Mould Review - Douglas DC-8 Super 70s

[YesterAirlines]

The DC-8 lasted a lot longer in service than the 707 and that was largely because of the re-engining to create the Super 70s. They haven't got a lot of attention in 400 scale but in recent times I've picked up a few more and now own half of the 14 models released. Here's a look at the type in 400 scale:

Douglas DC-8-71/73 1:400 Scale Mould Review

A review of the moulds available in 1:400 scale die-casts for the Douglas DC-8 Super 70 Series

www.yesterdaysairlines.com

 

[YesterAirlines]

The most recent DC-8-71 I've acquired is this 2011 UPS example - a purchase from the AMS fair for EUR25. My 7th GJ Super 70. Slightly odd tail top on this one.

 

[LeoMuse747]

Gemini really should bring back DC-8-70 releases.

I even had a thread about it a while ago

I currently own two: Emery and Flying Tigers.
They are both lovely, apart from the gears which look quite oversized. The shiny wheelhubs also give me some Phoenix vibes
The Flying Tigers also have some oversized gear doors, but others look OK. Your Delta DC-8 have good nose gear doors when compared to the FT.

 

[OuterRim Aviation]

That UPS release was my first ever 1:400 model back in 2013! Love seeing you review it!

 

[SIGWX]

Comprehensive review, as always. I'd like to add that the fuselage of Gemini's DC-8-70 (and maybe the 60) series seems a little... bent.

Found this out myself first-hand a couple of years back when I got a National DC-8-73. From the photos in the review, this issue seems to plague many other models as well.

Images are a bit blurry since I was terrible at taking pictures back then. Was using my phone's camera which shouldn't have any fisheye effect.

 

[Purpleplane]

I only have one of the DC-8-71s...the United Saul Bass N8177U. This one was the oddball of the United fleet, delivered to United on April 5, 1977, purchased from Japan Airlines..originally delivered to Eastern as N8768 on April 19, 1968.

 

[Purpleplane]

Comprehensive review, as always. I'd like to add that the fuselage of Gemini's DC-8-70 (and maybe the 60) series seems a little... bent.

Found this out myself first-hand a couple of years back when I got a National DC-8-73. From the photos in the review, this issue seems to plague many other models as well.

Images are a bit blurry since I was terrible at taking pictures back then. Was using my phone's camera which shouldn't have any fisheye effect.

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I see what you mean, it does look bent.

 

[LeoMuse747]

Comprehensive review, as always. I'd like to add that the fuselage of Gemini's DC-8-70 (and maybe the 60) series seems a little... bent.

Found this out myself first-hand a couple of years back when I got a National DC-8-73. From the photos in the review, this issue seems to plague many other models as well.

Images are a bit blurry since I was terrible at taking pictures back then. Was using my phone's camera which shouldn't have any fisheye effect.

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I guess this was probably due to a very hard landing somewhere. Maybe crews need more training?!
One this I also dislike is the position of the engines. In many cases they are inclined upwards

 

[YesterAirlines]

I guess this was probably due to a very hard landing somewhere. Maybe crews need more training?!
One this I also dislike is the position of the engines. In many cases they are inclined upwards

Yeah the QC often isn't great and you're all right I also noticed some fuselage curving on some of these too

 

[Ciderman]

I have never been a huge fan of Gemini Jets' Super DC-8s because they look so clumsy next to a well-proportioned Aeroclassics DC-8-60 model. But as AC has never got around to make the Super 70 series I have GJ's United DC-8-70 in my collection. And if GJ released a Condor DC-8-70 or a German Cargo I wouldn't be able to resist I guess.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

And if GJ released a Condor DC-8-70 or a German Cargo I wouldn't be able to resist I guess.

Yep!