777-300ER
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Never heard about C Models but this one looks very nice. Where could I get their models in EU?
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They have made nearly 40 models all using Panda moulds and I reviewed the China Airlines MD-11 a few weeks back. Here's what they've made: https://www.modelaircraftdatabase.com/database?scale=400&p=1&pp=100&brand=C
Not sure where they can be got in the EU. Bedfordshire Diecast and ARD in the UK has stocked them and so has West Coast Diecast in Canada.
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My newest model is a pretty cool one in my opinion, it is the Gemini jets American Airlines 777-300ER from when they first announced the orders! As most of you more than likely already know, this aircraft never wore the chrome livery and has always wore the airlines current one. So it makes this really pretty unique!!!
Steinar
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You have yourself to blame when you go to a fair like AACF (Amsterdam Aviation Collectors Fair).
This is what I brought home:
NG’s new SAS MD-87’s SE-DIC, LN-RMU and OY-KHF
NG’s new Air Lingus A320 EI-DEI and KLM A321 PH-AXB
Eurowings A321 D-AIDP from JC Wings
Two BA A320 from C Models (Panda mould) G-EUYU and G-EUYN
Exklusive for the AACF show (28 pcs made) Aeroclassics KLM A321 PH-AXD
Since I’m that old (70) I love old props like DC-6B found two United made by Aerolassics
So 11 it was:
It is very foggy outside so I'm sorry for the bad light today (no sunshine outside)
This is what I brought home:
NG’s new SAS MD-87’s SE-DIC, LN-RMU and OY-KHF
NG’s new Air Lingus A320 EI-DEI and KLM A321 PH-AXB
Eurowings A321 D-AIDP from JC Wings
Two BA A320 from C Models (Panda mould) G-EUYU and G-EUYN
Exklusive for the AACF show (28 pcs made) Aeroclassics KLM A321 PH-AXD
Since I’m that old (70) I love old props like DC-6B found two United made by Aerolassics
So 11 it was:
It is very foggy outside so I'm sorry for the bad light today (no sunshine outside)
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It seems only fitting when you visit the AMS show to pickup at least one KLM and this Aeroclassics DC-8-63, PH-DEC 'Marco Polo', was without a doubt the bargain of the fair for me as it set me back only EUR 20!
Goes very nicely with my other KLM stretch Eight too:
Goes very nicely with my other KLM stretch Eight too:
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planes_on_a_shelf
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One of my favourite-est 727 schemes, and one of the best 727 models made in 1:400 imo. One copy of this was lingering on Prairie Diecast for the longest time, a year or more ago, and I repeatedly resisted adding it haha - just didn't want to go down another airline rabbit hole
Glad you got your copy!
I agree that is a fabulous 727 release. I'm not usually a massive fan of the Dragon 727 but this one is particularly great, especially with the natural metal belly so great pickup @The_SingingAvgeek !One of my favourite-est 727 schemes, and one of the best 727 models made in 1:400 imo. One copy of this was lingering on Prairie Diecast for the longest time, a year or more ago, and I repeatedly resisted adding it haha - just didn't want to go down another airline rabbit hole
Glad you got your copy!
This might look like just another generic Chinese A320 but it is actually the first ever release from the brand HYJLwings, which is a brand that has made some truly fabulous models over the years and was involved with the start-up of NG too. Being something of a premium brand even these earliest HYJLs come with a collector's card and a handling glove (that's way too small for Western hands). This model was released in 2016 and must have been sitting on the shelf at the Aviation Megastore for nearly a decade waiting for me to pick it up. It did cost me nearly EUR 48 but given it's history I couldn't leave it behind.
JJ Skippy
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I presume it’s one of the many AC clones made before each brand got their own moulds. Looks good even though I don’t collect these airlines
Yes it's the Panda A320 prior to them upgrading the wheels and adding aerials
abdulmohiuddin
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eBay shopping is a very long game. This model in particular I watched on eBay for years but hesitated on purchasing until I encountered an eBay listing of the model too good to turn down. I present my copy of the Dragon Wings 747-200 AP-BAK.
The arrival of this model fits well with its sister release, the PIA 747-300 AP-BFW that I had purchased years before also from eBay. It completes the PIA 747's in the Province Tails schemes for now(other releases do exist, but are repeats of both of these registrations annoyingly) but the PIA collection must grow, hopefully with new releases of PIA models this year. I can only hope. A purchase of the year for me, and collection flagship!
The arrival of this model fits well with its sister release, the PIA 747-300 AP-BFW that I had purchased years before also from eBay. It completes the PIA 747's in the Province Tails schemes for now(other releases do exist, but are repeats of both of these registrations annoyingly) but the PIA collection must grow, hopefully with new releases of PIA models this year. I can only hope. A purchase of the year for me, and collection flagship!
They look great. It's a shame PIA didn't continue with these tail variants - they were lovely.
Wonderful duo of Jumbos! This scheme of PIA was great and it reminds me of BA World Tails
bakejobb_23
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the glove seems a bit silly to include, i’ve never seen anything like that at this scale. kinda neat they decided to do it though
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Aeroclassics N996Z TWA dc9-32
SIGWX
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Long before the Ultimate Collection line up, NG made their first foray into luxury packaging by putting the initial batch of 757s in tin boxes. IMO, this is a much classier (and likely costlier) approach than Ultimate Collection, but sadly few of those models fall within my criteria.
Fortunately, a couple of the 757s delivered in Saul Bass colors got a new lease of life thanks to FedEx, and I can justify getting NG's N545UA. The wait for it to arrive from Taiwan was excruciating, but looking at the prices on eBay, I should count myself lucky
Now... grab some stroopwafels that UA just brought back this month and enjoy the model/pics
Fortunately, a couple of the 757s delivered in Saul Bass colors got a new lease of life thanks to FedEx, and I can justify getting NG's N545UA. The wait for it to arrive from Taiwan was excruciating, but looking at the prices on eBay, I should count myself lucky
Now... grab some stroopwafels that UA just brought back this month and enjoy the model/pics
Another pickup from the Amsterdam fair was this lovely Aeropostal 727-200 from made by Phoenix in 2004. Back in the early days of Phoenix they shared production facilities with Gemini and used the GJ 727 4 times (in twice in 2004, once in 2006 and again in 2009). The other releases were All Nippon, TAP Air Portugal and Air Atlantis. Note that this example correctly has hushkits fitted.
Long before the Ultimate Collection line up, NG made their first foray into luxury packaging by putting the initial batch of 757s in tin boxes. IMO, this is a much classier (and likely costlier) approach than Ultimate Collection, but sadly few of those models fall within my criteria.
Fortunately, a couple of the 757s delivered in Saul Bass colors got a new lease of life thanks to FedEx, and I can justify getting NG's N545UA. The wait for it to arrive from Taiwan was excruciating, but looking at the prices on eBay, I should count myself lucky
Now... grab some stroopwafels that UA just brought back this month and enjoy the model/pics
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This model is sooo beautiful. Great purchase, congrats!!!
Did NG also release a 757 in Battleship livery?
Wonderful model too!!! Phoenix had some interesting picks for their 727s. Air Atlantis is also a very nice one, although the cockpit window printing is a bit of a letdown on that particular model. No issues on this Aeropostal version, though
