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The_SingingAvgeek
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The 78th model in my collection arrived today. This 3D Design Deck Skippers Aviation DHC-8-106 VH-XFQ.
This is yet again another absolute stunner from 3DD, and I am absolutely in love with their Dashies. The box on this one is fantastic, showing Western Australia, where Skippers Aviation operates. This is the first 3DD Dash-8 I've gotten that hasn't come damaged due to shipping.
This is yet again another absolute stunner from 3DD, and I am absolutely in love with their Dashies. The box on this one is fantastic, showing Western Australia, where Skippers Aviation operates. This is the first 3DD Dash-8 I've gotten that hasn't come damaged due to shipping.
Redpanda747
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HX/YY Jumbos #24 and #25 recently added into my collection!
While on a trip in Hong Kong I managed to pick up the older CAAC 747-200 release, and a late 2024 release updated Air China 747-8. Note they both feature the silver painted gear vs the original grey gear
CAAC operated B-2440 for a short lease period, retaining the original 3-window layout and early JT9D pylons until its return to Boeing, and retrofitted with the (then standard) 10 window upper deck for Virgin in 1986.
With the split of CAAC, Air China retained CAACs basic livery though the blue cheatline was slightly modified in tone/hue. This is noticeable between each model when placed together.
While on a trip in Hong Kong I managed to pick up the older CAAC 747-200 release, and a late 2024 release updated Air China 747-8. Note they both feature the silver painted gear vs the original grey gear
CAAC operated B-2440 for a short lease period, retaining the original 3-window layout and early JT9D pylons until its return to Boeing, and retrofitted with the (then standard) 10 window upper deck for Virgin in 1986.
With the split of CAAC, Air China retained CAACs basic livery though the blue cheatline was slightly modified in tone/hue. This is noticeable between each model when placed together.
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Boeing_3019
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Phoenix removing the shiny landing gears making me wanting to finally start buying their models.
JJ Skippy
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I've been away the past few days out in the west coast, but I have returned with some new models. They are all in several batches right now, but I'm hoping by the end of this week or early next week they will all be in my collection.
The first batch includes models I was able to fit into my overstuffed backpack. I got three in there, which in my mind is reasonable.
First was this Delta Shuttle 727-200 by Gemini Jets. I finally got the opportunity to visit the Las Vegas Airplane Shop and it is amazing - just be wise with what you buy there because the prices will destroy your wallet. Initially, I thought this model would be unrepairable as the nose gear completely fell off and the door was slightly cracked on the right side. When I got home, I was able to get the axle back on and it has stayed in place fortunately. You wouldn't be able to tell it was broken from the port side.
The next two came from a friend who I was able to meet in California - I bought four in total from their collection, but I bought them on two separate occasions. My plan was for another friend to give the first two models to me, but due to logistics (including my backpack being full
) that didn't work out, so the other friend will be shipping those models to my house.
The ones I brought home with me are both for East Asia: the MIAT Mongolian Boeing 787-9 by Phoenix, my first model of this airline, and the Cathay Pacific A350-1000 by Aviation400, which is my first from them without the detachable gear. Both I got for great deals and are why I enjoy buying models off of friends when they're willing to sell something.
The first batch includes models I was able to fit into my overstuffed backpack. I got three in there, which in my mind is reasonable.
First was this Delta Shuttle 727-200 by Gemini Jets. I finally got the opportunity to visit the Las Vegas Airplane Shop and it is amazing - just be wise with what you buy there because the prices will destroy your wallet. Initially, I thought this model would be unrepairable as the nose gear completely fell off and the door was slightly cracked on the right side. When I got home, I was able to get the axle back on and it has stayed in place fortunately. You wouldn't be able to tell it was broken from the port side.
The next two came from a friend who I was able to meet in California - I bought four in total from their collection, but I bought them on two separate occasions. My plan was for another friend to give the first two models to me, but due to logistics (including my backpack being full
) that didn't work out, so the other friend will be shipping those models to my house. The ones I brought home with me are both for East Asia: the MIAT Mongolian Boeing 787-9 by Phoenix, my first model of this airline, and the Cathay Pacific A350-1000 by Aviation400, which is my first from them without the detachable gear. Both I got for great deals and are why I enjoy buying models off of friends when they're willing to sell something.
BubblesAviation
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727 looks really good!I've been away the past few days out in the west coast, but I have returned with some new models. They are all in several batches right now, but I'm hoping by the end of this week or early next week they will all be in my collection.
The first batch includes models I was able to fit into my overstuffed backpack. I got three in there, which in my mind is reasonable.
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First was this Delta Shuttle 727-200 by Gemini Jets. I finally got the opportunity to visit the Las Vegas Airplane Shop and it is amazing - just be wise with what you buy there because the prices will destroy your wallet. Initially, I thought this model would be unrepairable as the nose gear completely fell off and the door was slightly cracked on the right side. When I got home, I was able to get the axle back on and it has stayed in place fortunately. You wouldn't be able to tell it was broken from the port side.
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The next two came from a friend who I was able to meet in California - I bought four in total from their collection, but I bought them on two separate occasions. My plan was for another friend to give the first two models to me, but due to logistics (including my backpack being full
The ones I brought home with me are both for East Asia: the MIAT Mongolian Boeing 787-9 by Phoenix, my first model of this airline, and the Cathay Pacific A350-1000 by Aviation400, which is my first from them without the detachable gear. Both I got for great deals and are why I enjoy buying models off of friends when they're willing to sell something.
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bakejobb_23
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Great pic of that 727. One that will be coming home to me in the next few weeks I hope! Cockpit windows do look low and that seam is ugly but it’s a cool subject nonetheless.I've been away the past few days out in the west coast, but I have returned with some new models. They are all in several batches right now, but I'm hoping by the end of this week or early next week they will all be in my collection.
The first batch includes models I was able to fit into my overstuffed backpack. I got three in there, which in my mind is reasonable.
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First was this Delta Shuttle 727-200 by Gemini Jets. I finally got the opportunity to visit the Las Vegas Airplane Shop and it is amazing - just be wise with what you buy there because the prices will destroy your wallet. Initially, I thought this model would be unrepairable as the nose gear completely fell off and the door was slightly cracked on the right side. When I got home, I was able to get the axle back on and it has stayed in place fortunately. You wouldn't be able to tell it was broken from the port side.
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The next two came from a friend who I was able to meet in California - I bought four in total from their collection, but I bought them on two separate occasions. My plan was for another friend to give the first two models to me, but due to logistics (including my backpack being full
The ones I brought home with me are both for East Asia: the MIAT Mongolian Boeing 787-9 by Phoenix, my first model of this airline, and the Cathay Pacific A350-1000 by Aviation400, which is my first from them without the detachable gear. Both I got for great deals and are why I enjoy buying models off of friends when they're willing to sell something.
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