Viking Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Douglas DC-8-62 1/144 Minicraft (converted), Lima November decals. After the VC-10, the next best looking airliner is the Douglas DC-8, and the best looking of those are the shorter fuselage versions.The Minicraft DC-8 series of kits are amongst the very best airliner kits you can get, they are beautifully moulded, accurate, and have flawless fit. It's a funny thing about the Minicraft range, all the Douglas aircraft are really good, and all the Boeing ones are... well, I don't buy them.This is the 'Hawiian Air' DC-8-63 boxing, with the fuselage cut down to convert it to the shorter -62. Very helpfully the kit has engraved cut lines inside the fuselage to show you where to cut. Other than that, the construction is pretty much straight out of the box. The wings and tailplanes are such a good fit I haven't even bothered to glue them in. They just fit nice and snug on their own.I've used multiple shades of Alclad on the metal areas, and Halfords appliance white on the fuselage top.The Lima November decals come in the Longboat scheme for the versions of the DC-8 that SAS used, the 55, 62, 63, and Freighters. A huge number of fleet names & reg's are provided, along with enough cheat line for the longest, that you may need to cut down for your chosen version.That's what came out of the fuselage fore and aft of the wing;And finally, the 'With something esle' shot. This time the Airfix Caravelle generously given to me when I couldn't find one, by that true gent, Martin Hale, and finished in 26 deacls SAS scheme.Thanks for looking,John [EDIT] 11/08/2014 Wow, thanks for all the kind comments folks, it is very much appreciated. I thought airliners were very much a minority interest Loveley models...A Convair 440, Viscount and DC 9 would go well with those two. Thanks, Gary I can do one of those. The DC-9 & decals are in the stash waiting its turn, and the Viscount is planned, but I have this one; And then it's predecessor, the DC-7C [/EDIT] Thanks again everyone. 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Lovely stuff again John, but there again, I wouldn't expect anything less. As for the family shot - well worth tuning in for that alone ! Best Regards Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 That's a thing of beauty, for some reason I really like the look of DC-8s, this one captures it well. Also like the size comparison v the Caravelle. Thanks for sharing. FF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garryrussell Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Loveley models...A Convair 440, Viscount and DC 9 would go well with those two. Agree..the DC 8 was a fine looking aeroplane. I Always liked the eight and found it had a presence and grace the 707, itself a very fine aeroplane, just didn't have. I do like the 707 as well and nothing wrong with it's classic lines...just the Eight is so much better in my opinion. I saw one recently...albeit a grounded one at Manston. Looked in fine condition, but, sadly she'll never fly again (ZS-OSI). Another one gone. Thanks for sharing those 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 A wonderful airliner in one of the best schemes ever to have been applied in my view. Certain airliners just seem so much better in a certain livery like the DC-10 in Thai or Laker colours or the B707 in the Pan Am colours For me , a DC-8 is synonymous with the SAS livery. Lovely finish John, and I like the head on shot. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Stunning John. I've only ever bought the Minicraft Boeing aircraft and as a result, been put off buying others, but after reading this, I might look out for one. Love the detail and a great choice of scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbru1 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Great build of a real classic, superb. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Very nice finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Lovely work as usual John. I have just started a -73 and noticed the snug wing fit on mine which makes for easier painting. I hope to have it finished soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Delicious, and also magnificent. Gorgeous tapering of the white / metal on the nose. I generally use cockpit decals, but now I'm thinking of the transparency. I have an MD-80 and a Caravelle SAS example - thinking I need a DC-8 as well - is there a limit on display space? Beautiful build. Cheers, Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Have to agree Mike, the clear cockpit windscreen looks the goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 That's a bit of a stunner ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 A beautiful model John. I share your sentiment that only the 8 followed the 10 in terms of aesthetics! Excellent Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Modeller Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Now that's pretty special. I went all nostalgic when I saw this - it took me back to Queen's Building at Heathrow in 1966. Granted, I wouldn't have seen a -62 back then, but I picked up a Revell SAS DC-8 from the model shop that used to be there all those years ago to go with my Airfix Comet 4B and Caravelle. You also seem to have mastered those metallic panels on the wing as well as any I've seen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 That's one beautiful looking model well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Absolutely brilliant model! Top work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notty Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Wow that is really gorgeous, however everybody knows the 757 was the prettiest airliner ever made ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Thanks folks for all the comments, much appreciated. I've added a CV-440 & DC-7c to the main post. Loveley models...A Convair 440, Viscount and DC 9 would go well with those two. Agree..the DC 8 was a fine looking aeroplane. I Always liked the eight and found it had a presence and grace the 707, itself a very fine aeroplane, just didn't have. I do like the 707 as well and nothing wrong with it's classic lines...just the Eight is so much better in my opinion. Couldn't have put it better myself Gary, agree with you 100% there! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbru1 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 The build post that keeps on giving...excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 How do you double like a post? the CV-440 and DC-7C look great John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael301757 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 absolutely stunning, lovely build, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMover Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Quality work - really enjoyed seeing these. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 All superb. I often felt that the DC-8 was a bit overshadowed by the 707. Then again, I am a bit of a Douglas transport fan. Like the Convair too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Brilliant flawless finish again !, Really nice build(s) there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhusberg Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Hi John, Some lovely models there mate ! Happy modelling, Ruben www.lndecals.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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