Phoenix 1/300 meets Aeromini 1/290

Jaime Chavez · 04-26-2004, 04:22 PM

About the same size and scale!
Phoenix are available, cost less and are of much better quality.
The only good thing about Aeromini is the landing gear that goes up and down!
Lets have more Phoenix/Star jets/Hogan in 1/300

Jaime Chavez · 04-26-2004, 04:23 PM

Same size

Jaime Chavez · 04-26-2004, 04:26 PM

Phoenix $ 52.50
Aeromini $ 177.50
Star Jets $ 39.50
Hogan $ 99.50

Flying Ace · 05-17-2004, 05:38 PM

This is an interesting comparison...and about the only thing that is relevant to the models is the size....I had never considered placing a 1:300 scale model (namely because I don't own any) next an Aero Mini).

Keep in mind that only the Aero Mini 747 had a scale of 1:290. Other Aero Mini models as the 707, Dc-9, VC-10 and 727 were larger at 1:239 and the DC-8's were 1:250th I believe.

Collectors who pursue Aero Minis appreciate them for their nostalgia and rarity. Today, they are considered antiques, aprt from the models which are currently being produced today.

Furthermore, Aero Minis were considered very advanced for their time from precisely engineered moulds to 0.0005 in. Without access to all of the computer graphics and techniques avalibale today, AM take a look at that AM mould against that Phoenix mould you have there. The pictures don't lie. The AM mould is far superior as it was produced from blueprints of the actual aircraft.

Lastly, some Aero Mini models are extremely rare today, and that lends to their extraordinary value.

It is uncertain what factors will come together to determine the longterm values of the models that are being produced today.

Big Mouse · 08-11-2004, 10:13 AM

I don't think Phoenix 1:300 with better quality, I had one and compared with Hogan 1:300, the quality can not compared with Hogan, Hogan is much better.

04-26-2004, 04:22 PM	#1
Jaime Chavez Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Age: 50 Posts: 76	Phoenix 1/300 meets Aeromini 1/290 About the same size and scale! Phoenix are available, cost less and are of much better quality. The only good thing about Aeromini is the landing gear that goes up and down! Lets have more Phoenix/Star jets/Hogan in 1/300 __________________ The one who dies with more planes wins!

04-26-2004, 04:23 PM	#2
Jaime Chavez Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Age: 50 Posts: 76	Phoenix meets Aeromini Same size __________________ The one who dies with more planes wins!

04-26-2004, 04:26 PM	#3
Jaime Chavez Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Age: 50 Posts: 76	Phoenix meets Aeromini Phoenix $ 52.50 Aeromini $ 177.50 Star Jets $ 39.50 Hogan $ 99.50 __________________ The one who dies with more planes wins!

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05-17-2004, 05:38 PM	#4
Flying Ace Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,150	This is an interesting comparison...and about the only thing that is relevant to the models is the size....I had never considered placing a 1:300 scale model (namely because I don't own any) next an Aero Mini). Keep in mind that only the Aero Mini 747 had a scale of 1:290. Other Aero Mini models as the 707, Dc-9, VC-10 and 727 were larger at 1:239 and the DC-8's were 1:250th I believe. Collectors who pursue Aero Minis appreciate them for their nostalgia and rarity. Today, they are considered antiques, aprt from the models which are currently being produced today. Furthermore, Aero Minis were considered very advanced for their time from precisely engineered moulds to 0.0005 in. Without access to all of the computer graphics and techniques avalibale today, AM take a look at that AM mould against that Phoenix mould you have there. The pictures don't lie. The AM mould is far superior as it was produced from blueprints of the actual aircraft. Lastly, some Aero Mini models are extremely rare today, and that lends to their extraordinary value. It is uncertain what factors will come together to determine the longterm values of the models that are being produced today.

08-11-2004, 10:13 AM	#5
Big Mouse Junior Collector Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 23	I don't think Phoenix 1:300 with better quality, I had one and compared with Hogan 1:300, the quality can not compared with Hogan, Hogan is much better.