Diecast Metal 1:200 models?

Sunnyskies · 03-28-2006, 10:40 AM

New to the 1:200 scale. Other than Inflight, which other model manufacturers use metal for the whole aircraft ?
Is Hogan a good manufacturer ?
Who are one of the better online retailers ?
Cheers

D-AIHC · 03-28-2006, 10:45 AM

Hogan has some metal diecast models but not all of them are made of metal diecast. You may also want to try PH and HE B727s. Hope this helps! Cheers!

JIMBO1 · 03-29-2006, 09:55 AM

HI
diecast 1/200 scale is great scale for large airliners..you can also get some
1/200 accessories and figures.
I have found that inflight have a superb finish,i also recommend western
for those older props.herpa and hogan diecast are pretty good and are
cheaper i would steer clear of anything made of white metal as they do
last the course.

good hunting

Sabena · 03-30-2006, 03:42 AM

Phoeninx is also offering the 727-100 mould (probably the Herpa one) in interesting liveries (TWA - United - Pan Am).

Don't know about the quality however.

Agent X20 · 03-30-2006, 04:30 AM

Quality - IHMO for the money they are A1... well the Pan Am and TWA - United still flying across the water... They compare favourably with the Herpa 727's (should do - same mould..)

Pan Am I would give 9/10 for as its all polished metal, the TWA 8/10 as the wings are grey.. most probably correct but look like a bit of an afterthought.. but could be biased as Pan Am models are hard to get hold of in 1/200 unless you have very deep pockets..

As to who is a good manufacturer, Mr (or Mrs..Miss..) Sunnyskies.. hasnt said what types (or how deep their pockets are..

) they are after as that will definitely depend on who you buy from...

Favourite is Inflight... but bang for buck there are some superb little models around...(Modelpower thread....)

Conny-fan · 03-30-2006, 05:51 AM

for european collectors ..
look into www.aircraft-models.net and select western models..
you found also some new "Hogan" on the bottom ...
Sabena B727-1 , Air Macao Cargo, some Caravelle and Super Connies

Sunnyskies · 04-06-2006, 11:55 AM

Has anybody purchased the Hogan B744 of SAA ?
What

Sunnyskies · 04-06-2006, 11:56 AM

Damn keyboard, cut off the message. To continue. What was the quality like ? Were you impressed with your purchase ?

GaryGoldus · 04-07-2006, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunnyskies

Has anybody purchased the Hogan B744 of SAA ?
What

Is there such model?

Sunnyskies · 04-07-2006, 10:28 AM

Sorry my apologies it should be B743 and not B744.

B-huj · 04-08-2006, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunnyskies

Sorry my apologies it should be B743 and not B744.

That my friend, would be plastic. All Boeings and Airbuses by Hogan or Herpa (same mould anyway) are all-plastic. Only the Hogan Concorde, Caravelle, Connie and some other props are made of metal.
Did you see the Rovos Air prop by Herpa? it fits the African theme I guess you are interested in.

Sunnyskies · 04-20-2006, 12:07 PM

What about Skymarks. They built a A340.

03-28-2006, 10:40 AM	#1
Sunnyskies Junior Collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In a house Posts: 31	Diecast Metal 1:200 models? New to the 1:200 scale. Other than Inflight, which other model manufacturers use metal for the whole aircraft ? Is Hogan a good manufacturer ? Who are one of the better online retailers ? Cheers

03-28-2006, 10:45 AM	#2
D-AIHC Essen Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,192	Hogan has some metal diecast models but not all of them are made of metal diecast. You may also want to try PH and HE B727s. Hope this helps! Cheers! __________________ Lufthansa - Star Alliance member since 1997

03-29-2006, 09:55 AM	#3
JIMBO1 obsessed collector Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SURREY,ENGLAND Posts: 122	HI diecast 1/200 scale is great scale for large airliners..you can also get some 1/200 accessories and figures. I have found that inflight have a superb finish,i also recommend western for those older props.herpa and hogan diecast are pretty good and are cheaper i would steer clear of anything made of white metal as they do last the course. good hunting __________________ mad and bad!

03-30-2006, 04:30 AM	#5
Agent X20 Insane Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,352	Quality - IHMO for the money they are A1... well the Pan Am and TWA - United still flying across the water... They compare favourably with the Herpa 727's (should do - same mould..) Pan Am I would give 9/10 for as its all polished metal, the TWA 8/10 as the wings are grey.. most probably correct but look like a bit of an afterthought.. but could be biased as Pan Am models are hard to get hold of in 1/200 unless you have very deep pockets.. As to who is a good manufacturer, Mr (or Mrs..Miss..) Sunnyskies.. hasnt said what types (or how deep their pockets are.. ) they are after as that will definitely depend on who you buy from... Favourite is Inflight... but bang for buck there are some superb little models around...(Modelpower thread....) __________________ Agent X20 Last edited by Agent X20; 03-30-2006 at 04:33 AM.

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03-30-2006, 03:42 AM	#4
Sabena Collector Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Belgium Age: 40 Posts: 101	Phoeninx is also offering the 727-100 mould (probably the Herpa one) in interesting liveries (TWA - United - Pan Am). Don't know about the quality however.

03-30-2006, 05:51 AM	#6
Conny-fan Collector Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 61	for european collectors .. look into www.aircraft-models.net and select western models.. you found also some new "Hogan" on the bottom ... Sabena B727-1 , Air Macao Cargo, some Caravelle and Super Connies

04-06-2006, 11:55 AM	#7
Sunnyskies Junior Collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In a house Posts: 31	Has anybody purchased the Hogan B744 of SAA ? What

04-06-2006, 11:56 AM	#8
Sunnyskies Junior Collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In a house Posts: 31	Damn keyboard, cut off the message. To continue. What was the quality like ? Were you impressed with your purchase ?

04-07-2006, 10:28 AM	#10
Sunnyskies Junior Collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In a house Posts: 31	Sorry my apologies it should be B743 and not B744.

04-20-2006, 12:07 PM	#12
Sunnyskies Junior Collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In a house Posts: 31	What about Skymarks. They built a A340.