FlyingNanook From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 830 posts, RR: 16 Posted (7 years 2 months 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 2069 times:
Hi all, I have just fallen into the dark abyss that is model collecting and I have a few questions. I recently bought two Gemini Jets (United 747SP and ElAl 707) and I absolutely love them. And I just got a good deal on a Braniff 747-200 from eBay.
What other companies make nice 1:400 models such as Gemini's? I prefer all metal ones, not the ones with metal bodies and plastic wings.
How is the quaity of AeroClassics? I saw some of the models on the Internet and have fallen in lust with them. But I can't tell how nice they are in person.
Finally, what are some good websites to order from? I found jetcollector.com and airlinemuseum.com.
Elcableguy77 From United States of America, joined Feb 2005, 523 posts, RR: 6 Reply 1, posted (7 years 2 months 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 1647 times:
As far as what other companies make good 1:400 models, Dragon Wings and SOME Herpa models are good.
A couple of good websites: Die Cast Runway Great Models Webstore Airline Hobby Supply The site is dated. Just e-mail them for an updated list
Welcome to the Dark Side that is die-cast collecting!
-Gavin
Former ZW F/A | "Wisconsin 72A, contact departure, see ya."
AR1300 From Argentina, joined Feb 2005, 1740 posts, RR: 3 Reply 3, posted (7 years 2 months 5 hours ago) and read 1615 times:
AeroClassics are extremely good.I have a few of them,just know that are more expensive.I actually like plastic wings more because the detail that you get is much better than in metal wings.
Just check the winglets in a metal one and a plastic one.I usually buy them from this guy in NY, buchair.com. or when I lived in Chicago I used to buy them at Greyland station.The best thing you could do is to go to geminijets.com. In the retailers section, you will find all the stores that sell Gemini in the world, and usually those stores sell the other brands too, so you will see everything.
Aviationwiz From United States of America, joined Apr 2004, 952 posts, RR: 5 Reply 4, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 5 days 14 hours ago) and read 1582 times:
N60659 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 654 posts, RR: 31 Reply 5, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 1574 times:
Burnsie28 From United States of America, joined Aug 2004, 7215 posts, RR: 10 Reply 6, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 5 days 1 hour ago) and read 1570 times:
Seattle Model Aircraft make excellent DC-9's.
WTF is wrong with the plastic wings, it makes A320 family or anything with winglets look more realistic due to not being able to spread metal as thin.
"Some People Just Know How To Fly"- Best slogan ever, RIP NW 1926-2009
Tango-Bravo From United States of America, joined Jun 2001, 3702 posts, RR: 34 Reply 7, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 1558 times:
Elcableguy77 From United States of America, joined Feb 2005, 523 posts, RR: 6 Reply 9, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 1549 times:
Looks like all the links work for me.
-Gavin
Former ZW F/A | "Wisconsin 72A, contact departure, see ya."
Elcableguy77 From United States of America, joined Feb 2005, 523 posts, RR: 6 Reply 11, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 1532 times:
S'okay. Occasionally computers like to be slow. I know mine has its moments.
-Gavin
Former ZW F/A | "Wisconsin 72A, contact departure, see ya."
MartinairYYZ From Canada, joined Nov 2003, 1209 posts, RR: 8 Reply 12, posted (7 years 1 month 3 weeks 3 days 23 hours ago) and read 1533 times:
May I recommend Big Bird 400? They are by far the best and make unauthorised models that they sell with extreme detail. You can find them at http://www.aviationworld.net
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