The newest collector!

jcrescent · 07-16-2005, 09:02 PM

Hey guys, ive been starring at these model planes on flying magazine for the past 6 or so months and just recently had the courage to purchase my first one 3 weeks ago, its a Gemini US Airways A330. Now that I purchased one I have others on the way, i just bought a Virgin 744 from Gemini, which should be here next week, and just joined the Gemini club. So far the Gemini club has great benefits, i just found out that they are shipping me the Champion Air 727 and South African A346 for free!, both of which i think are sold out!!

I guess you could say that i am definately hooked now. However, being that I am new to this hobby, i have some general questions, and need some advice. I take it that Gemini is one of the best( if not the best) out there, however, what other companies out there give good value, which ones should I avoid etc... I appreciate any advice i can get.

Ill post pictures of my US A330 when i get my camera online and will post pics of the other models when they arrive.

Thanks in advance,

J.

747-437ESN · 07-16-2005, 09:45 PM

Welcome to the hobby.

I personally like Aeroclassics and BB, though most of my early purchases were Gemini. I think Gemini still has the best 777 mould in the business, but Aeroclassics/BB 767s and 747s can't really be beat.

mario13 · 07-16-2005, 10:11 PM

Welcome aboard! Anything you know to know will be answered on here. As far as 1:400 model companies goes the best are as follows:

Aeroclassics
Big Bird 400
Gemini Jets
Dragon Wings
Jet-x
Herpa Wings

There are other spin offs but the mostly use the moulds of the top three above.

Good Luck!

British Airways · 07-17-2005, 06:44 AM

Welcome to the forum!!! If you need any help, feel free to ask me or any of the other team members. This site is offering a model database, where all models are listed with many informations and pics of each release. If you like, have a look at that to get an overview of what has been released so far. The link is http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/modeldatabase/.

Cheers
Michael

goldy · 07-17-2005, 10:29 AM

Youthful enthusiasm at its best. Collect what you like and like what you collect. Try not to get caught up in the criticizm of the hobby. This would be my adivce.

AeroClassis (great retro examples)
Big Bird (great 747 models)
Dragon Wings (sometimes displays flashes of brilliance, the C5B was phenominal)
Gemini Jets (best contemporary-worldwide examples)
Herpa Wings (mostly European stuff)
Sovereign Models (killer DC-9 and 732 models)
Phoenix Models (Asian and odd ball stuff-I collect most all Phoenix Models)

Watch for the occasional Green Box-Pan Am Models-White Box-

Collect what you like-like what you collect. Another forum is the 400 Scale Hangar and this forum has a good data base for research and for listing your collection. Brinkley Chan has the most comprehensive site for photos of all most all models. http://www.brinkley.cc/

The better retailers are (the ones that I have bought from):
Adam's Jets
Aaron Supply
JetCollector
JetWay
SkyJet400
EzToys
Paradigm
ToyMax

who did I forget? sorry y'all.

Goldy

jcrescent · 07-19-2005, 01:12 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

richie154 · 07-19-2005, 01:41 AM

Welcome and happy collecting! Just be sure to keep 20 NM between you and any model politics on these boards.

If you ignore that and the fact these little gems cost a freakin' arm and a leg, plus your firstborn child, then it's honestly a fun hobby!

Jet-X, Dragon, SMA, Aeroclassics, Gemini, Big Bird 400 and Soverign all make killer stuff.

A345Leadership · 07-19-2005, 03:43 AM

Welcome!

SouthwestAirlines103 · 07-19-2005, 08:22 PM

Welcome, always nice to meet sombody new. In my oppinion it think gemini is best overall as far as releases and quality.

Greg

BTW, check ebay for models. you can somtimes get them for a good price.

guru2k2 · 07-19-2005, 08:38 PM

you picked a great model to start out with in the us a330!

SouthwestAirlines103 · 07-19-2005, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guru2k2

you picked a great model to start out with in the us a330!

And if you like that rey the US 767.

Mine is on order.

Greg

Battery_H · 07-20-2005, 07:43 AM

Welcome! Collect what you like, and like what you collect.

And remember to avoid the following issues on this board:
- religion
- politics
- who has the best molds.

Enjoy,
Battery H

u4528010 · 07-20-2005, 05:10 PM

I started last september now i have around 100 already!!! I have to slow down a little bit before i don't have any money left. Can't really stop buying!

jcrescent · 07-22-2005, 05:00 PM

Good news guys, my Virgin 744 has arrived on time yesterday from UPS. The plane is beautiful, a great build, perfect paint. I cant wait for my next purchase. I think ill get the Icelandair 753, or one of those new jet blue A320's ive been seeing.

I took pics of the 744 and my US 330, ill try to post them later, but i gotta warn ya, they are a bit crappy. Im still using a quickcam for digital pictures.

SouthwestAirlines103 · 07-22-2005, 05:02 PM

I got my Virgin 744 on Ebay for 25.00, not bad pricing. I too think I will get a jetBlue 320(song sung blue) and maby one other(blue yorker)

Greg

jcrescent · 07-27-2005, 04:13 PM

I just ordered the Icelandair 753, hopefully it will be here by next week. Ill be sure to take pics of it when it arrives! I think im starting to fall in love with this hobby, lol

jcrescent · 07-29-2005, 02:34 AM

A little update, the icelandair is now shipping, but its gonna take 3 to 5 days...

jcrescent · 07-31-2005, 02:14 AM

My Icelandair 753, much to my suprise, arrived on saturday, about two or three days ealier than expected! She is a wonderful model and such great detail for a smaller plane. So now my collection is up to three. Ill have to think hard about what i want next. Ive been thinking about the Aeroflot NC 763 or the Aircanada A345 or I can wait for the august releases and buy the BA321 or Thai 345, there is also the Jet Blue 320's to think about. I guess its a matter of which one will I buy first rather than which one will I buy next, or something like that. Ill keep you guys informed... Still working on that cam though.

N2272V · 07-31-2005, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcrescent

Hey guys, ive been starring at these model planes on flying magazine for the past 6 or so months and just recently had the courage to purchase my first one 3 weeks ago, its a Gemini US Airways A330. Now that I purchased one I have others on the way, i just bought a Virgin 744 from Gemini, which should be here next week, and just joined the Gemini club.

Oh my, another hopeless addict on they way. I would have told you to go into the light and not even buy the first model. However, from reading your post, it is apparent that you have already gone to far from the light.

My recomendation now is to find a second job, new girlfriend, or prepare for divorce, or get a higher paying job. You're definately going to need it.

There truly is no explanation for adult men spending so much on tiny metal toy airplanes, but recognizing that you have this affliction is the first stage towards recovery.

Kind of reminds me of those famous last statements from people like Yuri (and myself at an earlier date): "I'm only going to collect thos aircraft liveries/types I have flow on. Then you begin to rationalize that perhaps you should collect all the liveries/types that land at your particular airport. Then it can move on to: "Maybe I will limit myself to only US, European or Asian airliners.

Before you know it, you are spending on average $250 a month and frantically scrambling to find a way to pick up the models you still don't have in large plastic containers in the garage or attic which rarely see the light of day.

It's a fascinating hobby with some fascinating people, so enjoy!

Carry on!

07-16-2005, 09:02 PM	#1
jcrescent Junior Collector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta Age: 23 Posts: 9	The newest collector! Hey guys, ive been starring at these model planes on flying magazine for the past 6 or so months and just recently had the courage to purchase my first one 3 weeks ago, its a Gemini US Airways A330. Now that I purchased one I have others on the way, i just bought a Virgin 744 from Gemini, which should be here next week, and just joined the Gemini club. So far the Gemini club has great benefits, i just found out that they are shipping me the Champion Air 727 and South African A346 for free!, both of which i think are sold out!! I guess you could say that i am definately hooked now. However, being that I am new to this hobby, i have some general questions, and need some advice. I take it that Gemini is one of the best( if not the best) out there, however, what other companies out there give good value, which ones should I avoid etc... I appreciate any advice i can get. Ill post pictures of my US A330 when i get my camera online and will post pics of the other models when they arrive. Thanks in advance, J. Last edited by jcrescent; 07-16-2005 at 09:03 PM.

07-16-2005, 10:11 PM	#3
mario13 Senior Collector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: MIA Posts: 318	Welcome aboard! Anything you know to know will be answered on here. As far as 1:400 model companies goes the best are as follows: Aeroclassics Big Bird 400 Gemini Jets Dragon Wings Jet-x Herpa Wings There are other spin offs but the mostly use the moulds of the top three above. Good Luck! __________________ CROSS CHECK, 1 L AND R......... Last edited by mario13; 07-16-2005 at 10:13 PM.

07-17-2005, 06:44 AM	#4
British Airways DAC Team Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hamburg Posts: 2,744	Welcome to the forum!!! If you need any help, feel free to ask me or any of the other team members. This site is offering a model database, where all models are listed with many informations and pics of each release. If you like, have a look at that to get an overview of what has been released so far. The link is http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/modeldatabase/. Cheers Michael __________________ DiecastAircraftPhotos Models For Sale Michael Hoeltmann

07-19-2005, 01:41 AM	#7
richie154 Retired Hookah Master Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley of Heart's Delight Age: 24 Posts: 3,718	Welcome and happy collecting! Just be sure to keep 20 NM between you and any model politics on these boards. If you ignore that and the fact these little gems cost a freakin' arm and a leg, plus your firstborn child, then it's honestly a fun hobby! Jet-X, Dragon, SMA, Aeroclassics, Gemini, Big Bird 400 and Soverign all make killer stuff. __________________ The Devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy witness is like a villian with a smiling cheek, a goodly apple rotten at the heart. Oh, what a goodly outside falsehood hath! Private Pilot: 10/20/2005 Private Multi Engine: 05/09/2008 The more things change, the more Mesa still sucks.

07-19-2005, 03:43 AM	#8
A345Leadership The SIA (SQ) Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Singapore Age: 4 Posts: 435	Welcome! __________________ My 1:400 Collection

07-16-2005, 09:45 PM	#2
747-437ESN Senior Collector Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 457	Welcome to the hobby. I personally like Aeroclassics and BB, though most of my early purchases were Gemini. I think Gemini still has the best 777 mould in the business, but Aeroclassics/BB 767s and 747s can't really be beat.

07-17-2005, 10:29 AM	#5
goldy Complete Wacko! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,573	Youthful enthusiasm at its best. Collect what you like and like what you collect. Try not to get caught up in the criticizm of the hobby. This would be my adivce. AeroClassis (great retro examples) Big Bird (great 747 models) Dragon Wings (sometimes displays flashes of brilliance, the C5B was phenominal) Gemini Jets (best contemporary-worldwide examples) Herpa Wings (mostly European stuff) Sovereign Models (killer DC-9 and 732 models) Phoenix Models (Asian and odd ball stuff-I collect most all Phoenix Models) Watch for the occasional Green Box-Pan Am Models-White Box- Collect what you like-like what you collect. Another forum is the 400 Scale Hangar and this forum has a good data base for research and for listing your collection. Brinkley Chan has the most comprehensive site for photos of all most all models. http://www.brinkley.cc/ The better retailers are (the ones that I have bought from): Adam's Jets Aaron Supply JetCollector JetWay SkyJet400 EzToys Paradigm ToyMax who did I forget? sorry y'all. Goldy

07-19-2005, 01:12 AM	#6
jcrescent Junior Collector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta Age: 23 Posts: 9	Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

07-19-2005, 08:22 PM	#9
SouthwestAirlines103 Git-R-Done Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: HELL Age: 18 Posts: 837	Welcome, always nice to meet sombody new. In my oppinion it think gemini is best overall as far as releases and quality. Greg BTW, check ebay for models. you can somtimes get them for a good price. __________________ Greg Diecast Aircraft: SouthwestAirlines103 Wings900: want a airport 400scalehanger: SouthwestAirlines103 Airline Buzz: usairways103

07-19-2005, 08:38 PM	#10
guru2k2 Collector Join Date: May 2005 Location: near PHL Age: 23 Posts: 74	you picked a great model to start out with in the us a330! __________________ My Collection: http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...ic.php?id=3694

07-20-2005, 07:43 AM	#12
Battery_H Late 60's collector Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 39 Posts: 32	Welcome! Collect what you like, and like what you collect. And remember to avoid the following issues on this board: - religion - politics - who has the best molds. Enjoy, Battery H

07-20-2005, 05:10 PM	#13
u4528010 Thailand Junior Collector Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangkok Posts: 72	I started last september now i have around 100 already!!! I have to slow down a little bit before i don't have any money left. Can't really stop buying! __________________ THAI! Smooth as Silk For my latest collections!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://photobucket.com/albums/b336/u4528010/

07-22-2005, 05:00 PM	#14
jcrescent Junior Collector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta Age: 23 Posts: 9	Good news guys, my Virgin 744 has arrived on time yesterday from UPS. The plane is beautiful, a great build, perfect paint. I cant wait for my next purchase. I think ill get the Icelandair 753, or one of those new jet blue A320's ive been seeing. I took pics of the 744 and my US 330, ill try to post them later, but i gotta warn ya, they are a bit crappy. Im still using a quickcam for digital pictures.

07-22-2005, 05:02 PM	#15
SouthwestAirlines103 Git-R-Done Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: HELL Age: 18 Posts: 837	I got my Virgin 744 on Ebay for 25.00, not bad pricing. I too think I will get a jetBlue 320(song sung blue) and maby one other(blue yorker) Greg __________________ Greg Diecast Aircraft: SouthwestAirlines103 Wings900: want a airport 400scalehanger: SouthwestAirlines103 Airline Buzz: usairways103

07-27-2005, 04:13 PM	#16
jcrescent Junior Collector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta Age: 23 Posts: 9	I just ordered the Icelandair 753, hopefully it will be here by next week. Ill be sure to take pics of it when it arrives! I think im starting to fall in love with this hobby, lol Last edited by jcrescent; 07-27-2005 at 09:06 PM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

07-29-2005, 02:34 AM	#17
jcrescent Junior Collector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta Age: 23 Posts: 9	A little update, the icelandair is now shipping, but its gonna take 3 to 5 days...

07-31-2005, 02:14 AM	#18
jcrescent Junior Collector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta Age: 23 Posts: 9	My Icelandair 753, much to my suprise, arrived on saturday, about two or three days ealier than expected! She is a wonderful model and such great detail for a smaller plane. So now my collection is up to three. Ill have to think hard about what i want next. Ive been thinking about the Aeroflot NC 763 or the Aircanada A345 or I can wait for the august releases and buy the BA321 or Thai 345, there is also the Jet Blue 320's to think about. I guess its a matter of which one will I buy first rather than which one will I buy next, or something like that. Ill keep you guys informed... Still working on that cam though. Last edited by jcrescent; 07-31-2005 at 02:16 AM.