Dragon Singapore Airlines B777-312 is out already!

Ansett Australia · 04-19-2005, 06:12 AM

Saw the pictures on the Dragon website. It's funny - all the new B777-300s by Dragon are missing that black stripe on the wings. I wonder what purpose they serve?

Hapag-Lloyd · 04-19-2005, 06:18 AM

Isn´t that black stripe supposed to be a visual aid whether the plane needs de-icing or not?

Leadership · 04-19-2005, 08:30 AM

I thought it was out long time ago???

Diecaster · 04-19-2005, 09:35 AM

Even thought the web had just listed out, is that mean we can get it in the shops already? Can someone finds out whether is available in Universal Model shops in Hong Kong already or not?

Richard Allen · 04-19-2005, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Diecaster

Even thought the web had just listed out, is that mean we can get it in the shops already? Can someone finds out whether is available in Universal Model shops in Hong Kong already or not?

Not yet but there are bound to be photos of the model already posted in the shop and eventually when they have them in stock it will be accompanied by a price. I will check UML this weekend.

Bangkok Lady La · 04-21-2005, 05:11 AM

The GJ mould would be a nicer model I think.
Bought 2 DW 773's and they are ok but not as good as the GJ's.
Oh well.

Leadership · 04-21-2005, 05:22 AM

honestly,I have no idea of any other models looks except for DW because I am starting with DW then focus on others after completing it.

Ansett Australia · 04-21-2005, 06:00 AM

Dragon's previous B777-300 releases (the real early releases) had that black stripe. I wonder why they left out this detail? Cutting costs?

Richard Allen · 04-21-2005, 07:51 AM

Yeah I noticed that this model didn't have that dark gray strip on the wings. I wonder why this is. The nose still looks a little pointy too.

Leadership · 04-22-2005, 02:43 AM

So what is the difference between these two models?(could you show me the pictures?)

L-1011-Heavy · 04-22-2005, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bangkok Lady La

The GJ mould would be a nicer model I think.
Bought 2 DW 773's and they are ok but not as good as the GJ's.
Oh well.

I Disagree. The DW Cockpit Windows Are 1200 Percent Better. If You Ask me DW, BB, Sovereign & Aeroclassics Are THE ONLY Manufacturers That Pay Attention To This Very Important Detail.

Ansett Australia · 04-22-2005, 11:41 PM

Pics taken from Brinkley's. See the difference now?

L-1011-Heavy · 04-23-2005, 02:26 AM

Good Point, Ansett! DW Is FAMOUS For Paying Attention To Such Small Unimportant Paint Details. They Oft Use It As An Excuse To Make Re-Releases.
Just look At The Recent Re-Release Of The 340-5 With The Leadersip Titles Removed!(Which I Think looks gaud Awful)

Here Is A Pic Of The Real Deal With Absolutely NO Wing Marks At All.They Will Likely Release This One Too If They Discover It.

Ansett Australia · 04-23-2005, 02:51 AM

Hey there L-1011-Heavy,

U made a mistake. That pic is of a B777-200. -200s don't have that marking, only -300s.

L-1011-Heavy · 04-23-2005, 10:24 AM

Another Good Point.
I Was Unable To Find A Pic Of The -300 With An Overview Of The Wing.
Recent Developments At Singapore Suggest That there Is A Possibility That
The De-Icing Marks Might Have Been Removed.
Dragon Oft Looks For Just Such Small Changes For An Excuse To Release A Different Version.
However They Are Not Always Right.
I Will Keep My Eye Out On Thay One.

Perhaps Some Decals Would Satisfy You? You Can Also Easily Pait At Least The De-Icing Marks.

aznichiro115 · 04-23-2005, 01:46 PM

from this picture its still there

L-1011-Heavy · 04-23-2005, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by aznichiro115

from this picture its still there

That Pic Is From Fall Last Year. Old In The Scheme Of Things. This Is Likely A Very Recent development. And Not Necessarily The ENTIRE Fleet Had Them Removed. Perhaps 1 Or Two? Or Mabe Still There. Just Speculating.
They Did Not Remove The Leadership Titles From The Entire Fleet Of 340-5s Yet. Things Like This Are Never Done All At Once.

Ansett Australia · 04-23-2005, 11:16 PM

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Recent Developments At Singapore Suggest That there Is A Possibility That

May I know where u get your information from? I'd also like to keep up with SQ's latest developments.

L-1011-Heavy · 04-24-2005, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ansett Australia

May I know where u get your information from? I'd also like to keep up with SQ's latest developments.

This Is Not Information, Just Speculation. Read My Last Post Carefully.

04-19-2005, 06:12 AM	#1
Ansett Australia Senior Collector Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malaysia Posts: 229	Dragon Singapore Airlines B777-312 is out already! Saw the pictures on the Dragon website. It's funny - all the new B777-300s by Dragon are missing that black stripe on the wings. I wonder what purpose they serve? __________________ Ansett Australia: The legend of the Australian skies continues.....

04-19-2005, 06:18 AM	#2
Hapag-Lloyd Insane Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 2,299	Isn´t that black stripe supposed to be a visual aid whether the plane needs de-icing or not? __________________ THIS SPACE 4 RENT!!!

04-21-2005, 05:11 AM	#6
Bangkok Lady La 2008 : Garuda Dc10 o/c!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,151	The GJ mould would be a nicer model I think. Bought 2 DW 773's and they are ok but not as good as the GJ's. Oh well. __________________ We need a Garuda Dc10 as above . We need a Qantas 747SP and a South African 747SP in delivery colours. Everything else is trivial !

04-21-2005, 06:00 AM	#8
Ansett Australia Senior Collector Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malaysia Posts: 229	Dragon's previous B777-300 releases (the real early releases) had that black stripe. I wonder why they left out this detail? Cutting costs? __________________ Ansett Australia: The legend of the Australian skies continues.....

04-22-2005, 11:41 PM	#12
Ansett Australia Senior Collector Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malaysia Posts: 229	Pics taken from Brinkley's. See the difference now? __________________ Ansett Australia: The legend of the Australian skies continues.....

04-19-2005, 08:30 AM	#3
Leadership Senior Collector Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 349	I thought it was out long time ago???

04-19-2005, 09:35 AM	#4
Diecaster Master Collector Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 580	Even thought the web had just listed out, is that mean we can get it in the shops already? Can someone finds out whether is available in Universal Model shops in Hong Kong already or not?

04-21-2005, 05:22 AM	#7
Leadership Senior Collector Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 349	honestly,I have no idea of any other models looks except for DW because I am starting with DW then focus on others after completing it.

04-21-2005, 07:51 AM	#9
Richard Allen Master Collector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 629	Yeah I noticed that this model didn't have that dark gray strip on the wings. I wonder why this is. The nose still looks a little pointy too.

04-22-2005, 02:43 AM	#10
Leadership Senior Collector Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 349	So what is the difference between these two models?(could you show me the pictures?)

04-23-2005, 02:26 AM	#13
L-1011-Heavy The Heavy One Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada, Eh? Trijets & Landors 4 EVER Age: 45 Posts: 4,445	Good Point, Ansett! DW Is FAMOUS For Paying Attention To Such Small Unimportant Paint Details. They Oft Use It As An Excuse To Make Re-Releases. Just look At The Recent Re-Release Of The 340-5 With The Leadersip Titles Removed!(Which I Think looks gaud Awful) Here Is A Pic Of The Real Deal With Absolutely NO Wing Marks At All.They Will Likely Release This One Too If They Discover It. __________________ *The Heavy Armada* *"In The Absence Of Excellence, There Is Only Mediocrity."*

04-23-2005, 02:51 AM	#14
Ansett Australia Senior Collector Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malaysia Posts: 229	Hey there L-1011-Heavy, U made a mistake. That pic is of a B777-200. -200s don't have that marking, only -300s. __________________ Ansett Australia: The legend of the Australian skies continues.....

04-23-2005, 10:24 AM	#15
L-1011-Heavy The Heavy One Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada, Eh? Trijets & Landors 4 EVER Age: 45 Posts: 4,445	Another Good Point. I Was Unable To Find A Pic Of The -300 With An Overview Of The Wing. Recent Developments At Singapore Suggest That there Is A Possibility That The De-Icing Marks Might Have Been Removed. Dragon Oft Looks For Just Such Small Changes For An Excuse To Release A Different Version. However They Are Not Always Right. I Will Keep My Eye Out On Thay One. Perhaps Some Decals Would Satisfy You? You Can Also Easily Pait At Least The De-Icing Marks. __________________ *The Heavy Armada* *"In The Absence Of Excellence, There Is Only Mediocrity."*

04-23-2005, 01:46 PM	#16
aznichiro115 Senior Collector Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bellevue Age: 17 Posts: 236	from this picture its still there

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