X-Scale 1/144 Douglas DC-8-61 United Airlines Airliner Model Kit
X-Scale 1/144 Douglas DC-8-61 United Airlines Airliner Model Kit
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Build a long-fuselage four-engine jetliner with the X-Scale 1/144 Douglas DC-8-61 United Airlines model kit. This airline-specific release brings a recognizable Douglas passenger-aircraft subject to a collection of classic commercial aviation.
Kit Features
- 1/144 scale plastic aircraft model kit
- Douglas DC-8-61 United Airlines airliner subject
- 140 plastic parts on 11 sprues
- Decals included
- Stencil painting masks included
- Assembly instructions included
- Glue and paints not included
About the Aircraft
The DC-8-61 belongs to the stretched-fuselage side of the Douglas DC-8 family. Its length and four underwing engines distinguish it from shorter airliners and later wide-body twins. The United Airlines boxing offers a focused paint-and-marking project for builders interested in American airline fleets.
Planning the Build
Plan the fuselage painting and long decal runs before attaching vulnerable smaller parts. Check fuselage seams and wing alignment during dry fitting, then test the positioning of the airline markings against the instruction guide. A consistent surface finish helps the long body and engine nacelles read cleanly in this compact scale.
Assembly and painting are required. Plastic cement, paints and modeling tools are sold separately.
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Product Details
- Manufacturer: X-Scale
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-8-61
- Operator / Markings: United Airlines
- Scale: 1/144
- Type: Airliner plastic model kit
- Manufacturer Number: 144010
- SKU: XSM144010
- Parts: 140
- Sprues: 11
- Included Finishing Aids: Decals and stencil masks
- Assembly and Painting: Required
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