What kind of people collect 1:400 die-cast planes?

Iceman_c27 · 10-16-2006, 01:50 PM

I am always curious, what kind of people collect die-cast planes?! For all the people I know who worked in the aircraft industries hates die-cast planes! Including my ex who's a flight attendant!

I am also an extreme case as I always gets so obsessd with my hobby that I always try to turn it into a business and not always successful. I am an engineer by trade but turn finance broker a few years back.

So what do you do and what drives to collect in this obviously fairly exclusive club?

ELY707 · 10-16-2006, 02:26 PM

This hobby has very diverse collectorate. One thing I know for sure is that it is mostly male and for some reason women aren't really "into" these models.

I am obsessed with the airline industry and these models. I am 41 years old, a father of 3 small boys (who will hopefully inherit my collection) and I am a plant manager for a company that has nothing to do with aviation.

tripoli · 10-16-2006, 03:20 PM

Are those who love aviation and the machines that make it possible. And can never have enough display space for their collections. :lol

Rudi · 10-16-2006, 07:46 PM

I'm a mechanic. My company produces book binding machines.

As a child I wanted to become an airline pilot but didn't make it. Collecting these detailed models gives me a warm feeling.

Jas176 · 10-16-2006, 09:45 PM

I am in the legal profession and have been collecting for several years now. I guess you don't have to be involved in the airline industry to have such a love for something.

waiping · 10-16-2006, 10:02 PM

Wow! Based on my age I could collect until I'm 50!

RutleFan · 10-16-2006, 10:21 PM

Aerospace MFG/Engineering (and private pilot/former flight instructor).

xoreg · 10-16-2006, 10:31 PM

I've always wanted to be a pilot as a child. But, somehow I ended up becoming a dentist.
The only connection I can find between dentistry and diecast planes is that I can use my extraction skills and my handpiece drill to repair a broken nose gear.

MDWTWA · 10-16-2006, 10:36 PM

I used to be in the industry but got forced/merged out of it. Realizing that working for a large metropolitan entity is more secure than trying to get back into the industry, I've decided that model collecting is the safest way to maintain a link to the good old days.

goldy · 10-16-2006, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by xoreg

I've always wanted to be a pilot as a child. But, somehow I ended up becoming a dentist.
The only connection I can find between dentistry and diecast planes is that I can use my extraction skills and my handpiece drill to repair a broken nose gear.

Ain't that a ***** when a guy could have been a pilot but had to settle for dentist. Not only do you have the ability to use the dental tools to fix gears but you can strap on the Nitrous while you are repairing said models.

Peewee

Santos · 10-16-2006, 10:54 PM

I am a doctor graduated in Anaesthesiology.

Since I was a kid I love aviation and I´d love to see the VARIG Avro 748, Emb-110 bandeirante, Emb-120 Brasilia and Erj-145 to land in my home town.

xoreg · 10-16-2006, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by goldy

Ain't that a ***** when a guy could have been a pilot but had to settle for dentist. Not only do you have the ability to use the dental tools to fix gears but you can strap on the Nitrous while you are repairing said models.

Peewee

If only extra nose gears were widely available, I wouldn't have abandoned my dream of becoming pilot. Can't belive I went through dental school just so I can repair a nose gear.

Anyone has an extra geminijet 777 nose gear? I've been looking for one for over a year. I'm willing to give free nitrous if you're in Toronto. L O L

gospodin · 10-17-2006, 12:13 AM

I'd almost be willing to come to Toronto with my 777 nose gear just for the free nitrous!

I've only been collecting for a couple of years now, and I have over 170 models, more coming in all the time. I'm an A/C tech, 50, and I love these little gems! Something about the colorful tails all parked in rows that makes me smile. I was collecting 1/24 and 1/18 cars, but I have a space issue now, and the planes take up a little less room. It's a terrific hobby, and you meet interesting people online from around the world who share your love of aircraft.

nutsXplanes · 10-17-2006, 02:08 AM

Funny, but I am pilot that collects teeth & molars. I use my skills as pilot to get them free from some casual donors. I collect dentures as well. I always wanted to be a dentist but because of my poor skills on following procedures I settled for being a teeth puller.

DavidMich · 10-17-2006, 02:38 AM

Been collecting since 1997 with Schabaks & Herpas. Jumped on the Gemini wagon when they first hit the shelves, and still enjoying the ride. Between 1997 and 2004, I worked at 4 diffterent airports around the states, SRQ, PIE, DEN, and MCO. The majority of that time was fueling, and about a year of misrouting bags for Delta (jk)

Now I turn a wrench on our government's black helicopters! muuhahahaha!

pilotbonsai · 10-17-2006, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by nutsXplanes

Funny, but I am pilot that collects teeth & molars. I use my skills as pilot to get them free from some casual donors. I collect detures as well.

Now that's just funny!!!

Iceman_c27 · 10-17-2006, 10:24 AM

This is very interesting...it seems people who collect die-cast airplanes are either have some kind of background in engineering or at some stage wanted to be associated with the airline industry. I have always loved airplane and love flight one way or another. I remember when I finish high school and was tossing up between aeronautical engineering or mechanical engineering and end up with Mechatronics (Mechanical and Electrical) because someone says it has better job prospect which is not entirely true at all. I regret that didn't became a aeronautical engineer because perhaps then I would be happier. And that is what I will teaching my kids, follow your heart and then you will just naturally became good at it and not just do it because other people think that it has better job prospect. I guess everyone goes through different stages in their life and although I am able to pay bills, finance my expensive hobby and take care of the family but I think I still have some work to do to secure financial security in the future and actually can afford to buy a house.

But another thing that's for sure, we all have a wicked sense of humour!

Starliner · 10-17-2006, 01:19 PM

Having grown up just northwest of O'Hare in the 60s and 70s, it did not take me long to become fascinated with the variety of iron passing over the house every 30 seconds. And that did not take long to become an addictive hobby, though I am surprised how long it took die cast collecting to become as organized as it is today.

Garuda747400 · 10-17-2006, 06:59 PM

My dad works for british airways and when i was about 8 i took my first flight via heathrow and was amazed at how something as large as a airplane fully loaded can ever leave the ground, seeing the 747s parked up at terminal 4 couldnt wait to get aboard one. also wanted to be a pilot since being a small child but hated school and never made it, thought about aircraft engineering for the military but had a child and got married and never want to leave them.

gospodin · 10-17-2006, 09:40 PM

I don't think it says much about your piloting skills, nutX, if your passengers are leaving teeth behind. Oh, and YUCK.

a_loser · 10-17-2006, 09:53 PM

What kind of people? Losers. 'Nuff said.

fazeman · 10-17-2006, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by a_loser

What kind of people? Losers. 'Nuff said.

If it hurts that the Packers are losing and you're tired of the "Happy Days" and "That '70s Show" reruns, you can always do the proper redneck thing in your state.

gospodin · 10-17-2006, 11:17 PM

Kind of harsh, eh?

Chansen · 10-17-2006, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fazeman

If it hurts that the Packers are losing and you're tired of the "Happy Days" and "That '70s Show" reruns, you can always do the proper redneck thing in your state.

No this guy probably put his friend in the wood chipper now, eh!

a_loser · 10-18-2006, 12:29 AM

What's all this "eh" talk about? Eh is Canadian or those crazy Yoopers

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10-16-2006, 01:50 PM	#1
Iceman_c27 Collector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 95	What kind of people collect 1:400 die-cast planes? I am always curious, what kind of people collect die-cast planes?! For all the people I know who worked in the aircraft industries hates die-cast planes! Including my ex who's a flight attendant! I am also an extreme case as I always gets so obsessd with my hobby that I always try to turn it into a business and not always successful. I am an engineer by trade but turn finance broker a few years back. So what do you do and what drives to collect in this obviously fairly exclusive club? __________________ -= Iceman =- My Shop Last edited by Iceman_c27; 10-16-2006 at 01:52 PM. Reason: addition

10-16-2006, 02:26 PM	#2
ELY707 insane collector Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 43 Posts: 426	This hobby has very diverse collectorate. One thing I know for sure is that it is mostly male and for some reason women aren't really "into" these models. I am obsessed with the airline industry and these models. I am 41 years old, a father of 3 small boys (who will hopefully inherit my collection) and I am a plant manager for a company that has nothing to do with aviation. __________________ Approaching model number 1300 and loving every minute of it!

10-16-2006, 03:20 PM	#3
tripoli Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Toledo, Ohio, USA Posts: 152	400 collectors... Are those who love aviation and the machines that make it possible. And can never have enough display space for their collections. :lol __________________ Jeff

10-16-2006, 07:46 PM	#4
Rudi Master Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lübbecke/NRW/Germany Age: 49 Posts: 679	I'm a mechanic. My company produces book binding machines. As a child I wanted to become an airline pilot but didn't make it. Collecting these detailed models gives me a warm feeling. __________________ A special livery can't be too colorful!

10-16-2006, 09:45 PM	#5
Jas176 Junior Collector Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austintown, Ohio Age: 46 Posts: 39	I am in the legal profession and have been collecting for several years now. I guess you don't have to be involved in the airline industry to have such a love for something.

10-16-2006, 10:02 PM	#6
waiping Unlicensed Collector Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,364	Wow! Based on my age I could collect until I'm 50! __________________ *Air Asia - NOT* everyone can fly** My collection at: Waiping's Collection

10-16-2006, 10:21 PM	#7
RutleFan Collector Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 121	Aerospace MFG/Engineering (and private pilot/former flight instructor). __________________ "OK, a limousine that can fly, now I have seen everything." "Really? Have you seen a man eat his own head?" "No." "Then you haven't seen everything, and neither have we."

10-16-2006, 10:31 PM	#8
xoreg Junior Collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3	I've always wanted to be a pilot as a child. But, somehow I ended up becoming a dentist. The only connection I can find between dentistry and diecast planes is that I can use my extraction skills and my handpiece drill to repair a broken nose gear.

10-16-2006, 10:36 PM	#9
MDWTWA Compulsive Collector Join Date: May 2004 Location: The Second City Posts: 770	I used to be in the industry but got forced/merged out of it. Realizing that working for a large metropolitan entity is more secure than trying to get back into the industry, I've decided that model collecting is the safest way to maintain a link to the good old days. __________________ TWA - Find Out How Good We Really Were... Hey guys, how about some Braniff Ultras??!! And let's finish the TWA set... TWA Final scheme 757 and both MD-80 schemes!!!

10-16-2006, 10:54 PM	#11
Santos South American collector Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Age: 36 Posts: 2,838	I am a doctor graduated in Anaesthesiology. Since I was a kid I love aviation and I´d love to see the VARIG Avro 748, Emb-110 bandeirante, Emb-120 Brasilia and Erj-145 to land in my home town. __________________ 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!

10-17-2006, 12:13 AM	#13
gospodin Diecast Blasphemer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ceti Alpha V Age: 52 Posts: 3,456	I'd almost be willing to come to Toronto with my 777 nose gear just for the free nitrous! I've only been collecting for a couple of years now, and I have over 170 models, more coming in all the time. I'm an A/C tech, 50, and I love these little gems! Something about the colorful tails all parked in rows that makes me smile. I was collecting 1/24 and 1/18 cars, but I have a space issue now, and the planes take up a little less room. It's a terrific hobby, and you meet interesting people online from around the world who share your love of aircraft. __________________ Steve When you wish upon a star, your dreams could come true. Except if it's a comet heading for Earth, then you and everybody else are pretty much hosed. Unless your wish was death by comet.

10-17-2006, 02:08 AM	#14
nutsXplanes Minister of Agriculture Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Santa Barbara, California / 34.42850 N, 119.72190 W Age: 87 Posts: 2,089	Funny, but I am pilot that collects teeth & molars. I use my skills as pilot to get them free from some casual donors. I collect dentures as well. I always wanted to be a dentist but because of my poor skills on following procedures I settled for being a teeth puller. Last edited by nutsXplanes; 10-18-2006 at 12:20 AM.

10-17-2006, 02:38 AM	#15
DavidMich Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Back in MCO! Posts: 3,626	Been collecting since 1997 with Schabaks & Herpas. Jumped on the Gemini wagon when they first hit the shelves, and still enjoying the ride. Between 1997 and 2004, I worked at 4 diffterent airports around the states, SRQ, PIE, DEN, and MCO. The majority of that time was fueling, and about a year of misrouting bags for Delta (jk) Now I turn a wrench on our government's black helicopters! muuhahahaha! __________________ "So if man is 5, and the devil is 6, then that must make me 7,,,this honky's gone to heaven!"

10-17-2006, 10:24 AM	#17
Iceman_c27 Collector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 95	This is very interesting...it seems people who collect die-cast airplanes are either have some kind of background in engineering or at some stage wanted to be associated with the airline industry. I have always loved airplane and love flight one way or another. I remember when I finish high school and was tossing up between aeronautical engineering or mechanical engineering and end up with Mechatronics (Mechanical and Electrical) because someone says it has better job prospect which is not entirely true at all. I regret that didn't became a aeronautical engineer because perhaps then I would be happier. And that is what I will teaching my kids, follow your heart and then you will just naturally became good at it and not just do it because other people think that it has better job prospect. I guess everyone goes through different stages in their life and although I am able to pay bills, finance my expensive hobby and take care of the family but I think I still have some work to do to secure financial security in the future and actually can afford to buy a house. But another thing that's for sure, we all have a wicked sense of humour! __________________ -= Iceman =- My Shop

10-17-2006, 01:19 PM	#18
Starliner Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Norman OK USA Posts: 452	Having grown up just northwest of O'Hare in the 60s and 70s, it did not take me long to become fascinated with the variety of iron passing over the house every 30 seconds. And that did not take long to become an addictive hobby, though I am surprised how long it took die cast collecting to become as organized as it is today.

10-17-2006, 06:59 PM	#19
Garuda747400 Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,656	My dad works for british airways and when i was about 8 i took my first flight via heathrow and was amazed at how something as large as a airplane fully loaded can ever leave the ground, seeing the 747s parked up at terminal 4 couldnt wait to get aboard one. also wanted to be a pilot since being a small child but hated school and never made it, thought about aircraft engineering for the military but had a child and got married and never want to leave them.

10-17-2006, 09:40 PM	#20
gospodin Diecast Blasphemer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ceti Alpha V Age: 52 Posts: 3,456	I don't think it says much about your piloting skills, nutX, if your passengers are leaving teeth behind. Oh, and YUCK. __________________ Steve When you wish upon a star, your dreams could come true. Except if it's a comet heading for Earth, then you and everybody else are pretty much hosed. Unless your wish was death by comet.

10-17-2006, 09:53 PM	#21
a_loser His Royal Geekiness Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: WI Age: 27 Posts: 12	What kind of people? Losers. 'Nuff said.

10-17-2006, 11:17 PM	#23
gospodin Diecast Blasphemer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ceti Alpha V Age: 52 Posts: 3,456	Kind of harsh, eh? __________________ Steve When you wish upon a star, your dreams could come true. Except if it's a comet heading for Earth, then you and everybody else are pretty much hosed. Unless your wish was death by comet.

10-18-2006, 12:29 AM	#25
a_loser His Royal Geekiness Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: WI Age: 27 Posts: 12	What's all this "eh" talk about? Eh is Canadian or those crazy Yoopers