Should I buy DW A380 now, or wait for Gemini models?

ashegam · 01-14-2007, 06:09 PM

I want to get the Emirates, Qatar and Etihad in A380 model.
From what you've seen so far which one makes the better A380 and what is your reason behind it?

samee380 · 01-14-2007, 06:22 PM

i quite like the DW emirates A380 but the cockpit windows worry me look crooked and i dont like plastic wings personally. If i was you i would maybe go for the all metal GJ A380

pilotbonsai · 01-14-2007, 06:37 PM

The GJ has the new tooling on their landing gear. I have the GJ Quantas A380 and I like it.

ashegam · 01-14-2007, 08:07 PM

so the only downside would be waiting for GJ to release these, if and when, right?

gospodin · 01-14-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ashegam

so the only downside would be waiting for GJ to release these, if and when, right?

If you're after instant gratification, go with the DW...the plastic wings still look really good, and the cockpit is ok, despite the say of some. If you want a heavy, all metal model, yeah, you'll have to wait for GJ to put out a few more. Go with the DW, and get GJ later, I say...best of both worlds.

vanzaanten · 01-14-2007, 08:33 PM

Gemini all the wait. Patience is a virtue. They will surely produce a model in all of the first launch customer liveries. Delay gratification for a bigger reward.

Quagmire · 01-14-2007, 08:57 PM

I have the Gemini Qantas, and it is spectacular! Highly detailed landing gear with rolling tires (not toyish at all), cockpit window that looks right, and sturdy detailed metal wings. I'm not even a big fan of Airbus and I'm really impressed by this model...wait for the Gemini's!

waiping · 01-14-2007, 09:28 PM

IMHO, both are ok. I do not have a particular preference about metal or plastic. Still waiting for the GJ MH A380.

Santos · 01-14-2007, 09:58 PM

I like my Emirates A380.

Chansen · 01-14-2007, 10:30 PM

I have the Dragon Etihad and it is good and also seen Herpas. Herpa is also a good one. Still with only having the QANTAS A380 from Gemini I recommend that one. Still it will be a matter of what you like that will be the final say.

kl729 · 01-14-2007, 10:41 PM

I got a GJ Qantas A380. Man, it couldn't be better in that scale! Even my dad, who doesnt care about models, likes it too!

ashegam · 01-14-2007, 11:02 PM

any guess as to when they would come out? any chance all 3 will be released this year?

Chansen · 01-14-2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ashegam

any guess as to when they would come out? any chance all 3 will be released this year?

Here is a review of the Herpa one I mentioned. At least a good photo taken.

http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...380-841-a.html

Garuda747400 · 01-15-2007, 08:15 AM

curently have lufthansa 380, singapore 380 , korean 380, emirates 380, air france 380, qantas 380 ,etihad 380 , waiting on geminis malaysia 380 , most are dragon wings but what i cant get in one manufacturer i will wait for the other to release .

erniewrx · 01-19-2007, 11:19 AM

is singapore airlines a380 by magic good?

L-1011-Heavy · 01-19-2007, 11:45 AM

I Gaurantee No One Will Hold A Candle To DW's Irredescent Finish On The DW Etihad.
No One will Even Come Close.

Don Clipper Spirit · 01-19-2007, 11:51 AM

The GJ version's nose is completely wrong; it's too long and pointy compared to the real thing.

I would buy the DW version.

hotelgulf · 01-19-2007, 04:29 PM

Recd the GJ Qantas recently. It s gorgeous. But I can complain about the DWs. I have most of BN, et al and theyre great too.
The GJ does have some updates over the DW, but go with what works best for you.

waiping · 01-19-2007, 09:39 PM

Since we are on the topic of A380, anyone can share their opinion about the HERPA Malaysia A380? I didn't manage to get that one.

Flughafen · 01-19-2007, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by waiping

Since we are on the topic of A380, anyone can share their opinion about the HERPA Malaysia A380? I didn't manage to get that one.

That Herpa MH A380 is exclusive release. Perhaps not so many people can get it.

paul247 · 01-20-2007, 03:31 PM

i have a herpa etihad a380, its ok,but i own the fed ex,thai,qantas a380s, all are GJ and they are just better all round, the undercarriage is so cool,real rubber wheels that rotate, so yes very much worth the wait.

Flughafen · 01-20-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by paul247

i have a herpa etihad a380, its ok,but i own the fed ex,thai,qantas a380s, all are GJ and they are just better all round, the undercarriage is so cool,real rubber wheels that rotate, so yes very much worth the wait.

The only important thing is how long we have to wait!

waiping · 01-20-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Flughafen

The only important thing is how long we have to wait!

I am also waiting for the GJ MH A380. It should be arriving sometime now, right?

01-14-2007, 06:09 PM	#1
ashegam Collector Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: IA Posts: 77	Should I buy DW A380 now, or wait for Gemini models? I want to get the Emirates, Qatar and Etihad in A380 model. From what you've seen so far which one makes the better A380 and what is your reason behind it?

01-14-2007, 06:22 PM	#2
samee380 Master Collector Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Age: 19 Posts: 842	i quite like the DW emirates A380 but the cockpit windows worry me look crooked and i dont like plastic wings personally. If i was you i would maybe go for the all metal GJ A380 __________________ Models For Sale: http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/modeldatabase/mycollection/sale-4607.html Email me samee380@aol.com

01-14-2007, 06:37 PM	#3
pilotbonsai yea, I collect airplanes Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 31 Posts: 364	The GJ has the new tooling on their landing gear. I have the GJ Quantas A380 and I like it. __________________

01-14-2007, 08:33 PM	#6
vanzaanten Dreaming Downunder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 45 Posts: 131	Gemini all the wait. Patience is a virtue. They will surely produce a model in all of the first launch customer liveries. Delay gratification for a bigger reward. __________________ Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings...

01-14-2007, 08:57 PM	#7
Quagmire Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 224	I have the Gemini Qantas, and it is spectacular! Highly detailed landing gear with rolling tires (not toyish at all), cockpit window that looks right, and sturdy detailed metal wings. I'm not even a big fan of Airbus and I'm really impressed by this model...wait for the Gemini's! __________________ The only tent I'm pitching this weekend is...well, you see where I'm going with this.

01-14-2007, 08:07 PM	#4
ashegam Collector Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: IA Posts: 77	so the only downside would be waiting for GJ to release these, if and when, right?

01-14-2007, 09:28 PM	#8
waiping Unlicensed Collector Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,364	IMHO, both are ok. I do not have a particular preference about metal or plastic. Still waiting for the GJ MH A380. __________________ *Air Asia - NOT* everyone can fly** My collection at: Waiping's Collection

01-14-2007, 09:58 PM	#9
Santos South American collector Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Age: 36 Posts: 2,838	I like my Emirates A380. __________________ 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!

01-14-2007, 10:30 PM	#10
Chansen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,027	I have the Dragon Etihad and it is good and also seen Herpas. Herpa is also a good one. Still with only having the QANTAS A380 from Gemini I recommend that one. Still it will be a matter of what you like that will be the final say.

01-14-2007, 10:41 PM	#11
kl729 Insane Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Melbourne VIC Australia Posts: 1,283	I got a GJ Qantas A380. Man, it couldn't be better in that scale! Even my dad, who doesnt care about models, likes it too!

01-14-2007, 11:02 PM	#12
ashegam Collector Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: IA Posts: 77	any guess as to when they would come out? any chance all 3 will be released this year?

01-15-2007, 08:15 AM	#14
Garuda747400 Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,656	curently have lufthansa 380, singapore 380 , korean 380, emirates 380, air france 380, qantas 380 ,etihad 380 , waiting on geminis malaysia 380 , most are dragon wings but what i cant get in one manufacturer i will wait for the other to release .

01-19-2007, 11:19 AM	#15
erniewrx i love 777 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 53	is singapore airlines a380 by magic good? __________________ first to fly ... A380

01-19-2007, 11:45 AM	#16
L-1011-Heavy The Heavy One Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada, Eh? Trijets & Landors 4 EVER Age: 45 Posts: 4,754	I Gaurantee No One Will Hold A Candle To DW's Irredescent Finish On The DW Etihad. No One will Even Come Close. __________________ *The Heavy Armada* *"In The Absence Of Excellence, There Is Only Mediocrity."*

01-19-2007, 11:51 AM	#17
Don Clipper Spirit Insane Collector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: At the airport of Amsterdam Posts: 1,132	The GJ version's nose is completely wrong; it's too long and pointy compared to the real thing. I would buy the DW version. __________________ Pan American World Airways - the world's most experienced airline

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01-19-2007, 04:29 PM	#18
hotelgulf Collector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 103	Recd the GJ Qantas recently. It s gorgeous. But I can complain about the DWs. I have most of BN, et al and theyre great too. The GJ does have some updates over the DW, but go with what works best for you. __________________ If you have your health, youre half-way to a decent diecast collection. Truth detector, Building erector, Basement inspector, Light reflector.

01-19-2007, 09:39 PM	#19
waiping Unlicensed Collector Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,364	Since we are on the topic of A380, anyone can share their opinion about the HERPA Malaysia A380? I didn't manage to get that one. __________________ *Air Asia - NOT* everyone can fly** My collection at: Waiping's Collection

01-20-2007, 03:31 PM	#21
paul247 GO FISH!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 37	i have a herpa etihad a380, its ok,but i own the fed ex,thai,qantas a380s, all are GJ and they are just better all round, the undercarriage is so cool,real rubber wheels that rotate, so yes very much worth the wait. Attached Thumbnails __________________ SECOND STAR TO THE RIGHT,THEN STRAIGHT ON TILL MORNING.