NEW RELEASE: 1:200 Herpa Lufthansa A330-343X

airParadigm.com · 03-27-2006, 02:13 PM

A330-343X

1:200

Country:Germany

Europe

551342

13102

2006

NA

Units Produced Unlimited

"1990s" Colors. Named "Minden". With "Star Alliance" Logo. With Stand.

W2

Box Code: B5

D-AIKA

2 TRENT772B-60

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Rudi · 03-27-2006, 05:36 PM

Although the Lufthansa livery is pretty boring I do like this one.

Just because I live next (about 15 miles) to "Minden".

D-AIHC · 03-28-2006, 10:41 AM

Is this the same model available at LH World Shop? Same packaging/box too? I have to get this model to complement my LH A340-311 "Koblenz" [D-AIGH].

Nobbe · 03-28-2006, 12:37 PM

Yes, it is the same model - however if the box is also the same I don´t know.

superbou · 03-28-2006, 12:45 PM

Very nice bird, I love it !!!

Bluester · 03-28-2006, 12:52 PM

Have you noticed the printed details (door handles, blind window frames, ...)? This is an awful improvement over the A340 and A380 Herpa offers.

GaryGoldus · 04-07-2006, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudi

Although the Lufthansa livery is pretty boring I do like this one.

Just because I live next (about 15 miles) to "Minden".

I will not miss this one in respect for LH 340-300..!

fah31 · 04-09-2006, 01:28 PM

That's a really nice model. Does anyone know when it will be avaliable in the US?

Bluester · 04-09-2006, 05:21 PM

Hello everybody,

Having seen the first pictures, I decided to swap 14.000 of my Lufthansa-miles for Herpa's latest beauty and was rewarded with a parcel from LH-Worldshop yesterday. In opposite to the retro-A321, the packaging is Herpa-standard.
Enjoy the pictures, but please ignore the landing gear - I couldn't resist to replace the bogies and wheels with spare parts from the Premium series as soon as I got my hands on this model.

Greetings to all other enthusiasts!

D-AIHC · 04-10-2006, 01:19 AM

Thanks for the pics, Bluester!!! Can't wait to get mine...really awesome model!

777-300ER · 04-19-2006, 03:23 PM

@bluester: did you change the gear with rubber tieres?

Bluester · 04-21-2006, 12:20 PM

Hello 777ER,

Technically, it is possible to upgrade the main gear of Herpa’s/Hogan’s A330/340 with the Herpa 747-wheel-kit. Nevertheless, you will have to look for an alternative wheel for the nose gear as the upgrade-set only contains 18 identical wheels.
Therefore, I replaced the nose wheel with the main gear of a Premium 737 (you can also use the one from the 727) and the main gear with the outer pair of a Premium 747 (including the spring mechanism). To get these spare-parts you can contact Herpa’s customer service.

All you need for the conversion is a very sharp knife, some instant glue and about one hour to do the work. As a result, you get the detailed rubber tires and a working spring mechanism for the main gear.

Gunship01 · 09-20-2006, 09:01 PM

Bluester,

Herpa has 551175 for an item number and it's called the "Boeing 747 landing gear retrofit set". But it didn't look like it has the spring mechanism that you show in your pictures. How much did the set cost you and what (if any) was the item number so we can ask the Herpa Customer service center?

Incidentally, great job on the mod!

Moomins · 09-21-2006, 12:38 AM

That is a nice looking bird. The details on the 1:200 birds can't be beat as far as I'm concerned.

I may have to my "dealer" about possibly acquiring this one.

Signed,
1:200 Junkie

fly Frontier · 09-21-2006, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-AIHC

Is this the same model available at LH World Shop? Same packaging/box too? I have to get this model to complement my LH A340-311 "Koblenz" [D-AIGH].

really? how much did you get it for because i got mine for $15 us dolars

Steve · 09-21-2006, 10:31 AM

Those sprung gear are really cool, I love the conversion!

Steve

D-AIHC · 09-21-2006, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunship01

Herpa has 551175 for an item number and it's called the "Boeing 747 landing gear retrofit set". But it didn't look like it has the spring mechanism that you show in your pictures.

The B747 gear retrofit set only contains the rubber tires and wheels. For the spring mechanism landing gear boogie, you will have to sacrifice some parts from your HE Premium model. I don't believe the spring mechanism is for sale but I may be wrong.

Gunship01 · 09-21-2006, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-AIHC

The B747 gear retrofit set only contains the rubber tires and wheels. For the spring mechanism landing gear boogie, you will have to sacrifice some parts from your HE Premium model. I don't believe the spring mechanism is for sale but I may be wrong.

I had that in the back of my mind but didn't want to entertain the thought too much. Reason is, I don't have a Premium model to use as parts.

Will have the work it using the Herpa tires and ingenuity to make to happen.
Thanks for the words.

Mr. Frontier,

Where'd you get a 1:200, LH, A340 for US$15.00?
That's a deal.

Bluester · 09-21-2006, 05:05 PM

The spring-loaded main gear for the Herpa Premium 747 is available via the Herpa customer spare-part service for about 15 Euros (at least it was back in 2003).
Unfortunately I don't have any documents left as everything went via email (the contact was Mr. Spectoras).
Sometimes you get yellowed and broken down Premium 747s at ebay für about 35 Euros.

Greetings
Bluester

Gunship01 · 09-22-2006, 11:08 AM

Vielen dank, Bluestar.

Will check EBay and write Herpa today.

Moonhunter · 11-30-2006, 09:13 AM

i have a feeling, i think A330's LH logo under the cockpit is too big, compare to my A343&A346...

03-27-2006, 05:36 PM	#2
Rudi Master Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lübbecke/NRW/Germany Age: 49 Posts: 701	Although the Lufthansa livery is pretty boring I do like this one. Just because I live next (about 15 miles) to "Minden". __________________ A special livery can't be too colorful!

03-28-2006, 10:41 AM	#3
D-AIHC Essen Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,192	Is this the same model available at LH World Shop? Same packaging/box too? I have to get this model to complement my LH A340-311 "Koblenz" [D-AIGH]. __________________ Lufthansa - Star Alliance member since 1997

04-09-2006, 05:21 PM	#9
Bluester Collector Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 100	Hello everybody, Having seen the first pictures, I decided to swap 14.000 of my Lufthansa-miles for Herpa's latest beauty and was rewarded with a parcel from LH-Worldshop yesterday. In opposite to the retro-A321, the packaging is Herpa-standard. Enjoy the pictures, but please ignore the landing gear - I couldn't resist to replace the bogies and wheels with spare parts from the Premium series as soon as I got my hands on this model. Greetings to all other enthusiasts! Last edited by Bluester; 03-02-2007 at 04:19 PM.

04-10-2006, 01:19 AM	#10
D-AIHC Essen Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,192	Thanks for the pics, Bluester!!! Can't wait to get mine...really awesome model! __________________ Lufthansa - Star Alliance member since 1997

09-20-2006, 09:01 PM	#13
Gunship01 Lufthansa Skyshark Join Date: May 2000 Location: San Diego Age: 46 Posts: 1,404	Bluester, Herpa has 551175 for an item number and it's called the "Boeing 747 landing gear retrofit set". But it didn't look like it has the spring mechanism that you show in your pictures. How much did the set cost you and what (if any) was the item number so we can ask the Herpa Customer service center? Incidentally, great job on the mod! __________________ Now where's that 747-400 club? More Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic 744s!! By all that is holy.... MORE JET BLUE AND US AIRWAYS(NC)!!

03-28-2006, 12:37 PM	#4
Nobbe Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,050	Yes, it is the same model - however if the box is also the same I don´t know.

03-28-2006, 12:45 PM	#5
superbou Celtic collector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Normandie - France Age: 32 Posts: 473	Very nice bird, I love it !!!

03-28-2006, 12:52 PM	#6
Bluester Collector Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 100	Have you noticed the printed details (door handles, blind window frames, ...)? This is an awful improvement over the A340 and A380 Herpa offers.

04-09-2006, 01:28 PM	#8
fah31 Junior Collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10	That's a really nice model. Does anyone know when it will be avaliable in the US?

04-19-2006, 03:23 PM	#11
777-300ER Collector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Erkelenz, Germany Age: 19 Posts: 127	@bluester: did you change the gear with rubber tieres?

04-21-2006, 12:20 PM	#12
Bluester Collector Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 100	Hello 777ER, Technically, it is possible to upgrade the main gear of Herpa’s/Hogan’s A330/340 with the Herpa 747-wheel-kit. Nevertheless, you will have to look for an alternative wheel for the nose gear as the upgrade-set only contains 18 identical wheels. Therefore, I replaced the nose wheel with the main gear of a Premium 737 (you can also use the one from the 727) and the main gear with the outer pair of a Premium 747 (including the spring mechanism). To get these spare-parts you can contact Herpa’s customer service. All you need for the conversion is a very sharp knife, some instant glue and about one hour to do the work. As a result, you get the detailed rubber tires and a working spring mechanism for the main gear.

09-21-2006, 12:38 AM	#14
Moomins I Hate Airplanes... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cowboy Hat Country YYZ Joe! Age: 34 Posts: 312	That is a nice looking bird. The details on the 1:200 birds can't be beat as far as I'm concerned. I may have to my "dealer" about possibly acquiring this one. Signed, 1:200 Junkie

09-21-2006, 10:31 AM	#16
Steve Master Collector Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 838	Those sprung gear are really cool, I love the conversion! Steve __________________ Aerosite ...check it out!

09-21-2006, 05:05 PM	#19
Bluester Collector Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 100	The spring-loaded main gear for the Herpa Premium 747 is available via the Herpa customer spare-part service for about 15 Euros (at least it was back in 2003). Unfortunately I don't have any documents left as everything went via email (the contact was Mr. Spectoras). Sometimes you get yellowed and broken down Premium 747s at ebay für about 35 Euros. Greetings Bluester Last edited by Bluester; 09-21-2006 at 05:11 PM.

09-22-2006, 11:08 AM	#20
Gunship01 Lufthansa Skyshark Join Date: May 2000 Location: San Diego Age: 46 Posts: 1,404	Vielen dank, Bluestar. Will check EBay and write Herpa today. __________________ Now where's that 747-400 club? More Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic 744s!! By all that is holy.... MORE JET BLUE AND US AIRWAYS(NC)!!

11-30-2006, 09:13 AM	#21
Moonhunter Collector Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 74	i have a feeling, i think A330's LH logo under the cockpit is too big, compare to my A343&A346...

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