Aeroclassics July 2025 Releases

[planes_on_a_shelf]

I find the gigantic gap between the wings and the fuselage more concerning than the overwing exit markings.

Which is bothersome considering their recent releases had tighter fits - as seen below in these images from WIngs400.
I'd argue that ACs shorter 727 has legacy nose issues - and this batch is no different.

Unfortunately all the 7272s in this batch seem affected by the gaping cradle joint - no longer keen to get the 2 LH 727s.
Considering they cost as much as an NG MD-80.............well

 

[YesterAirlines]

Which is bothersome considering their recent releases had tighter fits - as seen below in these images from WIngs400.
I'd argue that ACs shorter 727 has legacy nose issues - and this batch is no different.

Unfortunately all the 7272s in this batch seem affected by the gaping cradle joint - no longer keen to get the 2 LH 727s.
Considering they cost as much as an NG MD-80.............well

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With the 727s it is really variable even within the same release. You might get a good nose and tight seam or you might get a square nose and giant gap. The QC at the AC factory has been appalling in recent years.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

With the 727s it is really variable even within the same release. You might get a good nose and tight seam or you might get a square nose and giant gap. The QC at the AC factory has been appalling in recent years.

Yes. You do have a point, and I'm aware of what you mention.

Knowing me, I'll probably end up picking up these 2 on impulse.

Two big gaps in my LH fleet.

 

[Phantom]

I have to say that I was pleased to see the Servivensa 721s with the correct black overwing exit pathway instead of the generic 727 overwing markings used by most model brands.

There might have been a reason or someone behind this release really wanting to get this detail done right I guess.

 

[Jazajia]

There might have been a reason or someone behind this release really wanting to get this detail done right I guess.

Indeed. That someone would be AK himself. He asked about any particular details, and I mentioned it once. The model showed up almost a year later. And to my surprise, my comment did not go unnoticed after all that time.

You gotta give Aeroclassics some slack, the fact that they omitted the overwing emergency exit arrows on a very early 727 shows that they at least thought about it. You even said you are not 100% sure about the overwing markings on early Lufthansa 72s.

 

[Lightsnack87]

I think Aeroclassics is given plenty of wiggle room with what they've put out over the past four or five years. I'll give them credit all day long for making models and airlines that one else is even thinking of. But to set an asking price that's equivalent or higher than what an NG 737 NG, or NG MD-80 costs, that's absurd.

I love classic airliners, but asking $50 USD after shipping for a 727-1 on a casting from 2003. That's just ridiculous. That money can get me a lot further elsewhere. I don't need a model that badly. I've read for years about people proclaiming at what price they'd stop buying models. We all have our own thresholds, but if I'm shelling out like that, the damn thing better be near perfect. For just a few dollars more, I could have the upcoming NG PSA L-1011...

 

[L1011TriStar]

I think Aeroclassics is given plenty of wiggle room with what they've put out over the past four or five years. I'll give them credit all day long for making models and airlines that one else is even thinking of. But to set an asking price that's equivalent or higher than what an NG 737 NG, or NG MD-80 costs, that's absurd.

I love classic airliners, but asking $50 USD after shipping for a 727-1 on a casting from 2003. That's just ridiculous. That money can get me a lot further elsewhere. I don't need a model that badly. I've read for years about people proclaiming at what price they'd stop buying models. We all have our own thresholds, but if I'm shelling out like that, the damn thing better be near perfect. For just a few dollars more, I could have the upcoming NG PSA L-1011...

BRO I hear you. For me it is just a quality thing. Aeroclassics often look like a microwaved product next to more modern offerings. In a literal and figurative sense. If I say I want a Panda or NG version of a plane and someone says “but Aeroclassics did that one” well I don’t want their version I want a better version.

 

[Alphaless]

Wait long enough and the model you want may end up listed for 25 bucks on his website

 

[Lightsnack87]

Wait long enough and the model you want may end up listed for 25 bucks on his website

Precisely.

 

[quanng]

Wait long enough and the model you want may end up listed for 25 bucks on his website

From this set it could be only be one. Large airlines like UA/LH /DL in this set with AC’s production number don’t usually stay long on the shelf - i don’t know if things had changed.

P/s: i did buy 3 models with that price tag on the website.

 

[Jazajia]

Wait long enough and the model you want may end up listed for 25 bucks on his website

..or on eBay for $100.

It all depends on what model we are talking about. Aeroclassics has a lot of molds that have no competition, and they release a lot of unique subjects. Their runs tend to be small, which helps those who put a lot of value on the collectibility of an item.

It happens more with their older models, but some of the higher ending prices that I have seen on eBay are almost exclusively for Aeroclassics models.

I think Aeroclassics is given plenty of wiggle room with what they've put out over the past four or five years. I'll give them credit all day long for making models and airlines that one else is even thinking of. But to set an asking price that's equivalent or higher than what an NG 737 NG, or NG MD-80 costs, that's absurd.

I love classic airliners, but asking $50 USD after shipping for a 727-1 on a casting from 2003. That's just ridiculous. That money can get me a lot further elsewhere. I don't need a model that badly. I've read for years about people proclaiming at what price they'd stop buying models. We all have our own thresholds, but if I'm shelling out like that, the damn thing better be near perfect. For just a few dollars more, I could have the upcoming NG PSA L-1011...

Honestly, their prices don't seem that bad to me, and if you want a 727, you pretty much have to settle with Aeroclassics.

I agree, if you have options, everything else being more or less equal, go for the one that satisfy you the most.

The case of the recent Servivensa 727-100s is a good example. Everyone knew that this was their chance if they wanted such a model. I listed several on eBay at slightly higher prices to compensate for their fees (some of the last pieces sold in the $60 range), and I had no issues moving them.

 

[Jazajia]

From this set it could be only be one. Large airlines like UA/LH /DL in this set with AC’s production number don’t usually stay long on the shelf - i don’t know if things had changed.

P/s: i did buy 3 models with that price tag on the website.

Correct, a few off them already sold out at AC direct. And while others might hang around for a while I doubt we'll see any from this set on a clearance sale.

 

[abdulmohiuddin]

Wait long enough and the model you want may end up listed for 25 bucks on his website

Yeah that's not a game you want to play with AC models unless they are like super obscure.

 

[Alphaless]

Of course, Aeroclassics production runs are just enough to satisfy all the collectors in one zip code. Maybe not even.

..or on eBay for $100.

You don't even need to wait for this, Releases at 7:00 and listings 30 seconds past the hour

 

[Mark22]

I love classic airliners, but asking $50 USD after shipping for a 727-1 on a casting from 2003. That's just ridiculous. That money can get me a lot further elsewhere.

If only classics were still 50USD here, I would still be collecting. Gambling 67USD for a 727 (without shipping) I have absolutely no excuse to still spend any money on these models. For that price I could have one of the wonderful HX 747 classics.

 

[MIAv8Diecast]

I think Aeroclassics is capable of messing up any artwork at this point. The Delta Express 737-200 widget and their recent Northwest 747-400 come to mind.

Oh man don't remind me of that abomination that is the Northwest 747-400 from Aeroclassics.

 

[Ted]

Yeah that's not a game you want to play with AC models unless they are like super obscure.

I looked on their website and of the thousands of releases they have had, only 12 are on clearance sale.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

So I guess I've been able to make up my mind........
phew

D-ABIC, the 2 UAs, and the Delta - these 4 are coming home - I already have a 'Delta Air Lines' DC-8-61, and the previous DE D-ABIR. Would have liked D-ABIA, but will wait for when they do the scheme with the 'Lufthansa' titles.

D-ABICs omelette isn't as big as it needs to be (see pics) - but yeah it is what it is.

 

[Phantom]

Indeed. That someone would be AK himself. He asked about any particular details, and I mentioned it once. The model showed up almost a year later. And to my surprise, my comment did not go unnoticed after all that time.

You gotta give Aeroclassics some slack, the fact that they omitted the overwing emergency exit arrows on a very early 727 shows that they at least thought about it. You even said you are not 100% sure about the overwing markings on early Lufthansa 72s.

Thanks. That's what I guessed.
The one with the omitted pathways is an earlier release from AC's good old times. I've no doubt that they (AK?) think about it, but I know that he never really put much emphasis on such detail - it took me a while (and some artwork) to get the 707 corogard to a more realistic shape back in those days.

Would you have a quote for me where I said I'm not sure? I know I'm getting old

 

[Jazajia]

Thanks. That's what I guessed.
The one with the omitted pathways is an earlier release from AC's good old times. I've no doubt that they (AK?) think about it, but I know that he never really put much emphasis on such detail - it took me a while (and some artwork) to get the 707 corogard to a more realistic shape back in those days.

Would you have a quote for me where I said I'm not sure? I know I'm getting old

We are all getting old.

I misread the comment below and Richard's comparison:

Did AC ever release a 721 in LH's late 60's scheme btw? (Titles as seen in your pic)

Overwing exit pathways appeared in the late 60s (IIRC mandatory from 72, but don't nail me on that) - they shouldn't be on an LH 721 as delivered. But when did AC care for correct wing detailing the last time? Must be years ago. But at least the wings aren't grey as on recent 727 releases.

I get it now. The recent re-release has the generic wing artwork, which includes the emergency exit pathway, and thus makes it erroneous.

I need to go back to stop posting late at night.