Rare models
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abdulmohiuddin
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I think anything that Gemini made as a pre-production sample that never reached production would be considered very rare in this hobby. Usually tended to have production runs of 6 models and I think this was only really a thing in the 2000's.
The two I can think of off the top of my head are:
- Royal Air Maroc 737-200, Gemini Jets
- PIA 747-300 "Pashmina" Gemini Jets(A modified variant of this model with the plain green tail was made under Sovereign Models, 1000 units)
The two I can think of off the top of my head are:
- Royal Air Maroc 737-200, Gemini Jets
- PIA 747-300 "Pashmina" Gemini Jets(A modified variant of this model with the plain green tail was made under Sovereign Models, 1000 units)
Jazajia
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I agree, Gemini, with their large production numbers and focus on popular subjects are not generally a brand associated with rare models.
You are correct about the 6-unit sample runs from the 2000s. I have two, the correct brown UPS 727-200, and a Viasa DC-8 with an erroneous reg. In the case of these two, there were production versions, but they are still rare, especially the UPS 727-200, since it is a rare case in which the production version was the erroneous one.
Other Geminis that are rare are the Biritish Airways Landor 747-400s and Concorde, KLM 747-200, a pair of Pan Am 747-100s from 2015 and many of the U.S. regionals: Continental Express and American Eagle ATRs, ERJs, Northwest Airlink Saab 340, and such.
Rare models from NG are the TAP, Delta, and Cathay L-1011s. But I have also heard some of the early 757s are rare.
Classics tend to be rare as they don't receive the same multi-brand attention that modern subjects do, and right now there is a lot of demand for 1980s-2010 subjects.
Some early NGs are becoming quite rare too. For example: I have a pretty hard time finding the Argentine Air Force B757-200 "Tango 01".
It's the old version, not the newer livery version used nowadays.
It's the old version, not the newer livery version used nowadays.
MIAv8Diecast
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Yes, the early NG 757's such as the NWA bowling shoe and merger livery go for $150 each on eBay when they pop up from time to time.
swagninja84
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A gj Alaska timbers jet without zinc rot
Boeing_3019
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I don't have rare models, but I have an NG KLM Asia (missing antenna) that's worth around $150 from ebay
MIAv8Diecast
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A gj Alaska timbers jet without zinc rot
Do they exist? HAHA?
I was able to acquire one of the bowling shoe 757s by NG and two of the merger 757s from Waffle's collection sales a while back. Could definitely acquire more to expand the fleet. Hoping NG will do the -300 version for both in the near future.
I do have 13 copies of the Gemini United A319 in the Evo Blue
Will trade for the above or a NG Thai A330!
OllieBHaas25
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Can I see a pic of them all lined up?I was able to acquire one of the bowling shoe 757s by NG and two of the merger 757s from Waffle's collection sales a while back. Could definitely acquire more to expand the fleet. Hoping NG will do the -300 version for both in the near future.
I do have 13 copies of the Gemini United A319 in the Evo Blue
MIAv8Diecast
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I am kicking myself for not buying both those NG NWA 757's when they released as the price they go for is insane and they're really hard to find.I was able to acquire one of the bowling shoe 757s by NG and two of the merger 757s from Waffle's collection sales a while back. Could definitely acquire more to expand the fleet. Hoping NG will do the -300 version for both in the near future.
I do have 13 copies of the Gemini United A319 in the Evo Blue
They're stored at another location right now but I gotchuCan I see a pic of them all lined up?
It would be a miracle if NG did a re-run. Waffle sent out emails stating he had a 1200+ model collection to list, so who knows, maybe you'll get lucky this time
MIAv8Diecast
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Yeah, since NG rarely touches North American material from the 2000's...
MIAv8Diecast
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Does Waffle jack up prices on rare models such as those?It would be a miracle if NG did a re-run. Waffle sent out emails stating he had a 1200+ model collection to list, so who knows, maybe you'll get lucky this time
It's random it seems, but for rare 1:400 ones they usually go anywhere from $45-70. I acquired an NG Delta 757 in the Deltaflot colors for $50 once and it was flawless. In his latest run, he was selling a United ERJ 175 in Evo Blue for $50ish, and a United CRJ 550 for $75. I don't think condition plays an important role, as I also bought a busted NG American A321 priced at $55.
MIAv8Diecast
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buyer beware I suppose? I have never purchased from him so I wouldn't know.
reggiehunt
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I'd say most of NG's early, classic L1011s would be considered rare - not necessarily because of production run size, but scarcity of how often they come to market. I'd add to the prior list the British Airways Negus exampe, with 'British' titles.
As for GJ, rarest GJ model I manage to grab was their Dan Air BAC 1-11-500.
As for GJ, rarest GJ model I manage to grab was their Dan Air BAC 1-11-500.
bakejobb_23
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not as bad as that usually if you’re patient but the US Airways navy scheme 757 is near the same. From china they’re easily 150usd and the one off listing/bid goes for 75$ or more easily
bakejobb_23
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The aeroclassics navy US Airways 319/20/21s regularly go for 85usd or more on ebay nowadays…perhaps another white whale for me for a while
