douglas factory delta dc 8

DINO · 11-07-2006, 05:31 PM

I just received this model. My first venture into this type of model. All I can say is 'wow". It's quite impressivel, huge. ... and in great condition. It didn't come cheap, but these models sure are something.

Anybody have a similar model? Any recommendations, thoughts? Thanks.

eBay: Large Douglas DC 8 Delta Airlines Desk Model Airplane (item 280038492861 end time Oct-22-06 18:30:54 PDT)

Interflug62M · 11-11-2006, 05:20 AM

Dino, a very nice model indeed, looks to have been a good buy. I have a metal 1/50 scale Lockheed Starliner in TWA livery which I am told was made by a company called Riffe back in the late 50s and has an original stylised metal TWA Jetstream stand, like your DC8 it is very heavy and I guess pretty rare. Out of a collection of around 60 resin and fibregalss models the Starliner is the only metal one I have. The fact that yours is an original Douglas factory model adds to its value and desirability...enjoy it

flieger · 11-12-2006, 08:17 AM

I have two 707, one 727 and one Caravelle in scale 1/50, all of them are full metal.
The first buy always appears to be "fantastic", if you get more, you just wonder where to put them...

I also wonder about the prices meanwhile paid for these Douglas models. There is a mass of them rotating in the USA. As far as I know, Douglas made one model for each sold unit of DC-8 and DC-9, and these are not few.

ANTHONY F DUVA JR · 11-12-2006, 12:48 PM

I always wanted one of those. I ought to search for them on line. I only look for the old toys now.

DINO · 11-12-2006, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flieger

I have two 707, one 727 and one Caravelle in scale 1/50, all of them are full metal.
The first buy always appears to be "fantastic", if you get more, you just wonder where to put them...
I also wonder about the prices meanwhile paid for these Douglas models. There is a mass of them rotating in the USA. As far as I know, Douglas made one model for each sold unit of DC-8 and DC-9, and these are not few.

A mass of them rotating in the USA? Seriously? Please tell me where I can find more of these models. I haven't gotten wind of this if this is true.

flieger · 11-12-2006, 04:42 PM

We are all dealing with rare models, so if I say "a mass", it does not mean a distribution like Herpa.

From these Douglas models nearly each week one pops up on Ebay. Right now you can buy an AA DC-6.

DINO · 11-12-2006, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flieger

We are all dealing with rare models, so if I say "a mass", it does not mean a distribution like Herpa.
From these Douglas models nearly each week one pops up on Ebay. Right now you can buy an AA DC-6.

Do you have a link for this? Thanks.

car15 · 11-12-2006, 07:17 PM

eBay: Vintage 1940's American DC-6 Airplane Advertising Model (item 260050207556 end time Nov-13-06 22:11:38 PST)

DINO · 11-12-2006, 10:28 PM

Thank you.

Is that a Douglas factory model? The item description doesn't say.

car15 · 11-12-2006, 10:32 PM

Yup, that looks like one!

flieger · 11-13-2006, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DINO

Thank you.
Is that a Douglas factory model? The item description doesn't say.

If you are only looking for auctions, which include a full item description, then of course those models become very very rare...

You should consider, that many sellers do not know about the origin of the models. They may found on the bulky waste, for what collectors are paying thousands of Dollars.

Francois · 11-15-2006, 11:10 AM

eBay: Large metal Douglas DC6 - Factory model - AIR AUSTRAL (item 180051169584 end time Nov-21-06 07:59:01 PST)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DINO

I just received this model. My first venture into this type of model. All I can say is 'wow". It's quite impressivel, huge. ... and in great condition. It didn't come cheap, but these models sure are something.
Anybody have a similar model? Any recommendations, thoughts? Thanks.
eBay: Large Douglas DC 8 Delta Airlines Desk Model Airplane (item 280038492861 end time Oct-22-06 18:30:54 PDT)

flieger · 11-15-2006, 03:56 PM

Seems, the new week has started already...

B-16707 · 11-17-2006, 09:26 PM

boy these models are expensive.

marco · 01-19-2007, 09:39 AM

Douglas Factory Models are the nicest. You've just now to find from the DC3 to the DC9 including the different versions !
They are worth this price, specially if in good condition.
Rgds.
Marco

car15 · 02-26-2007, 12:56 AM

Local Gun Show find that will be going on the auction block soon, unless someone makes me an offer that I cannot refuse!

flieger · 02-26-2007, 04:32 PM

Would be more interested for a gun....

car15 · 02-26-2007, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flieger

Would be more interested for a gun....

OK, how about a nice German gun?

11-07-2006, 05:31 PM	#1
DINO Senior Collector Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 266	douglas factory delta dc 8 I just received this model. My first venture into this type of model. All I can say is 'wow". It's quite impressivel, huge. ... and in great condition. It didn't come cheap, but these models sure are something. Anybody have a similar model? Any recommendations, thoughts? Thanks. eBay: Large Douglas DC 8 Delta Airlines Desk Model Airplane (item 280038492861 end time Oct-22-06 18:30:54 PDT)

11-11-2006, 05:20 AM	#2
Interflug62M Flugzeug der UdSSR Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: East of you! Posts: 61	Dino, a very nice model indeed, looks to have been a good buy. I have a metal 1/50 scale Lockheed Starliner in TWA livery which I am told was made by a company called Riffe back in the late 50s and has an original stylised metal TWA Jetstream stand, like your DC8 it is very heavy and I guess pretty rare. Out of a collection of around 60 resin and fibregalss models the Starliner is the only metal one I have. The fact that yours is an original Douglas factory model adds to its value and desirability...enjoy it __________________ "Its all An Il Tu me!"

11-12-2006, 12:48 PM	#4
ANTHONY F DUVA JR ^~.. Maximum R & B ..~^ Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Land of a thousand dances Posts: 3,057	I always wanted one of those. I ought to search for them on line. I only look for the old toys now. __________________ FLY DUVA AIR's LUXURIOUS, DOUBLE-DECK BOEING "STRATO" CLIPPER !

11-17-2006, 09:26 PM	#14
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,737	boy these models are expensive. __________________ The Completed Customs The Airport

02-26-2007, 12:56 AM	#16
car15 Junior Collector Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 42	Re: douglas factory delta dc 8 Local Gun Show find that will be going on the auction block soon, unless someone makes me an offer that I cannot refuse!

11-12-2006, 08:17 AM	#3
flieger Master Collector Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DARMSTADT Age: 40 Posts: 504	I have two 707, one 727 and one Caravelle in scale 1/50, all of them are full metal. The first buy always appears to be "fantastic", if you get more, you just wonder where to put them... I also wonder about the prices meanwhile paid for these Douglas models. There is a mass of them rotating in the USA. As far as I know, Douglas made one model for each sold unit of DC-8 and DC-9, and these are not few.

11-12-2006, 04:42 PM	#6
flieger Master Collector Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DARMSTADT Age: 40 Posts: 504	We are all dealing with rare models, so if I say "a mass", it does not mean a distribution like Herpa. From these Douglas models nearly each week one pops up on Ebay. Right now you can buy an AA DC-6.

11-12-2006, 07:17 PM	#8
car15 Junior Collector Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 42	eBay: Vintage 1940's American DC-6 Airplane Advertising Model (item 260050207556 end time Nov-13-06 22:11:38 PST)

11-12-2006, 10:28 PM	#9
DINO Senior Collector Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 266	Thank you. Is that a Douglas factory model? The item description doesn't say.

11-12-2006, 10:32 PM	#10
car15 Junior Collector Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 42	Yup, that looks like one!

11-15-2006, 03:56 PM	#13
flieger Master Collector Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DARMSTADT Age: 40 Posts: 504	Seems, the new week has started already...

01-19-2007, 09:39 AM	#15
marco Junior Collector Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 39	Douglas Factory Models are the nicest. You've just now to find from the DC3 to the DC9 including the different versions ! They are worth this price, specially if in good condition. Rgds. Marco

02-26-2007, 04:32 PM	#17
flieger Master Collector Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DARMSTADT Age: 40 Posts: 504	Re: douglas factory delta dc 8 Would be more interested for a gun....

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