Jet-X 722! WoW! - Page 2

Mike777 · 02-20-2008, 10:15 PM

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You're right, it is awesome, awesome, awesome!! I just so happened to receive in today's post, the IF200 Eastern 727 so I picked that up and pretended it was taking off while listening to the video. ROFLMBO!!

Ahahahah that's one of the funnier things I've read here in a while. Sad thing is, I can see myself doing the same thing.

BTW, which EA did you end up getting, white or chrome top? You like it?

B773ER · 02-20-2008, 10:25 PM

I already had the white top, and received today the bare metal. I also received the Delta DC-9 today. My first widget model!!! Despite what the detractors say about the IF200 727s, I love mine. I love the two DC-9s I have of theirs, too. I'm debating on whether to buy the Eastern bare metal DC-9.

B773ER · 02-20-2008, 10:27 PM

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I too am glad you enjoyed the NWA vid... like you with your vid, I've listened to this one 101 times. Don't figure I'll ever be on another one again... and speaking of EAL 727's... I've fortunately been on my share of them in years past... even made a few trips on their early early model 727-100's... a whole different sound than the -200's, nonetheless, incredible!

Yep, Eastern and Delta were the only carriers servicing Daytona Beach, where I grew up. So, I've also flown on many 727s, as well as DC-9s. It wasn't until I moved to Tampa in 1980 that I flew on my first L-1011.

Mike777 · 02-20-2008, 10:33 PM

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I already had the white top, and received today the bare metal.

Ah, that's right.

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Despite what the detractors say about the IF200 727s, I love mine.

I've given in and am just about to order my first IF200 727 despite the flaws.

B773ER · 02-20-2008, 10:35 PM

I only wish they made Delta, but I've said that before. I was thinking about that on the commute home tonight. Kinda sad that I only have one Delta widget, given how much I flew on those planes. Amazing the 727 is unavailable. Thank goodness the L-1011 will soon be. I'm tempted to buy two.

B773ER · 02-20-2008, 10:36 PM

Which IF200 727 are you about to click the "Add to cart" button for?

Mike777 · 02-20-2008, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by B773ER

Which IF200 727 are you about to click the "Add to cart" button for?

That would be the Continental.

B773ER · 02-20-2008, 11:02 PM

How did I know that?

Mike777 · 02-20-2008, 11:08 PM

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How did I know that?

Am I that obvious? Dang.

Randy, I'm confident we're going to get that CO meatball 727 sometime soon, especially now that we've got Jet-X in the game.

B773ER · 02-20-2008, 11:13 PM

I want these three in CO "meatball": 727, DC-10, DC-9. What else did they fly back then? I don't know too much about their fleet back then.

Mike777 · 02-20-2008, 11:34 PM

CO planes that existed in meatball colors (not including CO Express):

707
720
727-100, -200
737-100, -200, -300
747-100, -200
DC-9-10, -30
DC-10-10, -30
MD-80
A300

That's what I got off the top of my head, I might be forgetting something.

B773ER · 02-20-2008, 11:37 PM

Thanks, Mike. I'd enjoy having a 737, MD-80 and A300 for CO, too. I'd also like to have an Eastern A300.

Mike777 · 02-20-2008, 11:53 PM

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Thanks, Mike. I'd enjoy having a 737, MD-80 and A300 for CO, too. I'd also like to have an Eastern A300.

The A300 and MD-80 are way underrepresented in 1:200. Thankfully, that's about to change for the MD-80 with the Jet-Xs, hopefully someone will do a decent A300 soon, or maybe Herpa can put their mould to good use. (I think all they've done so far is Iran Air... psh c'mon..)

B773ER · 02-20-2008, 11:58 PM

Yeah, I've noticed that, too...

qatar · 02-21-2008, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike777

I've given in and am just about to order my first IF200 727 despite the flaws.

Hey Mike... go ahead and give in to the IF200 727... you'll be glad you did! I have the TWA twin-stripe, Olympic, and Continental... just purchased the the CP Air and the Northeast "Yellowbird" (not delivered yet). I only mention these as each and everyone I get I enjoy more and more... IMHO they are extremely nice models and worth the $65 bucks. Then again, you already know how I feel about the B727

aviator8883 · 02-21-2008, 01:02 AM

Qatar, I'm with you too... NOTHING LIKE THE 727!!

Hopefully we will see some Mexicana colorful tails and an American 722 with the current livery. The American 722 was the first plane I ever flew in, when I was only 6 days old!

IF200 seriously needs to be careful. A year ago they were pretty much the only all metal manufacturer in 1:200, now they are facing some tough competition!

aViatOr

B773ER · 02-21-2008, 09:27 AM

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just purchased the the CP Air

I've had this model on my want/wish list off and on for a while now. It's on there for two reasons: 1) I like the livery and 2) It's the Empress of San Francisco. San Francisco being my favourite city. Let me know what you think of your model when you get it. I'm sure you'll like it.

D-AIHC · 02-21-2008, 11:14 AM

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maybe if in eva air colors =P

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I'm with you, qatar! Don't know how these guys don't have love for the three-holer.

BR for Kai and LH for me...I'm serioulsy considering an LH B727 model.

D-AIHC · 02-21-2008, 11:18 AM

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Indeed Kai, the L10 and 732 are "old school"... at least there is some hope for you afterall.

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some hope. only some.

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And as for you Kai... again, you do have some redeeming qualities...

If an L10 and a B732 in the collection = some hope for Kai, then I am hopeless and probably beyond redemption.

D-AIHC · 02-21-2008, 11:30 AM

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Suffice it to say... we all have our favorites whether it be airline, aircraft, engines, color schemes, amount of smoke, amount of noise, etc., I can almost guarantee we are all here in these forums for one reason... speaking for myself, I love anything and everything that flies... however, I do have my favorites and fault nobody else for what they like or prefer over my preferences

That's a fair statement!

qatar · 02-21-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by aviator8883

Qatar, I'm with you too... NOTHING LIKE THE 727!!

Hopefully we will see some Mexicana colorful tails and an American 722 with the current livery. The American 722 was the first plane I ever flew in, when I was only 6 days old!

IF200 seriously needs to be careful. A year ago they were pretty much the only all metal manufacturer in 1:200, now they are facing some tough competition!

aViatOr

Agreed 100% with everything you say Aviator8883! A couple Mexicana 722's would definitely be on my list! As for the AA (current) I'de be buying 'em by the dozen... for before unmentioned reasons... I work for 'em

qatar · 02-21-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by B773ER

I've had this model on my want/wish list off and on for a while now. It's on there for two reasons: 1) I like the livery and 2) It's the Empress of San Francisco. San Francisco being my favourite city. Let me know what you think of your model when you get it. I'm sure you'll like it.

So funny... when CP Air was around years ago. I used to think they had the ugliest damn planes I had ever seen... thought it was an absolutely awful scheme and design. For the passing of time, and no longer around, makes me wish like hell they were back!

I'll be sure to let you know B773ER when I receive it... I'm sure it'll be one of my favorites... oh hell, they're ALL my favorites

BTW, I can see why San Francisco is your favorite city... what's not to like about it... I lived there for some years about 20 years ago and loved it.

B773ER · 02-21-2008, 12:36 PM

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So funny... when CP Air was around years ago. I used to think they had the ugliest damn planes I had ever seen... thought it was an absolutely awful scheme and design. For the passing of time, and no longer around, makes me wish like hell they were back!

My first time seeing the livery was on a DC-10. I liked the warm colours they used on it. Total opposite of what I normally like.

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I can see why San Francisco is your favorite city... what's not to like about it... I lived there for some years about 20 years ago and loved it.

I lived there from 12/92 to 06/06 and want to move back once the housing and lending markets come back so I can sell my condo up here. I'm anxious to get "home."

02-20-2008, 10:25 PM	#52
B773ER Retro Randy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle (West Seattle) Age: 50 Posts: 3,066	Re: Jet-X 722! WoW! I already had the white top, and received today the bare metal. I also received the Delta DC-9 today. My first widget model!!! Despite what the detractors say about the IF200 727s, I love mine. I love the two DC-9s I have of theirs, too. I'm debating on whether to buy the Eastern bare metal DC-9. __________________ I Y TriStars

02-20-2008, 10:35 PM	#55
B773ER Retro Randy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle (West Seattle) Age: 50 Posts: 3,066	Re: Jet-X 722! WoW! I only wish they made Delta, but I've said that before. I was thinking about that on the commute home tonight. Kinda sad that I only have one Delta widget, given how much I flew on those planes. Amazing the 727 is unavailable. Thank goodness the L-1011 will soon be. I'm tempted to buy two. __________________ I Y TriStars

02-20-2008, 10:36 PM	#56
B773ER Retro Randy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle (West Seattle) Age: 50 Posts: 3,066	Re: Jet-X 722! WoW! Which IF200 727 are you about to click the "Add to cart" button for? __________________ I Y TriStars

02-20-2008, 11:02 PM	#58
B773ER Retro Randy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle (West Seattle) Age: 50 Posts: 3,066	Re: Jet-X 722! WoW! How did I know that? __________________ I Y TriStars

02-20-2008, 11:13 PM	#60
B773ER Retro Randy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle (West Seattle) Age: 50 Posts: 3,066	Re: Jet-X 722! WoW! I want these three in CO "meatball": 727, DC-10, DC-9. What else did they fly back then? I don't know too much about their fleet back then. __________________ I Y TriStars

02-20-2008, 11:34 PM	#61
Mike777 Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,151	Re: Jet-X 722! WoW! CO planes that existed in meatball colors (not including CO Express): 707 720 727-100, -200 737-100, -200, -300 747-100, -200 DC-9-10, -30 DC-10-10, -30 MD-80 A300 That's what I got off the top of my head, I might be forgetting something.

02-20-2008, 11:37 PM	#62
B773ER Retro Randy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle (West Seattle) Age: 50 Posts: 3,066	Re: Jet-X 722! WoW! Thanks, Mike. I'd enjoy having a 737, MD-80 and A300 for CO, too. I'd also like to have an Eastern A300. __________________ I Y TriStars

02-20-2008, 11:58 PM	#64
B773ER Retro Randy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle (West Seattle) Age: 50 Posts: 3,066	Re: Jet-X 722! WoW! Yeah, I've noticed that, too... __________________ I Y TriStars

02-21-2008, 01:02 AM	#66
aviator8883 Master Collector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Pearl of the West (MMGL), Mexico Age: 25 Posts: 633	Re: Jet-X 722! WoW! Qatar, I'm with you too... NOTHING LIKE THE 727!! Hopefully we will see some Mexicana colorful tails and an American 722 with the current livery. The American 722 was the first plane I ever flew in, when I was only 6 days old! IF200 seriously needs to be careful. A year ago they were pretty much the only all metal manufacturer in 1:200, now they are facing some tough competition! aViatOr __________________ *"'lOVe at fIrSt fLigHt!'"* ¡PONIENDO MUY EN ALTO EL NOMBRE DE MÉXICO! Someone PLEASE make an Embraer E-190 diecast metal model in Aeromexico, US Airways, JetBlue and Air Canada colors. Mexican aviation forum: www.fsmex.com/foros