I took these photos just after I had received the blank and prior to any work on it. It was in pretty rough condition with many nicks, scratches, rust & corrosion. Fortunately nothing was so badly bent, broken or missing that it couldn't be fixed and restored. Just like the actual DC-8 Jetliner, these Douglas Factory Models were built tough & can take a beating but with some care & effort they will soldier on beautifully for many more years to come.