KLM A330-200 Comparison: AC GJ and PH

Ryanairflyer · 01-13-2012, 06:56 AM

Ok here goes starting with the above shot:

From left to right is Aeroclassics, Gemini Jets and Phoenix

Individual side on shots:

Aeroclassics:

Gemini Jets:

Phoenix:

Aeroclassics is darker than the others and the GJ is the lightest, They all acceptable but I think That Phoenix is probably the closest to the correct one. GJ's gear is showing its age in this respect being far behind the detail of the other two.

Now to pick up on some of the differences:

AC Tail vs GJ Tail

GJ Is much too large

AC vs PH

Phoenix's tail section is larger than AC's, AC also has more detail.

Phoenix has some major flaws on the wing section, cheatline is not above the wing and also the engine logo is in the wrong place:

Aeroclassics has the infamous upside down logo flaw:

Nose comparisons:

PH vs GJ

PH vs AC

AC vs GJ

I'd probably give the nose section to Phoenix.

Overall though the one I have chosen to keep is the AC as I think it offers the best overall model and has no major flaws, the GJ model is perfectly acceptable but clearly the moulds have improved since this was made.

Hope this comparison prooves useful please feel free to add your comments.

CXB77L · 01-13-2012, 08:53 AM

GJ's A332s have over-exaggerated the A332's slight nose-down attitude when it's on the ground, while Phoenix and AC appear to have not paid any attention to that at all. AC is the only one with the correct, smaller horizontal stabiliser.

KLM B747-400F · 01-13-2012, 12:01 PM

If have the GJ and PH, but I like the AC very much.. Got to have it..

AeroFighter · 01-13-2012, 12:31 PM

I would probably go with the AC version.

B-18302 · 01-13-2012, 07:57 PM

If it's an A333, I'll probably go for PHX, but for A332 definitely AC!!! However, I prefer PHX's gears design more.

jetbluefan · 01-13-2012, 08:02 PM

I like the Phoenix and Gemini Jets one. I am sorry but the AC is too un-realistic.

Umpire · 01-14-2012, 03:54 AM

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Aeroclassics has the infamous upside down logo flaw

AC you're out!!!!!! what an ugly mistake....

Arvln · 01-14-2012, 06:24 AM

I will take either AC or GJ. PH flaws with the wingbox is just too obvious.

aklein707 · 01-14-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jetbluefan

I like the Phoenix and Gemini Jets one. I am sorry but the AC is too un-realistic.

As a cheap toy, you are 100% correct!
As a collectible replica, AC beats the others!

AeroFighter · 01-14-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Umpire

AC you're out!!!!!! what an ugly mistake....

PHX's mistake is alot worse...

mikel · 02-07-2012, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AeroFighter

PHX's mistake is alot worse...

maybe PH hired some new workers to build planes...

B2707300SST · 02-07-2012, 12:15 PM

I understand this is a KLM A33 comparison, but from a mould standpoint, where does Dragon weigh in regarding accuracy?

firefly · 02-07-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Umpire

AC you're out!!!!!! what an ugly mistake....

Mould accuracy goes to Aeroclassics beating both GJ an PHX. Nose/Cockpit section is bang on and the wing-fuselage joint is tops. Wing and stabs thickness were done correctly as well.

The upside down printed titles aft the fuselage, is a just QC lapse on the part of AC. You don't just criticize just by the error or errors, the pros and cons should be both taken in consideration.

B2707300SST · 02-07-2012, 04:43 PM

A good mould will hide mistakes. Luckily the typeface on the airplane is .15 mm.

Big Al · 02-07-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by aklein707

As a cheap toy, you are 100% correct!
As a collectible replica, AC beats the others!

Give me a decent Aer Lingus one then big chap !

Big Al · 02-07-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CXB77L

AC is the only one with the correct, smaller horizontal stabiliser.

I thought the horizontal stabiliser on the A332 was actually larger than that on the A333 ? Have these cheeky chappies bulk produced the smaller stab for their current and/or future A333 models ?

CXB77L · 02-08-2012, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Al

I thought the horizontal stabiliser on the A332 was actually larger than that on the A333 ?

Negative. It's just the vertical stabiliser that's bigger, according to the ACAP document.

Big Al · 02-08-2012, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CXB77L

Negative. It's just the vertical stabiliser that's bigger, according to the ACAP document.

My bad, what I meant to say was the VERTICAL stabiliser. (from Wiki) To compensate for the smaller moment arm of the shorter fuselage, the vertical stabiliser height of the -200 was increased by 104 cm (41 in).

owenma · 02-09-2012, 03:20 AM

Great post...I am looking forward to see u the comparison on Cathay A342 from Phx, AC and Jc in the near future. Haha

CXB77L · 02-09-2012, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by owenma

Great post...I am looking forward to see u the comparison on Cathay A342 from Phx, AC and Jc in the near future. Haha

You can drop JC out of the equation. They come a distant last.

The way I see it, only Aeroclassics has the correct A342 mould. Phoenix apparently has stuck an A343's wings on an A332 mould and called it the A342, which is incorrect. The A342 and A332 do not have the same fuselage, nor does the A342 have the larger vertical stabiliser that the A332 does - the A342's vertical stabiliser is exactly the same size as the A333 and A343. Phoenix has also put the A345/A346's larger horizontal stabiliser on the A342, which is also incorrect. The horizontal stabilisers on the A342, as it is on the A332, is the same size as on the A333 and A343.

Conclusion: if you're looking for an A342, only Aeroclassics has the correct mould.