Aeroclassics November 2022 speculation thread

[Steinar]

SAS had five DC-9-32 on lease from Swissair for one year. 1967 to 1968

 

[Barison82]

Actually both these SAS DC-9-32 was only one year with SAS. Leased from Swissair 67-68.

Hi Steinar, you're right, I got my wires crossed. That registration was later given to an SAS DC-9-41 in 1974 I know little about this airline's fleet history, but I'm learning now! Thank you. So these -32's are too early for my criteria, but no matter! Still a nice model to have, and maybe a start to collecting more of this airline

 

[Steinar]

Hi Steinar, you're right, I got my wires crossed. That registration was later given to an SAS DC-9-41 in 1974 I know little about this airline's fleet history, but I'm learning now! Thank you. So these -32's are too early for my criteria, but no matter! Still a nice model to have, and maybe a start to collecting more of this airline

It is a good start Then you are 81 models behind me……

 

[Barison82]

It is a good start Then you are 81 models behind me……

Thank you! I'll be pushing my luck if I try and follow your lead I am at breaking point already, both with space and my wife's patience

 

[Steinar]

Thank you! I'll be pushing my luck if I try and follow your lead I am at breaking point already, both with space and my wife's patience

Since I live in Sweden, collecting SAS is a must. Born Icelandic I need to collect Icelandair also. BUT, my wife has patience but not my space. Been collecting over 20 years so that’s how it is. I can only buy Scandinavian, Icelandic or “flown in” these days

 

[Barison82]

Since I live in Sweden, collecting SAS is a must. Born Icelandic I need to collect Icelandair also. BUT, my wife has patience but not my space. Been collecting over 20 years so that’s how it is. I can only buy Scandinavian, Icelandic or “flown in” these days

Nice to hear more of your background. No wonder you have so many SAS! Space is the hardest thing, even for my limited criteria. I know of some collectors who get rid of their boxes to save on storage, but I couldn’t risk that myself!

 

[CPHL1011]

Since I live in Sweden, collecting SAS is a must. Born Icelandic I need to collect Icelandair also. BUT, my wife has patience but not my space. Been collecting over 20 years so that’s how it is. I can only buy Scandinavian, Icelandic or “flown in” these days

Steinar,
What are the difference between these two SAS DC-9 that just has been relased and the one that was released years ago?

 

[Adrian]

Secured my couple as well, and had a complete change of mind in the process Thought I was set on the THY DC-9 but it wasn’t quite the right scheme for my era, this is the 1960s delivery c/s and the later ‘striped’ version is what I really need. That’s been made already I think.

Not quite correct Alex. The THY 'pin-striped' cheatline livery was the 1960s livery. This THY DC-9 is in the 1970s livery, but was short-lived and they went back to the pin-striped cheatline in the 1980s. Sovereign made the THY DC-9 in the pin-striped livery and very nice it is too.

 

[redriveraviation]

Fun set with plenty of retro variety, I love the effort from this release!

 

[Steinar]

Steinar,
What are the difference between these two SAS DC-9 that just has been relased and the one that was released years ago?

I have not received them yet. I will post some photos when arrived. The only difference so far is that these new are -32 version the old are -41 version.

 

[Barison82]

Not quite correct Alex. The THY 'pin-striped' cheatline livery was the 1960s livery. This THY DC-9 is in the 1970s livery, but was short-lived and they went back to the pin-striped cheatline in the 1980s. Sovereign made the THY DC-9 in the pin-striped livery and very nice it is too.

Oh I see! So the DC-9 fleet was not consistent with the livery as originally applied to their DC-10 fleet from 1972…I’m checking sources and found a picture of TC-JAC in that ‘60s livery you mention. Construction of the ‘Cathedral’ hangar is in very early stages in the background, which would date this picture to 1970.

So they changed to this solid livery style for the DC-9s (found it on the 707s too) but then used the pin-stripe livery for the DC-10s, but with both sharing the same style non-italic titles? This is very confusing!

I found a photo which shows TC-JAB in the later pin-stripe scheme (with unpainted engines and fuselage) dated to 27 July 1980, which is more within the era I collect.

I also note that TC-JAB was involved in a hi-jacking incident in Sofia, Bulgaria on 3 May 1972. Thankfully no fatalities.

Pictures from 1978, 1979 show their B.707’s with the pin-stripe scheme, and a 1975 photo shows a B.727 with it.

Will look out for the Sovereign version, unless Aeroclassics makes another one in this style scheme…

Sources:

https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/registration/TC-JAY
https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1080076/
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/9149886
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/8380172
http://www.airteamimages.com/boeing-727_TC-JBG_turkish-airlines_40912.html

https://flic.kr/p/zkvkCL

 

[Adrian]

Oh I see! So the DC-9 fleet was not consistent with the livery as originally applied to their DC-10 fleet from 1972…I’m checking sources and found a picture of TC-JAC in that ‘60s livery you mention. Construction of the ‘Cathedral’ hangar is in very early stages in the background, which would date this picture to 1970.

So they changed to this solid livery style for the DC-9s (found it on the 707s too) but then used the pin-stripe livery for the DC-10s, but with both sharing the same style non-italic titles? This is very confusing!

I found a photo which shows TC-JAB in the later pin-stripe scheme (with unpainted engines and fuselage) dated to 27 July 1980, which is more within the era I collect.

I also note that TC-JAB was involved in a hi-jacking incident in Sofia, Bulgaria on 3 May 1972. Thankfully no fatalities.

Pictures from 1978, 1979 show their B.707’s with the pin-stripe scheme, and a 1975 photo shows a B.727 with it.

Will look out for the Sovereign version, unless Aeroclassics makes another one in this style scheme…

Sources:

https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/registration/TC-JAY
https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1080076/
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/9149886
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/8380172
http://www.airteamimages.com/boeing-727_TC-JBG_turkish-airlines_40912.html

https://flic.kr/p/zkvkCL

I think just the THY F27s, DC-9s and B707s were given the 'solid red cheatline' scheme in the early '70s, before they switched back to the pin-striped scheme on all types. The THY DC-10s and A310s never wore the 'solid red' cheatline scheme, so I guess it wasn't popular for some reason. It's a bit like Air India went to the short-lived red & gold scheme before reverting to the ' Palace arched window' cheatline scheme.

Talking of THY DC-9s, I would love to have this one....attention Andrew!

 

[Purpleplane]

Got the Ozark DC-9-30 ordered.. My OZ fleet is complete until someone makes an MD-80 or a good DC-9-10 series.

 

[Phantom]

Oh I see! So the DC-9 fleet was not consistent with the livery as originally applied to their DC-10 fleet from 1972…I’m checking sources and found a picture of TC-JAC in that ‘60s livery you mention. Construction of the ‘Cathedral’ hangar is in very early stages in the background, which would date this picture to 1970.

So they changed to this solid livery style for the DC-9s (found it on the 707s too) but then used the pin-stripe livery for the DC-10s, but with both sharing the same style non-italic titles? This is very confusing!

I found a photo which shows TC-JAB in the later pin-stripe scheme (with unpainted engines and fuselage) dated to 27 July 1980, which is more within the era I collect.

I also note that TC-JAB was involved in a hi-jacking incident in Sofia, Bulgaria on 3 May 1972. Thankfully no fatalities.

Pictures from 1978, 1979 show their B.707’s with the pin-stripe scheme, and a 1975 photo shows a B.727 with it.

Will look out for the Sovereign version, unless Aeroclassics makes another one in this style scheme…

Sources:

https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/registration/TC-JAY
https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1080076/
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/9149886
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/8380172
http://www.airteamimages.com/boeing-727_TC-JBG_turkish-airlines_40912.html

https://flic.kr/p/zkvkCL

And lets not forget another livery that however never made it into service: In 1970 three 727-200s were built, painted and registered for THY but never taken up - those three (TC-JBA/B/C) later went to Continental as 727-224s

 

[OscarBravo992]

I think just the THY F27s, DC-9s and B707s were given the 'solid red cheatline' scheme in the early '70s, before they switched back to the pin-striped scheme on all types. The THY DC-10s and A310s never wore the 'solid red' cheatline scheme, so I guess it wasn't popular for some reason. It's a bit like Air India went to the short-lived red & gold scheme before reverting to the ' Palace arched window' cheatline scheme.

Talking of THY DC-9s, I would love to have this one....attention Andrew!View attachment 5623

Oh yes, this would be great! The more lovely-looking DC-9s the better! Calling Andrew!

 

[Barison82]

I think just the THY F27s, DC-9s and B707s were given the 'solid red cheatline' scheme in the early '70s, before they switched back to the pin-striped scheme on all types. The THY DC-10s and A310s never wore the 'solid red' cheatline scheme, so I guess it wasn't popular for some reason. It's a bit like Air India went to the short-lived red & gold scheme before reverting to the ' Palace arched window' cheatline scheme.

Talking of THY DC-9s, I would love to have this one....attention Andrew!View attachment 5623

I like this Cyprus Turkish DC-9! It would be great if Aeroclassics could produce this along with a pin-stripe THY, both with the metal belly. Thanks for the additional information, it's very interesting to learn about these livery variations.

 

[Barison82]

And lets not forget another livery that however never made it into service: In 1970 three 727-200s were built, painted and registered for THY but never taken up - those three (TC-JBA/B/C) later went to Continental as 727-224s

...another bit of interesting information, thank you Phantom

 

[Steinar]

Steinar,
What are the difference between these two SAS DC-9 that just has been relased and the one that was released years ago?

Here they are. 3 x SAS DC-9 from AeroClassics 2008. From Left SE-DDR, SE-DBW and SE-DAR. I have on other DC-9-41 (not in the photo). It is OY-KGR painted in the Blue tail/red engines livery. Also released in 2008.

 

[Purpleplane]

That's a nice set of models there.

 

[Steinar]

Did a quick update with the OY-KGR. The only DC-9-41 to be painted in this (at that time) new livery. Very much looking forward to the two new DC-9-32.