Jetplaner From Canada, joined Mar 2008, 158 posts, RR: 0 Posted (4 years 2 months 2 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
I know lots of you guys out there collect model airplanes. Me too! So what planes do you have. Post pictures as well. Here are mine. The last ones are sort of toys, the kind you get at an airport gift shop. The rest are at my Gemini Jets 1:400 scale airport.
My brand-new Qantas A380. 1:400 scale Gemini Jets.
Delta 737-700. 1:400 scale Gemini Jets with belt loader
Westjet 737-700 without winglets. 1:400 scale, unknown manufacturer with rear airstairs
Northwest Airlines A320. 1:400 scale Gemini Jets with pushback tug.
LanChile 767-300ER. 1:400 scale Gemini Jets with catering truck, fuel truck and pushback tug.
Virgin Atlantic A340-600. 1:400 scale Gemini Jets with container loader and tug with container trailers. (other side)
Canadian 'Proud Wings' 747-400
Air Canada A340 and 747-400, United Airlines 777-200 in background
Northwest Airlines 747-200 (or -100) and 747-400
Continental Airlines 757, Airbus colours A320 in top left corner.
AC033heavy From Canada, joined Feb 2009, 10 posts, RR: 0 Reply 1, posted (4 years 2 months 2 weeks 6 days 9 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Nice collection. Ya gotta love the 380!! I bought that Qantas model today. The LanChile 340 is a nice model. You need an AirCanada 777. Do you have the complete Gemini airport.
AC033heavy From Canada, joined Feb 2009, 10 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (4 years 2 months 2 weeks 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Have you thought about adding the runway mats. The 380 really looks sharp with the runway. I will post a few of mine later today, gotta take some pictures first!!!
Af773atmsp From United States of America, joined Aug 2006, 2573 posts, RR: 2 Reply 5, posted (4 years 2 months 2 weeks 5 days 14 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
All these are Hogan and 1:200 scale:
AF A340-300 w/ gear
747-8F in Boeing colors w/ gear
AC A340-500 w/ gear
WN 737-300 or 400 in Sea World colors w/ gear
US 737-300 or 400 (old colors) w/ gear
AM 757-200 (old colors) w/ gear
AA 757-200 in retro colors w/ gear
NW 757-200 (old colors) w/ gear
Eva Air Cargo 747-400F w/ gear
LAN 767-300 w/ gear
JAL 777-300 w/ gear
Corsair 747-300 w/ gear
All these are SkyMarks and 1:200, 1:250, or 1:150 scale:
KQ 777-200 (old colors) w/ gear
A380-800 in Airbus colors w/ gear
DL 757-200 in Song colors
EI A330-200
KL A330-200
EK 777-200
DL 767-300
NW DC-10-30
QF 747-400 w/ gear
AC E-190
Not sure who made these:
BA 777-200 (old colors) scale 1:200
AF Concorde scale 1:250
BA Concorde scale 1:250
My toy planes:
NW 747-200
TZ 757-200
NW 747-400 (old and new colors)
UA 747-400 (old colors)
F9Animal From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 4730 posts, RR: 30 Reply 6, posted (4 years 2 months 2 weeks 5 days 8 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting AerLingus747 (Reply 4): Here are mine, most of them are Gemini Jets a few Corgi and Hogan and a few Others.
I have the 787 model you have. I love that model. Not a bad price either. I have slowed down on the Gemini Jets collecting. They are pumping out too many for my wallet anymore. They are by far a great company. I am watching their new 1/200 series. They look nice. I noticed a Republic DC-9 that needs to join my collection.
I have reverted back to building them. I have found the love again in building my own.
CXB77L From Australia, joined Feb 2009, 2183 posts, RR: 4 Reply 10, posted (4 years 2 months 2 weeks 2 days 23 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
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Quoting FatmirJusufi (Reply 9): In your opinion which is the best model airplane manufacturer? If you can drop me a link where can I find European airlines models.
In my view, you can't go wrong with Gemini Jets or Phoenix. Not sure if they have the models you're after, but have a browse on their website.
Braniff747SP From United States of America, joined Oct 2008, 2606 posts, RR: 1 Reply 11, posted (3 years 10 months 2 weeks 2 days 17 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
BA A380 Gemini
World Cargo MD 11 (side door opens) Herpa
TNT 744F (Nose opens) Herpa
AA 742F In Flight 400
Air Armenia Tu134 Unknown
BN 727 (Blue) Unknown
Pan Am Concord (2 of em) Unknown
BA 777 (Unknown World livery) Gemini
BN 747SP Gemini
Aeroflot An124 Gemini
LH connie Herpa
DL new colors 744 Gemini
BIG AA 707 Unknown
BIG DL "Habitat for humanity" colors Unknown
BIG LH 744 Unknown
All of the "UNknowns" i can find out, i have the boxes, i'm just lazy.
If anyone wants pics, PM me. I am willing to trade one of the Pan Am Concords.
The 747 will always be the TRUE queen of the skies!
UltimateDelta From United States of America, joined Sep 2007, 1993 posts, RR: 6 Reply 12, posted (3 years 10 months 2 weeks 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
I haven't taken any pics yet, but I will and will post them later. here's what I have, though:
Herpa
Thomas Cook/Condor 767-300ER
Southwest 737-700 Maryland One
Lufthansa 747-400 Star Alliance
JAL 747-300 Reso'cha
Lufthansa A340-300 World Cup 2006
GeminiJets:
Delta 767-300ER Habitat for Humanity
Delta MD-11 Ron Allen (N812DE)
Skymarks
US Airways 737-300
Delta 757-200
Midwest 717-200
Air Canada Jazz CRJ-705
Air Canada A340-300
Delta 767-300ER N/C
Model kits:
United 757-200 (white/stripes)
Delta 737-300 Ron Allen
Eastern DC-8-63
Midwest Express MD-81
American 767-200
Lufthansa A321-100
USAAF B-25B
Berlin police Bell 206B
Eastern DC-3
USAAF C-54
USAF F-4E
Lufthansa L-1049G Constellation
Pan Am 727-200
Profcalvin From United States of America, joined Jun 2008, 107 posts, RR: 0 Reply 16, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Currently I have A lot of herpa's and they're all 1:500.
I am a totally noob with model airplanes and I don't know what kind of companies and stuff there are. I was wondering if some of you guys could recommend some companies and a good scale( like I said I only have 1:500 so don't know if the others are good or not) to get at not too bad of a price. Also maybe a good place to get them. My dream is to maybe have a full model airport some day. Thanks
BTW, currently I have:
AF 380
EY 380
AA 772
JL 772
AF 773
QF 744
JL 762
LH 343
QR 332
LX 332
CO 764
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Colors
CO 752 (winglets)
AB 738 (winglets)
WN 737
CXB77L From Australia, joined Feb 2009, 2183 posts, RR: 4 Reply 17, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 2 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
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Quoting Profcalvin (Reply 16): was wondering if some of you guys could recommend some companies and a good scale
What a good scale is will depend on how much room you have to store them, and how much detail you want on your model. For me, 1:400 is the perfect size - not too small, but not too big either, and there is sufficient detail on a 1:400 scale with which I'm happy. I also have one 1:500 scale Herpa, but I find that they are a bit small. I notice that you also have a 737 in 1:500, but that would be so small that some detail might get missed.
Admittedly, I wouldn't know which model manufactures make good 1:500 scale models, as I only buy 1:400. Of the 1:400 scale manufacturers, I'd rate Phoenix Models as the best.
UK_Dispatcher From United Arab Emirates, joined Dec 2001, 2550 posts, RR: 33 Reply 18, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 5 days 21 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
I specifically collect 1:400 scale. I have around 250 of them at the moment. Here are some of mine:
By738 From US Minor Outlying Islands, joined Sep 2000, 1978 posts, RR: 1 Reply 19, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 4 days 14 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
That 1.180 Transavia 737-200 was made by IMC Holland
I collect mainly kit aircraft in scales of 1:144 or larger, I've got a huge number of these waiting until I'm bored and need something to do. I hardly ever build them out of the box as I only model those exact planes I've flown on, and TBH I've never actually completed one, as several are still awaiting printed decals:
1:72:
Revell D228-200 - German Navy ... to become SATA Air Accores
Airfix F27 - Channel Express
Matchbox DHC6 - various ... to become Isles of Scilly Skybus
Revell EC135 Eurocoptor
Mil-6 - Aeroflot ... keeping MIB
Airfix A300B2 - Air France x 2 ... to become Lufthansa & Monarch
Airfix A310-200 - KLM ... to become SATA Internacional A310-300
Revell A320-200 - Lufthansa
Revell A321-100/200 - Swiss, Lufthansa
Revell A340-300 - Austrian/SAS ... to become LAN Chile
Revell BAe 146QT - TNT ... painted and awaiting Asian Spirit 146-100 decals
Revell BAe RJ85 x 2 - Eurowings/FlyBe
Airfix B707-300 - BA ... to become Air Malta B720B
Airfix B727-200 - PanAm/LH ... painted and awaiting Syrian Arab Airways decals
Minicraft B737-400 - BA
Revell B737-800 - KLM
Airfix B747-100/200 - BA ... to become Syrian Arab Airways B747-SP
Revell B747-400 - BA ... to become Oasis Hong Kong
Revel B747-400 - Lufthansa ... to become KLM
Airfix DC-9-32 - Iberia/KLM ... to become something!
Airfix DC-10-30 - American Airlines/SAS ... being painted and assembled as SkyJet DC-10-15
Airfix DC-10-30 - American Airlines/SAS ... to become Varig Brasil MD-11
Zvezda Il-86 - Aeroflot ... to become Aeroflot Don
Airfix L1011 - Cathay Pacific/TWA ... to become Caledonian
Zvezda Tu154M - Aeroflot
Welsh Models Tu154M - Syrian Arab Airways ... to become AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines
Doyusha YS-11 - ANA ... to become Asian Spirit
There's a whole bunch more than those, I'm considering selling some as I'm never going to have time to make them all... but I just keep buying more! I'll try and get around to posting some pictures of my other non kit models soon.
UltimateDelta From United States of America, joined Sep 2007, 1993 posts, RR: 6 Reply 22, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 1 day 17 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
All my model kit planes (damn Photobucket!!)
Herpa and GeminiJets
Helicopter (damn you again!)
Military
Airliners
Skymarks (except the Flybe Dash 8 Q400 and DL 763, not sure what those are)
WESTERN737800 From United States of America, joined Feb 2008, 684 posts, RR: 2 Reply 23, posted (3 years 10 months 1 week 13 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting UK_Dispatcher (Reply 18): I specifically collect 1:400 scale. I have around 250 of them at the moment. Here are some of mine:
Nice collection. Where did you get your display case? And what does the sign on the top of it say?
UK_Dispatcher From United Arab Emirates, joined Dec 2001, 2550 posts, RR: 33 Reply 24, posted (3 years 10 months 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting WESTERN737800 (Reply 23): Nice collection. Where did you get your display case? And what does the sign on the top of it say?
The 3 units are from IKEA. It would be better if they had an extra shelf, as I'm out of space.
The sign on the top says 'No metal objects to be carried in this compartment'. It is from a derelict Vickers Viscount - it was attached to a compartment door in the cabin.
Tharanga From United States of America, joined Apr 2009, 1778 posts, RR: 1 Reply 25, posted (3 years 10 months 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Does anybody make diecast EMB 120s? I'd like some turboprops to round things out, and don't see anybody making them.
Soon7x7 From United States of America, joined May 2006, 2796 posts, RR: 14 Reply 27, posted (3 years 9 months 4 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
I'm currently finishing 144th scale Swiss International A332, LTU A332, KLM 747/400, NC's Delta767/300, Kuwait 777, AA 777, AA A300, but the A346 Lufthansa is my fav which is now complete...
UK_Dispatcher From United Arab Emirates, joined Dec 2001, 2550 posts, RR: 33 Reply 28, posted (3 years 9 months 4 weeks 17 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Here are a few more photos of part of my collection:
AirPacific747 From Denmark, joined exactly 5 years ago today! , 2091 posts, RR: 23 Reply 29, posted (3 years 9 months 3 weeks 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Soon7x7 From United States of America, joined May 2006, 2796 posts, RR: 14 Reply 30, posted (3 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Thnxmuch...It was a build up of five other kits,...all Revell. Yes, I airbrushed the logos and rest of airframe...smaller detail are decals cannobalized from various sheets. I buit it before BRAZ came out with the rezin components...j
AirPacific747 From Denmark, joined exactly 5 years ago today! , 2091 posts, RR: 23 Reply 31, posted (3 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting Soon7x7 (Reply 30): Thnxmuch...It was a build up of five other kits,...all Revell. Yes, I airbrushed the logos and rest of airframe...smaller detail are decals cannobalized from various sheets. I buit it before BRAZ came out with the rezin components...j
That is really cool! I've tried assembling AirFix models before, but I always mess up when painting the aircraft.
Soon7x7 From United States of America, joined May 2006, 2796 posts, RR: 14 Reply 32, posted (3 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
The revell Germany kits are well made and inserting fuselage plugs becomes much easier...It was an expensive proposition, though....It is by far my favorite especially since the model sports the registration of the actual one that I flew on...D-AIHR. And even better, the day before I flew on it, I was able to capture her lifting off from Munich...j
AirPacific747 From Denmark, joined exactly 5 years ago today! , 2091 posts, RR: 23 Reply 33, posted (3 years 9 months 3 weeks 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Looking good! Â The biggest Airbus I've flown with is an A340-300 with Scandinavian and Air Canada. Would love to try the -600.. they have lavatories downstairs, right? It's a beautiful looking bird!
Impressive collection I must say! I only have a few.. should start collecting more aircraft. They look good! On a sidenote, I noticed that your glass cupboards are identical to the one I have... IKEA all the way Â
Soon7x7 From United States of America, joined May 2006, 2796 posts, RR: 14 Reply 34, posted (3 years 9 months 3 weeks 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Yes, the lavs, (5) are downstairs...it also has steerable rear bogies, it feels strang maneuvering around taxiways, feels like your skidding on ice...j
AirPacific747 From Denmark, joined exactly 5 years ago today! , 2091 posts, RR: 23 Reply 35, posted (3 years 9 months 3 weeks 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting Soon7x7 (Reply 34): Yes, the lavs, (5) are downstairs...it also has steerable rear bogies, it feels strang maneuvering around taxiways, feels like your skidding on ice...j
Interesting! I've tried sitting on the very last row on board a Delta 767-300ER and I remember the weird feeling when the aircraft turned on ground. Maybe not as noticable as an A346 but still a lot.
UltimateDelta From United States of America, joined Sep 2007, 1993 posts, RR: 6 Reply 36, posted (3 years 9 months 3 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
New addition: Gemini 400 Delta A330-300 N801NW (pic soon!)
Soon7x7 From United States of America, joined May 2006, 2796 posts, RR: 14 Reply 37, posted (3 years 9 months 3 weeks 4 days 15 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
AirEuropeUK733 From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2004, 961 posts, RR: 12 Reply 38, posted (3 years 9 months 3 weeks 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting UK_Dispatcher (Reply 18): I specifically collect 1:400 scale. I have around 250 of them at the moment. Here are some of mine:
Loving the cabinet!
I have about 150 GJ/AC/Phoenix - mainly 1/400s but I've just started getting into the 1/200's.
The GJ 1/200 BA Tristar 500 is a beauty and have just added the 1st Choice 1/200 XL Airways 737-900ER which is great!
Also have an Open Skies 752, U2 A319, Iberia A320, MON A321 and FlyBe Dash 8 Q400 on the 1/200 side - problem is I'm running out of space!
Af773atmsp From United States of America, joined Aug 2006, 2573 posts, RR: 2 Reply 39, posted (3 years 9 months 3 weeks 2 days 14 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
New addition: Volga-Dnepr Il-76TD
I was getting bored of the usual Airbus and Boeing models.
Jetplaner From Canada, joined Mar 2008, 158 posts, RR: 0 Reply 40, posted (3 years 9 months 2 weeks 5 days 7 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Here is some more of my planes, all Gemini Jets 1/400 scale. enjoy
Air Transat A310
This, along with the BA 747, I got months ago. The planes below are my newest planes!
Icelandair 757-300
US Airways 757-200
Swiss International MD-11
South African A340-300
Also, here is an interesting comparison between my Qantas A380 and British Airways 747. The A380s beastly wings are very noticeable, in comparison to the 747s graceful swept back wings.
UK_Dispatcher From United Arab Emirates, joined Dec 2001, 2550 posts, RR: 33 Reply 42, posted (3 years 9 months 2 weeks 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting Itsonlyme (Reply 41): Quick question - which do u guys reckon is the best site to buy models from? (UK) Both in terms of price and selection.
In the UK I can reccomend the following:
- Aviation Retail Direct
- Classic Aero Models
- Airspotters
Sometimes it works out cheaper to buy from the US and have them shipped over. There are some good retailers therewhich I have used:
- EZ Toys
- Air Paradigm (but they don't stock Aeroclassics)
- Adam Jets
CXB77L From Australia, joined Feb 2009, 2183 posts, RR: 4 Reply 43, posted (3 years 9 months 2 weeks 1 day ago) and read 32767 times:
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Quoting Jetplaner (Reply 40): Also, here is an interesting comparison between my Qantas A380 and British Airways 747. The A380s beastly wings are very noticeable, in comparison to the 747s graceful swept back wings.
What is also noticeable is that Gemini seems to have an issue with their 747 No 1 engines taking off before the rest of the plane does. I have a Gemini Jets QF 744ER with exactly the same fault.
Your photo does, however, show just how much better looking the 747 is compared to the A380. I was quite surprised by the size difference, though. The A380 seems to make the 747 look tiny in comparison.
Braniff747SP From United States of America, joined Oct 2008, 2606 posts, RR: 1 Reply 44, posted (3 years 9 months 1 week 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
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Sovietjet From Bulgaria, joined Mar 2003, 2339 posts, RR: 14 Reply 47, posted (3 years 8 months 4 weeks 1 day 16 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Here's my collection. I built these all 5-10 years ago when I was young so they are not too impressive. I have about 20 more to be built but I have no idea when it will happen. These are all kits. The top shelf with the civilian airliners is mostly 1:100 scale. The bottom shelf is mostly 1:72.
A1ring23 From Australia, joined Jun 2009, 196 posts, RR: 0 Reply 48, posted (3 years 8 months 4 weeks 17 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Here are mine:
SQ B77W (9V-SWA)
Got this on a flight back from SIN a couple of months back.
CZ B772 (B-2051)
Friend in Wuhan gave this to me, no idea how she got a hold of this one. But I'm glad she gave it to me
Sorry for the bad quality of the photos...taken on my phone...
BTW what's the best site/shop in Australia to get some models? I'm particularly interested in an QF A380, and an A345/A346 model (not fussed what carrier)
CXB77L From Australia, joined Feb 2009, 2183 posts, RR: 4 Reply 49, posted (3 years 8 months 3 weeks 6 days 21 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
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Pete, try Triking Model Cars on Hay Street or City Models (Piccadilly Arcade) in Perth. They are the ones I go to whenever I buy models. Perth Hobby Centre (Murray Street) also has a smallish collection of mainly Gemini Jets, while City Models have stacks of Phoenix and Gemini. Triking is also good but sometimes they're a bit slow to get new releases. Last time I was at City Models about a month ago they still had the GJ QF A380 there.
ElpinDAB From United States of America, joined Apr 2005, 458 posts, RR: 5 Reply 54, posted (3 years 6 months 4 weeks 1 day 1 hour ago) and read 32767 times:
I've never bought a model airplane before, but I just put down $70+20 (shipping) for a Phoenix 1:200 787-8 in Air Canada colours. I can't wait. It's supposed to be the most accurate 787 model on the market today. If you want, I'll post some pics when she arrives. They'll be good too.
Jetplaner From Canada, joined Mar 2008, 158 posts, RR: 0 Reply 55, posted (3 years 6 months 3 weeks 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
My two newest planes have just arrived in the mail Wednesday. The first is a Northwest Airlines 747-200 in the final livery, which has become one of my favorite models in my collection. The other model is an AirTran 717. I have been waiting for a 717 in AirTran colours for a while now, so when it came out I ordered it right away. Some pics are posted below.
LACA773 From United States of America, joined Nov 2004, 3744 posts, RR: 2 Reply 58, posted (3 years 5 months 3 weeks 5 days 19 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting Jetplaner (Reply 2): Yup, I do have the whole airport, but I only have room for 2 out of the 3 terminal sections. The AC 777 is at the top of my wish list.
-Jetplaner
Same here. I use the dining room table for two parts of the terminal and the other is in the box until we move to a larger apartment.
Quoting AerLingus747 (Reply 4): Here are mine, most of them are Gemini Jets a few Corgi and Hogan and a few Others.
I love the BN 74L! I think it's one of the greatest models out there. I hope to find it one day.
Quoting CXB77L (Reply 10): In my view, you can't go wrong with Gemini Jets or Phoenix. Not sure if they have the models you're after, but have a browse on their website.
I like Gemini & Phoenix models the best as well. I do have an Aviation 400 SU 321 and it's well made as well. My least favorite are DragonWings. I know they have the removable landing gears for a purpose but I don't remove & find them to be very flimsy. The wings on the Dragon's are plastic reducing the wait of the diecast model and some say it helps the model look more authentic.
Quoting AirPacific747 (Reply 33): Impressive collection I must say! I only have a few.. should start collecting more aircraft. They look good! On a sidenote, I noticed that your glass cupboards are identical to the one I have... IKEA all the way
Are these cases pricey? I've seen some for over $800.
Quoting Itsonlyme (Reply 41): Quick question - which do u guys reckon is the best site to buy models from? (UK) Both in terms of price and selection
Quoting UK_Dispatcher (Reply 42): - EZ Toys
- Air Paradigm (but they don't stock Aeroclassics)
- Adam Jets
Quoting ElpinDAB (Reply 56): I've never bought a model airplane before, but I just put down $70 20 (shipping) for a Phoenix 1:200 787-8 in Air Canada colours. I can't wait. It's supposed to be the most accurate 787 model on the market today. If you want, I'll post some pics when she arrives. They'll be good too.
I've done a lot of research on the best prices and sites to buy from. Personally, I've found Jetway Models to have some of the best prices and simple efficent service.
As UK_Dispatcher mentions, it also seems Air Paradigm has some great prices too. He also does sales and mark downs I've noticed. The guy who own's it seems to be a bit testy at times from the way he writes but I don't know first hand. I'm leary of that sometimes as I have a tendency to ask questions if I'm unclear about something or want to compare as to which maker does a certain model better.
It does payoff big time in the long run to do your research as some model websites are remarkably more expensive than their competitors.
There are a couple of websites for those who are very interested in diecast model collecting where that's all they talk about, future releases, which model of a 320 is better from Gemini than Jet-X etc.. I've found them to be very informative and the members willing to help answer your questions. The sites I know of are: www.400scalehangar.net www.wings900.com
I've been meaning to take some pics of my models and will work on that soon and post. I'm starting to run out of space so until I'm able to buy a glass case, I guess I can rotate, lol.
DreamsUnited From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 264 posts, RR: 0 Reply 59, posted (3 years 5 months 3 weeks 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quote: Are these cases pricey? I've seen some for over $800.
Not at all, I believe I saw them at IKEA for maybe $59.99 or $69.99, it even has a light at the top, I thought about getting one but the only thing is there are no extra shelves, so that put my models out. I got a BILLY bookcase (post 52), glass shelves, and four led lights, glass doors and wooden doors on the bottom. The whole thing is probably about $300. However I had to drill my own holes to fit that many shelves, as my collection grew I was forced to add shelf after shelf. IKEA is a cheap way for displaying models nicely.
Quote: There are a couple of websites for those who are very interested in diecast model collecting where that's all they talk about, future releases, which model of a 320 is better from Gemini than Jet-X etc.. I've found them to be very informative and the members willing to help answer your questions. The sites I know of are:
2H4 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 8950 posts, RR: 62 Reply 60, posted (3 years 5 months 3 weeks 4 days 3 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
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Airliners really don't do it for me, so I opt for more obscure types. Like this jet-powered Polish crop-duster biplane:
MadameConcorde From San Marino, joined Feb 2007, 10241 posts, RR: 40 Reply 61, posted (3 years 5 months 2 weeks 3 days 15 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
You all have such amazing collections of aircraft models. I have a few Concordes but due to all my recent movings they are all put away in boxes. I am still on the look out for a very/most accurate diecast Singapore Airlines / BA dual livery Concorde, that is G-BOAD. Not too big. What or where would you all recommend that I look to find it?
I received a Singapore 380 model for the first anniversary of flights last year (and my birthday) that was a gift from SQ. I have 3 others from the SQ 380s inaugural flights goodie bags to SYD LHR and NRT so I do not see how I will use this one. I will have to take pictures and post them and see if anyone is interested then I might be willing to sell it or even better trade for a good Concorde diecast model.
There was a better way to fly it was called Concorde
Tharanga From United States of America, joined Apr 2009, 1778 posts, RR: 1 Reply 63, posted (3 years 4 months 1 week 4 days 4 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting MadameConcorde (Reply 63): You all have such amazing collections of aircraft models. I have a few Concordes but due to all my recent movings they are all put away in boxes. I am still on the look out for a very/most accurate diecast Singapore Airlines / BA dual livery Concorde, that is G-BOAD. Not too big. What or where would you all recommend that I look to find it?
Well, these are the model numbers you're looking for.
jetjack74 From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 7335 posts, RR: 52 Reply 64, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
My 1:144 scale British Airways B747-136 in old BA colours. Revell TWA 747 model kit with Airfix markings. I liked the Revell 747 for these colours. The reg is G-AWND, sadly destroyed by Iraqi troops in 1990 at KWI. Next up, is G-AWNC in the Landor colours.
kevinl1011 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 2964 posts, RR: 51 Reply 65, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 2 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting 2H4 (Reply 62): Airliners really don't do it for me
Whaaaaaat?
The guy who knows more about commercial aircraft than anyone sez this?
Quoting jetjack74 (Reply 66): Revell TWA 747 model kit with Airfix markings
Nice one Jack. It seems that no one builds kits anymore. Personally, I wish you'd have gone with the TWA livery. Do you remember if it was a red tail or global TWA livery?
Here's one that I built back in 1989. It's coming apart but you'll never find this Revell kit again. When I bought it, the box showed a National Airlines livery.
Back then, National Airlines christened their ships with a womans name, supposedly an FA. This one was "Barbara". "Hi I'm Barbara. Fly me to Miami" the commercials would say. Instead, this UAL decal set was inclosed.
Strangely, the first piece to fall off was the #1 engine. I'm still waiting for a #2 turbine blade to separate.
kevinl1011 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 2964 posts, RR: 51 Reply 66, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 21 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
jetjack74 From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 7335 posts, RR: 52 Reply 67, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting kevinl1011 (Reply 67): Personally, I wish you'd have gone with the TWA livery. Do you remember if it was a red tail or global TWA livery?
the model was made by Advent, but in the Revell molds. The TWA clours were the Starstream rocket stripe form the 1960's/70's. Never really fond of those colours
cpd From Australia, joined Jun 2008, 4879 posts, RR: 44 Reply 68, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting CXB77L (Reply 45): House livery Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental - Hogan Wings 1:200
I have the special edition version of that - with a very nice base and nicer undercarriage, along with the special edition 747-8F and 787-8 Dreamliner. Got the three of them from Boeing - the 747s are nearly the pride of my desk - along with a A380F (house colours) and a QF A380-842 (Nancy-Bird Walton).
But my treasures are two Concordes, 1:200 scale - G-BOAE in Landor colours with a base giving some info about the plane, and Air France F-BTSD. Both of those are beautiful, very collectable models. I have some others, but the two Concordes are the real treasures.
laca773 From United States of America, joined Nov 2004, 3744 posts, RR: 2 Reply 69, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 6 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting CXB77L (Reply 13): V Australia Boeing 777-300ER VH-VOZ Phoenix Models
I hope they come out with another of these. I saw this one @ the LAX Airline Show last June and one of the model sales guys was selling the sole one for $200.
Quoting CXB77L (Reply 17): Admittedly, I wouldn't know which model manufactures make good 1:500 scale models, as I only buy 1:400. Of the 1:400 scale manufacturers, I'd rate Phoenix Models as the best.
Phoenix do make some beautiful models. Next inline is Gemini Jets.
It would be interesting to know how each company decides on which models to make? It does seem like Phoenix does mostly Asian airlines and a European carrier here and there.
Braniff747SP From United States of America, joined Oct 2008, 2606 posts, RR: 1 Reply 70, posted (2 years 7 months 2 weeks 4 days 16 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Took pics of models mentioned above... (Crap quality, sorry bout' that.)
As can be seen, top shelf is all 747's, except for the AA 70.
The 747 will always be the TRUE queen of the skies!
I have the same Dreamliner, along with the B747-8i and B747-8F with that stand. Boeing store has a lot of good plane models on sale.
Quoting Braniff747SP (Reply 72): ook pics of models mentioned above... (Crap quality, sorry bout' that.)
Where did you get the Pan American Concordes? Are they the quite expensive and very details 1:200 scale ones like what Air France and British Airways were giving out?
I've got F-BTSD and G-BOAE on my desk here - both will be treasured. And towering above them is a huge A380F.
Braniff747SP From United States of America, joined Oct 2008, 2606 posts, RR: 1 Reply 72, posted (2 years 7 months 2 weeks 4 days 7 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting cpd (Reply 73): Where did you get the Pan American Concordes? Are they the quite expensive and very details 1:200 scale ones like what Air France and British Airways were giving out?
I got them at the LAX memorabilia show. They are 1:400 scale and quite detailed. I don't believe they where handed out by PA, as they don't have promotional boxes. They are great models... I got the second one accidentally. I was in a hurry, and the plane was in it's plastic box on top of the normal box. I bought it and left, without putting it into it's box. I got home, and when I was going to put the plastic back in the box, I found the second inside! The seller must have forgotten about the one inside the box. I got it for free... I went back the next year to see if I could find the guy, but I did not see him. I 'have no need for two models, I hope to tradeone someday for one model i'd like
The 747 will always be the TRUE queen of the skies!
MadameConcorde From San Marino, joined Feb 2007, 10241 posts, RR: 40 Reply 73, posted (2 years 7 months 2 weeks 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting Tharanga (Reply 65): Well, these are the model numbers you're looking for.
KPHXFlyer From United States of America, joined Mar 2008, 413 posts, RR: 1 Reply 74, posted (2 years 7 months 2 weeks 3 days 19 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Here's a recent picture of my collection.
I've since added an additional shelf to spread these out and two "15 minute" WWII warbirds: P-51D Mustang and F4U-1 Corsair.
NWADC9 From United States of America, joined May 2004, 4857 posts, RR: 10 Reply 75, posted (2 years 7 months 2 weeks 3 days 16 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
My babies...
Not pictured (because they're in the mail):
Air Canada Jazz Dash-8-100 "Hybrid" (JC Wings)
US Airways 737-300 "Old" (Gemini Jets)
USAir 737-400 (Gemini Jets)
Southwest 737-500 "Old" (Gemini Jets)
Flew on its 1:1 counterpart in '07
Flying an aeroplane with only a single propeller to keep you in the air. Can you imagine that? -Capt. Picard
aaflt1871 From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 2333 posts, RR: 16 Reply 76, posted (2 years 6 months 4 weeks 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Just now getting into collecting 1:400 scale aircraft. Looking to buy all aircraft I have ever flown with each airline. What websites do you reccomend to shop at?
ont2cgi From United States of America, joined Sep 2010, 113 posts, RR: 0 Reply 77, posted (2 years 6 months 4 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
I'm getting started doing the same thing
I've ordered a couple of time from http://www.airplaneshop.com/index.html
and have been please
As far as the Md-80's in 1:400. I'd like to know that too! I've settled for a multi-scale approach as I had some other that only available in the Large scales (like a US dash-8). If anyone knows some one who makes an affordable Jetstream (like
KevinL1011 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 2964 posts, RR: 51 Reply 78, posted (2 years 6 months 4 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting Reply 79): If anyone knows some one who makes an affordable Jetstream
Depends on what you consider as "affordable". Keep an eye out for the next LAX collectables show. Usually there will be a thread here. Maybe see 'round KONT sometime!
ont2cgi From United States of America, joined Sep 2010, 113 posts, RR: 0 Reply 79, posted (2 years 6 months 3 weeks 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Well, the ones I'm finding are about $150 apiece, which is a little too much considering I'd need AA, TW, and US(there were all 31 model) liveries. Although that's cheap compared to a $300 9k 402(The joys of EAS!) Think I'll live with the memories.
Thanks for the Tip re: The LAX show. I'll keep an eye out for it.
WesternA318 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 5388 posts, RR: 25 Reply 80, posted (2 years 6 months 3 weeks 3 days 16 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting CrimsonNL (Reply 15): Transavia 737-200 (Unknown, at least 30 years old)
Would you be willing to part with it?
I, myself have over 500 models from 1:600 up to my new Atlantic Models A330-200 in the new DL livery. Heres a pic of my TWA collection from my TWA days:
Woohoo! Back to Beirut in Oct '13! (Along with a stop in DOH for 4 days)
KevinL1011 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 2964 posts, RR: 51 Reply 81, posted (2 years 6 months 3 weeks 3 days 7 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting WesternA318 (Reply 82): Heres a pic of my TWA collection from my TWA days:
That's an awesome collection! I think I saw two L-1011's, one in the Globe livery. I have a :200 scale Red Tail livery TriStar.
I flew TWA a lot back in the day when 7-twos were more common than MD-80's. What an airline it was back in the glory days. I really enjoyed seeing your collection.
Quoting Reply 81): Although that's cheap compared to a $300 9k 402(The joys of EAS!)
Man, you lost me there. What's a 9k 402? Not being a wise guy this time but I'm not very savy when it comes to regional aircraft. Are you looking for a Jetstream in AA, TW or US livery?
Quoting Reply 79): I've settled for a multi-scale approach
Like WesternA318s' collection above. Talk about multi-scale!
MidEx216 From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 651 posts, RR: 4 Reply 82, posted (2 years 6 months 3 weeks 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
WesternA318 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 5388 posts, RR: 25 Reply 83, posted (2 years 6 months 3 weeks 2 days 16 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting KevinL1011 (Reply 83): That's an awesome collection! I think I saw two L-1011's, one in the Globe livery. I have a :200 scale Red Tail livery TriStar.
I have the old ealry 80's Hasegawa/Airfix kit somewhere in there that I built with my dad when I was 4 years old or so, it was my first model! A lot of the Schabak's came from my Jr. High years and everything else from when I started working at TWA in 1996.
Quoting KevinL1011 (Reply 83): I flew TWA a lot back in the day when 7-twos were more common than MD-80's. What an airline it was back in the glory days. I really enjoyed seeing your collection.
I remember those days. Here in SLC, we would see 3 727's a day to STL and the daily L1011 to DEN and JFK.
Woohoo! Back to Beirut in Oct '13! (Along with a stop in DOH for 4 days)
ont2cgi From United States of America, joined Sep 2010, 113 posts, RR: 0 Reply 84, posted (2 years 6 months 3 weeks 2 days 8 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Geez, I'm more of an airline Geek-ette than you guys!
I grew up in Cape Girardeau (CGI) and spend most of time in the air getting back from ONT to there.
The Current holder of the EAS Contract is Cape air (9K). They only fly Cessna 402s on the EAS route (I think they have some ATRs). Hence my need for a 402.
I 've also flown it when American Connection/Regions Air and TWExpress/Trans States held the contract and flew Jetstreams. I've also ridden from PIT to AOO on a US Express one. Like I said ,I Think I may just forget about the commuter planes I've been on
KevinL1011 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 2964 posts, RR: 51 Reply 85, posted (2 years 6 months 3 weeks 2 days 5 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting WesternA318 (Reply 85): I have the old ealry 80's Hasegawa/Airfix kit somewhere in there that I built with my dad when I was 4 years old or so,
Man, I really miss those days as well as being a TWA frequent flyer. That's cool you were able to be part of it even though it was probably during the Karabu days. I remember when TWA absorbed Ozark and their POS DC-9's. Man, those ships were beat up and they even smelled bad. IMO, that was the beginning of the end.
Quoting Reply 86): Geez, I'm more of an airline Geek-ette than you guys!
Well, maybe just me.
Here's one recently given to me by a good friend who is an IndiGo A-321 Captain. Please excuse the crappy pic. My camera batteries were insufficient for flash.
WesternA318 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 5388 posts, RR: 25 Reply 86, posted (2 years 6 months 3 weeks 1 day 16 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
He is, although nowadays he's just a grumpy old man in a rocking chair, lol, jk.
Quoting KevinL1011 (Reply 87): Man, I really miss those days as well as being a TWA frequent flyer. That's cool you were able to be part of it even though it was probably during the Karabu days. I remember when TWA absorbed Ozark and their POS DC-9's. Man, those ships were beat up and they even smelled bad. IMO, that was the beginning of the end.
Karabu came around from 1993 or so and lasted until the end. I never thought the DC-9's were bad myself, but I was definately glad the 717's made their online when they did! It was a sad day when I was on the L-1011, 747 and 727 final flights...
Back to the thread at hand, I'll have to find pics of the rest of my models, I just dont know where they are.
Woohoo! Back to Beirut in Oct '13! (Along with a stop in DOH for 4 days)
ont2cgi From United States of America, joined Sep 2010, 113 posts, RR: 0 Reply 87, posted (2 years 6 months 3 weeks 17 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
here's my nascent collection
I got this from the operation liftoff store while ordering stuff for my brother for Xmas, I'll blame for this bad habit! It's also the wrong "breed" of Mad Dog for me to have flown in it:
It's a Flight Miniatures/inFlight 200
I used live near MDT. Would you like to go to PHL or PIT?
A Gemini 200
And once you got there, on to STL:
A Gemini 400
Now, to ONT-DEN:
My first couple of trip back were via Ted. Although here lately, it's morphed into a silver MD-80 bound for DFW. It's Another Gemini 400
Speaking of DFW, my First flight was on Ozark to DFW, while there , there was a whole bunch of these sitting awaiting a new owner:
An Inflight 500
I got it because it was lot cheaper than an Ozark dc9 (Maybe I'll reward myself for Christmas),and yes, I'm old enough to remember them flying said dc9's to CGI.
WesternA318 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 5388 posts, RR: 25 Reply 88, posted (2 years 6 months 2 weeks 5 days 19 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting Reply 89): I got this from the operation liftoff store while ordering stuff for my brother for Xmas, I'll blame for this bad habit! It's also the wrong "breed" of Mad Dog for me to have flown in it:
The 717 was my fave of all of TWA's new-age jets! I loved them, AND our Diesel 9's!
Woohoo! Back to Beirut in Oct '13! (Along with a stop in DOH for 4 days)
KevinL1011 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 2964 posts, RR: 51 Reply 89, posted (2 years 6 months 2 weeks 4 days ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting WesternA318 (Reply 90): The 717 was my fave of all of TWA's new-age jets! I loved them, AND our Diesel 9's!
It was difficult for me to accept the fact that an MD-80/88 or B-717 could out-rotate and out-climb a 7-two. You didn't hear that from me.
As far as your Diesel 9s' go. Back in the day, they were not a desirable ride. I flew on one once, STL to ATL just after the Ozark merger. Gad zooks! Noisy, smelly and the back of my seat was sticky with hair dressing. Eeeew! Also flew Hughes Air West DC-9s' (AKA The Flying Banannas, AKA Hughes Air Worst) locally and hated it. However, the smell of Jet-A and Skydrol entering the cabin was pleasant.
If that was my first flight, I woulda' checked the Greyhound schedule for my return.
Glad to know that you endured it and still became an (as you said) airline geek!
WesternA318 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 5388 posts, RR: 25 Reply 90, posted (2 years 6 months 2 weeks 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting KevinL1011 (Reply 91): As far as your Diesel 9s' go. Back in the day, they were not a desirable ride
I have recently ridden on one of DL's DC-9-50's and have to say, I'd pick that over an RJ any day!
Woohoo! Back to Beirut in Oct '13! (Along with a stop in DOH for 4 days)
KevinL1011 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 2964 posts, RR: 51 Reply 91, posted (2 years 6 months 2 weeks 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 32767 times:
Love that US Air ERJ model! Did you actually fly one like it?
Quoting ont2cgi (Reply 89): I got this from the operation liftoff store while ordering stuff for my brother
Lucky bro!
Quoting WesternA318 (Reply 92): I have recently ridden on one of DL's DC-9-50's and have to say, I'd pick that over an RJ any day!
Ya know. Now that so much time has passed, I'd love to fly on one of those 'ol stinky noisy Nines. I didn't know Delta still had DC-9-50s' in service. What routes? I thought NW was the last domestic operator.
BTW, did you see the thread in Tech Ops about "Maddogs pollution"? Sheesh, true Av nuts love that soot and noise!
ont2cgi From United States of America, joined Sep 2010, 113 posts, RR: 0 Reply 92, posted (2 years 6 months 2 weeks 1 day 20 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
CRJ have the rear portion of the Engines polished metal versus being Painted on a ERJ. plus, they have winglets, and the ERJ's don't. I prefer the seating on the ERJ.
I do need to get one of those, too. I can remember doing both. My memory says that if I connected to/from PIT, we got a Trans States ERJ, and if you connected in PHL, an Air Wisconsin CRJ.
And I've actually flown on a Air Wisconsin branded flight from TOL to ORD with a Stop in SBN way back when I think it was a Dash 7. another one where i'll have to be content with memories
ont2cgi From United States of America, joined Sep 2010, 113 posts, RR: 0 Reply 98, posted (2 years 5 months 2 weeks 2 days 13 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Let's show off what Santa Brought me:
My wings from lax-stl(long prosper/Flight Minatures):
I found this a LAX for (honestly!) $7.67(daron): (no 380 Trips yet)
This came from Santa. I wonder if he got for $3.30 (Daron/Premier Planes) (no triple seven trips, either)
a 787(from Matchbox):
and 747(also matchbox): (no trips here, either)
next project: more shelf space!
Zipsy From UK - England, joined Jul 2010, 37 posts, RR: 0 Reply 99, posted (2 years 5 months 2 weeks 2 days 8 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
I love collecting airliner models.I have about 300 diecast 1:400 models and around 100 resin 1:200 models.I also have 4 big 1:100 resin models.Here is a link to all my model photos.
UltimateDelta From United States of America, joined Sep 2007, 1993 posts, RR: 6 Reply 100, posted (2 years 5 months 1 week 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Just finished this one: Zvezda 1:144 Aeroflot Tu-154-
KevinL1011 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 2964 posts, RR: 51 Reply 101, posted (2 years 5 months 1 week 5 days 1 hour ago) and read 32767 times:
Now wait a freaking minute here.
Uh, like Christmas is on the 25th and it's only the 8th (well maybe the 9th in most places). Exactly how much control over time, space and Santa Claus do you expect us to believe that you have? I think I'm at least in the same time zone as you if not the same ATC and I haven't see no Santa Claus. Has anybody else reading this thread gotten anything from Santa yet this year? That's as crazy as what just happened to me. I woke up to find that while I was asleep, some dickweed broke into my house, drank all my milk, ate most all of my cookies and then leaves a big chunk of carbon with a ribbon tied to it on my floor. What kind of sicko is that? Anyway, Santa Claus is coming to town on the 25th.
Quoting UltimateDelta (Reply 102): Just finished this one: Zvezda 1:144 Aeroflot Tu-154-
That was a kit? If so, awesome Erik!
I used to think of the Tu-154 as an inferior Russky 727 knock-off. Now that I'm older (and the cold war is over) I'm beginning to really appreciate this airplane. I love how the #2 intake looks like a 7-two with a hush kit and the antenna mount on top the stabilizer looks like an exaggerated B-707. After that tragic crash outside Smolensk, I learned more about this airplane and it's outstanding performance. I now consider the TU-154 as a beautiful airplane most worthy of Tri-Jet worship.
ont2cgi From United States of America, joined Sep 2010, 113 posts, RR: 0 Reply 102, posted (2 years 5 months 1 week 4 days 21 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
UltimateDelta From United States of America, joined Sep 2007, 1993 posts, RR: 6 Reply 103, posted (2 years 5 months 1 week 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Thanks! When I saw it in the store, I knew that it was the one I was going to buy. I agree with your (current) assessment- it's definitely a worthy trijet!
KevinL1011 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 2964 posts, RR: 51 Reply 104, posted (2 years 5 months 1 week 4 days 7 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Oh! That explains it. Sure, different time zone, different calender.
Ya know, I was so wrapped up in my little rant there, I really should have mentioned what nice models you have! I love that AA livery as it reminds me of Airstream travel trailers.
Man, you must be livin' right to get gifts like that!
ont2cgi From United States of America, joined Sep 2010, 113 posts, RR: 0 Reply 105, posted (2 years 5 months 1 week 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
KevinL1011 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 2964 posts, RR: 51 Reply 106, posted (2 years 5 months 1 week 3 days 8 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
ONT2CGI From United States of America, joined Sep 2010, 113 posts, RR: 0 Reply 107, posted (2 years 4 months 3 weeks 3 days 13 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Well, then you get:
I have friends who fly both of these. My dad always referred to SW planes as "Flying Cigars" He passed before the blue livery came out
a US ERJ (1/100 it's the same size as the 744):
and a Mad dog:
It appears I'm short on widgets, so stay tuned for the next update!
ONT2CGI From United States of America, joined Sep 2010, 113 posts, RR: 0 Reply 108, posted (2 years 4 months 3 weeks 3 days 13 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
can't get the image to llink
[Edited 2010-12-26 13:32:30]
krisyyz From Canada, joined Nov 2004, 1575 posts, RR: 0 Reply 110, posted (2 years 4 months 3 weeks 20 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Hello!
I recently bought a Hogan AA B777-200 'Susan Komen'1/200. After I assembled it and glued the landing gear on, I noticed that the model had GE 90 engines and not RR Trents like all AA B777s have. They look way too large for a -200 and they are exactly the same engines as are on my Skymark B777-300ER model. So my question is, can you order 1/200 RR Trent 800s anywhere? Call me perfectionist, but the discrepancy is really bothering me.
CXB77L From Australia, joined Feb 2009, 2183 posts, RR: 4 Reply 111, posted (2 years 4 months 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
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Quoting krisyyz (Reply 112): I recently bought a Hogan AA B777-200 'Susan Komen'1/200. After I assembled it and glued the landing gear on, I noticed that the model had GE 90 engines and not RR Trents like all AA B777s have. They look way too large for a -200 and they are exactly the same engines as are on my Skymark B777-300ER model. So my question is, can you order 1/200 RR Trent 800s anywhere? Call me perfectionist, but the discrepancy is really bothering me.
As a fellow perfectionist, I'm afraid that the answer to that is .... no. Gemini Jets 200 probably gets the closest to having Trents, but none of them look exactly like Trents.
Anyway, I've added the model that I've wanted for a very, very long time to my collectioon at last: BigBird 1:400 Cathay Pacific B747-267B VR-HKG in the old 1980s green and white stripes livery. In my view, BigBird 400 have the best 747 moulds in that scale than any other manufacturer. Too bad they aren't around anymore ...
So now, here's my CX fleet as it stands at present:
Just a small fleet at the moment, but I intend to add to it as soon as I can afford to.
ONT2CGI From United States of America, joined Sep 2010, 113 posts, RR: 0 Reply 112, posted (2 years 3 months 3 weeks 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
some new additons
TOL-ORD
The biggest plane I've been on (I know, I need to get around more)
and a special livery:
KevinL1011 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 2964 posts, RR: 51 Reply 113, posted (2 years 3 months 3 weeks 4 days 3 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting ca (Reply 111): only Herpa Premium Series:
Hey, those are pretty sweet. Didn't know they had a "premium series".
Quoting krisyyz (Reply 112): I recently bought a Hogan AA B777-200 'Susan Komen'1/200.
Trent's or not, love to see a pic!
Quoting Ont2cgi Reply 114): The biggest plane I've been on (I know, I need to get around more)
Nuthin' to be shamed of. That's a very desirable ride these days!
ont2cgi From United States of America, joined Sep 2010, 113 posts, RR: 0 Reply 114, posted (2 years 2 months 4 weeks 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
CALTECH From Poland, joined May 2007, 1575 posts, RR: 23 Reply 115, posted (2 years 2 months 3 weeks 6 days 13 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Herpa Premiums look fantastic. Am trying to do a airport scene with !/72 scale in front and !/144 scale in back with HO trains running around. Do not know if it will work or look good.
notaxonrotax From Netherlands, joined Mar 2011, 371 posts, RR: 0 Reply 118, posted (2 years 1 month 3 weeks 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
I see so little KLM………
Mmm, when it comes to model aircraft, size matters--> I reckon. 1:100 is what I fancy!
I don´t put mine in a glass showcase……….they fly around the house, if you like:
The hands you see were part of a temporary solution………we have modified the suspension of the MD-11 since then.
Compared to some of you, my collection of 4 aircraft looks a bit pale!
Cheers,
No Tax On Rotax
Als vader voorlicht, kan je merken dat hij achter ligt.
Braniff747SP From United States of America, joined Oct 2008, 2606 posts, RR: 1 Reply 119, posted (2 years 1 month 3 weeks 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
ONT2CGI From United States of America, joined Sep 2010, 113 posts, RR: 0 Reply 121, posted (2 years 1 month 3 weeks 2 days 8 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
wonderful! The bigger question is : did you get credit for it?
UK_Dispatcher From United Arab Emirates, joined Dec 2001, 2550 posts, RR: 33 Reply 123, posted (2 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 1 hour ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting MidEx216 (Reply 84): Just so I'm clear, does that Il-18 really have a spinning propeller?
Braniff747SP From United States of America, joined Oct 2008, 2606 posts, RR: 1 Reply 124, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
New member in my collection, new favorite. Been looking for one like this for years; now, if only I could find one without "Islamic Republic of Iran" tittles... Light sucked, but you get the idea...
The 747 will always be the TRUE queen of the skies!
aerdingus From Ireland, joined Dec 2006, 2482 posts, RR: 18 Reply 125, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
The 2 latest additions in me collection
EI-DVM , the retro EI jet, bought on board MAD - DUB, not bad for a tenner! It's small, but that suits me. And beside it a cute lil JL 747 toy we found in El Rastro market....so cute, & poignant as they are now all retired! €3 bargain
BA EI FH FR LX RE SK TS VY ZB 3K 5G A300 A310 A319 A320 A321 A333 ATR72 B735 B738 B744 B772 MD82 BCN BOH BRU CPH CRL DUB
Braniff747SP From United States of America, joined Oct 2008, 2606 posts, RR: 1 Reply 126, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
I like the EI model. The only time I flew them, I must have been 6, or 7. I got a beautiful A330 model, kind of like yours, but I played with it and broke it. I'm annoyed about that now, I have to get one...
The 747 will always be the TRUE queen of the skies!
aerdingus From Ireland, joined Dec 2006, 2482 posts, RR: 18 Reply 127, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting Braniff747SP (Reply 128): The only time I flew them, I must have been 6, or 7. I got a beautiful A330 model, kind of like yours, but I played with it and broke it. I'm annoyed about that now, I have to get one...
Awww nooo! Yes, it needs replacing at once! Take advantage of the MAD - IAD flight for that specific reason lol
BA EI FH FR LX RE SK TS VY ZB 3K 5G A300 A310 A319 A320 A321 A333 ATR72 B735 B738 B744 B772 MD82 BCN BOH BRU CPH CRL DUB
Braniff747SP From United States of America, joined Oct 2008, 2606 posts, RR: 1 Reply 128, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 4 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Quoting aerdingus (Reply 129): Awww nooo! Yes, it needs replacing at once! Take advantage of the MAD - IAD flight for that specific reason lol
Well, I was looking at the flight to go back home (Really to get the model) but it proved to be a quite a bit more expensive than CO... I hope the next time I come to the Old World I'll take EI...
The 747 will always be the TRUE queen of the skies!
UltimateDelta From United States of America, joined Sep 2007, 1993 posts, RR: 6 Reply 130, posted (1 year 10 months 2 weeks 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Man, it's been a long time since I've been here....among the updates from my last post include the Airfix L-1011 (TWA N11003), Zvezda 787-8 (Dreamliner livery-all handpainted!), Minicraft B-52H (Kincheloe AFB, 1961- just finished it yesterday) and the one I've been looking for for years now- the still-in-progress Italeri KC-135R (Nebraska ANG). I'll put up some pics as soon as I can.
dacman From United States of America, joined Oct 2000, 444 posts, RR: 10 Reply 132, posted (1 year 10 months 2 weeks 3 days 16 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Everyone seems to have very nice collections!
I have over 300 aircraft (various scales) in my collection (sorry no photos), mainly DAC, and MDC aircraft. I have recently added several Aero Classic "Baby" DC-9's to the collection; Air Florida, Evergreen International, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Delivery scheme), Continental Airlines (black meatball), and Northwest (90's livery). I am currently awaiting the delivery of my Southwest Airlines MD-95 (717-200) from Atlantic Models.
I know collecting aircraft models is a sickness........HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, but it is a fun one that not only can us the collectors enjoy, but everyone we share our collections with as well.
WesternA318 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 5388 posts, RR: 25 Reply 134, posted (1 year 10 months 1 week 6 days 3 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
I'm currently waiting on Atlantic Models for ma 1/50 scale A340-600 Prestige with my company's colors and logo on it *evil grin* as soo as it arrives, pics will be posted!
Woohoo! Back to Beirut in Oct '13! (Along with a stop in DOH for 4 days)
WesternA318 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 5388 posts, RR: 25 Reply 135, posted (1 year 10 months 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Here's a bit more of my collection...Qatar Airways, Pan Am, and South American airlines...
My Qatar Airways models, 2 A330-200's one SkyMarks, one Gemini jets
My Pan Am Airbuses, 2 A300's 2 A310's.
South America!!!!
Woohoo! Back to Beirut in Oct '13! (Along with a stop in DOH for 4 days)
Braniff747SP From United States of America, joined Oct 2008, 2606 posts, RR: 1 Reply 138, posted (1 year 8 months 1 week 3 days 19 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
aerocabin From New Zealand, joined Mar 2011, 50 posts, RR: 0 Reply 141, posted (1 year 7 months 1 week 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
Wow - great to see so many great collections!
One question - how do you all store your aircraft? Unfortunately I keep my collection in their boxes as I'm worried about them getting damaged, such as by uv rays.
330guy From Ireland, joined Nov 2010, 453 posts, RR: 2 Reply 142, posted (1 year 7 months 1 week 2 days 21 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
There is some great pics here, I'll post mine later I have quite a few...
One question... Does anyone know where I might be able to find a 1/200 Delta 727 with the widget livery?? I'd like a sky marks one or something similir... I've been trawling the internet for a loooooong time looking but am yet to find one (I did find Gemini once but I cannot justify paying $200+ for a model airplane)
WesternA318 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 5388 posts, RR: 25 Reply 144, posted (1 year 6 months 3 weeks 2 days 7 hours ago) and read 32767 times:
The Airplane Shop sells them under the Flight Miniatures brand I believe still, thats where most of my Flight Miniatures came from.
Woohoo! Back to Beirut in Oct '13! (Along with a stop in DOH for 4 days)
v8surf From Australia, joined Dec 2009, 8 posts, RR: 0 Reply 145, posted (1 year 4 months 3 weeks 5 days 20 hours ago) and read 29385 times:
I prefer kitset models and while I haven't built any for years I have been adding to the collection of models for "when I get around to it again". More to the point when I build locking display cabinets to keep the finished articles in as to keep the wife away coz she thinks that they are disposable toys... Well not untill she found out what some of them are worth!!!
List as follows so far and boy did I get whined at when I purchased two more from the local hobby shop (and even got a discount for bulk buy), but I'd saved my pocket money. My 4yo threw a sad when he couldn't buy one but he'd left his pocket money at home so couldn't buy anything. The sad ended and he just said "oh well next time" when reminded of this much to the amusement of the guys behind the counter.
Anyhow list is thus
1/72
Boeing 707-338B
Boeing KC135R (to go with the Monogram B52)
Boeing E3B AWACS
Boeing 737-219 (ZK-NAC as delivered to Wellington NZ in 1968, custom decals made complete with aussie flag on it due to a stuff up in the paint shop at Renton. My father was one of the engineers present when the plane first arrived in NZ).
Fokker F27-100 ZK-BXE
1/144
Boeing 777-319ER (Air NZ new delivery)
Boeing 737-204 (ZK-NAI last passenger carrying 200 for Air NZ aside from NQC, latter now with Airwork I believe)
Boeing 727-200 (will do this as RNZAF NZ7271, been hunting for one of these for ages but found one at the hobby shop today gathering dust cheaper than eBay, sound of these coming into Welly airport was awesome, flew on one once, hot rod of the skies but gives you the sh!ts when sitting next to the SCD)
1/300
Boeing 777-200ER Singapore Air (see above) to be depicted as an aircraft I flew on once that cost me and continues to cost me a lot of money. That is I flew from NZ to the Philippines on SIA on a 777 just for a holiday and came back with a wee bit more than duty free....There went my boat which was a liveaboard.. Now land locked in WA but that does make storing, building and displaying model aircraft a lot easier.
By the way I've left the military aircraft out as you'd be reading for weeks, but aside from the 1/72 B52 one of relevance to list is a 1/48 Grumman Avenger to be built as NZ2504. The actual aircraft still exists in Wigram Airforce Museum and my grandfather was the navigator of this plane in WW2, It carried the "Nose art" of "Popeye" but is displayed as "Plonky" as flown by Fred Ladd (I forget the serial number of that aircraft, NZ2502?")
aerdingus From Ireland, joined Dec 2006, 2482 posts, RR: 18 Reply 146, posted (1 year 3 months 6 days 13 hours ago) and read 25242 times:
Sorry for crappy quality.
Me fella bought this in DOH for me during a stopover I can't remember what size it is cause I'm only used to building 1:144 models. This lil A332 is teeny but has such beautiful detail, in the landing gear & wings.
I picked up this random EI S330 "Aoife/St.Aoife" in West Main Toys, HKG. It has the same name as me...in HKG...I had to have it. Around €30. Staff there are fantastic & super helpful. I forget what size this is aswell, but it's slightly bigger than the QR A332. The propellers move
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sqa380fan From United States of America, joined Nov 2008, 17 posts, RR: 0 Reply 149, posted (5 months 2 weeks 2 days 19 hours ago) and read 10765 times:
Not complete enough to be considered a proper model (yet!) but I figured I'd post a teaser pic anyway… here's the inside of a 1:60 paper 77W I've been working on for a number of years. Hopefully it'll be done within the next couple months!
Aside from this, I can't say I have/collect any models. I made a few as a kid but they turned out terribly.
sqa380fan From United States of America, joined Nov 2008, 17 posts, RR: 0 Reply 151, posted (5 months 2 weeks 2 days 9 hours ago) and read 10703 times:
Quoting CXB77L (Reply 150): What are you making that model out of?
It's actually made from used manila file folders, believe it or not! It's a technique I learned in architecture class in high school. I've built it from scratch, mainly by looking at pictures.
Believe me, it's not something I can do 24/7! It comes and goes in waves, and requires quite a bit of patience.
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I'll try and get around to posting some pictures of my other non kit models soon.
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The biggest Airbus I've flown with is an A340-300 with Scandinavian and Air Canada. Would love to try the -600.. they have lavatories downstairs, right? It's a beautiful looking bird!
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National Airlines christened their ships with a womans name, supposedly an FA. This one was "Barbara". "Hi I'm Barbara. Fly me to Miami" the commercials would say. Instead, this UAL decal set was inclosed.
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I love Herpas like these... I have not been able to find ones at a reasonable price; if i did, I'd snatch it up!
a cute lil JL 747 toy we found in El Rastro market....so cute, & poignant as they are now all retired! €3 bargain 
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