11-17-2009, 03:58 AM
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Collector_gone_insane
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1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
well, as much as i hated the fact that the model was overpriced, i managed to get one from ARD at a very fair price. without going into too much detail, i managed to get it with a discount too (being an ARD member).
Overall, the model is OK, slightly tail heavy. I highly suspect that this model came from a second (or third, or fourth....) batch as the tail, I believe, is more accurate than the initial photos we saw here on DAC. Please correct me if I am wrong, but somehow my gut feel tells me that there were more than just 60 produced!
Anyhow, i'm a happy man now!
Next to B-HUI...
close up shot
tail seems more accurate....than the first photo we see in the forum
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11-17-2009, 06:23 AM
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Insane Collector
Join Date: Jul 2000
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
What's wrong with the tail before?
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11-17-2009, 06:31 AM
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B747 Junky
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
I also have this, and am wondering if in your last picture the cargo door on the right is a mistake? Wouldn't make sense for Lockheed to build a cargo door right on the joint.
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11-17-2009, 12:26 PM
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Corazón Blanco
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
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Originally Posted by StarAllianceFlyer
I also have this, and am wondering if in your last picture the cargo door on the right is a mistake? Wouldn't make sense for Lockheed to build a cargo door right on the joint.
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It is correct. The forward (larger) door is for the rear cargo hold, the rear one is for the bulk cargo compartment. By the way, it wasn't the wing-to-fuselage joint itself, just the fairing.
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11-17-2009, 12:33 PM
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Master Collector
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Plano, TX
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
The plane is beautiful!!!!
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11-17-2009, 12:34 PM
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1:200th Collector
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Texas, USA
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
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Originally Posted by StarAllianceFlyer
I also have this, and am wondering if in your last picture the cargo door on the right is a mistake? Wouldn't make sense for Lockheed to build a cargo door right on the joint.
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Take a look at the 727. The cargo door is a similar location in the Wing-to-body fairing.
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11-17-2009, 12:44 PM
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Master Collector
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Chicago area
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
Just got mine yesterday... In a word - beautiful. It brings back memories of flying one of these CX L-1011s from Bangkok to Hong Kong in 1990. I sure wish I had taken some photos of the aircraft, but it was dark already.
I spent more than I usually would for a diecast (and may regret it if IF200 ever comes out with a "real" version), but I'm happy to be displaying it on my shelf. Did anyone ever figure out who actually made this, or will it remain a secret due to licensing issues?
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11-17-2009, 02:11 PM
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Picky Collector...
Join Date: Jan 2001
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
...apparently mine was the only one to be missing the top antena then...
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11-17-2009, 03:19 PM
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Senior Collector
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Knoxville, TN
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
Who makes these? They are just beautiful!
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11-17-2009, 05:43 PM
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Retailer
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: MALAYSIA.
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
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Originally Posted by norhtwah
The plane is beautiful!!!!
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It nice to hear some good commands after all those negative feed back when I posted the pictures 3 months ago.
There will be another surprise. Enjoy the collection.
Last edited by Dai Kong; 11-17-2009 at 06:58 PM.
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11-17-2009, 07:34 PM
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Senior Collector
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Hong Kong
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
Will they create a 747-200 and -300 version? It'll be nice if they did
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11-17-2009, 08:41 PM
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B747 Junky
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Madridista
It is correct. The forward (larger) door is for the rear cargo hold, the rear one is for the bulk cargo compartment. By the way, it wasn't the wing-to-fuselage joint itself, just the fairing.
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Ah...great. Thanks for the explanation!
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11-17-2009, 10:03 PM
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Insane Collector
Join Date: May 2008
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dai Kong
It nice to hear some good commands after all those negative feed back when I posted the pictures 3 months ago.
There will be another surprise. Enjoy the collection. 
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like what ?
A CX 744 with new colors maybe ?
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11-17-2009, 10:18 PM
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B747 Junky
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
Or maybe a Dragon Air L-1011?
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11-18-2009, 01:00 AM
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Corazón Blanco
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
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Originally Posted by Dai Kong
It nice to hear some good commands after all those negative feed back when I posted the pictures 3 months ago.
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I think we all noticed that the inofficial CX L-1011 was overloaded with detail errors but, finally, the overall result was positive. Apart from that, several of us had the chance to obtain the CX L-1011 at a very reasonable price.
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11-18-2009, 07:23 AM
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Collector
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
Hi SQA380-842, where can I order the correct 1/200 Inflight VR-HHK with accurate tail? Where did u order? I tried to check ARD website but cannot find, care to advise? How much you spend for this?
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11-18-2009, 09:56 AM
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Picky Collector...
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
not sure its an accurate tail or not,...my model also looks like that, and have had it for a month or so...also, errmm,.. 60 models produced !? mmmhhhh....yeah, right....
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11-18-2009, 10:53 AM
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Master Collector
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
It sure would be nice to know the truth about these models - who made them, how many were produced, etc... I assume because there were potential issues with Cathay Pacific licensing that details were purposely omitted. Why any airline would resist licensing is beyond me. It's great advertising...
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11-18-2009, 01:28 PM
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Ill take a Widget........
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
wow......... that has to be one of the best L1011s out there... looks stunning
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11-18-2009, 05:30 PM
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Collector
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dai Kong
It nice to hear some good commands after all those negative feed back when I posted the pictures 3 months ago.
There will be another surprise. Enjoy the collection. 
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Hi Raymond, you do sell this correct 1/200 Inflight VR-HHK with accurate tail? Can you check? William Singapore.
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11-19-2009, 01:01 AM
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Corazón Blanco
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
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Originally Posted by wonglw3
Hi Raymond, you do sell this correct 1/200 Inflight VR-HHK with accurate tail? Can you check? William Singapore.
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I am still wondering about what might have been wrong on 'earlier VR-HHK releases'? Could you (or anyone else) please specfiy? Thanks much in advance.
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11-19-2009, 05:59 AM
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Retailer
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
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Originally Posted by wonglw3
Hi Raymond, you do sell this correct 1/200 Inflight VR-HHK with accurate tail? Can you check? William Singapore.
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Thank for your call. There was no complainted about the tail.  I had a pair my personal collection.
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11-21-2009, 05:25 AM
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Corazón Blanco
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
Nobody able to specify the alleged "wrong tail" on "earlier VR-HHK" models? I am really curious 'cause (although I am sure there are far more than 60 pieces existing) this model was probably made in a single production run. 60 or 300... it doesn't make any difference in this respect.
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11-21-2009, 06:39 AM
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Collector
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Madridista
Nobody able to specify the alleged "wrong tail" on "earlier VR-HHK" models? I am really curious 'cause (although I am sure there are far more than 60 pieces existing) this model was probably made in a single production run. 60 or 300... it doesn't make any difference in this respect.
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Hi Bro,
You posted on 08-31-2009, 08:57 AM:
See link
http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...-l-1011-a.html
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11-21-2009, 09:14 AM
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Corazón Blanco
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
Well, I actually had two posts detailing the errors on the CX L-1011s:
Erorrs #1
Errors #2
Nothing had changed. These errors are on any single CX L-1011 around. Neither 'improved VHF antenna' nor 'corrected tail colours'.
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11-21-2009, 12:03 PM
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Collector
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Re: 1/200 Cathay Pacific L-1011...finally!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Madridista
Well, I actually had two posts detailing the errors on the CX L-1011s:
Erorrs #1
Errors #2
Nothing had changed. These errors are on any single CX L-1011 around. Neither 'improved VHF antenna' nor 'corrected tail colours'. 
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Well, after close inspection, you are right, there's still something wrong concerning the tail. The center green stripe is too narrow. You can easily see that when you compare the bottom border of the center green stripe to the top line of engine #2's air-intake. The green should be well below the air-intake's top line, but on the model both are on same level.
Thanks for pointing out my mistake. Sorry.
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