Most wanted Gemini DC-9

boiler0178 · 03-25-2005, 10:10 PM

Which DC-9 would you want from Gemini next? If you pick an airline with multiple options of colors, post which you prefer.

boiler0178 · 03-25-2005, 10:15 PM

My choice would be Midway Airlines, in the Red belly, white fusalage, red titles livery. Of course, since we have yet to see any Midway from any model manufactuer I would take a Midway DC-9 in any of the 4 different liveries they wore!

bobcoppk · 03-25-2005, 10:27 PM

My First Choice would be a C-9 from Gemini would be GREAT, especially if it was a different registration than the SMAs that are around!!

A CLOSE Second would be US Air, again in alternate registration from what we have seen from Others.

shandaken · 03-26-2005, 01:04 AM

None actually. I really prefer the Sovereign/SMA mould. I just cannot get past the Gemini bulbous nose on their mould.

David Hingtgen · 03-26-2005, 01:08 AM

I'll second that.

Tracon Doug · 03-26-2005, 01:12 AM

I'll third that...

richie154 · 03-26-2005, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tracon Doug

I'll third that...

I fourth, GJ mould needs major help...like that will happen, though...hah!

MDWTWA · 03-26-2005, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by shandaken

None actually. I really prefer the Sovereign/SMA mould. I just cannot get past the Gemini bulbous nose on their mould.

Gotta join in the chorus on this one.

That said, why don't I see the TWA twin-stripe even in the running??

David Hingtgen · 03-26-2005, 02:32 AM

Because for TWA twin-stripe, we'd like a -30/40/50 three-pack on the SMA mold.

MDWTWA · 03-26-2005, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by David Hingtgen

Because for TWA twin-stripe, we'd like a -30/40/50 three-pack on the SMA mold.

Point taken and agreed!

If they can do it for NW, then they can do it for TW.

boiler0178 · 03-26-2005, 11:40 AM

I have to disagree. Both models have good and bad qualities, but I think the gemini is better overall.
Take for example the AirTran DC-9. Open these three link in different windows so you can compare at the same time.

The real thing:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/137905/M/
Gemini
http://www.brinkley.cc/PhotoData/GJ/GJ478/GJ478.htm
SMA
http://www.brinkley.cc/PhotoData/SMA/031201/031201.htm

I think the nose on the SMA is way too long. The cockpit windows on the SMA are way off, the didn't get the fusalage indentation correct that runs the length of the fusalage, and the way they attach the stabalizer to the tail is inferior to Gemini.

On the Gemini I do think the nose is very slightly too round, but it is the right length, they nailed the fusalage indentation dead on, and their tail looks much better.

In the end it all comes down to buyer's preference anyway, but I think the Gemini is much better.

SouthwestAirlines103 · 03-26-2005, 11:49 AM

US Air definatly but, you forgot spirit old colors.

Greg

ZX1100F1 · 03-26-2005, 02:30 PM

1. U.S Navy C-9B 9115 (City of San Diego) VR-57.

2. US Air Force C-9A 10877 30th Airlift Squadron

gottols · 03-26-2005, 03:33 PM

I prefer the SMA ,though the GJ has the color right.
As for the shape of those cockpit windows,GJ managed to get it pretty right
facette like on their 1:250 MD-83 which has the same style as the DC-9 and
DC-8 in real life...................

Quote:

Originally Posted by boiler0178

I have to disagree. Both models have good and bad qualities, but I think the gemini is better overall.
Take for example the AirTran DC-9. Open these three link in different windows so you can compare at the same time.

The real thing:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/137905/M/
Gemini
http://www.brinkley.cc/PhotoData/GJ/GJ478/GJ478.htm
SMA
http://www.brinkley.cc/PhotoData/SMA/031201/031201.htm

I think the nose on the SMA is way too long. The cockpit windows on the SMA are way off, the didn't get the fusalage indentation correct that runs the length of the fusalage, and the way they attach the stabalizer to the tail is inferior to Gemini.

On the Gemini I do think the nose is very slightly too round, but it is the right length, they nailed the fusalage indentation dead on, and their tail looks much better.

In the end it all comes down to buyer's preference anyway, but I think the Gemini is much better.

diecast1964 · 03-26-2005, 03:39 PM

Iberia delivery scheme. None of the rest.

Jan

FedexFlyer · 03-26-2005, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthwestAirlines103

US Air definatly but, you forgot spirit old colors.

Greg

I agree, and, also, where is the Northwest NC DC-9 Gemini?

Ken · 03-26-2005, 07:32 PM

One I would like is missing on the poll, Southern Airlines. The final livery, right before they merged into Republic.

Ken

ZX1100F1 · 03-26-2005, 08:05 PM

You mean Southern Airways, another superb choice.
I'd be on that like a gliding DC-9 on an old farm road.

L-1011-Heavy · 03-26-2005, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tracon Doug

I'll third that...

Fith Here...

Mabe Time To Change Your Signature... Nose Abatement!

L-1011-Heavy · 03-26-2005, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boiler0178

I have to disagree. Both models have good and bad qualities, but I think the gemini is better overall.
Take for example the AirTran DC-9. Open these three link in different windows so you can compare at the same time.

The real thing:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/137905/M/
Gemini
http://www.brinkley.cc/PhotoData/GJ/GJ478/GJ478.htm
SMA
http://www.brinkley.cc/PhotoData/SMA/031201/031201.htm

I think the nose on the SMA is way too long. The cockpit windows on the SMA are way off, the didn't get the fusalage indentation correct that runs the length of the fusalage, and the way they attach the stabalizer to the tail is inferior to Gemini.

On the Gemini I do think the nose is very slightly too round, but it is the right length, they nailed the fusalage indentation dead on, and their tail looks much better.

In the end it all comes down to buyer's preference anyway, but I think the Gemini is much better.

If You Ask Me I Believe The Real Deal Is Smack Dab In The Middle Of The SMA And The Gemini.
The Bigger Problem With The Gemini Is It Looks More Like A DC-3 Nose At The Flight Windows. They Are Too Vertical. Also Looking From The Top The Gemini Is Too Wide At The Nose. It Needs To Taper Off Sooner. The Fuselage Is Also
A Few mm Too Wide. In This Scale That Makes A Huge Difference.

As I Have Always Known The DC-9 To Have A Long Nose, Especially When Exxagerated By Wide Angle Lenses,(I Am Old Enough To Remember Spotting Air Canada DC 9-15 & 30s In YYR, Not To Mention Many From The US At YYR,YYZ,BOS, & MIA.Others FRA,ANU(Antigua. Daily Dose Of BWIA 32s & 50s,
Occaissional Eastern 32 & 50s (They Usually Had Many Dailies Of 721 & 722) I Much Prefer The SMA Despite The Other Shortcomings.

Rumour Has It That Mould Is Being Re-Worked.

Dork · 03-27-2005, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ZX1100F1

You mean Southern Airways, another superb choice.
I'd be on that like a gliding DC-9 on an old farm road.

Would that model come with a broken windshield?

N747PA · 03-27-2005, 09:25 AM

Ozark NC DC-9-33CF N937F Please.....

SouthwestAirlines103 · 03-27-2005, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FedexFlyer

I agree, and, also, where is the Northwest NC DC-9 Gemini?

Sombody is a bit out of touch. Gemini already made this aircaft.

GJNWA481. It's a nice model from the picture but, i missed getting it(all my cash goes to flight school).

View Poll Results: Most wanted Gemini DC-9
Midway	10	11.49%
USAir	14	16.09%
Republic	8	9.20%
Hughes	6	6.90%
Aero Caifornia	4	4.60%
Hawaiian	12	13.79%
Ozark	10	11.49%
US Air Force (C-9)	12	13.79%
Air Canada	6	6.90%
SAS	5	5.75%
Voters: 87. You may not vote on this poll

03-25-2005, 10:10 PM	#1
boiler0178 Senior Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Peru, IL Age: 30 Posts: 195	Most wanted Gemini DC-9 Which DC-9 would you want from Gemini next? If you pick an airline with multiple options of colors, post which you prefer. __________________ Gemini 250: Midway MD-88 !!

03-25-2005, 10:15 PM	#2
boiler0178 Senior Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Peru, IL Age: 30 Posts: 195	My choice would be Midway Airlines, in the Red belly, white fusalage, red titles livery. Of course, since we have yet to see any Midway from any model manufactuer I would take a Midway DC-9 in any of the 4 different liveries they wore! __________________ Gemini 250: Midway MD-88 !!

03-26-2005, 01:08 AM	#5
David Hingtgen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,987	I'll second that. __________________ *We need more TWA twin-stripes!*

03-26-2005, 01:12 AM	#6
Tracon Doug Vector For Spacing Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 51 Posts: 857	I'll third that... __________________ Piss On Noise Abatement! Doug Kenaga Portland TRACON Dallas/Fort Worth TRACON SoCal TRACON Los Angeles TRACON

03-25-2005, 10:27 PM	#3
bobcoppk 4 Decade Model Collector Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Pinellas Park, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 673	My First Choice would be a C-9 from Gemini would be GREAT, especially if it was a different registration than the SMAs that are around!! A CLOSE Second would be US Air, again in alternate registration from what we have seen from Others.

03-26-2005, 01:04 AM	#4
shandaken Insane Collector Join Date: May 2003 Location: Minneapolis MN Age: 44 Posts: 1,011	None actually. I really prefer the Sovereign/SMA mould. I just cannot get past the Gemini bulbous nose on their mould.

03-26-2005, 02:32 AM	#9
David Hingtgen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,987	Because for TWA twin-stripe, we'd like a -30/40/50 three-pack on the SMA mold. __________________ *We need more TWA twin-stripes!*

03-26-2005, 11:40 AM	#11
boiler0178 Senior Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Peru, IL Age: 30 Posts: 195	I have to disagree. Both models have good and bad qualities, but I think the gemini is better overall. Take for example the AirTran DC-9. Open these three link in different windows so you can compare at the same time. The real thing: http://www.airliners.net/open.file/137905/M/ Gemini http://www.brinkley.cc/PhotoData/GJ/GJ478/GJ478.htm SMA http://www.brinkley.cc/PhotoData/SMA/031201/031201.htm I think the nose on the SMA is way too long. The cockpit windows on the SMA are way off, the didn't get the fusalage indentation correct that runs the length of the fusalage, and the way they attach the stabalizer to the tail is inferior to Gemini. On the Gemini I do think the nose is very slightly too round, but it is the right length, they nailed the fusalage indentation dead on, and their tail looks much better. In the end it all comes down to buyer's preference anyway, but I think the Gemini is much better. __________________ Gemini 250: Midway MD-88 !!

03-26-2005, 11:49 AM	#12
SouthwestAirlines103 Git-R-Done Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: HELL Age: 18 Posts: 850	US Air definatly but, you forgot spirit old colors. Greg __________________ Greg

03-26-2005, 02:30 PM	#13
ZX1100F1 Buford T. Justice Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 2,004	1. U.S Navy C-9B 9115 (City of San Diego) VR-57. 2. US Air Force C-9A 10877 30th Airlift Squadron

03-26-2005, 03:39 PM	#15
diecast1964 Senior Collector Join Date: Dec 2002 Age: 44 Posts: 234	Iberia delivery scheme. None of the rest. Jan

03-26-2005, 07:32 PM	#17
Ken Senior Collector Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Now in PHX, Good Bye MKE Posts: 323	DC-9 not on the poll One I would like is missing on the poll, Southern Airlines. The final livery, right before they merged into Republic. Ken __________________ Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys. -P. J. O'Rourke Alumni of University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, GO PANTHERS! Last edited by Ken; 03-26-2005 at 07:33 PM. Reason: misspelling

03-26-2005, 08:05 PM	#18
ZX1100F1 Buford T. Justice Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 2,004	You mean Southern Airways, another superb choice. I'd be on that like a gliding DC-9 on an old farm road.

03-27-2005, 09:25 AM	#22
N747PA Clipper Kim Chee Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: In the center seat Age: 41 Posts: 103	Ozark NC DC-9-33CF N937F Please..... __________________ Where have all the TriStars gone?