why is this scale not more popular?

air tran · 06-24-2006, 12:14 AM

Why is this scale not more popular? I nervous to invest in it, because it may end up like Star Jets, which I took a bath on.

Chansen · 06-24-2006, 01:46 AM

I think it is popular just not very spoken about! I am looking forward to Gemini's PSA and Eastern that were released earlier in the month.

N. Eberhard · 06-24-2006, 06:54 PM

Hey Minh...why dont you like your starjets? They made some great subjects and they are better than many of the Herpas available. Personally I wish that 1/500 models would make a comeback due to their smaller size and price.

LOT 737-300 · 06-25-2006, 06:44 PM

I think that slowly, 1:500 will make a comeback, but thats only if whoever manufactures plays their cards right. Of course, I hear that 1:500 is quite popular in Europe.

Anyways, I think 1:250 scale is quite popular. When ever I go to a hobby shop, I am more likely to see a SkyMarks 1:250 scale model than any other one. So that means that there must be at least a good group of people buying them if the hobby shops continue to stock them.

air tran · 06-25-2006, 11:22 PM

Nick , I like Star Jets and collected everyone of them, then they quit making them. I don't care for Herpa, so I discontinued 1/500, and continued on with 1/400. My GF is buying me a 1/250 from you for my birthday, so I am excited to see how good they look.

Todd McWilliam

N. Eberhard · 06-26-2006, 12:45 AM

That makes sense Todd. Sorry for the name slip up. I know a collector by the name of Minh Tran....ooops !!

psalover · 06-26-2006, 07:22 PM

I love the 1/250 scale. I can't wait for the TWA MD.

06-24-2006, 12:14 AM	#1
air tran Master Collector Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 32 Posts: 583	why is this scale not more popular? Why is this scale not more popular? I nervous to invest in it, because it may end up like Star Jets, which I took a bath on. __________________ Ozark Airlines

06-25-2006, 06:44 PM	#4
LOT 737-300 ЛЭТ Су-37 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Somewhere near MCO. Age: 20 Posts: 1,157	I think that slowly, 1:500 will make a comeback, but thats only if whoever manufactures plays their cards right. Of course, I hear that 1:500 is quite popular in Europe. Anyways, I think 1:250 scale is quite popular. When ever I go to a hobby shop, I am more likely to see a SkyMarks 1:250 scale model than any other one. So that means that there must be at least a good group of people buying them if the hobby shops continue to stock them. __________________ My airport: Nowa Warszawa Int'l NWL http://www.freewebs.com/nwlairport PM me if you want Fantasy Flights. If you are interested in Joining BSA, please drop by our forum and make a post. http://s14.invisionfree.com/Bluesphe...ex.php?act=idx

06-25-2006, 11:22 PM	#5
air tran Master Collector Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 32 Posts: 583	Nick , I like Star Jets and collected everyone of them, then they quit making them. I don't care for Herpa, so I discontinued 1/500, and continued on with 1/400. My GF is buying me a 1/250 from you for my birthday, so I am excited to see how good they look. Todd McWilliam __________________ Ozark Airlines

06-26-2006, 07:22 PM	#7
psalover Retro Junkie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gateway to the west & always home of TWA Age: 37 Posts: 2,861	I love the 1/250 scale. I can't wait for the TWA MD. __________________ 80's retro junkie! Dream List From Aeroclassics: Continental DC-10 (Black Meatball) Western Airlines DC-10 (white Livery) United Airlines DC-10 (Soul Bass) Aspen Airways CV580 (All Colors)

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06-24-2006, 01:46 AM	#2
Chansen Insane Collector Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,883	I think it is popular just not very spoken about! I am looking forward to Gemini's PSA and Eastern that were released earlier in the month.

06-24-2006, 06:54 PM	#3
N. Eberhard Dr. Diecast I presume? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 44 Posts: 3,330	Hey Minh...why dont you like your starjets? They made some great subjects and they are better than many of the Herpas available. Personally I wish that 1/500 models would make a comeback due to their smaller size and price.

06-26-2006, 12:45 AM	#6
N. Eberhard Dr. Diecast I presume? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 44 Posts: 3,330	That makes sense Todd. Sorry for the name slip up. I know a collector by the name of Minh Tran....ooops !!