Mike Bartel

At a train show today, I picked up a Hogan 1:200 scale United Boeing 777-200 with its stand base (it was offered cheap, without the box, so I couldn't pass it up). I am impressed with the quality of the finish and the substantial heavy feel of the model (compared to Wooster or Long Prosper). And, I love the spinning compressor blades in the engines! After looking on the web and on this board, I'd like to know exactly what other types have been made by Hogan AND by Hogan for Herpa or StarJets.

Also, can we expect some t-tail aircraft from these companies? I understand a 727 is available. Is it similar in quality to the Hogan I have in terms of feel? Can we expect something like an L-1011 in the future? I suppose a VC-10 is out of the question- it looks like they are sticking to third and fourth generation airliners from Boeing and Airbus to get licensing from the airlines currently in business that operate the model prototypes. Any comments?

Thanks,

Mike Bartel

jjorgemiami

Mike, Hogan and Hogan for Herpa has so far made a whole array of B747s, B777s, and B737s, recently branching out into the Airbus family of airliners. With the addition of A319s, A320s, A321s and A330s & 40s. The B757s are due out this comming month, with the US Airways B757 being one of the first.
Hogan also produces a diecast metal YS 11 propeller plane, which is a little gem!
So far StarJets has stuck to producing Airbus products, but doing a very fine job of producing A319s, A320s and A321s in various color schemes.
The color schemes vary so far from the likes of United, American, Northwest, and US Airways, to European examples such as Lufthansa, LTU, Condor, BMI, Air Europa, Swiss, Austrian, to Asian carriers such as EVA, Asiana, Korean and Mandarin, plus many others.

Hogans, (with the exception of the YS11, which is complete), come with optional landing gear that can be purchased seperately, Herpas come with landing gear already on and the model completely assembled, as do Starjets.
Hope this helps you.

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Mike Bartel

Thanks for the info. That sets me straight.

Earlier today, I went back to the show and picked up a Hogan United 747-400 from the same dealer. This one was new in the box, and had an instruction sheet included (along with gear bay door covers). The sheet showed assembly diagrams for the models you mentioned, and also one for an MD-11. I suppose it's wishful thinking to think that the MD-11 has been released?

It looks like Hogan adds weight to the models in the form of metal slugs. I can feel one rattling around in the 747 fuselage. I had thought the plastic was just a little denser and heavier, but this seems to work well, too. I like models with a little weight to them.

How about a United A319 or A320 in this range? Has Hogan done these yet or released them for Herpa? Are they available yet?

Thanks,

Mike Bartel

jjorgemiami

Nope no United A329 or 320 from either Herpa, Hogan or Skyjets200. Which is kind of weird since United is the worlds largest operator of Airbus aircraft! Hopefully soon.

It would be great to see a DC10 or MD11 in this range you are absolutely right.

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