NEW RELEASE: 1:400 BigBird400 American Airlines B 747-121A

MS@SFO · 12-04-2006, 06:16 PM

Got to love them engines!!

airParadigm.com · 12-04-2006, 06:49 PM

B 747-121A

1:400

Country:United States of America

North America

NA

14904

2006

Units Produced 248

"Pan Am - Hybird" Colors.

W2

Box Code: NA

N740PA

4 JT9D-7A

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Doosta · 12-04-2006, 08:30 PM

I don't think this is a BB400 release, Kermit has just announced them and this ain't one of them.

ba777-236 · 12-04-2006, 08:54 PM

These are FAKES!

The original release was limited to only 120 pieces and came with numbered cards.

The Bluebox boys must be getting desperate to release this one, and then have the gaul to call it a BB400.

Santos · 12-04-2006, 08:56 PM

will PASS !!!

silverbird707 · 12-04-2006, 09:18 PM

Been over this subject before....a big PASS on this mould...it's all wrong.

bdreamliner787 · 12-04-2006, 10:04 PM

Nice livery! A must have model for AA collectors!

MS@SFO · 12-04-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bdreamliner787

Nice livery! A must have model for AA collectors!

Yeah, I was hoping it would come with a card

ba777-236 · 12-04-2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MS@SFO

Yeah, I was hoping it would come with a card

Then buy the club version! Duh..

It's the original, and the accurate one.. Doesn't have a fat a$$ like this one does.

psalover · 12-05-2006, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ba777-236

Then buy the club version! Duh..
It's the original, and the accurate one.. Doesn't have a fat a$$ like this one does.

Faheem, Fat A$$? Were not talking about Andrew, but this 747. The a$$ on this mesures the same as your BB747's, and actually Kermits 747's are wrong compared to the 747 the Dragon uses, which I compared against my Virgins. The Virgins, and the Dragon 747's are more alike. the Kermit 747's is less alike then thos two. I guess they both are wrong. What I mean by wrong is the under belly under the wings.

waiping · 12-05-2006, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by psalover

Faheem, Fat A$$? Were not talking about Andrew, but this 747. The a$$ on this mesures the same as your BB747's, and actually Kermits 747's are wrong compared to the 747 the Dragon uses, which I compared against my Virgins. The Virgins, and the Dragon 747's are more alike. the Kermit 747's is less alike then thos two. I guess they both are wrong. What I mean by wrong is the under belly under the wings.

Dragon a$$, Virgin a$$, Kermit belly...

ba777-236 · 12-05-2006, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by psalover

Faheem, Fat A$$? Were not talking about Andrew, but this 747.

Nice to see your maturity as always Dave

Perhaps not a fat arse, but the copied BB400 mould is more 'chunky' then the real one.. at least in all the pics I've seen.

And what's with the WHITE engines??

psalover · 12-05-2006, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ba777-236

Nice to see your maturity as always Dave

Perhaps not a fat arse, but the copied BB400 mould is more 'chunky' then the real one.. at least in all the pics I've seen.
And what's with the WHITE engines??

Actually I have study 3 747's in the past two weeks, when it comes to 1/400, and although I agree with you on the engines, and that you guys were the first to put this out, so why do it again. like the Fat alcoa. I agree with you.

A couple things I have noticed. the fusalage of the plane is Identical to my "real" BigBird 747's. There is not difference between them. I even broke out the Calipers to prove my point. This plane differs from the "real" BigBird 747 in the Main wings, where it takes after the Dragon Wings 747. The two inlets by the left lower wing are there like the Dragon version. Also the Belly is not straight accross like the "Real" BigBird, but more, I don't know, Rounded? Hanging, what ever. Im not saying this is correct, but here are some pics for you to understand. If you look at the SAL pic, just below the front of , and below the wing, you can see how it curves down. The Dragon, and the Virgins are more prenounced. If someone where using this picture, then I can see where, and why this would happen.

If you look at the Iran Air, it's not as noticable. This is more like your "Real" BigBird. Im not knocking any of the planes, Im just showing the differences.

psalover · 12-05-2006, 02:10 AM

I forgot to post the pics

TK-421 · 12-05-2006, 06:09 AM

These guys must be losing money hand over fist.
All the "desired" BB models these guys have copied since they came into existence must be keeping them afloat.
If you really want this model, save your money and track down the original.
You won't be disappointed with that.
TK

TK-421 · 12-05-2006, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by waiping

Dragon a$$, Virgin a$$, Kermit belly...

Waiping,
If you ever consider doing a 1:400 satellite radio show, I'm in!
Trent

D-AIHC · 12-05-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ba777-236

Perhaps not a fat arse, but the copied BB400 mould is more 'chunky' then the real one.. at least in all the pics I've seen.

Ah, some wise words from Mr. 1:425 himself!

mjabbasi · 12-05-2006, 12:44 PM

When did IR pick up an ex-LH 74M?

airParadigm.com · 12-05-2006, 01:08 PM

Not too terribly long ago , ex- Air Universal (Jordan) aircraft.

L-1011-Heavy · 12-05-2006, 02:05 PM

Looks Like Big Blue Is Trying To Destroy My Coveted #5!
Well I'm Sure Some Will Buy It. I'm Not Happy But Nothing I Can Do About It.
That's Just The Way The Cookie Crumbles. At Least I Don't Have To Look At Those Engines & I Have The Comfort Knowing Mine Is An Official Carded One & The Fact It Was Actually Made By The Muppets Gang.

psalover · 12-05-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by L-1011-Heavy

Looks Like Big Blue Is Trying To Destroy My Coveted #5!
Well I'm Sure Some Will Buy It. I'm Not Happy But Nothing I Can Do About It.
That's Just The Way The Cookie Crumbles. At Least I Don't Have To Look At Those Engines & I Have The Comfort Knowing Mine Is An Official Carded One & The Fact It Was Actually Made By The Muppets Gang.

But is it Licensed? If not, then there is nothing official about your bootleg ethier. Just some food for thought.

L-1011-Heavy · 12-05-2006, 02:33 PM

Good Question, But If You've Been Following My Posts On Licencing Isuues, I Could't Give A Rats's Asz Over Brand Licensing. Matter Of Fact, I Think Licensing Stinks. Why Should The Public Buy A Licence. It's Like We're PAYING For Thier Advertising &Brand Recognition. I Don't Know About You But I Don't Want To Do That. Licensing Should Be Free To All Model Companies.
What I Meant was It's From An Oficcial Source With An Official Card. That's The Only Issue That Counts For Me.

Phantom · 12-05-2006, 03:11 PM

And I thought I knew it all...

Well, can someone enlighten me what exactly is a 747-121A?
I'm aware of all those "747-100" and the few "747-100B" that were built, but a 747A?

airParadigm.com · 12-05-2006, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantom

And I thought I knew it all...

12-04-2006, 06:16 PM	#1
MS@SFO Master Collector Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 601	NEW RELEASE: 1:400 BB2 American/PA Hybrid Got to love them engines!!

12-04-2006, 08:54 PM	#4
ba777-236 400SH Co-Owner Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: About a 40 minute drive from Toronto, Canada Posts: 5,574	These are FAKES! The original release was limited to only 120 pieces and came with numbered cards. The Bluebox boys must be getting desperate to release this one, and then have the gaul to call it a BB400. __________________ Faheem Ahmed 400 Scale Hangar Maintained Websites

12-04-2006, 09:18 PM	#6
silverbird707 Jet Clipper "Benton" VTOL Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: America Posts: 197	Been over this subject before....a big PASS on this mould...it's all wrong. __________________ Saturday mornings rocked!

12-05-2006, 02:10 AM	#14
psalover Retro Junkie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: IN HELL!!!! Gotta Get Out!!! Age: 37 Posts: 2,886	Oh, Pics I forgot to post the pics Last edited by psalover; 12-16-2006 at 03:05 PM.

12-05-2006, 06:09 AM	#15
TK-421 Éminence Grise Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sydney NSW Posts: 294	These guys must be losing money hand over fist. All the "desired" BB models these guys have copied since they came into existence must be keeping them afloat. If you really want this model, save your money and track down the original. You won't be disappointed with that. TK __________________

12-04-2006, 08:30 PM	#3
Doosta Down Under Collector Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Croydon Hills, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 35	I don't think this is a BB400 release, Kermit has just announced them and this ain't one of them.

12-04-2006, 08:56 PM	#5
Santos South American collector Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Age: 36 Posts: 2,838	will PASS !!! __________________ 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!

12-04-2006, 10:04 PM	#7
bdreamliner787 Collector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 72	Nice livery! A must have model for AA collectors!

12-05-2006, 12:44 PM	#18
mjabbasi Complete Wacko! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pakistan Posts: 4,133	When did IR pick up an ex-LH 74M?

12-05-2006, 01:08 PM	#19
airParadigm.com Got Koalas? Join Date: Jan 1999 Age: 22 Posts: 5,243	Not too terribly long ago , ex- Air Universal (Jordan) aircraft.

12-05-2006, 02:05 PM	#20
L-1011-Heavy The Heavy One Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada, Eh? Trijets & Landors 4 EVER Age: 45 Posts: 4,754	Looks Like Big Blue Is Trying To Destroy My Coveted #5! Well I'm Sure Some Will Buy It. I'm Not Happy But Nothing I Can Do About It. That's Just The Way The Cookie Crumbles. At Least I Don't Have To Look At Those Engines & I Have The Comfort Knowing Mine Is An Official Carded One & The Fact It Was Actually Made By The Muppets Gang. __________________ *The Heavy Armada* *"In The Absence Of Excellence, There Is Only Mediocrity."*

12-05-2006, 02:33 PM	#22
L-1011-Heavy The Heavy One Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada, Eh? Trijets & Landors 4 EVER Age: 45 Posts: 4,754	Good Question, But If You've Been Following My Posts On Licencing Isuues, I Could't Give A Rats's Asz Over Brand Licensing. Matter Of Fact, I Think Licensing Stinks. Why Should The Public Buy A Licence. It's Like We're PAYING For Thier Advertising &Brand Recognition. I Don't Know About You But I Don't Want To Do That. Licensing Should Be Free To All Model Companies. What I Meant was It's From An Oficcial Source With An Official Card. That's The Only Issue That Counts For Me. __________________ *The Heavy Armada* *"In The Absence Of Excellence, There Is Only Mediocrity."*

12-05-2006, 03:11 PM	#23
Phantom Insane Collector Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bavaria Posts: 1,957	And I thought I knew it all... Well, can someone enlighten me what exactly is a 747-121A? I'm aware of all those "747-100" and the few "747-100B" that were built, but a 747A?