Purpleplane
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I've been very fortunate as far as models that I want that have already been released goes. As far as waiting for them to be made, it would probably have to be a TWA MD-80 in twin stripes scheme.
What’s a model you have wanted for a long time but still can’t find this goes for models that have been released but you weren’t able to buy!
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OscarBravo992
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Thanks for the second opinion. I had read Richard’s review but I do like to have a couple of other sources with first-hand experience.The 762 hasn’t been released, so hopefully we won’t miss out on it. Now we need AC to give us something good like in the old days.
It is very nice, dated, but good. There are not bad 767-300 molds in 1:400 scale, they are all old, but all pretty decent.
Boeing 767-300 1:400 Scale Mould Review
A review of the moulds available in 1:400 scale die-casts for the Boeing 767-300www.yesterdaysairlines.com
Jazajia
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Not a problem, I have examples of all of them here, Dragon is the worse and even then is not bad. The BigBird ones are sought after, not only is a nice mold, but they (BigBird and Aeroclassics) also produced a nice collection of iconic classic liveries, oh and the printing tends to be solid. I recently compared a very old Aeroclassics (BigBird mold) with a current JC Wings (the updated GJ mold) here.
CBL
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no, this one is a kit to assemble and paint, don't get fooled.
KG3036_SS
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I am currently looking for Cathay Pacific A330-300 in the standard 1994 "Brushwing" livery - in STANDARD version only.
Annoyingly the lastest release of this aircraft-livery combo were a pair of 2017 Panda with either "Monitoring for Climate Change" sticker (B-HLR) or the logo for the 10th Anniversary of soverignty handover (B-HLN)
. The B-LBB made by both Phoenix and AC in 2013 are the 1000th A330 and feature the "We're flying the 1000th A330" sticker - making Aeroclassics B-LAX/B-HLF combo released in 2013 the last A333 in standard 1994 CX colors made in 1/400. More frustratingly the options besides the 2013 AC B-LAX/B-HLF combo were:
1) AC B-HLG or VR-HLA released in 2012
or
2) JC Wings B-LAI in GJ cradle casting
or
3) CX official version(Herpa) B-HLB/B-LAC
They are frustratingly hard to find and commands crazy price even when availableThe quality of the mould for option 2 and 3 are also horrendous for their price.
I am also hunting a Dragonair B-HYF "25th anniversary" aircraft - but despite being made by PH, AC and Panda respectively, they rarely show up in the market and even if they do, they also command crazy price...... Maybe the power of hometown?
Annoyingly the lastest release of this aircraft-livery combo were a pair of 2017 Panda with either "Monitoring for Climate Change" sticker (B-HLR) or the logo for the 10th Anniversary of soverignty handover (B-HLN)
. The B-LBB made by both Phoenix and AC in 2013 are the 1000th A330 and feature the "We're flying the 1000th A330" sticker - making Aeroclassics B-LAX/B-HLF combo released in 2013 the last A333 in standard 1994 CX colors made in 1/400. More frustratingly the options besides the 2013 AC B-LAX/B-HLF combo were:1) AC B-HLG or VR-HLA released in 2012
or
2) JC Wings B-LAI in GJ cradle casting
or
3) CX official version(Herpa) B-HLB/B-LAC
They are frustratingly hard to find and commands crazy price even when available
The quality of the mould for option 2 and 3 are also horrendous for their price.I am also hunting a Dragonair B-HYF "25th anniversary" aircraft - but despite being made by PH, AC and Panda respectively, they rarely show up in the market and even if they do, they also command crazy price...... Maybe the power of hometown?
OscarBravo992
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Actually, the latest release that fits your description was from NG, but it really flew under the radar. If you would be willing to order from overseas, my local store has the AC versions in stock: https://www.camaust.com.au/product/aeroclassics-1-400-cathay-pacific-airbus-a330-300-vr-hla-acvrhla/ and https://www.camaust.com.au/product/aeroclassics-1-400-cathay-pacific-airbus-a330-300-vr-hlb-acvrhlb/I am currently looking for Cathay Pacific A330-300 in the standard 1994 "Brushwing" livery - in STANDARD version only.
Annoyingly the lastest release of this aircraft-livery combo were a pair of 2017 Panda with either "Monitoring for Climate Change" sticker (B-HLR) or the logo for the 10th Anniversary of soverignty handover (B-HLN)
1) AC B-HLG or VR-HLA released in 2012
or
2) JC Wings B-LAI in GJ cradle casting
or
3) CX official version(Herpa) B-HLB/B-LAC
They are frustratingly hard to find and commands crazy price even when available
I am also hunting a Dragonair B-HYF "25th anniversary" aircraft - but despite being made by PH, AC and Panda respectively, they rarely show up in the market and even if they do, they also command crazy price...... Maybe the power of hometown?
SmallTimeAviation
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American A300
United 757 (Saul Bass)
Continental A300 (Meatball)
Grail items for me.
United 757 (Saul Bass)
Continental A300 (Meatball)
Grail items for me.
KG3036_SS
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Thanks for your info! Yes I had looked into your option, but unfortunately the delivery cost and the price combined just cost too much for me.
I think I'd rather keep an eye on other options
British Airways fan
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Managed to pick one up recently so glad I have it in the collection
Southwestairlines7378
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For me the silver Atr and southwest 737-700 heart livery.
Tropicalista
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a310 iran air (in a normal price.... and in europe)
VDH.FliesOut
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Definitely these two by NG Models
OscarBravo992
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Me too. I got SMF from First Class Collectables a while back but I am still on the hunt for SMU.
pons399
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I heard from some Singaporeans in a Discord server that Airplane Models @ SG has 4~5 SMUs in stock. It's not on their website however, so emailing them could be worthwile.
LAXaviation
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American a321 fencetips. I was thinking of doing santa ana airport before I thought of LAX I regret not buying like 4
Steinar
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Yes, I got the DC-8 but trying to find the Star Alliance A340. Missed it when released. It is on my ”flown on” list.
Jazajia
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I am extremely happy to report that the British Airways Concorde in the Landor livery has been scratched off the list! I'm completely ecstatic, had not been this happy with a new model since 2009 when I was getting all the Viasa releases from 2007.
The model was in pretty poor shape though, but luckily I was able to restore it. If you expand the first two pictures you will see dirt spots all over it (most noticeably on top of the wings) and two pretty obvious paint chips (top aft corner of tail and nose). Luckily I still had some dark blue enamel left over from a previous project, and it blended nicely with the tail's midnight blue. I very carefully scrubbed the dirt off with a clean wet cloth, and after drying, I applied car polish (previously tested on a burner model). Welcome home Speedbird!
I also did a video about its arrival. Disclaimer: first time on camera...
Purpleplane
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Nice. Looks like new now. Excellent work.
