Gemini/JC wings “interactive series” 747/777 moulds. What’s your opinion on them?

[SoCalAviation744]

So I got the idea for this thread from SJOI7685 and their comment on the Flaps down thread. What do you all think about Gemini/JC’s interactive series moulds? I can definitely understand the appeal for them especially with collectors with model airports that have tons of cargo activity. But I feel like the interactive mould just bring in a ton of possible QC issues into the mix of an already QC lacking hobby. Not to mention the fact that whenever a interactive freighter is released, there’s never a non-interactive one released along side it. So either a: your stuck with a interactive model that you couldn’t care less about the interactive features, or B: wait until another manufacturer releases the said model.

 

[OscarBravo992]

So I got the idea for this thread from SJOI7685 and their comment on the Flaps down thread. What do you all think about Gemini/JC’s interactive series moulds? I can definitely understand the appeal for them especially with collectors with model airports that have tons of cargo activity. But I feel like the interactive mould just bring in a ton of possible QC issues into the mix of an already QC lacking hobby. Not to mention the fact that whenever a interactive freighter is released, there’s never a non-interactive one released along side it. So either a: your stuck with a interactive model that you couldn’t care less about the interactive features, or B: wait until another manufacturer releases the said model.

Personally, I think they are a great idea. I do not dislike them and find them nice from a diorama perspective. I do not own any at the moment due to their high pricetag, but if I choose to get one I am sure I will like it.

 

[nsxr_]

So I got the idea for this thread from SJOI7685 and their comment on the Flaps down thread. What do you all think about Gemini/JC’s interactive series moulds? I can definitely understand the appeal for them especially with collectors with model airports that have tons of cargo activity. But I feel like the interactive mould just bring in a ton of possible QC issues into the mix of an already QC lacking hobby. Not to mention the fact that whenever a interactive freighter is released, there’s never a non-interactive one released along side it. So either a: your stuck with a interactive model that you couldn’t care less about the interactive features, or B: wait until another manufacturer releases the said model.

I completely agree with your opinion. I think they're neat for dioramas but as someone who keeps models in a box and takes them out occasionally to admire, I don't really like them. The little bits to swap out can easily be lost and there are more QC issues that can pop up like you said. Also, the interactive moulds with the seams for the pieces don't look as good obviously. I do wish manufacturers made non-interactive versions alongside interactive releases. I only have one interactive model which is the GJ Cargolux 747-8F "Not Without my Mask" livery which I love but I do wish it was a non-interactive.

 

[redriveraviation]

This is a great topic to assess! I think it is a super good idea, but I think QC could have been touched up a little bit more before the release. I am really eager to see what the 777F looks like. Very hopeful to get one soon!

 

[OscarBravo992]

This is a great topic to assess! I think it is a super good idea, but I think QC could have been touched up a little bit more before the release. I am really eager to see what the 777F looks like. Very hopeful to get one soon!

Same! If someone made a standard livery Qatar 777F it would be an instant buy for me!

 

[redriveraviation]

GeminiJets or JC Wings, I bet it is coming soon!

 

[OscarBravo992]

GeminiJets or JC Wings, I bet it is coming soon!

I would prefer JC, it would match their other Qatar 777F in the 'Moved by People', if it ever arrives.

 

[redriveraviation]

Completely agree. Hopeful to see this very soon.

 

[OscarBravo992]

It's interesting to see the different opinions, and the different views of the diorama modeller and the displayer.

 

[redriveraviation]

No kidding. Excited to see what can be shared next!

 

[Lee Min Han]

So I got the idea for this thread from SJOI7685 and their comment on the Flaps down thread. What do you all think about Gemini/JC’s interactive series moulds? I can definitely understand the appeal for them especially with collectors with model airports that have tons of cargo activity. But I feel like the interactive mould just bring in a ton of possible QC issues into the mix of an already QC lacking hobby. Not to mention the fact that whenever a interactive freighter is released, there’s never a non-interactive one released along side it. So either a: your stuck with a interactive model that you couldn’t care less about the interactive features, or B: wait until another manufacturer releases the said model.

I am a huge fan of the interactive series, it adds a whole new level of realism and honestly speaking, the reason why I buy Cargo Aircraft Models in the first place ever since I got the Cargolux 747-8 Mask livery by Gemini Jets in the interactive series and I am excited to see how the new 777 will look like and I hope it can be added to the MD11 freighters that are used by FedEx and UPS and others and also in the future, the 777-8F and A350F.

 

[OscarBravo992]

I am a huge fan of the interactive series, it adds a whole new level of realism and honestly speaking, the reason why I buy Cargo Aircraft Models in the first place ever since I got the Cargolux 747-8 Mask livery by Gemini Jets in the interactive series and I am excited to see how the new 777 will look like and I hope it can be added to the MD11 freighters that are used by FedEx and UPS and others and also in the future, the 777-8F and A350F.

Oh yes! And also a 767F, that would be great too. I would imagine the 777-8F would not be too hard to do after the 777F, as they have the general dimensions of the 777 fuselage and how it works with the interactive features. And A350F would be interesting!

 

[Cloudchasermodels]

Oh yes! And also a 767F, that would be great too. I would imagine the 777-8F would not be too hard to do after the 777F, as they have the general dimensions of the 777 fuselage and how it works with the interactive features. And A350F would be interesting!

767F is going to look amazing, I actually pre ordered the Amazon 767F in 1/200 from JC Wings and am looking forward to it. Hoping it gets released before the end of next year. I am a huge interactive fan as well as cargo! I do wish the 747 noses can be more improved by Gemini but until then Ill keep enjoying and collecting! I’ve included a few photos from my collection and of the Gemini 777 Interactive mold.

 

[OscarBravo992]

767F is going to look amazing, I actually pre ordered the Amazon 767F in 1/200 from JC Wings and am looking forward to it. Hoping it gets released before the end of next year. I am a huge interactive fan as well as cargo! I do wish the 747 noses can be more improved by Gemini but until then Ill keep enjoying and collecting! I’ve included a few photos from my collection and of the Gemini 777 Interactive mold.

Thanks! The 777F looks amazing! I cannot wait until I get my hands on one, hoping for a standard Qatar one, and a JC SQ cargo 747-400F and a new livery CX 747-8F interactive.

 

[Travertineeye]

There is no space in my collection for these. But I understand that the appeal for those who model airports

 

[EQ Planes]

They can be too finicky, would rather have a solid open and closed door option much like the flaps up and flaps down models.

 

[Tropicalista]

Nice, not amazying because are removibles and not with the possibily of open and close.
Too much expensive, and for this I have never buyed one.

 

[CaptainHoliday]

I am a big fan of the open doors planes and are looking forward to see more. My blaster is the JC Wings Cargolux 747-8F with the mask in scale 1/200....enjoy as real as it gets my open doors display

 

[1400_Aircraft_Models]

I would loooove to see a 747 combi interactive, that would break my bank for sure.

Having said that however, when it comes to the 747 interactive series the closed nose version to me just looks bad. Personally I would have preferred if they had just made a nose/doors open static version and the regular version. Surely you're not buying an interactive 747 to display it with the nose closed, however at the cost of having the option of closing the door which looks kinda meh, you also lose out on detail you could have had if the model had simply been static.
But aside from that little bit of criticism I do love the Interactive series.

 

[ncostasilva]

I do love the interactive series, I wish we have more of them, 747s are so far nice either from JC wings or gemini what appear to be the same model.
Does anyone have a list of the all releases so far in interactive version? I have couple from GJ and JC and they look amazing at my display