Which Varig MD-11 shall I get???

British Airways · 05-19-2005, 07:06 PM

I'm currently adding some Varig models to my collection and I'm interested in the MD-11 "2000s" colors. As there are two models of this plane on the market - GJ and DW - I'm not sure, which one I shall get. The disadvantage of the GJ version is that it comes together with a video tape, which I'm not interested in. Thus it costs nearly twice as much as the DW version. What do you think??? Does any of you have one of these or both models???

Here are some pics of the models:

(GJ Version - picture from www.delftblue.de)

(DW Version)

David Hingtgen · 05-19-2005, 10:06 PM

Though I *much* prefer DW's mold, for this one I got the GJ. Why? Because the stripe on the DW is screwed up. It angles, curves, isn't straight, mis-aligned, etc. This is also one of the GJ MD-11's where the cockpit is NOT totally screwed up. Because it's an older one.

Santos · 05-19-2005, 11:51 PM

I have all VARIG MD-11s. Concerning the DW or GJ MD-11 I prefer the DW because of the tail seam on the GJ model.

ba777-236 · 05-20-2005, 12:03 AM

I suppose it depends on which feature is more important to you..

In this case, Gemini gets the nod for better printing, while Dragon's MD-11 beats Gemini's 11 hands down.

Up to you!

Santos · 05-20-2005, 12:07 AM

Faheem,

Why don´t you post here some of your great VARIG MD-11 pics? Like the ones you posted a few days ago at 400sh.

ba777-236 · 05-20-2005, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santos

Faheem,

Why don´t you post here some of your great VARIG MD-11 pics? Like the ones you posted a few days ago at 400sh.

You mean these?

(More pics on request)

While these aren't of the model in question, it does show you just how good the Dragon mould is.

Tokyo2040 · 05-20-2005, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ba777-236

While these aren't of the model in question, it does show you just how good the Dragon mould is.

100% agree. The Dragon MD-11 mould is superb.

British Airways · 05-20-2005, 08:16 AM

Thanks for your opinions. I usually prefer the DW MD-11 over GJ's version, but this time I wasn't sure about the printing. Anyway, as I'm not interested in the video I'm going to get the DW version.

Santos, nice Varig MD-11 collection you have there. I just ordered the Phoenix n/c and the GJ o/c. I'm looking forward for mine to arrive.

StillAir · 05-20-2005, 08:45 AM

Santos, I think your collection is missing 1 (and to be 100% correct 2) MD-11's from VARIG:
- the STAR ALLIANCE
- the SMILE promotion one (OK, it's the same reg. as the normal release)

Hope like you to see much more VARIGs soon...

Santos · 05-20-2005, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StillAir

Santos, I think your collection is missing 1 (and to be 100% correct 2) MD-11's from VARIG:
- the STAR ALLIANCE
- the SMILE promotion one (OK, it's the same reg. as the normal release)

Hope like you to see much more VARIGs soon...

Hey StillAir, Where have you been buddy? I haven´t seen you here for a long time. Welcome back!!!

You are right. The new DW RG MD-11 Star Alliance is coming, I purchased it only a few days ago. Concerning the DW Corporate realease MD-11 along with the 737-300 and 767-200 are very hard to find. A few days ago a DAC member asked U$ 500.00 for the 3 CW corporate releases. I gave up because I can´t afford it.

And Faheem,

Yes, I was talking about your great MD-11 pic. Your pics are amazing.

JOHN JOHNSON · 05-20-2005, 07:21 PM

GJ's Varig MD-11 on that livery also come with VCR tape that shows the flight, inside of the MD-11 and etc like that.

kl729 · 05-21-2005, 03:37 AM

I am happy with my Varig MD-11 from Pheonix. Metal wings, no video.

British Airways · 05-22-2005, 05:54 AM

Now that GJ has a 762 mould may be we're lucky and see a Varig 762 either in the o/c and the 2000s colors, so we don't have to watch out for the DW corporate version;-). Those would awesome.

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/756842/M/
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/753852/M/

IKONOS · 05-22-2005, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by British Airways

Now that GJ has a 762 mould may be we're lucky and see a Varig 762 either in the o/c and the 2000s colors...

Varig old colors! Excellent selection!

Santos · 05-22-2005, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by British Airways

Now that GJ has a 762 mould may be we're lucky and see a Varig 762 either in the o/c and the 2000s colors, so we don't have to watch out for the DW corporate version;-). Those would awesome.

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/756842/M/
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/753852/M/

Great !!!!

I support you on this issue!!!! Go VARIG 762 !!!!

StillAir · 05-25-2005, 11:28 AM

And I think SANTOS will agree 100 %...

the MD-11 VARIG LOG !

JOHN JOHNSON · 05-25-2005, 02:52 PM

Varig LOG request, Not a complete fleet!

We need one more, A Star alliance (Whole white fuselage and tail with Varig's color letterings, titles, etc)

Then that's it!

Unless they paint something new.

Santos · 05-25-2005, 03:26 PM

The new VARIG MD-11 is great. I would love to have this model in my collection. Great pic Stil Air.

John, I agree with 100%, ops sorry, 100000000 % !!!!

But the problem is that are many collectors hate the |Star Alliance liveries so I suppose the manufactures would be afraid of releasing this kind of models. I like all MD-11 and DC-10 liveries so I will purchase it for sure.

British Airways · 05-26-2005, 09:33 AM

Just some more Varig planes that are on top of my wishlist...

Varig B 747-300 old colors (IMO the best looking 743

)
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/564315/M/

Varig B 767-300 "2000s" Colors
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/830237/M/

Varig B 767-300 "2004s" Colors
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/816835/M/

Santos · 05-26-2005, 09:48 AM

Hey, British Airways,

All of these models also are in my wish list !!!

Great choices ! You are the man !!!

Thanks for sharing the pics.

Otavio

L-1011-Heavy · 05-27-2005, 11:10 PM

Dragon's Tri-jets Are Unbeatable. However I Got the Gemini, Because It was The First Year I Started Collecting & I Didn't Know About The Tail Seam Difference Between DW & Gemini. The Deciding Factor Was The Price: On Clearance For $25.00 CAD (19.00USD) Plus On CAP Day An Additional 20% OFF! So, $20.00 CAD Or $16.00 USD.
For That Price, I Could Not Buy the Dragon.

British Airways · 06-09-2005, 09:07 AM

How could I forget those awesome Varig DC-10s. They're highly welcome, too. GJ/DW, please!!!

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/661836/M/
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/503999/M/

05-19-2005, 07:06 PM	#1
British Airways DAC Team Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hamburg Posts: 2,914	Which Varig MD-11 shall I get??? I'm currently adding some Varig models to my collection and I'm interested in the MD-11 "2000s" colors. As there are two models of this plane on the market - GJ and DW - I'm not sure, which one I shall get. The disadvantage of the GJ version is that it comes together with a video tape, which I'm not interested in. Thus it costs nearly twice as much as the DW version. What do you think??? Does any of you have one of these or both models??? Here are some pics of the models: (GJ Version - picture from www.delftblue.de) (DW Version) __________________ DiecastAircraftPhotos Models For Sale Michael Hoeltmann

05-19-2005, 10:06 PM	#2
David Hingtgen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,987	Though I much prefer DW's mold, for this one I got the GJ. Why? Because the stripe on the DW is screwed up. It angles, curves, isn't straight, mis-aligned, etc. This is also one of the GJ MD-11's where the cockpit is NOT totally screwed up. Because it's an older one. __________________ *We need more TWA twin-stripes!*

05-19-2005, 11:51 PM	#3
Santos South American collector Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Age: 36 Posts: 2,823	I have all VARIG MD-11s. Concerning the DW or GJ MD-11 I prefer the DW because of the tail seam on the GJ model. __________________ Wish list in 1:400 scale: 1) BETA DC-8-70F (dedicated to Celso please) 2) PANAIR DO BRASIL DC-8 reg.# PP-PDS 3) VARIGLOG MD-11F & B727-100 / 200F 4) VARIG Caravelle 5) TRANSBRASIL 727-100 6) RIO-SUL 737-500 old colors Thank you Aeroclassics for the VARIG Coronados!

05-20-2005, 12:03 AM	#4
ba777-236 400SH Co-Owner Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: About a 40 minute drive from Toronto, Canada Posts: 5,573	I suppose it depends on which feature is more important to you.. In this case, Gemini gets the nod for better printing, while Dragon's MD-11 beats Gemini's 11 hands down. Up to you! __________________ Faheem Ahmed 400 Scale Hangar Maintained Websites

05-20-2005, 12:07 AM	#5
Santos South American collector Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Age: 36 Posts: 2,823	Faheem, Why don´t you post here some of your great VARIG MD-11 pics? Like the ones you posted a few days ago at 400sh. __________________ Wish list in 1:400 scale: 1) BETA DC-8-70F (dedicated to Celso please) 2) PANAIR DO BRASIL DC-8 reg.# PP-PDS 3) VARIGLOG MD-11F & B727-100 / 200F 4) VARIG Caravelle 5) TRANSBRASIL 727-100 6) RIO-SUL 737-500 old colors Thank you Aeroclassics for the VARIG Coronados!

05-20-2005, 08:16 AM	#8
British Airways DAC Team Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hamburg Posts: 2,914	Thanks for your opinions. I usually prefer the DW MD-11 over GJ's version, but this time I wasn't sure about the printing. Anyway, as I'm not interested in the video I'm going to get the DW version. Santos, nice Varig MD-11 collection you have there. I just ordered the Phoenix n/c and the GJ o/c. I'm looking forward for mine to arrive. __________________ DiecastAircraftPhotos Models For Sale Michael Hoeltmann

05-20-2005, 08:45 AM	#9
StillAir familyman Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: FRA Age: 44 Posts: 484	Santos:The whole VARIG MD-11 1:400 fleet ??? Santos, I think your collection is missing 1 (and to be 100% correct 2) MD-11's from VARIG: - the STAR ALLIANCE - the SMILE promotion one (OK, it's the same reg. as the normal release) Hope like you to see much more VARIGs soon...

05-20-2005, 07:21 PM	#11
JOHN JOHNSON Mysterious Collector Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,196	If you can afford, get them both! GJ's Varig MD-11 on that livery also come with VCR tape that shows the flight, inside of the MD-11 and etc like that. __________________ Who should I consider? Dumbocrat Clinton or Ruptublican Johnny Mc Cain? Jimmy Mc Donald Help me!

05-21-2005, 03:37 AM	#12
kl729 Insane Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Melbourne VIC Australia Posts: 1,276	I am happy with my Varig MD-11 from Pheonix. Metal wings, no video.

05-22-2005, 05:54 AM	#13
British Airways DAC Team Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hamburg Posts: 2,914	Now that GJ has a 762 mould may be we're lucky and see a Varig 762 either in the o/c and the 2000s colors, so we don't have to watch out for the DW corporate version;-). Those would awesome. http://www.airliners.net/open.file/756842/M/ http://www.airliners.net/open.file/753852/M/ __________________ DiecastAircraftPhotos Models For Sale Michael Hoeltmann

05-25-2005, 11:28 AM	#16
StillAir familyman Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: FRA Age: 44 Posts: 484	The next VAIRG MD-11 model should be... And I think SANTOS will agree 100 %... the MD-11 VARIG LOG !

05-25-2005, 02:52 PM	#17
JOHN JOHNSON Mysterious Collector Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,196	Shame On You!!!! Varig LOG request, Not a complete fleet! We need one more, A Star alliance (Whole white fuselage and tail with Varig's color letterings, titles, etc) Then that's it! Unless they paint something new. __________________ Who should I consider? Dumbocrat Clinton or Ruptublican Johnny Mc Cain? Jimmy Mc Donald Help me!

05-25-2005, 03:26 PM	#18
Santos South American collector Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Age: 36 Posts: 2,823	The new VARIG MD-11 is great. I would love to have this model in my collection. Great pic Stil Air. John, I agree with 100%, ops sorry, 100000000 % !!!! But the problem is that are many collectors hate the \|Star Alliance liveries so I suppose the manufactures would be afraid of releasing this kind of models. I like all MD-11 and DC-10 liveries so I will purchase it for sure. __________________ Wish list in 1:400 scale: 1) BETA DC-8-70F (dedicated to Celso please) 2) PANAIR DO BRASIL DC-8 reg.# PP-PDS 3) VARIGLOG MD-11F & B727-100 / 200F 4) VARIG Caravelle 5) TRANSBRASIL 727-100 6) RIO-SUL 737-500 old colors Thank you Aeroclassics for the VARIG Coronados! Last edited by Santos; 05-25-2005 at 03:27 PM.

05-26-2005, 09:33 AM	#19
British Airways DAC Team Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hamburg Posts: 2,914	Just some more Varig planes that are on top of my wishlist... Varig B 747-300 old colors (IMO the best looking 743 ) http://www.airliners.net/open.file/564315/M/ Varig B 767-300 "2000s" Colors http://www.airliners.net/open.file/830237/M/ Varig B 767-300 "2004s" Colors http://www.airliners.net/open.file/816835/M/ __________________ DiecastAircraftPhotos Models For Sale Michael Hoeltmann

05-26-2005, 09:48 AM	#20
Santos South American collector Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Age: 36 Posts: 2,823	Hey, British Airways, All of these models also are in my wish list !!! Great choices ! You are the man !!! Thanks for sharing the pics. Otavio __________________ Wish list in 1:400 scale: 1) BETA DC-8-70F (dedicated to Celso please) 2) PANAIR DO BRASIL DC-8 reg.# PP-PDS 3) VARIGLOG MD-11F & B727-100 / 200F 4) VARIG Caravelle 5) TRANSBRASIL 727-100 6) RIO-SUL 737-500 old colors Thank you Aeroclassics for the VARIG Coronados!

05-27-2005, 11:10 PM	#21
L-1011-Heavy The Heavy One Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada, Eh? Trijets & Landors 4 EVER Age: 45 Posts: 4,725	Dragon's Tri-jets Are Unbeatable. However I Got the Gemini, Because It was The First Year I Started Collecting & I Didn't Know About The Tail Seam Difference Between DW & Gemini. The Deciding Factor Was The Price: On Clearance For $25.00 CAD (19.00USD) Plus On CAP Day An Additional 20% OFF! So, $20.00 CAD Or $16.00 USD. For That Price, I Could Not Buy the Dragon. __________________ *The Heavy Armada* *"In The Absence Of Excellence, There Is Only Mediocrity."*

06-09-2005, 09:07 AM	#22
British Airways DAC Team Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hamburg Posts: 2,914	How could I forget those awesome Varig DC-10s. They're highly welcome, too. GJ/DW, please!!! http://www.airliners.net/open.file/661836/M/ http://www.airliners.net/open.file/503999/M/ __________________ DiecastAircraftPhotos Models For Sale Michael Hoeltmann

06-09-2005, 12:08 PM	#23
Santos South American collector Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Age: 36 Posts: 2,823