Where are you seeing the images of these releases?
Here are three of them. How many times has it been said that the 'Northwest red' used by Aeroclassisc is TOO dark! Almost maroon! Northwest red is a bright red.
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Models I want to see in 1/400:
Boeing 737-300 Condor (grey), Boeing 737-500 Air France, Boeing 747-200B SAA (white belly), Boeing 767-300ER LTU süd
Aeroclassics does absolutely fantastic DC8's. I hope one day we see the 'Super 70' series from them. But, in the meantime, would anyone else share in wanting any of the below??
1) Emery DC-8-62
AC already gave us a DC-8-63 in this livery, would love to see the shorter version as well.
2) BAX Global DC-8-63
Cool old livery. I know another user has pitched the 707 for this livery, as well. I think BAX also had some 727-200's.
3) ATI DC-8-62 Combi
The last of the passenger DC8's. Was anyone lucky enough to get on one of the enthusiast flights they ran??
3) ATI DC-8-62 Combi
The last of the passenger DC8's. Was anyone lucky enough to get on one of the enthusiast flights they ran??
I'm not sure what their enthusiast flights were, but I did fly on one of their -62s in 1995 from Yokota Air Base to MCAS Iwakuni. It was both my very first and last DC-8 flight. Cabin inside was part passenger and part cargo. Incredibly, AeroClassics already released the -62 in the livery that I flew on!
Harvey
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I'm not sure what their enthusiast flights were, but I did fly on one of their -62s in 1995 from Yokota Air Base to MCAS Iwakuni. It was both my very first and last DC-8 flight. Cabin inside was part passenger and part cargo. Incredibly, AeroClassics already released the -62 in the livery that I flew on!
That's really cool, I'm envious you got on a DC8. I never was on the type.
Back when ATI announced a retirement date for their DC8 fleet, they scheduled a few 'enthusiast flights', where spotters and fans of the planes could take a DC8 flight from Point A to Point A. They'd take off, fly around and sightsee a bit, then land back at the same airport. Given how those Combi's only held like 30 passengers, the tickets were pretty steep. $2,000 dollar ballpark, I seem to recall. There's a few videos on youtube, from people who were on those last ATI DC8 flights.
That Surinam is damn gorgeous. I'll be getting it though I wish it had been PH-DEM that was also in full Surinam colours - and seen at Heathrow quite regularly for a while after its return to KLM.
One of my favourite schemes adorning the SDC-8. Thank you Aeroclassics. Also like the Scanair and SAS DC-8s which are very nice too, but can only really afford one model a month these days.
Regards the Northwest colour, sometimes it does look dark red in dull weather and that is how I remember seeing it.
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Holy Grails Boeing 707 of Ethiopian (Done)/Royal Jordanian/Tarom/Dan Air/Florida West/Tampa/Millon Air/Air Zimbabwe (Done)/Azerbaijan, DC-8 of Air Spain/Surinam-KLM(Done)/Seaboard World, Tu134 Aviogenex/Malev/Aeroflot(Done)/Balkan, Tu154 Malev, IL76 Mahan Air, IL18 Tarom/Malev, Caravelle Trans Europa/Syrian Air, plus any AN12, Tu114, IL14.
Favourite manufacturers - Aeroclassics ("just like a fine wine, they only get better with age"), also like El Aviador, and NG Models.
That Surinam is damn gorgeous. I'll be getting it though I wish it had been PH-DEM that was also in full Surinam colours - and seen at Heathrow quite regularly for a while after its return to KLM.
One of my favourite schemes adorning the SDC-8. Thank you Aeroclassics. Also like the Scanair and SAS DC-8s which are very nice too, but can only really afford one model a month these days.
Regards the Northwest colour, sometimes it does look dark red in dull weather and that is how I remember seeing it.
Sadly I've been told the European and Surinam DC-8s will not be included in this month's announcement even though a few seem to have slipped out to people like Buchair. They will be announced in June or July so save some pennies for them.
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Tbh I'm not a big collector of DC-8's but do have two that Gemini did and they came out ( I think it's some decades ago now!). Namely the BAX Global and DHL old colours and both with newer engines. Love them to this day!! Sorry thought I'd share! Lol!
__________________ NG L1011's: BWIA(Teal/ yellow livery)/
RAF x3/Eastern bare metal/LAM/ Faucett Peru
NG A340: Gulf Air( Gold/Blue))Surinam/Royal Jordanian/Air Namibia (Blue tail) LAN
NG 747 SP/200 Air Namibia( yellow)/Luxair/Air Mauritius/ Saudi Arabian (Green)/Aerolineas Argentinas/ SAA 80’s Orange tail, silver belly 200/ Lufthansa black nose/ Olympic 200
NG 744: United Battleship/ Delta/ Northwest red top/ Qantas 90s livery/ BA
Sadly I've been told the European and Surinam DC-8s will not be included in this month's announcement even though a few seem to have slipped out to people like Buchair. They will be announced in June or July so save some pennies for them.
Many thanks Richard, it does my nut in that they appear on Ebay before us - the collectorate.
Maybe there is a genuine reason and it can't be helped.
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Holy Grails Boeing 707 of Ethiopian (Done)/Royal Jordanian/Tarom/Dan Air/Florida West/Tampa/Millon Air/Air Zimbabwe (Done)/Azerbaijan, DC-8 of Air Spain/Surinam-KLM(Done)/Seaboard World, Tu134 Aviogenex/Malev/Aeroflot(Done)/Balkan, Tu154 Malev, IL76 Mahan Air, IL18 Tarom/Malev, Caravelle Trans Europa/Syrian Air, plus any AN12, Tu114, IL14.
Favourite manufacturers - Aeroclassics ("just like a fine wine, they only get better with age"), also like El Aviador, and NG Models.
Oh well, disappointing, but I don't mind waiting a little longer knowing that it will be released. I've already reserved space for her next to B743 Combi PH-BUW and A343 PZ-TCP.
Must admit I like both AC and GJ Super DC-8's, and I can't decide whether the GJ is a little too bloated or AC is a little too skinny. But the early DC-8s (not stretched) for me AC win hands down.
AC also win the 707 contrast hands-down.
All producers have good and bad moulds, both GJ and AC have produced some cracking stuff.
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Nick Moss
Holy Grails Boeing 707 of Ethiopian (Done)/Royal Jordanian/Tarom/Dan Air/Florida West/Tampa/Millon Air/Air Zimbabwe (Done)/Azerbaijan, DC-8 of Air Spain/Surinam-KLM(Done)/Seaboard World, Tu134 Aviogenex/Malev/Aeroflot(Done)/Balkan, Tu154 Malev, IL76 Mahan Air, IL18 Tarom/Malev, Caravelle Trans Europa/Syrian Air, plus any AN12, Tu114, IL14.
Favourite manufacturers - Aeroclassics ("just like a fine wine, they only get better with age"), also like El Aviador, and NG Models.
Must admit I like both AC and GJ Super DC-8's, and I can't decide whether the GJ is a little too bloated or AC is a little too skinny. But the early DC-8s (not stretched) for me AC win hands down.
AC also win the 707 contrast hands-down.
Yeah it took me awhile to decide on the DC8 battle, as well. Comparing the cross-section of other similar types, I reached my own conclusion that the GJ DC8 is a bit too bloated. Others may disagree with me, I'm sure.
So, I prefer the AC DC8's. That said, the GJ DC8-70's are really quite good, a huge improvement over their earlier attempts. But, I'd still love to see an AC version of the Super 70's.
Personally, I think AC does a much better DC8 than GJ, and is why I hope to eventually see an AC option for the type.
I couldn't agree more. I'm hoping for an Aeroclassics DC-8-73 in Condor and German Cargo colours.
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Models I want to see in 1/400:
Boeing 737-300 Condor (grey), Boeing 737-500 Air France, Boeing 747-200B SAA (white belly), Boeing 767-300ER LTU süd
I have never seen a photo. With such short leases I doubt they were ever painted in Aer Lingus colours
It appears they weren't. Here is a picture from that time frame:
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Models I want to see in 1/400:
Boeing 737-300 Condor (grey), Boeing 737-500 Air France, Boeing 747-200B SAA (white belly), Boeing 767-300ER LTU süd
When I look at the stretched DC-8 it amazes me how they actually flew so well. Also with narrow wings, you would think they would easily lose aerodynamic flight. The stresses on the airframe must have been immense.
To stress again - not that I know anything about aerodynamics.
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Nick Moss
Holy Grails Boeing 707 of Ethiopian (Done)/Royal Jordanian/Tarom/Dan Air/Florida West/Tampa/Millon Air/Air Zimbabwe (Done)/Azerbaijan, DC-8 of Air Spain/Surinam-KLM(Done)/Seaboard World, Tu134 Aviogenex/Malev/Aeroflot(Done)/Balkan, Tu154 Malev, IL76 Mahan Air, IL18 Tarom/Malev, Caravelle Trans Europa/Syrian Air, plus any AN12, Tu114, IL14.
Favourite manufacturers - Aeroclassics ("just like a fine wine, they only get better with age"), also like El Aviador, and NG Models.
This is it plus two re-registered 767-200s (Egyptair and Air New Zealand):
Delta Airlines Airbus A321 N391DN Thank You
North Central Douglas DC-9-51 N761NC
Northwest Douglas DC-9-51 N774NC Bowling Shoe
Northwest Boeing 727-200 N280US Bowling Shoe
US Air Boeing 727-200 N720US 'Piedmont hybrid'
Piedmont Airlines Boeing 727-200 N558PS
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__________________ The greatest need in 1:400:Reissues of Major Passenger-Carrier 747 Classics: -100/200, -300, and SP, of NG / Aeroclassics / Big Bird Mk. 1 quality. Examples: American; United Blue-Star, Bass; TWA double globe, double stripe; Pan Am delivery; British Airways Negus, Landor; KLM 70's-80's blue top; Air France 70's-80's; Lufthansa 70's-80's; Aer Lingus delivery; Sabena 80's circle-s; Japan Air Lines 70's-80s; All Nippon 70's; and Qantas 70's-80's.
Just a reminder to Andrew, if the DC-8-63 mould is in use, we still need this one.
Yes!! I'll do some 'clamoring.' I very much want the Seaboard DC-8-63!
Jim
__________________ The greatest need in 1:400:Reissues of Major Passenger-Carrier 747 Classics: -100/200, -300, and SP, of NG / Aeroclassics / Big Bird Mk. 1 quality. Examples: American; United Blue-Star, Bass; TWA double globe, double stripe; Pan Am delivery; British Airways Negus, Landor; KLM 70's-80's blue top; Air France 70's-80's; Lufthansa 70's-80's; Aer Lingus delivery; Sabena 80's circle-s; Japan Air Lines 70's-80s; All Nippon 70's; and Qantas 70's-80's.
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