See “Jet Mainliner in Miniature: The United Air Lines Douglas DC-8 Cutaway Model” on display, in the Aviation Museum, located pre-security in the International Terminal or online at: https://t.co/IrPJ5oDXwo
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A number of furniture pieces were also missing, including entire rows of seats. Because the figures of the passengers were used multiple times in the interior, it was possible to take molds from intact figures in order to recreate the lost pieces. #jetage#aircraftmodels#avgeekThis tweet was posted on September 06, 2022.
First, the model was thoroughly cleaned. Then conservators were able to address the numerous original components of the model that had detached. Conservators found the original locations of the detached components and reattached them with adhesive. #jetage#aircraftmodels#avgeekThis tweet was posted on September 06, 2022.
Created to be an easily viewable, three-dimensional presentation of the Jet Mainliner in miniature, the cutaway model contains a highly detailed cockpit and cabin interior with minute features that accurately replicate the actual United DC-8 as launched in 1959.
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To help promote the new airliner to the traveling public, United had Pacific Miniatures of Alhambra, CA, create several large cutaway models to highlight the DC-8’s new features & amenities, particularly its spacious & luxurious cabin interior. #aircraftmodels#avgeek#dc8This tweet was posted on May 10, 2022.
Introduced in 1959, the Douglas DC-8 was United Air Lines’ first jet airliner to be launched into service. Branded the “Jet Mainliner” by United, it was a major advancement in airliner design and officially launched the airline into the jet age. #aircraftmodels#avgeek#dc8This tweet was posted on May 10, 2022.