Mould Review: British Aerospace BAE-146 / Avro RJ

[YesterAirlines]

As @thiscooldude pointed out there are a couple of really old mould reviews dating from the very start of the site that haven't received updates in years. One of those was the BAE-146 and this morning I've spent time rectifying that. The 146 hasn't received much love since Jet-X made quite a lot between 2006 and 2012 but there was a single release just this year from JC Wings using the Jet-X mould. Anyway here's a proper look at the quiet four engined STOL jet:

British Aerospace BAE-146 1:400 Scale Mould Review

A review of the moulds available in 1:400 scale die-casts for the British Aerospace BAE-146

www.yesterdaysairlines.com

 

[thiscooldude]

Nice one Richard, now my demands have been (mostly) met. Anyway, the Douglas DC-3 / C-47 review is a bit old and oddly formatted, so you could remake that.

I would like to see you make an history of StarJets / Netmodels, as its hard to find info on them.

 

[OscarBravo992]

Excellent write-up Richard! The BAE (Technically the Avro RJ) has a special place in my heart, I flew on it many times during its later years with SAA.

 

[LeoMuse747]

I would like to see you make an history of StarJets / Netmodels, as its hard to find info on them.

As far as I know, StarJets was the 1:500 brand of Gemini Jets. Their moulds were basically scaled-down versions of the 1:400 models.
They had great models and moulds. Some are still better than most of the current Herpa offerings in 1:500 scale.
I believe they existed for a short period, some 5 years or so.

 

[thiscooldude]

As far as I know, StarJets was the 1:500 brand of Gemini Jets. Their moulds were basically scaled-down versions of the 1:400 models.
They had great models and moulds which are still better than some of the current Herpa offerings in 1:500 scale.
I believe they existed for a short period, some 5 years or so.

Yep, I believe their is a Semi-Detailed post on Wings900 explaining the history of StarJets.


EDIT:This One

 

[LiveryCollector]

I really hope that this mould is used more by JC Wings. It's such a unique plane. Would love to see this one made in 1/400 one day.

 

[abdulmohiuddin]

Considering the amount of KLM JC has been realizing, you probably won't have to wait too long

 

[LeoMuse747]

Considering the amount of KLM JC has been realizing, you probably won't have to wait too long

My thoughts aswell. JC seems to be in a KLM frenzy!

 

[abdulmohiuddin]

My thoughts aswell. JC seems to be in a KLM frenzy!

I remember hearing Sam say that Gemini gave JC the go ahead to release 90's era KLM so it seems they're just pumpin' 'em out.

 

[josecolme]

This wasn't too popular in latin america but a few airlines did use it. I ended up making a few customs of the only one I've flown on. SAM Colombia operated RJ100s for a couple years during the late 90s. This is made with the jet-x mould.

 

[YesterAirlines]

This wasn't too popular in latin america but a few airlines did use it. I ended up making a few customs of the only one I've flown on. SAM Colombia operated RJ100s for a couple years during the late 90s. This is made with the jet-x mould.

That is delightful. I'd love a SAM for my collection

I got Manx and Loganair made for me by a friend

 

[LeoMuse747]

This wasn't too popular in latin america but a few airlines did use it. I ended up making a few customs of the only one I've flown on. SAM Colombia operated RJ100s for a couple years during the late 90s. This is made with the jet-x mould.

Ohhh what a beauty. I'd love to display this one at my airport, using it as a tech stop during ferry flight

 

[Jazajia]

This wasn't too popular in latin america but a few airlines did use it. I ended up making a few customs of the only one I've flown on. SAM Colombia operated RJ100s for a couple years during the late 90s. This is made with the jet-x mould.

They flew them to Maiquetía. I've thought about doing one myself.



More recently there was the infamous LaMIA case...

 

[josecolme]

That is delightful. I'd love a SAM for my collection

I got Manx and Loganair made for me by a friend

Just a matter of getting a donor model. Infact this is the custom I've made the most.

 

[josecolme]

They flew them to Maiquetía. I've thought about doing one myself.

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More recently there was the infamous LaMIA case...

Yeah, I flew them from SJO to ADZ in 96. The othe few customs I'd like to make are Carib Express and Lan Chile. And I soo want a Northwest Mesaba BAe. I've seen them around but they get pricey.

 

[josecolme]

I really hope that this mould is used more by JC Wings. It's such a unique plane. Would love to see this one made in 1/400 one day.

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That looks too good. Another I hope somebody makes or I end up making someday is VLM.