NWA DC-10-30 "Bowling Shoe" is here.

citjet · 08-18-2008, 06:32 PM

Wow freind's, I must say that this model is quite the beauty. Just arrived today in the mail in a large box delivered from the seller that lives 35 miles away from me......convenient huh?

This is definately one of my favorite airplanes and for Inflight to make one from my former employer? Well, that makes it even better and I just had to have one.

So here it is, and I have only two complaints: The cowling's on engines 1 and 3 are a bit cheesy in they're construction and the nose intakes are just too subtle and blend into the fuselage. Look's like three small dent's instead.
Other than that this is an awesome model and get one if you can! Next on my list is the DC-9 in matching paint. Both of these aircraft are those that I've flown on many times for FREE!

stevec · 08-18-2008, 07:35 PM

Hi Citjet, could not agree with you more, it is a very nice model, I also have this one being a Northwest fan, I hope you do get the DC-9, they are well matched together, I have also flown 2-3 time's on the Dc-10, as my brother works for Northwest, and lives in Minneapolis/St Paul, he has been with Northwest for about 26 year's, he started with them at Gatwick, flown on a few of the other's as well IE B757-300 A330-200 & 300 also the A320, but not so lucky to fly on the Dc-9, Stevec,,,

citjet · 08-18-2008, 08:49 PM

That's awesome Steve,
Two of my most memorable flight's were on the DC-9 from Atlanta GA to Detroit MI in first class and in the DC-10 from Seattle WA to Honolulu HI also in first class. There is nothing like looking down the terminal on the ramp at a line of 'Red Tails' and it will be an experience I'll never forget and it was the best airline I worked for.

kezsz · 08-18-2008, 10:28 PM

nice.......

smoothjazz · 08-18-2008, 11:10 PM

Just awesome! Mine is on its way as well! Thanks for the photos!

azuddin777 · 08-18-2008, 11:29 PM

Nice

I used to see this aircraft flying into Kuala Lumpur back in 1998.

Azuddin

Agent X20 · 08-19-2008, 05:14 AM

Blast............ that looks nice..... better than the dual livery........

L-1011-Heavy · 08-19-2008, 11:08 AM

I Looked At This And The British Airways At The Hobby Shop. 2 Things That Stopped Me From Buying Them.
Most Importantly The Cockpit Was Just A Tad Off.It's ALMOST There But It's EnoughThat I Said No.
Basically The Two Outer Vertcal Frames Are Leaning Far Backwards Instead Of Forward. Also At The Lower Diagonal Frame Of The Quarterpanel Meets The Lower Part Of The Vertical Frame As In A Triangle. Wrong. There Is Supposed To Be A Very Short Lateral Frame As Well.
Second I Think The Aft Number Ventral Fin Is Too Big.

Other Than That This Model Is Quite Good.
2 Minor Fixes And I'm Game.

Agent X20 · 08-19-2008, 11:11 AM

WTGOR thats not half as bad as the BA one...

citjet · 08-19-2008, 09:25 PM

EEE-gads!!!! They butchered the cockpit window's on your's.....I'd be tempted to return it.
Just my opinion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent X20

WTGOR thats not half as bad as the BA one...

aae991 · 08-19-2008, 09:40 PM

Those cockpit windows give the plane a mean looking attitude. Maybe it was tired of the long journey from China... At least you got a forward top antenna - mine was missing... They sent me another antenna to put in since the plane itself is sold out.

stevec · 08-21-2008, 10:33 AM

Sorry guy's lost all the photo's will try again Stevec...

lokene · 08-21-2008, 12:45 PM

I am so glad they didnt put that KLM/NWA partnership logo on the DC-10-30......as it detracks from the scheme and makes the plane look like a cheap billboard whore. I am still waiting for my Northwest DC-10-30 to arrive...wow looks like its SOLD OUT...a regular visitor in my home town Honolulu...to SEA/MSP/DTW daily. Awesome job inflight....BTW my British Airways DC-10-30 does not have the cockpit distortion problem that is shown in this thread. Looks like he got a bad batch...I would return for exchange on that one.

stevec · 08-21-2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevec

Sorry guy's lost all the photo's will try again Stevec...

Hi Citjet, from post 1, you said you might like to get the DC-9; in bowling shoe livery to match the DC-10, so I thought I would show you some pic's of mine. Stevec....

stevec · 08-21-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by citjet

That's awesome Steve,
Two of my most memorable flight's were on the DC-9 from Atlanta GA to Detroit MI in first class and in the DC-10 from Seattle WA to Honolulu HI also in first class. There is nothing like looking down the terminal on the ramp at a line of 'Red Tails' and it will be an experience I'll never forget and it was the best airline I worked for.

Hi Citjet, me again, a line of red tail's for you, I still have TWO, to get in 1/200 scale to complete the set, B757-200 & the B747-400 in B/shoe, sorry pic is not so clear. Stevec...

08-18-2008, 06:32 PM	#1
citjet Collector Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 127	NWA DC-10-30 "Bowling Shoe" is here. Wow freind's, I must say that this model is quite the beauty. Just arrived today in the mail in a large box delivered from the seller that lives 35 miles away from me......convenient huh? This is definately one of my favorite airplanes and for Inflight to make one from my former employer? Well, that makes it even better and I just had to have one. So here it is, and I have only two complaints: The cowling's on engines 1 and 3 are a bit cheesy in they're construction and the nose intakes are just too subtle and blend into the fuselage. Look's like three small dent's instead. Other than that this is an awesome model and get one if you can! Next on my list is the DC-9 in matching paint. Both of these aircraft are those that I've flown on many times for FREE!

08-18-2008, 07:35 PM	#2
stevec English Collector: Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Heathrow Posts: 99	Re: NWA DC-10-30 "Bowling Shoe" is here. Hi Citjet, could not agree with you more, it is a very nice model, I also have this one being a Northwest fan, I hope you do get the DC-9, they are well matched together, I have also flown 2-3 time's on the Dc-10, as my brother works for Northwest, and lives in Minneapolis/St Paul, he has been with Northwest for about 26 year's, he started with them at Gatwick, flown on a few of the other's as well IE B757-300 A330-200 & 300 also the A320, but not so lucky to fly on the Dc-9, Stevec,,, __________________ View My Collection http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-7337.html

08-18-2008, 08:49 PM	#3
citjet Collector Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 127	Re: NWA DC-10-30 "Bowling Shoe" is here. That's awesome Steve, Two of my most memorable flight's were on the DC-9 from Atlanta GA to Detroit MI in first class and in the DC-10 from Seattle WA to Honolulu HI also in first class. There is nothing like looking down the terminal on the ramp at a line of 'Red Tails' and it will be an experience I'll never forget and it was the best airline I worked for.

08-18-2008, 10:28 PM	#4
kezsz flyer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Johor, Malaysia Posts: 29	Re: NWA DC-10-30 "Bowling Shoe" is here. nice.......

08-18-2008, 11:10 PM	#5
smoothjazz More Korean Air in 1/200! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SEOUL KOREA Posts: 6,377	Re: NWA DC-10-30 "Bowling Shoe" is here. Just awesome! Mine is on its way as well! Thanks for the photos! __________________ BENJAMIN MY COLLECTION http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-1179.html

08-18-2008, 11:29 PM	#6
azuddin777 Continental Airline Fan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, But study in Malaysia Age: 22 Posts: 289	Re: NWA DC-10-30 "Bowling Shoe" is here. Nice I used to see this aircraft flying into Kuala Lumpur back in 1998. Azuddin __________________ My Collection Meter 1:500 - 143 Pcs 1:400 - 48 Pcs 1:200 - 28 Pcs See my collection, click here Boeing 777-300ER look so nice in Continental livery.. Malaysia Airline has discontinued their special livery models. Anyone need 1/200 or 1/400 MAS Hibiscus or FOS models, please PM me for more info. Hurry, only a few left...

08-19-2008, 05:14 AM	#7
Agent X20 Insane Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,331	Re: NWA DC-10-30 "Bowling Shoe" is here. Blast............ that looks nice..... better than the dual livery........ __________________ Agent X20

08-19-2008, 11:08 AM	#8
L-1011-Heavy The Heavy One Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada, Eh? Trijets & Landors 4 EVER Age: 45 Posts: 4,725	Re: NWA DC-10-30 "Bowling Shoe" is here. I Looked At This And The British Airways At The Hobby Shop. 2 Things That Stopped Me From Buying Them. Most Importantly The Cockpit Was Just A Tad Off.It's ALMOST There But It's EnoughThat I Said No. Basically The Two Outer Vertcal Frames Are Leaning Far Backwards Instead Of Forward. Also At The Lower Diagonal Frame Of The Quarterpanel Meets The Lower Part Of The Vertical Frame As In A Triangle. Wrong. There Is Supposed To Be A Very Short Lateral Frame As Well. Second I Think The Aft Number Ventral Fin Is Too Big. Other Than That This Model Is Quite Good. 2 Minor Fixes And I'm Game. __________________ *The Heavy Armada* *"In The Absence Of Excellence, There Is Only Mediocrity."*

08-19-2008, 11:11 AM	#9
Agent X20 Insane Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,331	Re: NWA DC-10-30 "Bowling Shoe" is here. WTGOR thats not half as bad as the BA one... __________________ Agent X20

08-19-2008, 09:40 PM	#11
aae991 Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago area Posts: 231	Re: NWA DC-10-30 "Bowling Shoe" is here. Those cockpit windows give the plane a mean looking attitude. Maybe it was tired of the long journey from China... At least you got a forward top antenna - mine was missing... They sent me another antenna to put in since the plane itself is sold out.

08-21-2008, 10:33 AM	#12
stevec English Collector: Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Heathrow Posts: 99	Re: NWA DC-10-30 "Bowling Shoe" is here. Sorry guy's lost all the photo's will try again Stevec... __________________ View My Collection http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-7337.html Last edited by stevec; 08-21-2008 at 01:39 PM.

08-21-2008, 12:45 PM	#13
lokene Senior Collector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 244	Re: NWA DC-10-30 "Bowling Shoe" is here. I am so glad they didnt put that KLM/NWA partnership logo on the DC-10-30......as it detracks from the scheme and makes the plane look like a cheap billboard whore. I am still waiting for my Northwest DC-10-30 to arrive...wow looks like its SOLD OUT...a regular visitor in my home town Honolulu...to SEA/MSP/DTW daily. Awesome job inflight....BTW my British Airways DC-10-30 does not have the cockpit distortion problem that is shown in this thread. Looks like he got a bad batch...I would return for exchange on that one.

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