1:144 Airbus A380-800 Trent 900 engines x 4

The real subject

The Airbus A380-800 is a double-deck wide-body airliner and the largest series-produced civil machine in the world. The Rolls-Royce Trent 900 is one of the two powerplants it was delivered with. It is a high-bypass turbofan engine developed for exactly this type of aircraft; the four engines hang on pylons under the wings.

What the set is for

The set brings four engine units for a model in 1:144 scale. On a model of a large aircraft the engines are the most striking element of the view from the front and from below, so it pays to give attention on them to the shape of the intake and to the depth of the nacelle.

• 1:144 scale, the usual scale for models of airliners
• four engine units matching the number of engines on the aircraft
• an accessory to a model of the Airbus A380-800 type
• a rewarding place for metallic shades and fine shading

Building and painting tips

Before gluing, compare the attachment of the nacelles with the pylons on your kit and line all four engines up at the same height and the same angle; asymmetry is immediately visible over a large span. Cut the surplus material away with a sharp blade a little from the part and sand the remainder. Wash and degrease the parts before painting. Darken the inside of the intake and set the fan blades apart with a metallic shade, so that the nacelle does not read as a blind tube.

Supply

This is an accessory to a model of an aircraft. Paints, glue and decals are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.