NEW RELEASE: 1:400 Netmodels Midway Airlines DC-9-31

airParadigm.com · 12-18-2006, 11:00 PM

DC-9-31

1:400

Country:United States of America

North America

NA

14979

2006

Units Produced 70

"1980s" Colors. Exclusive for KSO Airline Models.

W2

Box Code: NA

N932ML

2 JT8D-7B

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Steven De Lisser · 12-19-2006, 10:38 AM

As someone who has been posting on DAC and Wings almost since the beginning, I´ve seen the same issues discussed over and over with the same outcome.

The biggest problem in this hobby is the existence of manufacturers who are incapable of producing a good model and yet are successful and continue to produce more crap - and this is a perfect example of that.

So I guess it shouldnt come as any surprise that a model that looks like this gets released and that people will buy it.

Steven De Lisser

tdh8192 · 12-19-2006, 12:33 PM

What do you expect? There are more than a few collectors (myself included) who have been asking for Midway models for more than six years now and to date the manufacturers have delivered bupkis.

These models would have been perfect candidates for Gemini select models.

The model definitely passes the three-foot test and will therefore probably sell well.

TWALOVER · 12-19-2006, 02:08 PM

What a piece of junk. Pass.

pleco6 · 12-19-2006, 03:27 PM

Too bad as this is the airline that I want the most. Maybe someone else will step up to the plate...hint...hint.

pleco6 · 12-19-2006, 03:28 PM

I also just noticed. Only 70 units produced?

ELY707 · 12-19-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pleco6

I also just noticed. Only 70 units produced?

Good, there won't be many of these floating around out there. That tail looks so narrow...

Steven De Lisser · 12-19-2006, 05:22 PM

Dylan, I gave up bashing a long time ago. I am simply saying not good enough.

I support any manufacturer that makes a good model - Herpa, BlueBox, Gemini, Aeroclassics, etc.

As a huge fan of the 1970-1990 time period I feel you pain, but SMAC set the bar about three years ago, so, we should be going forwards not backwards.

Steven De Lisser

PS Some of the Schabaks were done 16 years ago so go easy on me.

dylan · 12-19-2006, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven De Lisser

Dylan, I gave up bashing a long time ago. I am simply saying not good enough.
I support any manufacturer that makes a good model - Herpa, BlueBox, Gemini, Aeroclassics, etc.
As a huge fan of the 1970-1990 time period I feel you pain, but SMAC set the bar about three years ago, so, we should be going forwards not backwards.
Steven De Lisser
PS Some of the Schabaks were done 16 years ago so go easy on me.

I deleted my post......it's moot. I wasn't joking about the schabaks. I found some of your pics on a German website about 6 or so years ago. I had never seen a schabak with a straight cheatline or a cockpit that is actually where the cockpit is supposed to be until I came across your work. The Challange Air and Evergreen DC-8's blew me away.

L-1011-Heavy · 12-19-2006, 09:11 PM

I'm Getting Some On The Klink Mould.
That Net Model Would be Perfect For A Lead Sinker To Go Fishing! Not Even Good Enough To Weigh Down A Net! .25c!

12-19-2006, 12:33 PM	#3
tdh8192 Mmmm... pep'roni pizza Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 3,241	What do you expect? There are more than a few collectors (myself included) who have been asking for Midway models for more than six years now and to date the manufacturers have delivered bupkis. These models would have been perfect candidates for Gemini select models. The model definitely passes the three-foot test and will therefore probably sell well. __________________ - Tom

12-19-2006, 09:11 PM	#10
L-1011-Heavy The Heavy One Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada, Eh? Trijets & Landors 4 EVER Age: 45 Posts: 4,754	I'm Getting Some On The Klink Mould. That Net Model Would be Perfect For A Lead Sinker To Go Fishing! Not Even Good Enough To Weigh Down A Net! .25c! __________________ *The Heavy Armada* *"In The Absence Of Excellence, There Is Only Mediocrity."*

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12-19-2006, 10:38 AM	#2
Steven De Lisser Master Collector Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 784	As someone who has been posting on DAC and Wings almost since the beginning, I´ve seen the same issues discussed over and over with the same outcome. The biggest problem in this hobby is the existence of manufacturers who are incapable of producing a good model and yet are successful and continue to produce more crap - and this is a perfect example of that. So I guess it shouldnt come as any surprise that a model that looks like this gets released and that people will buy it. Steven De Lisser

12-19-2006, 02:08 PM	#4
TWALOVER space cadet Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 721	What a piece of junk. Pass.

12-19-2006, 03:27 PM	#5
pleco6 Senior Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: MidlothianIL,USA Posts: 445	Too bad as this is the airline that I want the most. Maybe someone else will step up to the plate...hint...hint.

12-19-2006, 03:28 PM	#6
pleco6 Senior Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: MidlothianIL,USA Posts: 445	I also just noticed. Only 70 units produced?

12-19-2006, 05:22 PM	#8
Steven De Lisser Master Collector Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 784	Dylan, I gave up bashing a long time ago. I am simply saying not good enough. I support any manufacturer that makes a good model - Herpa, BlueBox, Gemini, Aeroclassics, etc. As a huge fan of the 1970-1990 time period I feel you pain, but SMAC set the bar about three years ago, so, we should be going forwards not backwards. Steven De Lisser PS Some of the Schabaks were done 16 years ago so go easy on me.