Having custom models made

spinner · 11-23-2007, 06:07 PM

Hi there,

For a dutch foundation I am trying to find a factory that can make custom models, just a simple text print and a logo print on the side will do just fine.
I am talking about 150 models.

Does anybody here know what factory will do this, and where I can contact them, for price indications?

Thanks a lot

crownvic · 11-23-2007, 09:02 PM

such small quantity in 200 scale could be a problem..I know Atlantic Models in Miami Florida will do that quantity but perhaps in a larger scale...Try them..
305-883-2012

B-16707 · 11-23-2007, 09:13 PM

its gonna be super expensive as most places will require at least 1000. Risesoon will do it for you too even at low quantities

mjabbasi · 11-24-2007, 02:15 AM

RS will do custom models? In low quantities too? This has got me thinking.

B-16707 · 11-24-2007, 02:18 AM

yes if you want to pay roughly $450+ for one. hey at least its cheaper than bader

mjabbasi · 11-24-2007, 02:55 AM

$450 each??? Lol, in that case we could all have the Qatar Airways A346, A333's, A332's and the 773ER made as thats how much some of them have ended up on ebay for.

B-16707 · 11-24-2007, 03:06 AM

go for it then =)

Bluester · 11-24-2007, 03:39 AM

You could try Herpa.
They offer individual liveries based on existing moulds beginning with 1000 models per batch.
They roughly charge between 50 € and 100 € per model then.

Greetings

Bluester

B-16707 · 11-24-2007, 04:03 AM

the person asked for 150 models. ive asked hogan (200scale.com) and they wouldnt even do one, minimum 1000

mjabbasi · 11-24-2007, 07:03 AM

Lol if only we could round up that many people here who'd be willing to buy say around 6 each. Then we could each keep one and flog the rest on ebay. It would be a DAC member exclusive. But then the real question is, what would the subject be?

Prestwick Pioneer · 11-24-2007, 09:55 AM

Hi there, I have PM'd you in relation to your enquiry.

Jboulin94 · 11-24-2007, 10:06 AM

I would want to do China Eastern 2010 expo C/S, But I'm not payin for 1000 models. haha, 747 post =P

mjabbasi · 11-24-2007, 10:57 AM

Believe it or not, thats the exact same model I was thinking of! The China Eastern 2010 A346. But that would have to be by Hogan.

I'm sure HG won't charge $30 or $35 per piece. The actual cost must definately be lower, but if we each end up buying 6 of them for around $20 to $25 each, then we'd to find 200 ppl willing to do that!! However, put them up on ebay and they'll definately sell for over $50 each.

D-AIHC · 11-24-2007, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjabbasi

Believe it or not, thats the exact same model I was thinking of! The China Eastern 2010 A346. But that would have to be by Hogan.

Any A346 model from HG or HE is very much welcomed, includng the MU A346 mentioned above!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjabbasi

I'm sure HG won't charge $30 or $35 per piece. The actual cost must definately be lower, but if we each end up buying 6 of them for around $20 to $25 each, then we'd to find 200 ppl willing to do that!! However, put them up on ebay and they'll definately sell for over $50 each.

Sure, the cost per model is definitely lower but you'd be surprised to know the actual cost per model charged by HG.

D-AIHC · 11-24-2007, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaitanium

yes if you want to pay roughly $450+ for one. hey at least its cheaper than bader

That's because Master Bader's models are hand-made and he once told me at a show that the model will only be commissioned once you placed an order for it and that they don't keep a lot of stock items.

mjabbasi · 11-25-2007, 06:15 PM

Ok, tell me, what is the actual cost per model as charged by HG?

mjabbasi · 11-26-2007, 03:17 AM

I don't mind, but my biggest concern is a dispute arising over the subject matter to be produced.

Personally, I'd rather not have something 'common' or 'run of the mill' which has been produced multiple times in various scales including 1:200 and something that might not be produced by anyone. By that I mean the airline and not the a/c. By airlines I'm talking about AA, CO, DL, AC, BA, VS, KLM, AF, LH, AZ, JAL, ANA, KE, QF, ANZ, EK etc. The market is already saturated with those airlines.

Here is what I had in mind:

China Eastern A346 (Shanghai Expo 2010): Photos: Airbus A340-642 Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net

National Air Services A346: Photos: Airbus A340-642X Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net

Jet Airways 773ER: Photos: Boeing 777-35R/ER Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net

Etihad A340-500: Photos: Airbus A340-541 Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net

I selected the EY A345 as it has very few operators as compared to the A346 and the A345 has only been released in SIA, EK, AC and TG, and AC doesn't even have this a/c anymore and I'd love to see this on the Hogan mould.

B-16707 · 11-26-2007, 03:48 AM

im not gonna be the one to charge all 100 models on my credit card!

i would buy that china eastern.

B-16707 · 11-26-2007, 03:56 AM

lol. 100 models from a company like risesoon would still cost around the $300-$400 range per. I will get a quote from them should we get 100 orders for ONE certain model. until then, im going to chill here doing nothing heh

mjabbasi · 11-26-2007, 07:01 AM

We can try with Hogan as well but that would have to be 1000 pieces at least. If, for the sake of argument, Hogan sells us each model for $20, we could each buy around 5 for a total of $100 but would we be able to find 200 people here willing to buy 5 models each? I'm sure some retailers or those who sell on ebay would be interested in buying maybe even more than 5 to sell onwards as this would be an exclusive model, exclusively for DAC200 members.

If it were to be the NAS A346, then you've got an exclusive model of an exclusive a/c, exclusively for DAC200 members. Can't get more 'exclusive' then that now can you?

taavime · 11-26-2007, 08:22 AM

Count me in

, I would like to see that China Eastern from hogan.

mjabbasi · 11-26-2007, 08:38 AM

It all needs to be properly set up and decided once and for all that yes, its a good idea, its doable, whether HG is agreeable to do them for us and charge us cost price, what the subject matter will be, who will be agreeable to house the lot and distribute them to each member and most importantly, commitments from fellow members that yes, for this price we are agreeable to purchase at least 5 models.

taavime · 11-26-2007, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C-Rex

Just to make it clear for you, are you sure you understand to get this done, every participant

:Example (YOU) order 5 x HG A346's = US$100

I am willing to spend $100 on them, not more.

mjabbasi · 11-26-2007, 09:44 AM

Ok, if HG sells them for $20 a piece thats 5 models each.

D-AIHC · 11-26-2007, 10:12 AM

Not trying to crash the "party" but I'd think HG will only do it only if they have the licencing agreement with that particular airline.

Let's pick MU A346 "2010 Shanghai World Expo" for example. First, they will have to obtain the licence from MU and then the World Expo licence from the organisers.

As for the NAS A346...it will be an awesome model to have but not sure if they will even consider granting licencing rights for their models. Perhaps someone can try to contact them:

National Air Services (NAS)

mjabbasi · 11-26-2007, 10:33 AM

I was about to bring up the licensing issue as well and am glad you did. Who would it be left to, to get the license, us or HG, as I'm sure HG would know who to contact and how to go about it.

I'm sure NAS won't have issues granting a license. They gave one to DW for their 1:400 A346 so why a 1:200 should be any different? They might even put in a request to give them a few models for themselves.

11-23-2007, 06:07 PM	#1
spinner Junior Collector Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 25	Having custom models made Hi there, For a dutch foundation I am trying to find a factory that can make custom models, just a simple text print and a logo print on the side will do just fine. I am talking about 150 models. Does anybody here know what factory will do this, and where I can contact them, for price indications? Thanks a lot

11-23-2007, 09:02 PM	#2
crownvic Junior Miss City of Orlando Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 3,281	Re: Having custom models made such small quantity in 200 scale could be a problem..I know Atlantic Models in Miami Florida will do that quantity but perhaps in a larger scale...Try them.. 305-883-2012 __________________ *SOON CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS STUPIDITY AND STILL FOLLOWING NOT LEADING* "Hey Andy, unless we get some Police Package Crown Victorias, I'm quitting, and you can have your bullet back!" And yes, I did do Aunt Bea,,,she was great!

11-23-2007, 09:13 PM	#3
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,501	Re: Having custom models made its gonna be super expensive as most places will require at least 1000. Risesoon will do it for you too even at low quantities __________________ The Completed Customs The Airport 1:200 B773ER details decals have ARRIVED!!!!!! http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tml#post601882

11-24-2007, 02:15 AM	#4
mjabbasi Complete Wacko! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pakistan Posts: 3,616	Re: Having custom models made RS will do custom models? In low quantities too? This has got me thinking.

11-24-2007, 02:18 AM	#5
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,501	Re: Having custom models made yes if you want to pay roughly $450+ for one. hey at least its cheaper than bader __________________ The Completed Customs The Airport 1:200 B773ER details decals have ARRIVED!!!!!! http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tml#post601882

11-24-2007, 02:55 AM	#6
mjabbasi Complete Wacko! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pakistan Posts: 3,616	Re: Having custom models made $450 each??? Lol, in that case we could all have the Qatar Airways A346, A333's, A332's and the 773ER made as thats how much some of them have ended up on ebay for.

11-24-2007, 03:06 AM	#7
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,501	Re: Having custom models made go for it then =) __________________ The Completed Customs The Airport 1:200 B773ER details decals have ARRIVED!!!!!! http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tml#post601882

11-24-2007, 03:39 AM	#8
Bluester Collector Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 100	Re: Having custom models made You could try Herpa. They offer individual liveries based on existing moulds beginning with 1000 models per batch. They roughly charge between 50 € and 100 € per model then. Greetings Bluester

11-24-2007, 04:03 AM	#9
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,501	Re: Having custom models made the person asked for 150 models. ive asked hogan (200scale.com) and they wouldnt even do one, minimum 1000 __________________ The Completed Customs The Airport 1:200 B773ER details decals have ARRIVED!!!!!! http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tml#post601882

11-24-2007, 07:03 AM	#10
mjabbasi Complete Wacko! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pakistan Posts: 3,616	Re: Having custom models made Lol if only we could round up that many people here who'd be willing to buy say around 6 each. Then we could each keep one and flog the rest on ebay. It would be a DAC member exclusive. But then the real question is, what would the subject be?

11-24-2007, 09:55 AM	#11
Prestwick Pioneer Prestwick Pioneer Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND Posts: 605	Re: Having custom models made Hi there, I have PM'd you in relation to your enquiry. __________________ The Prestwick Pioneer

11-24-2007, 10:06 AM	#12
Jboulin94 Wants an Aeroflot model! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,476	Re: Having custom models made I would want to do China Eastern 2010 expo C/S, But I'm not payin for 1000 models. haha, 747 post =P __________________

11-24-2007, 10:57 AM	#13
mjabbasi Complete Wacko! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pakistan Posts: 3,616	Re: Having custom models made Believe it or not, thats the exact same model I was thinking of! The China Eastern 2010 A346. But that would have to be by Hogan. I'm sure HG won't charge $30 or $35 per piece. The actual cost must definately be lower, but if we each end up buying 6 of them for around $20 to $25 each, then we'd to find 200 ppl willing to do that!! However, put them up on ebay and they'll definately sell for over $50 each.

11-25-2007, 06:15 PM	#16
mjabbasi Complete Wacko! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pakistan Posts: 3,616	Re: Having custom models made Ok, tell me, what is the actual cost per model as charged by HG?

11-26-2007, 03:17 AM	#17
mjabbasi Complete Wacko! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pakistan Posts: 3,616	Re: Having custom models made I don't mind, but my biggest concern is a dispute arising over the subject matter to be produced. Personally, I'd rather not have something 'common' or 'run of the mill' which has been produced multiple times in various scales including 1:200 and something that might not be produced by anyone. By that I mean the airline and not the a/c. By airlines I'm talking about AA, CO, DL, AC, BA, VS, KLM, AF, LH, AZ, JAL, ANA, KE, QF, ANZ, EK etc. The market is already saturated with those airlines. Here is what I had in mind: China Eastern A346 (Shanghai Expo 2010): Photos: Airbus A340-642 Aircraft Pictures \| Airliners.net National Air Services A346: Photos: Airbus A340-642X Aircraft Pictures \| Airliners.net Jet Airways 773ER: Photos: Boeing 777-35R/ER Aircraft Pictures \| Airliners.net Etihad A340-500: Photos: Airbus A340-541 Aircraft Pictures \| Airliners.net I selected the EY A345 as it has very few operators as compared to the A346 and the A345 has only been released in SIA, EK, AC and TG, and AC doesn't even have this a/c anymore and I'd love to see this on the Hogan mould.

11-26-2007, 03:48 AM	#18
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,501	Re: Having custom models made im not gonna be the one to charge all 100 models on my credit card! i would buy that china eastern. __________________ The Completed Customs The Airport 1:200 B773ER details decals have ARRIVED!!!!!! http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tml#post601882

11-26-2007, 03:56 AM	#19
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,501	Re: Having custom models made lol. 100 models from a company like risesoon would still cost around the $300-$400 range per. I will get a quote from them should we get 100 orders for ONE certain model. until then, im going to chill here doing nothing heh __________________ The Completed Customs The Airport 1:200 B773ER details decals have ARRIVED!!!!!! http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tml#post601882

11-26-2007, 07:01 AM	#20
mjabbasi Complete Wacko! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pakistan Posts: 3,616	Re: Having custom models made We can try with Hogan as well but that would have to be 1000 pieces at least. If, for the sake of argument, Hogan sells us each model for $20, we could each buy around 5 for a total of $100 but would we be able to find 200 people here willing to buy 5 models each? I'm sure some retailers or those who sell on ebay would be interested in buying maybe even more than 5 to sell onwards as this would be an exclusive model, exclusively for DAC200 members. If it were to be the NAS A346, then you've got an exclusive model of an exclusive a/c, exclusively for DAC200 members. Can't get more 'exclusive' then that now can you?

11-26-2007, 08:22 AM	#21
taavime Senior Collector Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 178	Re: Having custom models made Count me in, I would like to see that China Eastern from hogan. __________________

11-26-2007, 08:38 AM	#22
mjabbasi Complete Wacko! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pakistan Posts: 3,616	Re: Having custom models made It all needs to be properly set up and decided once and for all that yes, its a good idea, its doable, whether HG is agreeable to do them for us and charge us cost price, what the subject matter will be, who will be agreeable to house the lot and distribute them to each member and most importantly, commitments from fellow members that yes, for this price we are agreeable to purchase at least 5 models.

11-26-2007, 09:44 AM	#24
mjabbasi Complete Wacko! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pakistan Posts: 3,616	Re: Having custom models made Ok, if HG sells them for $20 a piece thats 5 models each.

11-26-2007, 10:12 AM	#25
D-AIHC Essen Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,192	Not trying to crash the "party" but I'd think HG will only do it only if they have the licencing agreement with that particular airline. Let's pick MU A346 "2010 Shanghai World Expo" for example. First, they will have to obtain the licence from MU and then the World Expo licence from the organisers. As for the NAS A346...it will be an awesome model to have but not sure if they will even consider granting licencing rights for their models. Perhaps someone can try to contact them: National Air Services (NAS) __________________ Lufthansa - Star Alliance member since 1997

11-26-2007, 10:33 AM	#26
mjabbasi Complete Wacko! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pakistan Posts: 3,616	Re: Having custom models made I was about to bring up the licensing issue as well and am glad you did. Who would it be left to, to get the license, us or HG, as I'm sure HG would know who to contact and how to go about it. I'm sure NAS won't have issues granting a license. They gave one to DW for their 1:400 A346 so why a 1:200 should be any different? They might even put in a request to give them a few models for themselves.