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Phantom · 04-03-2008, 03:01 PM

As my post didn't make it any longer than 2mins before it disappeared on 400SH, let me try it here...

I'm a bit worried with AC's research/qc on recent releases.

That there's once again a batch of A300 models with wrong engine moulds isn't a surprise (sadly) but it now also seems to affect the DC-10 releases which until now got both engine variants correctly done (remember, both A300B2/B4 and DC-10-30 shared the same engines)
While OO-SLA is correct for the scheme represented, I'd think OO-SLB had already been converted to the later cowling when this scheme was applied. Sisterships SLD/E where already delivered with the later engine cowling.

And where's the overwing walkways on the Lan 707?
Might we ever see a DC-9 with all grey wings? I'm quite sure the USAF had them this way.

Okay, lots of nitpicks here, but I'm disappointed with the fact that AC simply don't get their A300 engines correct - and that not SAA delivery A300B2 was done. Moreover, the current engine would at least fit for these early production airframes.

04-03-2008, 03:01 PM	#11
Phantom Insane Collector Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bavaria Posts: 1,957	Re: April Aeroclassics Releases... As my post didn't make it any longer than 2mins before it disappeared on 400SH, let me try it here... I'm a bit worried with AC's research/qc on recent releases. That there's once again a batch of A300 models with wrong engine moulds isn't a surprise (sadly) but it now also seems to affect the DC-10 releases which until now got both engine variants correctly done (remember, both A300B2/B4 and DC-10-30 shared the same engines) While OO-SLA is correct for the scheme represented, I'd think OO-SLB had already been converted to the later cowling when this scheme was applied. Sisterships SLD/E where already delivered with the later engine cowling. And where's the overwing walkways on the Lan 707? Might we ever see a DC-9 with all grey wings? I'm quite sure the USAF had them this way. Okay, lots of nitpicks here, but I'm disappointed with the fact that AC simply don't get their A300 engines correct - and that not SAA delivery A300B2 was done. Moreover, the current engine would at least fit for these early production airframes.