I stand corrected! The Gemini version looks like a very early release, and it’s certainly a first to have this version of the scheme on the BB400 tooling at least, given how many others have been produced on it at various times over the years.
We’ve been here before. Do you remember when NG mixed up the artwork in the production of their Pan Am SPs (N533PA)…“Clipper Liberty Bell” ended up with the angled cheatline tip (which it never had) and “Clipper New Horizons” had the cheatline all the way through (that had both, so was ok).
The difference I guess is that both of the NG livery variants did actually exist. This version on the Aeroclassics is pure fantasy.We’ve been here before. Do you remember when NG mixed up the artwork in the production of their Pan Am SPs (N533PA)…“Clipper Liberty Bell” ended up with the angled cheatline tip (which it never had) and “Clipper New Horizons” had the cheatline all the way through (that had both, so was ok).
The name “Liberty Bell” was later transferred to another airframe which did have the angled cheatline tip - causing some confusion initially!
None of that stopped me buying those however, and they both sit proudly in my collection. It’s up to you in the end, but this is how it always is in any hobby
They both did indeed exist but not on the specific airframe it was modelled on (N533PA), but I get your point regarding the grey radome in combination with black dot, which may not exist at all…
It's the shape of the cheatline at the front that bothers me more.
Fair enough if it bothers you, and of course we all have our own tolerances
Nice. These are factory fresh, unpainted radomes.
AHHHHH I'm a bad person. I got the Pan Am even though it is inaccurate. Where are my principles! It does look better than the AA at leats but I guess I'm not learning.Fair enough if it bothers you, and of course we all have our own tolerances
If it makes you feel better, I just paid for mine on JetCollector myself. Debated about it for a bit, but we know it had to be a quick decision as they will be gone within the hour.
Lol! Just enjoy it now that you've ordered it
It's already sold out on Jet Collector too!
Gone within 20 minutes more like, I was watching it
Now that I see a pic of the BOAC I'm curious about Adrian's feedback as he sure knows his stuff. Leaving the usual grey pylons aside, grey engine nacelles and a reg on the wing overside?
That can get in my basket! Shame because I’ve just bought 5 models from Jet Collector to ship to the UK…would’ve added this to the order for sure!Now that I see a pic of the BOAC I'm curious about Adrian's feedback as he sure knows his stuff. Leaving the usual grey pylons aside, grey engine nacelles and a reg on the wing overside?
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Pan Am Boeing 747-100 by Ron Monroe, auf Flickr
I said the wheels, not the entire mold was retooled. There are plenty of models and manufacturers that have issues, with whatever they may be. We, or the public will always have a criticism of anything. Do I think AC could be better, yes, but in theory all could do better, as there are no perfect molds. New molds and tooling cost money, money that would get passed to the retailer and ultimately the consume. And prices aren't getting cheaper, look for a bump after the Lunar New Year break. I’m also not saying to settle, buy whatever brand you think has a better mold. If AC’s baby bus model doesn’t fit to your standards and Jc Wings does, then buy JC. But ones person opinion, as that’s what ultimately they are, someone else may have another opinion.
Can you show the retooling of the wheels? I haven't seen any evidence of it in photos. Not saying it isn't there but I can't see it myself. Would appreciate some photos.
Here's a non-standard oddment. Thin angled cut-off cheat line but with a radome which has the thin cheat line & black tip:
