Bravo!
With such a long and diverse family, it must not have been easy as to which model to pick - assuming they only model one. I would have rather seen the 50 series instead of what appears to be an earlier 30 series - but hey, that's just my view. Also, if I'm correct about the model they've chosen, it precludes a C/F option (sorry freightlover chaps). Still, I'm just glad they didn't only model either the stretched or CFM-engine later models - the early 30/40/50s are (in my view) the quintessential DC-8. So I'm already happy at this stage.
Inevitably, if/when repaints emerge that cross between models, the purists and rivet counters will complain about inaccuracy (XYZ scheme didn't fly on this model, etc) , others will draw the inevitable comparisons to the HJG models (which incidentally, I continue to enjoy to this day, and such a comparison is apples and oranges in any event!).... I can see it already. Whatever - I'm so sick of the haters and whiners in this hobby of late. Any way you look at it, it's good news - I will be in line for sure, assuming it's FPS friendly.
After this launch, my FSX native airliner/bizjet bucket list will be down to only the Lockheed JetStar II and Convair 880/990. Life is good. Bring it on, JF - there are still a lot of good DC-8 experts in our community - this has every chance of being a great model.
Cheers,
DL
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