Has your wishlist become shorter in 2024?

[Mark22]

With 2024 being almost over, I looked back at my wishlist for this year and only one model has been released, the Pulkovo TU-154 by Aeroclassics. All other purchases were simply because they look cool.

I have high hopes for 2025, as there are some moulds in development that fit my narrow criteria, although I'm afraid manufacturers will keep releasing niche / hybrid liveries instead of the big sellers.

What about your year? Did 2024 meet your expectations or not at all? Also share your top 3 most wanted models for next year (with existing moulds), mine are:

1) Aeroflot AN-26/32 standard livery
2) KLM DC-7 diagonal striped tail
3) Pulkovo TU-134

 

[JJ Skippy]

I would say 2024 met my expectations regarding growing my classic/retro/modern-classic collection as GJ and AC made up the bulk of my purchases of new releases. While I don’t have a full wishlist written down I had a lot of subjects in mind and a good chunk of them were made this year.

 

[Purpleplane]

My wish list became much shorter. 10 items on my wish list were released this year, thanks to Aeroclassics and Gemini Jets. I hope that 2025 brings some more classic MD-80s that are still on my list...(hopefully NG will get it going soon)

For 2025, the top 3 on my wish list are:
1. USAir MD-80 in last (blue tail) scheme.
2 Northwest MD-80 in "bowling shoe" scheme
3. Presidential 737-200.

 

[acaymeth47]

Longer and more niche than ever. Mostly neglected African, Middle Eastern and Central Asian models. Too bad they aren’t ever gonna get made

 

[boeing737sjcboy]

My wishlist is still big. Was happy to see Continental Globe DC-10s finally come out. Now I want md-80 and 737-300 globes.

Top 3 for 2025 are

1. TranStar md-80
2. Midwest Express md-88( 80s colors)
3. Pride Air 727-200

 

[pons399]

Wishlist is huge, but 2024 didn’t deliver at all. It’s frustrating because my criteria is extremely low hanging fruit considering the moulds available.

I’ll consider 25 a great year if any one of these is released without issue:

1. KAL 747-8i (NG)
2. SQ 777-300 (NG)
3. KAL A350-900 (NG or PM)

 

[Jazajia]

2024 was pretty good for me though. Viasa 722, TAME 722s, Viasa A300, Lacsa A320, TACA 733, and Varig 762 were all top-tier releases for me. There were quite a few other pretty good second-tier ones: LAB 763 and Iberia A346. Those were all new releases. As far as finds, only the Continental Connection Saab 340.

Top three for next year:

1) Servivensa 727-200
2) Aeropostal DC-9-50 (any of the early 1990s liveries)
3) Avensa 757-200

 

[Jazajia]

My wishlist is still big. Was happy to see Continental Globe DC-10s finally come out. Now I want md-80 and 737-300 globes.

Top 3 for 2025 are

1. TranStar md-80
2. Midwest Express md-88( 80s colors)
3. Pride Air 727-200

I'd also like to see those Continentals a lot, but not quite on my top three.

 

[LeoMuse747]

My wishlist is too niche and some of the models can only be obtained if I custom them! lol
To be honest, I think it became a bit bigger!

 

[BHD]

2024 for me has been fine. Wish that there was more variety to other continents like Africa or South America and more wanted European models… anyway

My wish’s for 2025
1:Northwest MD-80 (Bowling shoe)
2:Continental MD-80 (Meatball)
3:EasyJet a319