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Post by Erik Ingram - HJG on Nov 9, 2019 21:34:41 GMT
Thanks Benoit! And thanks as always for the screenshots, Mark. Branching out into another new type for me, here are a couple of Delta L-1011s that should complete the set of all possible long-fuselage variations. First up is N81028 circa 1978, one of two -100s leased from TWA from 1978-80. They enabled Delta to launch several longer-range routes while they awaited they delivery of their own L-1011-500s in May 1979. The other on is L-1011-250 N1739D, circa 1994. This is the late-career appearance, with metal that goes all the way to the nose, some extra dirt/wear, and a few other small detail changes compared to Jim's 1984 version.
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Post by Tony Madge - HJG on Nov 11, 2019 11:49:38 GMT
Looks very nice Erick
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Post by Erik Ingram - HJG on Dec 3, 2019 19:31:16 GMT
Probably the last ones I'll preview for the year (and which won't be included in the next update, but the one after it); here are some more birds from the Upper Midwest of the United States: North Central DC-9-51 N777NC, 1979. In preparation for the North Central/Southern merger, this aircraft was given the livery of the soon-to-be combined entity, but kept its NC titles, albeit in the post-merger style. Republic 727-2M7/Adv N742RW, 1981. Originally ordered by Hughes Airwest, it was delivered after Republic took them over in this metal-belly variation. Within a year or so, it had received the full version. Northwest DC-9-51 N787NC, 1994. One of several experimental Northwest liveries that appeared in the mid '90s, this one had a large logo with white titles on a dark gray base. Later the logo and titles were changed to red, but obviously it wasn't adopted for the rest of the fleet. Northwest DC-9-51 N761NC, 1995. A slightly different variation with red titles on a lighter-gray base.
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Post by Herman on Dec 3, 2019 19:40:57 GMT
Very nice repaints. Thanks Erik. Herman
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Post by Erik Ingram - HJG on Dec 4, 2019 22:13:18 GMT
Thanks Herman! Managed to sneak a few more in since most of the groundwork had been done already, which should now conclude the Midwest Express/Midwest MD-80 fleet: MD-88 N601ME, 2000. Midwest Express's standard second livery, which had a few differences from the MD-81s (tailcone aside). MD-82 N810ME, 2004. The rarest of the hybrids, this one had the new titles after the airline changed its name, but kept the old tail design for a short period of time. MD-88 N701ME, 2006. Most common post-rebrand hybrid in MD-88 form. And one more Delta Shuttle bird, N491DA as it looked in 1998:
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Dec 4, 2019 22:51:52 GMT
"NICE" stuff .... as always Erik Mark C AKL/NZ
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Post by Erik Ingram - HJG on Dec 11, 2019 20:34:07 GMT
Alright, this really might truly be the last one for 2019! N474DA was the 1,000th 727 to be produced, and was delivered to Delta in January 1974. As such, it was given a special sticker on the forward fuselage in place of the standard "Boeing 727" titles DL's fleet had at the time. While it may have looked standard otherwise, the only pictures I've found of it with the 1,000th sticker also include the US bicentennial "We the People" widget, so I've painted it accordingly.
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Post by Peter Liddell - HJG Admin on Dec 12, 2019 0:35:37 GMT
Alright, this really might truly be the last one for 2019! Come come now Erik, it's only the 11th, 20 more days of painting time
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Dec 12, 2019 0:39:56 GMT
Hit me whenever you're ready Erik .... and "if" Peter's comfortable .... then .... we'll see what we can do as I do have a few/several other files. Mark C AKL/NZ
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Post by Erik Ingram - HJG on Dec 16, 2019 18:53:13 GMT
I guess you were right, Peter...I underestimate myself sometimes Inspired by a few trips I took to different parts of the American Southwest recently, I decided to round out the Trans-Texas/Texas International fleet of DC-9s. DC-9-14 N15335, 1968. Still with the TTA logo on the engine, this was one of the first planes repainted in anticipation of the name change to Texas International. DC-9-14 N1301T, 1970. Basically the standard livery, with bare metal engine nacelles. This was the DC-9 prototype, which was then reconditioned for regular airline service. DC-9-14 N1302T, 1972. Standard livery with Pamper Jet engine titles. DC-9-14 N5728, 1973. One of several aircraft that had non-standard nose cones and larger glare shields than most of the fleet. And another Republic merger hybrid from 1981, in the form of N3313L. Unfortunately it was later destroyed in a 1990 runway collision in Detroit while in service with Northwest.
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Dec 16, 2019 21:21:59 GMT
OOH .... "Purple People Eaters" (from the Lone Star State) .... along with one blue one too ("Herman" just keeps on keeping on) I don't think you under, or over, estimate yourself Erik .... you're "hugely" talented, have an "eye for detail", and you know your "airline history" too .... and all combined into one what you do, and the way you do it all, is "g-r-e-a-t-l-y appreciated" indeed Mark C AKL/NZ
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Post by Erik Ingram - HJG on Dec 17, 2019 22:00:06 GMT
I was referring more to Peter's comment and my ability to squeeze things in before the holidays, but I really appreciate the sentiment! Anyway, here's another baby 9; before handing it over to TWA, Douglas took N1051T on a short sales tour of North America From November to December of 1965. Accordingly, it had extra titles on the fuselage and engines. Before entering service, it got its fleet numbers but kept the Douglas engine logos for a short time before getting the regular "Star Stream DC-9" titles that the rest of the fleet wore. It was briefly leased to Texas International from 1974 to '75, and sold to them in May 1977.
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Post by Herman on Dec 20, 2019 17:52:05 GMT
Thank you Erik for all the many wonderful repaints that you have managed to do. Herman
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Post by simsuper80 on Sept 5, 2020 17:32:50 GMT
Next up is a new set of perros locos de México, from Aeronaves TSM: DC-9-33F XA-UPS, 2012. This one flew with KLM and ABX Air before arriving in Mexico in 2011, and was given this half-DHL livery. DC-9-32F XA-UUT, 2015, in the standard livery. MD-83SF XA-UZI, 2018. Formerly N597AA with American, this one has the red variation of the livery seen on a few other MD-80s. where do I download the newest livery?
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Sept 5, 2020 20:41:26 GMT
You've actually tagged onto an old thread here since this one termiated at the end of last year .... BUT ... yo answer you questiom anyhow .... 1. Both DC-9-30F's are available from the "DC-9-30 SCD" section of our "DOWNLOADS" page.
2. The MD-83SF is available feon the "MD-82SF" sub-section on our "MD-82 sectio of our "DOWNLOADS" page.A visit to both of the specified downloads pages/sections will unite you with the textures and aircraft base back for both lots of subjects. Mark C AKL/NZ
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