO
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@the-aviator 3 жыл бұрын

The precision with which you made the model is just mind blowing! It looks so beautiful!

@juhasz-ungerkristof9155 3 жыл бұрын

I can't tell you how calm I had became while i was watching your video! Super clean super precise! Respect!!! Fantastic quality content!

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your awesome comment, I’m happy you like my kind of work! Cheers!

@TheRyatt 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully built and painted. Love the finished model

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! At first I had a few doubts regarding the popping color scheme but the model looks pretty nice on the shelf. I’m happy you like it. 🙂 Cheers!

@lesthiele4921 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job, well done, good to see a airliner being built as you do not see a lot. I hope you are keeping safe and well.

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Les, I always loved civil airliners, especially the 737, so building one was just a question of time. :) The C-40 being a military airliner I thought this would be a great choice to build a bridge between both "worlds". Thanks and stay safe! Oliver/RWO

@rantgant8156 2 жыл бұрын

@@RWOModels Can gloss white be applied to an aircraft model by paint brush or spray can? I can't use an airbrush.

@RWOModels 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have a lot of experience with spray cans but if you work very carefully and are able to apply the paint in very thin layers I would prefer these to using a paint brush. My first model was the Revell Saturn V which also has large white areas similar to an airliner model. I tried to brush paint it but found it so annoying and disappointing I immediately decided to buy an airbrush (which of course brings its own challenges and learning curve 😆).

@kristo_shorts 11 ай бұрын

Wow im verry impressed how it turned out🎉 im getting the same kit tomorow😊

@papah5552 9 ай бұрын

I can only describe this as simply stunning!

@chancerNW 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done. Very nice neat and clean work. A great polished paint finish on the C-40B.

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I put a lot of effort into my first polished finish so I'm happy you like it! Cheers!

@seegurke93 10 ай бұрын

Damn! brings back memories to my times as B737-800 First Officer. Great job, especially on the CFMs

@RWOModels 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, appreciate it! Glad you liked the video! 🙂

@alfredoaldi2050 3 жыл бұрын

Really a great job. Congratulations!

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate your kind words!

@zoxwolf2133 13 күн бұрын

My man😮 this video blew my mind. I will try to use your workflow. It looks amazing 🤩 You are an artist❤

@RWOModels 13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@robk5865 2 жыл бұрын

What a breathtaking little plane! Beautifully done.

@RWOModels 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 👍🙂 (To be honest, this is actually still one of my favorite builds... ☺️)

@walt8089 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous model !

@TheModelGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done

@romansthirteen-four8626 3 жыл бұрын

I got to serve on such aircraft when they were new - pre-2000, they were USAF C-32’s. You do excellent work & brought back memories! Inspirational & I hit the “Subscribe” button!!

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Apologies for my late reply. Thanks so much for your comment, I really appreciate it. Greetings from just a regular guy from Germany. 🙂 Cheers, Oliver/RWO

@premkudva 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that was another beautiful build from you.

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, happy you like it! 👍🙂

@mikebaginy8731 2 жыл бұрын

A nice model, well built! Wow, a stand is an item I remember from the 60s.

@rodolfosuarez3773 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful build-up !! Completely impressed by the quality of modeling… you say you are not a professional, but you model like a pro!! Thank you for sharing

@RWOModels 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, appreciate your kind words! ☺️

@mightyjjk1298 3 жыл бұрын

Having built all the President’s planes, I can tell you that is an awesome build. Well done!! Always enjoy your videos.

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, appreciate it! 🙂 I’ve seen your video, that is an awesome collection you have built! 👍

@fredtedstedman 2 жыл бұрын

nice build Oliver .your standard of finish is right up there . that Tamiya sky blue is totally amazing colour !

@RWOModels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The glossy finish needed a lot of work but I’m totally with you, Tamiya Sky Blue rocks! One of my favorite builds! Thanks for watching! 🙂

@sirira 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job!!

@ericverpeten8503 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job 👍

@PlasticImaginationWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Turned out great. have a great day.

@RWOModels 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :) All the best from Germany, Oliver/RWO

@alexpaar2708 3 жыл бұрын

👍, excellent, no words 😶

@papermodelss 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, Grat job :)

@Egorei69 Жыл бұрын

Masterfully 👍🏻👌🏻

@RWOModels Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@edwardtsang2249 3 жыл бұрын

super build 👍

@arhkenny 9 ай бұрын

Best video for work. Better then LoFi. THanks))

@toddw6716 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work

@foreverplastickits138 3 жыл бұрын

*Splendid liner 👍👏👏*

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙂

@wjim2619 3 жыл бұрын

Супер, идеально 👍👍👍

@petenutt 9 ай бұрын

you've inspired me to take the next step and 2000 grit sand the paint coats.

@user-dx6zw9ri8m 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful 😍

@Simonize41 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice job.😎👍🏻

@RWOModels 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 🙂

@mandienk2702 Жыл бұрын

Amazing 😃

@RWOModels Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙂

@cesarrodriguez2872 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, excellent work my friend. Congratulations.

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you like it! Stay safe! Cheers, Oliver/RWO

@Arp1757 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job! Thank you for so patiently describing every major step. I’m going to borrow a lot of your ideas when I build mine soon. Question: I see that you’re using the X-20 thinner for the Tamiya paints. How much are you thinning the Tamiya X-2 White?

@henrikcarstensen2598 Жыл бұрын

Again a truely fantastic build😮, i only wished i had your skills. I really love to Watch you, and David Damek (Plasmo) you are both masters at your craft. PLEASE continue

@RWOModels Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, really appreciate your comment and your support to the channel! I'm afraid Plasmo's footsteps are way too big for me to follow though, he's truly in a class of his own. :) Thanks again and stay safe, RWO

@argmodel9660 3 жыл бұрын

Epic!!!! New sub :), greets from Argentina :D

@hathengergely 2 жыл бұрын

thats epic 💪💪🍻

@RWOModels 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙂

@kissfan6321 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent build!! And the music was nice as well! Not some dance or rap that some builders use.

@RWOModels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! The aim is to create a relaxing, calm atmosphere in the videos - so no intrusive mainstream music on this channel... very happy you like it! 👍🙂

@davidbennett1272 3 жыл бұрын

Great build how do you work out the difference between the white and blue on the fuselage thanks

@franck.chataignier Жыл бұрын

Beau travail, très méticuleux.

@RWOModels Жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup! 🙂 Happy you like it, thanks for watching!

@user-sx7qo5qh3d 3 жыл бұрын

Блин...что это было ? Это одно из лучших видео сборки лайнера которое я видел...

@SanovichSit 3 жыл бұрын

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@robertsalanon2909 2 жыл бұрын

Très beau résultat !! Félicitations ...A+

@RWOModels 2 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup! 🙂 Thanks for watching! 👍

@scabbythecrownvic 3 жыл бұрын

It’s perfect

@gustavolara4487 2 жыл бұрын

Great job 👍 from México 👍

@RWOModels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Greetings from Germany! 🙂

@seanfromann8214 2 жыл бұрын

Good work. I just tried making this kit and totally wrecked it, oh well.

@RWOModels 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your messed up build. We've all been there I guess... Better luck next time! 🙂 Thanks for watching!

@kurtb1706 3 жыл бұрын

Sieht super aus! Airliner sind definitiv was schönes :)

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank! Ich hatte schon als kleiner Junge ein Faible für Verkehrsflugzeuge. Können viele vielleicht nicht nachvollziehen, aber so ist das halt. Andere gucken Fußball, Züge oder Schiffe, bei mir sind’s eben Flugzeuge, die mich begeistern. 🙂

@kurtb1706 3 жыл бұрын

@@RWOModels Geht mir genauso, alles was fliegt= automatisch gut.

@kurtb1706 3 жыл бұрын

@@RWOModels Noch ne Frage am Rande, wo kaufen Sie Ihr Modellbau-Zubehör?

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Ich versuche, möglichst viel im Einzelhandel vor Ort zu besorgen. Zum Glück habe ich ein sehr gutes Geschäft in erreichbarer Nähe (Menzels Lokschuppen in Düsseldorf). Von dort stammen die meisten Farben, Werkzeuge, Klebstoffe usw. sowie ein großer Teil meiner Bausätze. Ersatzteile für die Airbrush (Harder&Steenbeck) und alles restliche beschaffe ich je nach Lust und Laune bei verschiedenen Onlinehändlern. Viele Grüße, Oliver/RWO

@kurtb1706 3 жыл бұрын

@@RWOModels Dachte ich mir doch, dass mir die Sticker unter den Tamiya-Flaschen bekannt vorkommen, vielleicht sieht man sich mal Vorort👍

@zarifamsyar6274 3 жыл бұрын

Wonder if you could build a P-8 Posseidon from Hasegawa

@curiosity2314 3 жыл бұрын

Might have been answered but why paint the inside black? Thanks in advance for the answer.

@tiane73 3 жыл бұрын

No green model this time. ;-) Very good job anyway! I really like it.

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😍 No olive drab, maybe next time! Thanks for watching!

@thealiniki 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job, very beautiful details like your Sub! And you are very brave to do airbrushing whole you wearing your Rolex 😉😂👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your nice comment! If you look closely you‘ll see it’s actually no Rolex Submariner I’m wearing. 😳 In fact it’s a Steinhart Ocean 39 that I really like while still waiting for the „real thing“ (might take a few more years)...😉 Cheers!

@oussamabelabbes1306 3 жыл бұрын

Wow excellent work .. I hope if you can make Air Algerie b737-800 (25th Boeing NG)

@user-jm7lf3zs3y 11 ай бұрын

How did you mask illuminators?

@andreschnittler8399 Жыл бұрын

The upper hole on the APU exhaust is not an outlet. Its an inlet for cooling air.

@RWOModels Жыл бұрын

Thanks for clarifying this! The kit includes two different APU exhaust parts (1 and 2 holes) so I assumed due to its special role the C-40 has a stronger APU requiring dual exhausts. Never thought the upper duct would be for cooling. 🙂👍

@TheModelorian 3 жыл бұрын

Well done on the glossy finish. It looks amazing. Really good job!!! How many hours did you build?

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Can’t tell you the exact hours I’m afraid, but it turned out to be a lot more work than expected. I’m a pretty slow builder anyway. 🙂 The glossy finish was in fact a first for me, hopefully the next one will go much easier and faster! Cheers, Oliver/RWO

@TheModelorian 3 жыл бұрын

@@RWOModels For your first glossy finish, it looks more than great! I have two models in my stash that need a glossy finish and I postpone them every time I pick one for a build. I guess it's time for one of them. :)

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

I know what you’re talking about, I also have a few other „glossy“planes desperately waiting to be built. 😬 What I found is that the paint coats need much longer to dry, so just take your time when you give it a try. 🙂 Thanks!

@TheModelorian 3 жыл бұрын

@@RWOModels Thank you for the advice and your support. I appreciate! Cheers!

@Mega777Jet 3 жыл бұрын

Самолёт великой страны и в ливреи Великой Страны!!!

@mandienk2702 Жыл бұрын

In general, which manufacturer offers the most realistic and quality models? Zvesda or Revell (Heller doesn't seem extraordinary)?

@RWOModels Жыл бұрын

The C-40 was the only Zvezda model I built and I really liked the quality of the kit. Revell IMHO is a kind of hit or miss, they have some really nice kits but also some real lemons. Academy offers good kits, built a couple of them. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

@irondark123 Жыл бұрын

Hello!!is there any chance to straighten them after I put the lower part of the wing?,, I mounted them and then I saw that they are more arched than they should be,,,

@RWOModels Жыл бұрын

Hi, what you can always try to do is gently apply heat from a hot air gun (or maybe even a hair-dryer) and try to bend and straighten the warped parts until they have the desired shape. But be very patient and cautious since you can easily melt and damage the parts if you apply too much heat. I also had a few problems with bent wing parts on this kit. Hope this helps, cheers!

@irondark123 Жыл бұрын

@@RWOModels Thanks for advice,,,i will try!!Have a nice day

@carlosmaksdossantoscordeir7721 2 жыл бұрын

Belo trabalho

@lockheed1221 3 жыл бұрын

Very good job! How impressive! X-22 & X-2 color are enamel?

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Tamiya X-2 and X-22 are acrylic paints. For this build I thinned them with Tamiya X-20A.

@lockheed1221 3 жыл бұрын

@@RWOModelsThank you!

@mckeeboys8929 3 жыл бұрын

I have this too. Unfortunately the decals didn’t line up perfectly.

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Seems to be common mistake with these kits, but when you cut the decals into a few separate pieces it’s OK. 🙂 Thanks for watching! 👍

@gbols1977 3 жыл бұрын

Beautyfull!! After Putty, sanding with 300 600?

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It depends, sometimes I begin carefully sanding down larger amounts of dried putty with 240 grit, but I think I use 800 the most. Fine sanding with 1000 or 2000 Tamiya sanding papers and sponges. Cheers!

@GrubbyGrupper 3 жыл бұрын

Building a model while modeling a Rolex,class

@Bmoreira629 2 жыл бұрын

Do you use the 0.4 or 0.2 needle to paint? Nice work!

@RWOModels 2 жыл бұрын

For most of my work which is usually smaller and more detailed I use the 0.2 nozzle but the 0.4 of course is very useful for covering larger, more uniform areas. Thanks!

@Bmoreira629 2 жыл бұрын

@@RWOModels I just bought exactly the same airbrush and I'm still testing it, i started with the 0.4 but I'm going to change for the 0.2 to see the difference. Thanks for the answer and a happy new year for you. 👍🏼

@RWOModels 2 жыл бұрын

It's a very nice airbrush with great versatility thanks to the two included nozzle/needle sets. Just regularly check that the seals are intact and keep it thoroughly clean and I'm pretty sure you'll achieve great results with it. 🙂 Happy New Year, greetings from Germany, RWO

@raranedamanriquez Жыл бұрын

La Fuerza Aérea de Chile tiene 2 Boeing 737 , uno lo usa el Presidente de la República y durante algún tiempo lo usó en vuelos de largo alcance.

@RWOModels Жыл бұрын

Interesting to know, thanks for the info! Cheers!

@rigol2k Жыл бұрын

We missed the part on how you masked the individual windows for the second coat of white.

@RWOModels Жыл бұрын

I actually did not mask the windows individually, my method was to paint the fuselage parts white, insert the windows, mask the window areas with Tamiya tape and then paint the whole rest of the fuselage. At the time of the build I did not know better and it's by far not perfect this way. Today I would clearly prefer individual masks for each window even it's a pain to apply these. 🙂 Thanks!

@g-wings5015 3 жыл бұрын

what color did you use on the wings ?

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for not making this clear in the video, I used Tamiya XF-80 for painting the wings and elevators.

@g-wings5015 3 жыл бұрын

thanks 👍🏻

@tomlee9534 2 жыл бұрын

How do you use Superglue and not mist up your windows?

@RWOModels 2 жыл бұрын

I tested the superglue I had in my inventory on a piece of sprue and it worked, no fogging!? I’m afraid I can’t tell you why some brands seem to work and some don’t… 🤷🏻‍♂️😳 Thanks for watching! 👍🙂

@DavidRLentz Жыл бұрын

Does anyone make a polystyrene model kit of the Boeing 737 passenger airliner in 1:72nd scale? Or any of the military variants in service with any of the branches of the armed services of the United States of America.

@KJ-kn8pg 3 жыл бұрын

Noice little 737, when will we get the F-14 from top gun? Cheers!

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

You really got me on this one! :) It was supposed to follow directly after Viper's A-4 but then I decided to do the A-6E Intruder as a kind of practice project first since it has basically the same color scheme... Then the Boeing C-40 kit crossed my way... So many models and not enough time to build them! I'll be off to rehab next month so probably no building for a couple of weeks, but my goal is definitely to have the F-14A finished before "Top Gun Maverick" finally releases! Thanks!

@KJ-kn8pg 3 жыл бұрын

@@RWOModels Glad to hear that altough after the release of the 2nd top gun, you will need to build maverick 's f/a-18e super hornet :-)

@RWOModels 3 жыл бұрын

OK, one more for the long list… 😂👍