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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Sept 26, 2022 19:56:45 GMT
Those B-CAL, B-CAL CHARTER, and BCA CHARTER DC-10-10's nicely fill a void within our "DC-10-10" textures inventory  ALASKA liveries are usually full of surprises too  Mark C AKL/NZ |
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Post by Nathan Ford - HJG on Sept 27, 2022 7:49:47 GMT
Brilliant, love he DC-10s
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Sept 28, 2022 2:06:03 GMT
One we almost forgot .... McDONNEL-DOUGLAS MD-95 (B717-200) Demonstrator N905DC (1995)   The B717-200 was conceived by McDONNELL-DOUGLAS as the MD-95. This aircraft was a shortened version of its MD-87 and became 2nd of the 3rd generation of its successful DC-9 family of jetliners (following the MD-90-30). This particular aircraft was essentially modernized DC-9-30 with capacity for up to 117 PAX (depending on operator configuration) and intended for medium haul routes. It featured an EFIS type flight deck and was powered by 2 advanced, quiet and fuel efficient, RR BR715 turbofan engines (rated at 18,920 LBS thrust each). The MD-95 was launched by VALUJET (later AIRTRAN AIRWAYS) during 1995. McDONNELL-DOUGLAS was merged into BOEING during August 1997. Despite industry-wide speculation BOEING might cancel the MD-95 in favour of its own late model B737 SERIES aircraft the first airframe was completed and rolled-out on June 10th 1998 .... and the type was re-branded as the "B717-200". It first flew on September 2nd 1998 and was awarded FAA certification during September 1999. The B717-200 entered service with AIRTRAN AIRWAYS during October 1999. It remained in production until 2006 and by which time a total of 156 airframes had been delivered .... some 103 of which remain in service today and with no hull losses, or fatalities, resulting despite only 5 incidents ever having been recorded to date. "THANKS" Erik ... .lucky you remembered because I nearly forgot too Mark C AKL/NZ |
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Post by Erik Ingram - HJG on Sept 28, 2022 17:13:31 GMT
As I alluded to earlier, United was perhaps the epitome of inconsistency in regards to its liveries throughout the 1970s...these stretch DC-8s should show why! First is N8073U in its delivery colors circa 1967; it was the first one to be delivered to United in January of that year, and features some subtle differences from Jim's 1969 version.  N8070U, circa 1976 features a much thicker red stripe that caused it to look a little like the Amtrak trains of the era, along with the fancy serifs on the United wordmark.  From the same year, N8079U had the thinner red stripe and blue titles.  Then there's this very plain version from 1977 on N8072U:  And from 1978, N8087U wears a very similar variant, but with "DC-8 Friend Ship" titles on the tail instead of the normal place on the fuselage.  After the change to the Saul Bass scheme, N8071U wore it with a metal underside. This version was also seen on at least one example of every other fleet type, and was either part of a weight-saving test or was done in advance of heavy maintenance to facilitate inspections (sources differ on that!).  Finally, we have N8085U seen after conversion to a -71, but in the same metal-belly variation.  As chaotic as this was, the short-body DC-8s were even worse somehow...stay tuned! |
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Post by hornit - HJG on Sept 28, 2022 19:44:06 GMT
Your not kidding Erik, United's DC-8 fleet in general, all types, had many subtle variations. My favorite was the early ones like yours on top. Not a fan of the more modern versions, but the bare metal does intrigue me!
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Sept 28, 2022 20:18:07 GMT
I know a lot about the 8's and the clothes they wore all aver the world, but, there's a few there that even I didn't know about. Great research Erik .... and representation too Mark C AKL/NZ |
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Post by hornit - HJG on Sept 28, 2022 23:46:17 GMT
Ive got a Pan Am bird that probably wont surprise you Mark, but it sure did me. |
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Post by parkave231 on Sept 29, 2022 0:57:50 GMT
Really loving these new paints, especially the DC-10s. Quite odd to see a British Airways variant on a Mad Dog! Fantastic work!
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Sept 29, 2022 2:17:34 GMT
You've got my attention now Jim .... and the suspense is "painful" Mark C AKL/NZ |
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Post by hornit - HJG on Sept 29, 2022 14:25:38 GMT
Not one to leave anyone hanging here... This one cropped up as I was tweaking my Pan Am DC-8-30's a few weeks ago and wanted to do some more research into its Origin. I present to you the ONLY DC-8-62 which wore the Blue Globe of Pan Am for a short period of time in 1970-71, Jet Clipper Golden Light. It was on a South American Interchange route operated by Braniff. Most Interchange airplanes did not wear the full livery of their partners, usually sharing a logo here or there on the fuselage or tail. This bird was a true anomaly in that it was painted in FULL Pan Am livery of the time period. It was also the very LAST Pan Am aircraft to be painted with the full Pan American lettering. All birds after this had the "short" Pan Am logo above the cheatline. Astute observers will see the small Braniff logo just behind the front boarding door on the port side. Enjoyed doing this one and I think its one of my favorites to date. This link has a bit more about the service and this livery. www.yesterdaysairlines.com/airline-history-blog/golden-light-pan-ams-interchange-dc-8-62  |
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Post by Tony Madge - HJG on Sept 29, 2022 17:53:27 GMT
I also think the early United livery was the best, the Pan Am livery fits the DC-8 perfectly looking great. Nice work by both of you on these repaints |
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Post by Erik Ingram - HJG on Oct 3, 2022 0:49:03 GMT
Totally with you on the early United livery- they were understated and classy, and then they just kept adding more and elements to it! Also that PA -62 looks fantastic, Jim Now we've got a few short-body 8s; first is 54CF N4904C of Capitol International circa 1972, with a mostly-blue variation of the tail scheme.  Then there's this interesting hybrid; from 1974 to '75, Cargolux leased N806SW, a 55CF, from Seaboard World. Unlike most of their other leased aircraft, this one kept its basic paint.  Lastly for now, here's TF-FLB of Icelandair, a passenger 55 leased from Overseas National between 1982 and 1988. It also had a hybrid scheme (already represented), but later received the full paint job toward the end of that period.  |
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Oct 3, 2022 20:23:36 GMT
Of all the simulations HJG offer (along with both the B707 and DC-10 too) "THESE" are aircraft types "I like best" .... from the days when civil jetliners both looked and sounded like they all should I'm pleased I got to fly on some of them in the R/W Mark C AKL/NZ |
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Oct 8, 2022 21:49:48 GMT
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Post by darrenvox on Oct 14, 2022 14:15:11 GMT
cute
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