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Jaime Chavez · 03-22-2004, 12:27 AM

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Flying Ace · 03-22-2004, 12:00 PM

This is a very good pictoral analysis of the Aero Mini vs. the Gemini 250 DC-8 you have done. I would have done something similar except that I currently have no Aero Mini '*'s in my inventory (all have either been sold or traded). But from what I recall of the Aero Mini lines, and having been one of the lucky few model geeks to have picked up the new Gemini 250 very early, I would have to say that Gemini is overall better than the Aero Mini. The amazing thing though, and I think this is evident from the pictures, is that Gemini stayed true to the Aero Mini line. The newer model DOES go very well along with the older Aero Minis, although I had my doubts that it would clash. My Delta is setting next to a custom Aero Mini Delta 737 made by Doctor_Fun on this forum for me and both look great.

But back to the topic: The original Aero Mini DC-8 are still high value and rare items, and acquiring these will be a must for completing the collection. But I think the Gemini250 will offer a chance to not only fill a void but also expand and existing line in ways not originally possible and at a fairly reasonable cost.

From the picture, I almost wonder if Gemini didn't reverse engineer the mould. But to hold it first had, the actual model is better I think than what Aero Mini produced.

Jaime Chavez · 03-22-2004, 03:06 PM

Thank you for your kind words.
Actually the VC-10 and the DC-8-61 from Aeromini
belong to my brother David.
We took those pictures yesterday and remembered
when we were young boys and bougth those planes
in a trip to Las Vegas Nevada.

TWALOVER · 03-22-2004, 10:47 PM

Thanks for the photos. I must say I am quite disappointed at the lack of detail on the GJ. The wheels look horrible. Is this a toy? Or just a joke from GJ? Is GJ getting into the toy market now? Also, there aren't any antenna on the GJ. It looks like I'll stick to collecting the Inflight 200s... you just can't beat their quality.

Jaime Chavez · 03-22-2004, 11:26 PM

Please check the photos at
http://400scalehangar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=649
This are better photos than mine
I hope you like the GJ250 quality in them?

03-22-2004, 12:27 AM	#1
Jaime Chavez Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Age: 50 Posts: 76	Side photo Side photo

03-22-2004, 12:00 PM	#2
Flying Ace Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,150	OUTSTANDING This is a very good pictoral analysis of the Aero Mini vs. the Gemini 250 DC-8 you have done. I would have done something similar except that I currently have no Aero Mini ''s in my inventory (all have either been sold or traded). But from what I recall of the Aero Mini lines, and having been one of the lucky few model geeks to have picked up the new Gemini 250 very early, I would have to say that Gemini is overall better than the Aero Mini. The amazing thing though, and I think this is evident from the pictures, is that Gemini stayed true to the Aero Mini line. The newer model DOES go very well along with the older Aero Minis, although I had my doubts that it would clash. My Delta is setting next to a custom Aero Mini Delta 737 made by Doctor_Fun on this forum for me and both look great. But back to the topic: The original Aero Mini DC-8 are still high value and rare items, and acquiring these will be a must for completing the collection. But I think the Gemini250 will offer a chance to not only fill a void but also expand and existing line in ways not originally possible and at a fairly reasonable cost. From the picture, I almost wonder if Gemini didn't reverse engineer the mould. But to hold it first had, the actual model is better I think than what Aero Mini produced. Last edited by ktaylor; 03-22-2004 at 12:02 PM.*

03-22-2004, 11:26 PM	#5
Jaime Chavez Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Age: 50 Posts: 76	GJ250 Quality Please check the photos at http://400scalehangar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=649 This are better photos than mine I hope you like the GJ250 quality in them?

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03-22-2004, 03:06 PM	#3
Jaime Chavez Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Age: 50 Posts: 76	Thank you for your kind words. Actually the VC-10 and the DC-8-61 from Aeromini belong to my brother David. We took those pictures yesterday and remembered when we were young boys and bougth those planes in a trip to Las Vegas Nevada.

03-22-2004, 10:47 PM	#4
TWALOVER space cadet Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 720	Thanks for the photos. I must say I am quite disappointed at the lack of detail on the GJ. The wheels look horrible. Is this a toy? Or just a joke from GJ? Is GJ getting into the toy market now? Also, there aren't any antenna on the GJ. It looks like I'll stick to collecting the Inflight 200s... you just can't beat their quality.