"A Tale of Two Virgins"....

airParadigm.com · 09-28-2005, 09:25 PM

Why purchased unlicensed "junk" when you can purchased licensed models with accurate colors....

JustPlaneCrazy · 09-28-2005, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JB

Why purchased unlicensed "junk" when you can purchased licensed models with accurate colors....

Amazing difference....

HKG747 · 09-28-2005, 10:35 PM

I'm glad that I didn't get incorrect BB400.

A Tupolev · 09-28-2005, 11:01 PM

One of these two women is not a Virgin.

Hawaiian · 09-28-2005, 11:15 PM

Boy is that Gemini hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any idea when it will be available?

Tom

JustPlaneCrazy · 09-28-2005, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawaiian

Boy is that Gemini hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any idea when it will be available?

Tom

Whenever you fly on Virgin Airlines

I think it's an in-flight model if I'm not mistaken, however, they will show up on eBay and maybe a limited amount to some retailers, those usually are hit and miss if they are in-flight....

Gunship01 · 09-29-2005, 12:21 AM

O.K.....

Did GJ ever announce they were making this model?

If so, when?

It would chap me to no end to find out the streets are filled with crap when a reputable manufacturer has a model in the works and doesn't say anything about a possible future release.

I hope that's not the case here.

planemark · 09-29-2005, 12:50 AM

I don't really know if licensing has anything to do with it. BB has produced some awesome unlicensed stuff, haven't they? This is just crap. I wasn't even considering this , but if I can get the Gemini I'm sure I could room on my shelf for the birthday .

aviatorisu · 09-29-2005, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunship01

O.K.....

Did GJ ever announce they were making this model?

If so, when?

It would chap me to no end to find out the streets are filled with crap when a reputable manufacturer has a model in the works and doesn't say anything about a possible future release.

I hope that's not the case here.

We've been talking about this model for a couple of months now...it's a Virgin exclusive. I've even said a few times that it would be coming out right about now...

~Z~

Gunship01 · 09-29-2005, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by aviatorisu

We've been talking about this model for a couple of months now...it's a Virgin exclusive. I've even said a few times that it would be coming out right about now...

~Z~

Cool. I thought that was the case. Been busy.

aviatorisu · 09-29-2005, 02:07 AM

No problemo...

~Z~

NWO · 09-29-2005, 03:22 AM

Nothing on BB is corrected except the 744 mould.

PIA_7772ER · 09-29-2005, 01:14 PM

Look at the colour difference, even the detail of the lady !!

Oh I hope its later released as a REGULAR version in the future ...

KenB · 09-29-2005, 02:08 PM

Comparing the picture of the GJ and pictures of the real thing the BB looks closer - though the real plance looks somewhere in between.

cpal_747 · 09-29-2005, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KenB

Comparing the picture of the GJ and pictures of the real thing the BB looks closer - though the real plance looks somewhere in between.

While the real plane is not quite that silver, it is also definitely not white. I would say from a colour perspective Gemini is closer than BB.

KenB · 09-29-2005, 04:11 PM

It is possible that the GJ is closer. It is hard to tell. But the posts above made it seem like GJ nailed it. I don't think that is true.

aviatorisu · 09-29-2005, 09:26 PM

I think this is a much better picture of what it actually looks like:

JustPlaneCrazy · 09-29-2005, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by aviatorisu

I think this is a much better picture of what it actually looks like:

That's one hot looking plane

L-1011-Heavy · 09-29-2005, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunship01

O.K.....

Did GJ ever announce they were making this model?

If so, when?

It would chap me to no end to find out the streets are filled with crap when a reputable manufacturer has a model in the works and doesn't say anything about a possible future release.

I hope that's not the case here.

While I Generally MUCH Prefer Big Bird (Reputable Company To me At Least)
Big Bird Dropped The Ball On This One. Big Time.

Gotta Hand It To Gemini. The Color is Closer To The Real Thing...The Lady...The LADY!!! You Can See The LADY! & The Wine Glass. Makes Me Want To Take A Drink & Celebrate With Her.) And The Shadow From The "Fold" In The Tail VIRGIN Titles Are Much More Defined On The Gemini.
They Now Need To Work On The Disco Glitter.
Hope I Can Hunt One Of These Pups Down.

MDWTWA · 09-29-2005, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by aviatorisu

I think this is a much better picture of what it actually looks like:

OH I am so clearing out a space in the terminal for that!!!!!

MaxPower · 09-30-2005, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cpal_747

While the real plane is not quite that silver, it is also definitely not white. I would say from a colour perspective Gemini is closer than BB.

They're definitely not silver but white yes ....

aviatorisu · 09-30-2005, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by RP-C8168

They're definitely not silver but white yes ....

...No, if you look at the Virgin titles on the vertical stabilizer, THAT is white...the plane itself is a light pearl silver that can look almost white in the right lighting.

Sgt. BILKO · 09-30-2005, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RP-C8168

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They're definitely not silver but white yes ....]

THE PLANE AIN'T WHITE! You want the best example it was already shown when the BigBird was released by a fellow member: http://www.airliners.net/open.file?i...next_id=819892

Compare the white outline of the Virgin titles, the emergency exit markings on the door, THOSE ARE WHITE! See the leading edge of the plane that's dark silver or even look at the cockpit window frames, also silver. See the fuselage, that's light grey/silver in color. Can the plane appear lighter, YES! Can the plane appear darker? YES. The plane ain't white though. Go up close and touch and feel and you can clearly see it ain't white. Or go back to the Tucano days and adjust your damm monitor.

Rammstein · 09-30-2005, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by aviatorisu

...No, if you look at the Virgin titles on the vertical stabilizer, THAT is white...the plane itself is a light pearl silver that can look almost white in the right lighting.

I would say that from the second picture, you posted, that you are closer but i think that it could be tad lighter still, just my opinion though!

Terry_Bunde · 09-30-2005, 03:50 AM

[quote=JB]Why purchased unlicensed "junk" when you can purchased licensed models with accurate colors....

Well depends, it's a personal preference, one the one hand you have correct colours but an inferior mould (IMO) on the other hand you have superior mould and inferior colours (IMO).

Now yeah the BB price was over inflated when the model first came out, but the price may start going down, I think some people even paid $75.

Still I don't feel half as bad as the dude who paid $1000 for the Dragon Wings GF 767 sample. Some years ago ... ouch.... that's got to hurt?

Big Al · 09-30-2005, 06:18 AM

Has anyone taking part in this debate actually seen the plane for real? I mean real, not a picture.

Have you had it fly over your head, touch down, taxi, pushback, taxi again and takeoff again...?

I have, trust me folks GJ do the better job.

09-28-2005, 09:25 PM	#1
airParadigm.com Got Koalas? Join Date: Jan 1999 Age: 22 Posts: 5,243	"A Tale of Two Virgins".... Why purchased unlicensed "junk" when you can purchased licensed models with accurate colors....

09-28-2005, 11:01 PM	#4
A Tupolev El Jefe Grande Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,824	One of these two women is not a Virgin. __________________ More Tupolev planes please, Ty-114, Ty-134, Ty-144 My collection: http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-3750.html

09-29-2005, 12:21 AM	#7
Gunship01 Lufthansa Skyshark Join Date: May 2000 Location: San Diego Age: 45 Posts: 1,402	O.K..... Did GJ ever announce they were making this model? If so, when? It would chap me to no end to find out the streets are filled with crap when a reputable manufacturer has a model in the works and doesn't say anything about a possible future release. I hope that's not the case here. __________________ Now where's that 747-400 club? More Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic 744s!! By all that is holy.... MORE JET BLUE AND US AIRWAYS(NC)!!

09-29-2005, 02:07 AM	#11
aviatorisu Cunning Linguist Join Date: Sep 2003 Age: 31 Posts: 1,301	No problemo... ~Z~ __________________ Aeroclassics = GreenBox = Pan Am Models = Andrew Klein

09-29-2005, 03:22 AM	#12
NWO Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: HK/PRC Posts: 1,385	Nothing on BB is corrected except the 744 mould. __________________ A Vibrant City The Heart of Asia HONG KONG

09-28-2005, 10:35 PM	#3
HKG747 Senior Collector Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 319	I'm glad that I didn't get incorrect BB400.

09-28-2005, 11:15 PM	#5
Hawaiian Senior Collector Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Palatine, IL Age: 37 Posts: 276	Boy is that Gemini hot!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any idea when it will be available? Tom

09-29-2005, 12:50 AM	#8
planemark Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 216	I don't really know if licensing has anything to do with it. BB has produced some awesome unlicensed stuff, haven't they? This is just crap. I wasn't even considering this , but if I can get the Gemini I'm sure I could room on my shelf for the birthday .

09-29-2005, 01:14 PM	#13
PIA_7772ER Master Collector Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 796	Look at the colour difference, even the detail of the lady !! Oh I hope its later released as a REGULAR version in the future ... __________________ MY PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL (PIA) WISH LIST Boeing 747-300 in 2004 / Floral "Kashmiri Pashmina" colours Boeing 747-200 in 2004 / 1990s colours McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 in 1980 / 1970 colours Airbus A300 in 1980s / 1990s / 2004 colours Airbus A310 in 1990s / 2004 / Provincial colours Tu-154M in 1990s colours

09-29-2005, 02:08 PM	#14
KenB Insane Collector Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Washington, D.C. USA Posts: 1,262	Comparing the picture of the GJ and pictures of the real thing the BB looks closer - though the real plance looks somewhere in between.

09-29-2005, 04:11 PM	#16
KenB Insane Collector Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Washington, D.C. USA Posts: 1,262	It is possible that the GJ is closer. It is hard to tell. But the posts above made it seem like GJ nailed it. I don't think that is true.

09-29-2005, 09:26 PM	#17
aviatorisu Cunning Linguist Join Date: Sep 2003 Age: 31 Posts: 1,301	I think this is a much better picture of what it actually looks like:

09-30-2005, 03:50 AM	#25
Terry_Bunde Senior Collector Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 38 Posts: 182	[quote=JB]Why purchased unlicensed "junk" when you can purchased licensed models with accurate colors.... Well depends, it's a personal preference, one the one hand you have correct colours but an inferior mould (IMO) on the other hand you have superior mould and inferior colours (IMO). Now yeah the BB price was over inflated when the model first came out, but the price may start going down, I think some people even paid $75. Still I don't feel half as bad as the dude who paid $1000 for the Dragon Wings GF 767 sample. Some years ago ... ouch.... that's got to hurt?

09-30-2005, 06:18 AM	#26
Big Al model junkie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 189	Has anyone taking part in this debate actually seen the plane for real? I mean real, not a picture. Have you had it fly over your head, touch down, taxi, pushback, taxi again and takeoff again...? I have, trust me folks GJ do the better job. __________________ In pursuit of the BA Red Tail Boeing 757