Viking Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 British Midland DC-9-15, 26 Models 1/144. British Midland were the only UK operator of the DC-9, using both the short -15 and the longer -30 versions. This kit from 26 Models contains the plastic from the Fly Models DC-9, with 2 fuselages for the -15 and -30 for you to choose from. Also included is a set of 26 Decals own silk screen printed sheet, for the -15 and -30 in British Midland colours. I know there are some minor issues with the engine pylons being slightly too far back, and not wide enough. Well. I know now! But not when I started the build, so they are not corrected. I'm happy with it though, it is a lovely livery from what to me was the classic age of airliners. I thoroughly enjoyed this build, I chose G-BMAA 'Dovedale' because it is such a lovely part of the country. I can never resist a photo 'with something else', so here is my growing British Midland fleet: Thanks for looking John 61 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Very nice John and the DC-9 looks right at home with it`s stablemates. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 That is a beauty.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Lovely build and finish, great little collection ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Yes, a lovely model and a superb collection. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geert Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Looks great with the rest of the fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Again superb work on show John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riksbar Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Lovely, they bring back memories of indulgence flights from Tees-side airport as a kid when my mother was an air trafficker there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Superb looking DC-9 👍 Looking much better than the BM DC-9's and 737's I used to work on in the 90'ies 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) Beautiful DC-9,someone on another forum worked at JFK in the 70's/80's and said there's nothing like the noise you get from reverse thrust from those engines if you had an impatient captain... I hope you don't mind Viking.. Edited December 20, 2020 by Vince1159 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Beautiful DC9, my first passenger flight was in DC9 between Jyväskylä and Helsinki in 70's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Lovely model as always John and a fine trio in what I think is the most attractive British Midland livery. Dave G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ologist Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Utterly gorgeous modelling and livery Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Beautiful! Simply gorgeous! The DC-9 in BM colors, both new and old, is really special, and you did a tremendous job rendering this bird. I tried to build one in the newer colors in 1/72 scale using the Aurora kit, but this project met a tragic end. In the rear part of the cabin, the DC-9 was loud, loud, loud--especially at takeoff. I do remember watching DC-9s back out of the gate on their own (without a tug), and always thought the practice a little dangerous for the ground personnel. The rear-most seats had no windows at all, and one could hear the steady harmonics of the JT8Ds throughout the flight. The USAIR DC-9-32s I flew on in the 90's were all 30 years old--at least--and relatively comfortable, if quite ancient. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 That's a real beauty John superbly finished in a great scheme from my childhood. thanks for sharing regards Eamonn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Ologist said: Utterly gorgeous modelling and livery Jonathan Have to agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Hi John, Damn! That's another on my list you've beaten me to! I love it! That BMA livery was just so classy and looked particularly good on the Viscount and DC9s. I like the Fly kit I think they got the nose spot on but it's a pity about the thick wings. Did you manage to thin yours out, I've thought about using Airfix wings instead. As for the engine pylon issue it isn't particularly obvious IMO. Great 'with something else' pic, are there going to be any more in your BMA fleet? Cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Sublime work ✔️ Standards maintained ✔️ Always a delight to view your RFIs John, as they always strike a chord. Many thanks mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angell328 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 What a beautiful build and finish. Brough back some happy memories of flying from Heathrow to Teesside on a DC9 to see my Grandparents. MAtt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael301757 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Lovely job and a classic british livery from the past, great stuff. Cheers Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Well done! look at that nice model! Nice group photo too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Beautiful model of a great airplane in a loverly livery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Lovely job and that Viscount! BMA's best scheme and period. If you say the engine position has issues I will take your word for it. Great job and thank you for sharing with us. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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