Douglas DC-8-73 Aire d'Evasion, Minicraft 1:144

[NorbertBu]

Hi guys,

 

here is my second finished DC-8. The first one can be found here: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235131153-dc-8-52-air-new-zealand-authentic-airliners-1144/

The -73 was the final stage in the development of this sleek airliner. It had the longest fuselage, the widest span and the most modern engine of that time. 

The airline only operated this single aircraft for only almost one year, based in Paris CDG in 1993.

The kit is from Minicraft and the fit was mostly okay, only the wing span extensions created some problems. Of course, the small deflectors on the engines, the antennas and fuel probes had to be added. The metal colours were done mostly with MiG-Ammo, with some polishing paste by AK.

Decals are from TwoSix, with some additions from the kit decals. The aftermarket decal makers mostly forget to provide overwing exit markings, engine details etc.

Hope you like the "flying tube", as the long DC-8s were called.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 2, 2023 by NorbertBu

[Vince1159]

I'm a Boeing fan but there was something special about Douglas as well,lovely build (next time any chance of a Saul Bass one)....

[Red Dot]

That is a very special model Norbert. I really look forward to seeing it at Telford

 

Andy

[NorbertBu]

Saul Bass means United Airlines? Sorry , I have different plans, A -63F Arrow Air, -33 African Safari and -62 Braniff Calder will follow next. Sometime...

[Vince1159]

That'a a shame NorbertBu,yes the Saul Bass was the Tulip livery and i can't wait to see your next build,the Branniff Calder reminds me of another United the Peter Max....

[Rupert]

Norbert,

You have done a really nice job on this wonderful scheme. I had forgotten how old it is but still looks so avant garde.

Many thanks for displaying it.

Vincent

[Bertie McBoatface]

So long and sleek. And so well finished!

[Skodadriver]

Excellent model as always Norbert.  I really like the unusual livery.

 

I'm sorry I never had the chance to fly on a DC-8  but I remember reading somewhere that if you were sitting near the back of a -73 in turbulence you could see the fuselage flexing. That must have been rather strange!

 

Dave G

[NorbertBu]

Thank you Dave for the nice comment. But please don't look too closely at my models....

 

I wouldn't want to make an experience like you described. But flexing is better than breaking.

 

cheers,

 

Norbert

[Vince1159]

11 hours ago, Skodadriver said:

if you were sitting near the back of a -73 in turbulence you could see the fuselage flexing. That must have been rather strange!

It probably helped their whiskey sales no end if people hadn't seen it before as well....

[busnproplinerfan]

Looks very good.

[Head in the clouds.]

Good choice, always preferred the DC8 to the Boeing and your build shows through the lovely lines of the Douglas aircraft. Well done.

[Vesa Jussila]

Really nice build. There is something in this classic airliner.

[Turbofan]

Hi Norbert,

Superb! Nice unusual livery and I like the wing and engine detail really brings it to life!

Cheers,

Ian

[David H]

Beautiful job, Norbert! I look forward to the Braniff DC-8 in the Calder livery.

[RidgeRunner]

Nice. I remember seeing this at Gatwick

[jonf45]

Lovely build in a cracking scheme, used to love seeing the DC-8s. Great work 👍

[Don]

Super clean build of my favorite commercial aircraft.    Very intersting livery.   You did an amazing job sir.   

[NorbertBu]

Thank you very much for all the nice comments! I am glad that you all like the model.