My first true attempt at an airliner.   My family has a long history with North Central dating back to my grandfather's business trips on their DC-3's.  I remember seeing my dad off on one of their Convair 580's.  I myself still have vivid memories of flying on their DC-9's before they merged into Republic.    Eastern Express kit, ATP decals.  Model Master, MRP & Alclad paints.  Never quite got the fit of the bottom of the wings completely to my liking, but otherwise a ne