Ok lest anyone here start thinking about other kinds of ahem.. birds, the guys over at 1:500 have been having it really good ever since Big Bird entered the 1:500 foray. Look at what they've been getting in the last couple of weeks.
ANA Pokemon 744D
Can't get that in 1:400 unless you've got the kind of money that I don't. I mean I wouldn't mind getting one of those again in 1:400.
ANA 744D
Again, you'd need quite a pretty dime for that model. Don't even think there's such a model in 1:400.
Ansett Olympic Models
Alot cheaper than the ANA models, but man, still worth quite a penny in 1:400.
and now...
JAL Disney Dream 744D
WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO THE TOMY MODELS!!!!!!
Man, maybe I should start collecting 1:500 instead if they're going to start producing models like the BA Landor. The photos of the Big Bird models do look pretty good. We need a Big Bird in 1:400!!! A manufacturer who doesn't give a damn for licences!! Hee.. ok maybe not. But man! I want those models in 1:400!!
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Yes, the licensing issue, perpetuated by the fight between GeminiJets and DragonWings, has changed the face of the hobby in the past few years, and not for the better!
I'm glad I also collect 1:500 scale, because it has managed to elude that issue over the years, and hence, the subjects have been spectacular!
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The big Birds do look nice in pictures. The only Big Bird to be reviewed on Wings900 didn't quite get a silver medal, but considering that several Herpass did come close to a medal, it's a preaty good start for the Big birds. I would hope that their name doesn't indicate that they will only do wide-body aircraft.
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The AN 744 Olympics model current going price on ebay is around US$50. That's awfully expensive by anyone's standards I think. Although I got that AN model at a somewhat cheaper price, I sure wouldn't mind having a few of those ANA models. Man, sure they look good.
The 1/500 range from Herpa in particular is fantastic as far as liveries go. They do have some weird and wonderful liveries there and I infact used to be a biiiiiiiiig collector of the models. However, despite the lack of interesting liveries (or inability to get them due to the cost), I am now 100% Dragon/Gemini as these models are simply FAR more detailed and of a much higher quality than those from Herpa.
I am in no way putting down Herpa. I have been on the factory tour a few times in Dietenhofen and the guys there are great but for me, it's Dragon all the way.
I do not care if the planes are 1/500 scale or the price.I will get most of the releases cause SJ,DW,or GJ will probably NOT release these and Bigbird is only a 1/500 company.If you like what you see save some money and invest in one,if not,than that is your choice.Also I collect the 1/500 in certain foreign airlines to conserve space.These arw very rare and will be highly sought after in the future.
We need a Big Bird!!
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