Smashed 1/25 Westway DC-10 cutaway-model

727pilot · 01-15-2014, 04:09 PM

What a shame... A German travel-agency is trying to sell off this smashed Westway DC-10 cutaway-model. You can pick it up for 50 Euros, which is about $70.
I can't make out an airline-livery - so I guess this model was customized at some time.

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airlineguy · 01-15-2014, 05:36 PM

Hi 727pilot,

Thanks for the post.

I totally agree with you. It's a shame to see such historic commercial aircraft cutaway models in such said condition.

Would also guess that if someone has the resources and abilities to do a restoration of this model, it would be a long term proposition to do so.

Hopefully it will find a proper new home.

Regards, Robert

B2707300SST · 01-15-2014, 06:44 PM

Ouch. It is tough to see what was once a beautiful object destroyed. It looks like the wings may have been clipped at one time as well.

mjabbasi · 01-15-2014, 07:16 PM

I picked up a 1:36 cutaway Kuwait 747 from a travel agency for the same price and its nowhere near as bad as this!

Bill-ay · 01-15-2014, 07:18 PM

This looks to be a very easy fix. Sure, one would have to re-paint the repaired areas, but who cares right since it's some absurd fantasy livery. It would be great to put it into this outfit:

727pilot · 01-16-2014, 09:58 AM

Update: The model seems to have been sold - so unfortunately the ad and the pictures are no longer available.

stratoliner · 01-16-2014, 08:15 PM

the model just sold yesterday. it would definitely be an easy fix. or atleast those parts and stand alone were well worth the price.