Drifterdon Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Ebay is showing several sellers of this kit. Was curious if anyone has put their hands on this kit yet. Here is a link of what's in the box. Looks pretty nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) Don, I saw that too. The wing slots for the pylons are HUGE! It looks like the slot fillers are next to the bulkhead piece on the tree on the left. They are in a difficult area to fill and sand. I wonder about the engineering decision to do it that way. Also, notice that the underwing pieces, under stab pieces and vertical tail halves separation lines do not follow natural panel lines. That will require more filling and sanding, then probably rescribing. On the plus side, the engine nacelles look very nice, though. I will see about getting one, but not until summer. K/r, Dutch Edited March 30, 2023 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 I don't have a burning desire to run out and pick one of these up. I have a couple Revell kits and enough Minicraft DC-8's to choke a moose. And with all the resin engine options I've picked up, I think I'll pass for now. Of course I'll probably change my mind once I see one built up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 You took my thought! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Seraph Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 The mouldings look exquisite and very precise. I see a few areas better treated than on the Minicraft otherwise nice kit. Will place my order for 3 kits end of the month. https://ua-hobby.com/products/1-144-douglas-dc-8-32-swissair-x-scale-144002 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vidar_710 Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 I agree with Silver Seraph... This is a nice-looking kit! The close-up images of the sprues in the link are really nice. Interesting how they deal with the inserts over the wings where the pylons attach. My bet is they are planning for variants dealing with different pylons in the future. I'll keep an eye out for a release with a different livery though. Tracy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vidar_710 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Ordered mine and the flap set just released by LACI. Tracy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircal62 Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Looking at the parts lay out and how the kit parts are designed, I would think that other versions may not happen. A series 40 would require a new engine tree, maybe engine pylons. A series 50 new engines, pylons and wing tips. On the engine mounts over the top of the wing, a series 62 would require a smooth part, new engines and pylons, wing tips and a new fuselage. I think that are at the max size perhaps on the mold base for the fuselage. I am going to get a few of these kits, they do look very good and I want to support their efforts. Would love to see them do a 707-320 series in the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 Okay. So I changed my mind already and ordered one of these kits. Saves me from having to backdate one of my Minicraft kits and besides, I really want to see how this kit builds up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 I think I will order tuthree from Hannants when I get back from the sandbox at the end of next month.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vidar_710 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Welp.... My flaps got here before my model did! LOL Tracy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 Just got my kit in the mail today. All I can say is WOW. The level of detail in this kit is mind blowing. I haven't tried piecing any of the parts together but the level of detail has to be seen to be believed. Super fine panel lines on the wings and all the detail that goes into the gear are amazing for a 1/144 scale kit. And the engines for this kit are amazing. It gives you the option for thrust reversers to be built open or closed. You have to choose one or the other though. It also includes a complete cockpit. My only hope is that when it comes time to paint, the panel lines don't diasappear. I'm definitely glad I picked this kit up. I'll probably get another one or two in the near future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Brutha Don, My kit is on the way from Hannants. In the meantime, there is a very active discussion from builders on AirlinerCafe.com. They are pointing out some instruction sheet parts call out errors and trouble with wing pylon fit as well as suggested assembly sequencing for the engines to ensure good fit. Check it out. K/r, Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 Thanks Dutchmaster. I’ll check it out. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Brother Don, My kit landed today! Woohoo. This is one nice kit. Yes, I may have to get a few more. Hoping for more decals of classic liveries as well as secondary and tour operators from the late 60 through 1970s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vidar_710 Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 I received another box from them last week. It was the fuselage halves. I didn't even realize they were missing in the original box! Getting old I guess. Everything is here... Now I'll be waiting on some great decals for this kit. Tracy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vidar_710 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Pan Am and Delta liveries next. Tracy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted May 16, 2023 Author Share Posted May 16, 2023 36 minutes ago, Vidar_710 said: Pan Am and Delta liveries next. Tracy Yes! This ^^ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 (edited) Ray at 26 decals in the UK is offering some interesting 1/144 DC-8-32/33 decals for the X-Scale kit. Greg D. at DrawDecal offers three different DC-8-30 decals. Vintage Flyer Decals offers several early DC-8 schemes. And lastly, 8A decals (MX) offers several nice early DC-8 decals. Edited May 25, 2023 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 Just ordered a second X-Scale kit from Poland and markings from Vintage Flyer and 8A. Thanks for the links Dutchmaster. Very helpful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 SCM now shows the X-Scale DC-8-33 in Delta markings due out soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vidar_710 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 That'll look cool next to my Delta 71 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 Gorgeous build Tracy. The Delta DC-8s have always been my favorite livery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) Does anyone know if Martinair Holland late 1960s-early 1970s markings exist for the DC-8-32/55? I would love to build this scheme. Martinair Douglas DC-8-32 Volpati-1 – Martinair Flight 138 – Wikipedia Douglas DC-8-55F, PH-MAU / 45856, Martinair (MP / MPH) : ABPic Kind regards, Dutch Edited June 19, 2023 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vidar_710 Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 My Delta kit showed up today. 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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