747SP's ... when can we see the next one!?

Bangkok Lady La · 09-14-2003, 10:26 PM

Any idea if anymore SP's are due to be announced?

QF and SAA o/c are on the agenda I should think. It has been long enough.

Bangkok Lady La · 09-15-2003, 03:10 AM

I would like to thank everyone of you to replying to my thread.....it really means a lot to me!

Please, no more replies as I think the database is getting overloaded with replies.....

freewing · 09-15-2003, 09:14 AM

Sure SAA o/c, QF o/c and n/c B747SPs are on my waiting list.

Since China Airlines o/c, Korean o/c and n/c are done, CAAC and/or Air China B747SP maybe an option (but not a must for me).

KenB · 09-15-2003, 09:37 AM

I think the B747SP is the ugliest ariframe Boeing ever produced and I don't care if anyone produces another model of one. See, you are not being ignored.

Air France · 09-15-2003, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KenB
I think the B747SP is the ugliest ariframe Boeing ever produced and I don't care if anyone produces another model of one. See, you are not being ignored.

I don't think Boeing 747SP is really so bad.
Boeing 747SP was the longest range jet aircraft and fastest speed (the record made by a China Airlines in an incident).
Boeing 747SP was a wonderful speed bird, thank you for their contributions in the past!!!

UALsprtofSEA2 · 09-15-2003, 11:28 AM

The next 747SP should be the UAL n/c followed by the SAA o/c. After that it really doesn't matter what livery is released next.

Scott

Chansen · 09-15-2003, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by UALsprtofSEA2
The next 747SP should be the UAL n/c followed by the SAA o/c. After that it really doesn't matter what livery is released next.

Scott

Mexico70 · 09-15-2003, 11:51 AM

A Qantas B747SP is what I want.

ba777-236 · 09-15-2003, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KenB
I think the B747SP is the ugliest ariframe Boeing ever produced...

Well ya know, I never owned any 74SP models before this weekend, and I shared your thoughts. But having bought two of them, I can honestly say the SP model looks quite nice. Besides those aweful engine pylons, the mould is great.

Though I really don't have any SP's on my 'wish-list' though.

British Airways · 09-15-2003, 01:10 PM

I've seen more elegant planes than the B747SP, but a Qantas B747SP would be interesting!!!

Cpt.Canuck · 09-15-2003, 01:20 PM

Qantas and Saudi B747Sp would be sweet. They got my vote.

Boeing SST · 09-15-2003, 01:52 PM

anything with Rolls engines? A final colors Qantas would be great. Would also like to see a custom SP with 744 aerodynamic improvements and winglets.

BTW: Were all the Iran Air SP's from Gemini mis-printed with only 4 cockpit windows? I want one, but not like that.

B2

TG757 · 09-15-2003, 04:59 PM

Qantas B747SP!!!!!

winged racer · 09-15-2003, 05:17 PM

Its too bad that China Air a few years back had a 747SP coming to the US and the flight crew did not realize that although the auto-pilot was on the altitude hold on the modular control panel some how released and before the crew could catch it the aircraft stalled and ended up going into a dive. The flight crew eventually saved the aircraft from its dive by extending gear and flaps at speeds much higher than the maximum allowed and after the aircraft landed it was discovered that the aircraft had major hual damage...I believe the horizontal stablizers were bent off center to the fuselage.

I believe that the aircraft was not repairable however I couldn't swear on the fact.

A pity because even though the 747SP was a shortened version of the 747-200 it did serve a very useful purpose in that its nitch was for a minimum capacity but long haul market and indeed did serve in this capacity very well.

Phantom · 09-15-2003, 05:27 PM

The SP is a real nice aircraft.

But I'm sorry to say, the GJ mould has a big problem:
Wingroots are to fat and so they sit to high on the fuselage.
Thus causing the cheatline/doors and UD sittting to far up on the fuse. Just check on the CAL pic posted above.
That fact + aweful pylons + lack of wing-detail throughs the whole model of.
BTW: I nevertheless have three of them (UA, AA and KAL o/c)

If GJ makes a 2nd generation mould and gets a SAA o/c (Springbok) cs on it, I'll be first to get one or more.

Unicorn · 09-16-2003, 05:55 AM

This would be nice

Unicorn

Unicorn · 09-16-2003, 05:56 AM

This would be even better

Unicorn

Unicorn · 09-16-2003, 05:57 AM

but this one takes the cake

Unicorn

Boeing SST · 09-16-2003, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Unicorn
This would be nice

Unicorn

Now thats an SP!!....oh and a slice of cake, please.

B2

tdh8192 · 09-16-2003, 09:22 AM

I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a GJ QANTAS 747SP. Those aircraft use a special version of the RR engine, and GJ does not currently have the mould for that type of engine. But who knows? Maybe someday...

In the meantime, how about another Northwest 744? Or Lufthansa, I like them too!

jjorgemiami · 09-16-2003, 01:17 PM

UNITED , new colors

Boeing SST · 09-16-2003, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tdh8192
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a GJ QANTAS 747SP. Those aircraft use a special version of the RR engine, and GJ does not currently have the mould for that type of engine. But who knows? Maybe someday...

In the meantime, how about another Northwest 744? Or Lufthansa, I like them too!

The Qantas Nalanji 743 has the older Rolls...maybe GJ can reverse mould them.

B2

Unicorn · 09-16-2003, 03:48 PM

You mean this one?

A very nice livery

Unicorn

09-14-2003, 10:26 PM	#1
Bangkok Lady La 2008 : Garuda Dc10 o/c!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,177	747SP's ... when can we see the next one!? Any idea if anymore SP's are due to be announced? QF and SAA o/c are on the agenda I should think. It has been long enough. __________________ We need a Garuda Dc10 as above . We need a Qantas 747SP and a South African 747SP in delivery colours. Everything else is trivial !

09-15-2003, 03:10 AM	#2
Bangkok Lady La 2008 : Garuda Dc10 o/c!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,177	I would like to thank everyone of you to replying to my thread.....it really means a lot to me! Please, no more replies as I think the database is getting overloaded with replies..... __________________ We need a Garuda Dc10 as above . We need a Qantas 747SP and a South African 747SP in delivery colours. Everything else is trivial !

09-15-2003, 11:28 AM	#6
UALsprtofSEA2 Master Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Chicago Age: 45 Posts: 894	The next 747SP should be the UAL n/c followed by the SAA o/c. After that it really doesn't matter what livery is released next. Scott __________________ 737-200 United Airlines(bl/gry) Midway(80s) 727-100 Flying Tigers,UPS,Emery,DHL, TWA 727-200 ATA, Delta Shuttle,Carnival,Sunworld(WL's). 747-300 Swissair(80's livery), KLM combi (90's livery). 757-200 UAL(sb), Eastern(reg. tail) 767-200 United(any), Delta(any),TWA(red stripes),Airborne Express, All Nippon,Kuwait,LOT,Varig(any). DC-10's Swissair(all), ATA

09-15-2003, 11:51 AM	#8
Mexico70 Senior Collector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: new york, new york Age: 23 Posts: 258	A Qantas B747SP is what I want. __________________ Mexicana de Aviacion.......Siente la experienca

09-15-2003, 01:10 PM	#10
British Airways DAC Team Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hamburg Posts: 2,880	I've seen more elegant planes than the B747SP, but a Qantas B747SP would be interesting!!! __________________ DiecastAircraftPhotos Models For Sale Michael Hoeltmann

09-15-2003, 09:14 AM	#3
freewing Jetliner Collector Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 1,148	Sure SAA o/c, QF o/c and n/c B747SPs are on my waiting list. Since China Airlines o/c, Korean o/c and n/c are done, CAAC and/or Air China B747SP maybe an option (but not a must for me).

09-15-2003, 09:37 AM	#4
KenB Insane Collector Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Washington, D.C. USA Posts: 1,254	I think the B747SP is the ugliest ariframe Boeing ever produced and I don't care if anyone produces another model of one. See, you are not being ignored.

09-15-2003, 01:20 PM	#11
Cpt.Canuck Master Collector Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver Age: 33 Posts: 621	Qantas and Saudi B747Sp would be sweet. They got my vote. __________________

09-15-2003, 01:52 PM	#12
Boeing SST Master Collector Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 899	The next SP?....How about anything with Rolls engines? A final colors Qantas would be great. Would also like to see a custom SP with 744 aerodynamic improvements and winglets. BTW: Were all the Iran Air SP's from Gemini mis-printed with only 4 cockpit windows? I want one, but not like that. B2 __________________ ......"well, you've been bragging about your scrambled eggs; it's time I found out just how good they really are." Last edited by Boeing SST; 09-15-2003 at 01:53 PM.

09-15-2003, 04:59 PM	#13
TG757 Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,683	Qantas B747SP!!!!!

09-15-2003, 05:17 PM	#14
winged racer Master Collector Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: palm city florida Age: 60 Posts: 679	CHINA AIR 747SP Its too bad that China Air a few years back had a 747SP coming to the US and the flight crew did not realize that although the auto-pilot was on the altitude hold on the modular control panel some how released and before the crew could catch it the aircraft stalled and ended up going into a dive. The flight crew eventually saved the aircraft from its dive by extending gear and flaps at speeds much higher than the maximum allowed and after the aircraft landed it was discovered that the aircraft had major hual damage...I believe the horizontal stablizers were bent off center to the fuselage. I believe that the aircraft was not repairable however I couldn't swear on the fact. A pity because even though the 747SP was a shortened version of the 747-200 it did serve a very useful purpose in that its nitch was for a minimum capacity but long haul market and indeed did serve in this capacity very well.

09-15-2003, 05:27 PM	#15
Phantom Insane Collector Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bavaria Posts: 1,945	The SP is a real nice aircraft. But I'm sorry to say, the GJ mould has a big problem: Wingroots are to fat and so they sit to high on the fuselage. Thus causing the cheatline/doors and UD sittting to far up on the fuse. Just check on the CAL pic posted above. That fact + aweful pylons + lack of wing-detail throughs the whole model of. BTW: I nevertheless have three of them (UA, AA and KAL o/c) If GJ makes a 2nd generation mould and gets a SAA o/c (Springbok) cs on it, I'll be first to get one or more.

09-16-2003, 05:55 AM	#16
Unicorn 1:400 Leasing Agent Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,087	My choice for SPs This would be nice Unicorn __________________ It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed, the lips acquire stains, the stains become a warning. It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. PS. Buzz paranoid and proud of it! Last edited by Unicorn; 09-16-2003 at 05:56 AM.

09-16-2003, 05:56 AM	#17
Unicorn 1:400 Leasing Agent Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,087	SPs This would be even better Unicorn __________________ It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed, the lips acquire stains, the stains become a warning. It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. PS. Buzz paranoid and proud of it!

09-16-2003, 05:57 AM	#18
Unicorn 1:400 Leasing Agent Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,087	My preferred choice but this one takes the cake Unicorn __________________ It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed, the lips acquire stains, the stains become a warning. It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. PS. Buzz paranoid and proud of it!

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09-16-2003, 09:22 AM	#20
tdh8192 Mmmm... pep'roni pizza Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 3,241	I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a GJ QANTAS 747SP. Those aircraft use a special version of the RR engine, and GJ does not currently have the mould for that type of engine. But who knows? Maybe someday... In the meantime, how about another Northwest 744? Or Lufthansa, I like them too! __________________ - Tom

09-16-2003, 01:17 PM	#21
jjorgemiami Complete Wacko! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MIAMI Age: 47 Posts: 5,555	UNITED , new colors __________________ Fly United Airlines we are R I S I N G !

09-16-2003, 03:48 PM	#23
Unicorn 1:400 Leasing Agent Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,087	Re: Glad Alliance Air is on the list for next Club model. You mean this one? A very nice livery Unicorn __________________ It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed, the lips acquire stains, the stains become a warning. It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. PS. Buzz paranoid and proud of it!