Sydney Collectorates Meetup - Page 2

aklein707 · 03-03-2008, 02:37 PM

Sounds great Steve!
I've visited Melbourne twice in the past 5 years, and have had the pleasure of meeting up with some of the local collectors when visiting CAM. Looking forward to the next visit!!

steve kicic · 03-03-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by aklein707

Sounds great Steve!
I've visited Melbourne twice in the past 5 years, and have had the pleasure of meeting up with some of the local collectors when visiting CAM. Looking forward to the next visit!!

Hope YOU enjoyed the Very large diorama made by me in May 2002.!!
pity its in 500 scale but space limitations and Rob J personal interests in this scale and the scope it gave me, made this a project i must say i am very proud of, and hope next time you are in Adelaide, look me up as i am sure we can get some Adelaide collectors together for a meet up!
Steve Kicic

QFA388 · 03-03-2008, 05:19 PM

I have enjoyed meeting some of the SYD collectors when I have been there and they are a great opportunity to share our hobby. (All thanks to the motivation of the youngling Abraxas!)

I am looking forward to this Saturday when the ADL collectors get together for the first time. Looking forward to the beer also because it is going to be hot this coming weekend.

I was surprised to find out how many ADL collectors there are and they keep popping out of the woodwork. Let's see where this will take us.

Dominic · 03-03-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Abraxas

Dominic, that's awesome that you had a great time at our airport. Really glad you could maximise your stay in Sydney and enjoy some of our spotting sights! To think it was only the day after Mac and I were down there! Your Taxi fare sounds like a bit more than a rip off than we're used to down here though!? Crazy!

AK, do let us know when you're due 'down under' and I'm sure there'll be enough of us to give you a warm welcome and catch up. One thing us Sydney (and Australian alike) collectors do like doing is talking about and sharing our passion for these diecast models!

Cheers,

Dan

Thanks Dan. That spoting place was really nice. The planes that went by looked really close by.

As for the taxi fare, I just paid what was stated on the meter plus the taxes. So nothing I could really argue. If the taxi driver took a longer route, honestly, I would not have known.

I'm hoping to be back to Sydney sometime later this year & maybe try the tarmac tours.

Dominic · 03-03-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by aklein707

Nice trip! I managed to fly 9V-SVC & 9V-SPO last month! The ultimate flight, was in F/CL on 9V-SWF a few months prior!

I'm hopefully soon due for my biennial visit "down-under", and hope to catch up with a bunch of you all then!

Hope to make it to SIN again around May.

Thanks AK. Could I at this point humbly request a AC SQ DC-10 with the "California Here We Come" titles please? Thanks. I have been wating for this one for some time & hope it will be a AC release one day !

QFA388 · 03-03-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dominic

Thanks AK. Could I at this point humbly request a AC SQ DC-10 with the "California Here We Come" titles please? Thanks. I have been wating for this one for some time & hope it will be a AC release one day !

Put me down for one of those!
How about one in the standard SQ livery also.

aklein707 · 03-04-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dominic

Thanks AK. Could I at this point humbly request a AC SQ DC-10 with the "California Here We Come" titles please? Thanks. I have been wating for this one for some time & hope it will be a AC release one day !

As a former Singapore resident, I need not have to say more!!

There are plenty of great memories I plan to replicate; currently working though, on the stuff from across the causeway, and across the straits!!

QFA388 · 03-04-2008, 12:30 AM

Andrew,
Does that mean there is a MH DC-10 in the current livery on the way and potentially a Garuda too??

I'll be up for those if it's a yes.

steve kicic · 03-04-2008, 12:45 AM

I Remember those first malaysia DC-10 coming to Adelaide in the current colours so would be a significant addition to my and many other collectors collections that I am sure.
Steve K

Abraxas · 04-15-2008, 07:58 AM

Recycling the post AGAIN!

Sydney collectors, let's start planning our next meet. (Yep, we already had one this year at Sydney airport where 2 of us showed up!).

So, let's collate some ideas on a place, time, and who's coming etc so we can make a go of this.

Looking forward to your ideas, and meeting some new people too.

Dan

QFA388 · 04-15-2008, 08:01 AM

I would love to join in Dan but sadly it will be a while before I get back to SYD.
Work is keeping me in ADL and keeping me delightfully insaner than I already am.

steve kicic · 04-15-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Abraxas

Recycling the post AGAIN!

Sydney collectors, let's start planning our next meet. (Yep, we already had one this year at Sydney airport where 2 of us showed up!).

So, let's collate some ideas on a place, time, and who's coming etc so we can make a go of this.

Looking forward to your ideas, and meeting some new people too.

Dan

Come on guys/gals. We got it together here in ADL and had a fantastic day with 5 out of 6 able to make it, so make it happen, find a pub, organise a day and take it from there. Guaranteed, the people you will meet will amaze and delight you, friendships will be formed and your hobby will grow even stronger.
Steve kicic

Abraxas · 04-15-2008, 08:26 AM

Thanks guys for the rallying! We didn't do too bad last year with Unicorn, QFA388 and myself being the regulars on the two Hobbyco occassions. We were hoping for a few to come spotting at the airport, but maybe we picked the wrong day.

Tim, let us know when you start coming back. I'll be sure to let you know when/if I go to Adelaide at some point

Sydneysiders, we got plenty of collectors, would be great to get us all together.

Dan

QFA388 · 04-15-2008, 08:29 AM

Will do Dan and please let us know when you are heading our way.

nosegear · 04-15-2008, 08:35 AM

dan,i there for sure.....

Bangkok Lady La · 04-15-2008, 06:21 PM

The range in Hobbyco QVB has been a little poor lately - does anyone else think that ?

Unicorn · 04-15-2008, 06:28 PM

Yes, its piss poor because the staff there are also.

The guys at Rhodes do a much better job with limited space.

That said, I would be happy to meet people at the QVB for a meet.

Unicorn

aerozo · 04-16-2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Unicorn

Yes, its piss poor because the staff there are also.

The guys at Rhodes do a much better job with limited space.

That said, I would be happy to meet people at the QVB for a meet.

Unicorn

I felt exactly the same way as you guys do. I went to Hobbyco in QVB about 2 wks ago and was absolutely shock and disgusted to see the way the models were displayed on the shelves. They didnt just pile the models all over the place but they were also pile on top of one another. The cabinets were also damn dirty, full of dusts to an extent that the models on the top shelf are hardly visible(and I'm not exaggerating).

What's even more infuriating is that they expect customers to buy models in such a poor condition from them !! The staff over there would probably never imagine that there're alot of people out there who treasure those little and delicate toys so much that they avoid touching them fearing that they would left fingerprints on the models.

Bangkok Lady La · 04-16-2008, 04:15 AM

It is really difficult to get someone to serve you. The guys up there always seem to fussing over R/C cars etc - not that there is anything wrong with that but at least put the planes with the model trains!!!
The cabinets seem disorganised and I was in there the other day and ready to make a purchase and walked out with nuthin!
Rhodes is far better - they seem to still hold the new releases and the display is more compact and interesting - staff there are not so bad.
The store at Macarthur Sq is excellent also - great selection and always has new stock as its so far away nobody buys there!!!

Oh - Toms Hobbies at West Ryde is now stocking a few more models - mostly 1:500 but there is a few nice items there.

Abraxas · 04-16-2008, 04:58 AM

I had my first QVB visit last weekend, and I saw the BA B727 3-set there, but they had stacked them so badly I couldn't make out the price. After hovering and oscilating around the cabinet for ages, right next to one of the staff members who was doing 'something' except serving customers, I went up to the desk to one of the staff who was talking with another one.

The guy knew nothing about planes, but he did let me find out the price. $97.30 for three B727's!?!?!??! Then he went on to say how he liked the Union Flag livery, but it reminded him of the USA!? WTF!? Aih... I didn't take the models, I could get them for $65AUD from ebay :| He went back to the counter to make sure the other staff member had the 1/200 display of Wooster Qantas models looking pretty.

I prefer Rhodes, and I'll get them to order stuff in from the city store if I have to now I think... I dunno, city's a long way to go!

Anyway, back on topic... where does everyone want to meet then? And when...

We've got one vote for Hobbyco QVB... if we go there, I'd hope it'll be a weekend then.

Dan

VNAB777ER · 04-16-2008, 08:07 AM

I been with Dan to Rhode last time, haven't been to Hobbyco in QVB but the
way you guys describe it sound pretty bad business. As for the meet up where ever and when ever if i'm free i'll be there. Wouldn't mind the International airport seeing those birds landing and taking off. A fully sick place to meet up and chat!, if we go there must hat along, got sunburn last time

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Bangkok Lady La · 04-16-2008, 05:58 PM

If you come up with a date let me know.
I wanna be there this time!

Abraxas · 04-18-2008, 07:52 PM

While I think we can still arrange something for late April or the month of May, this was posted up on W900 for 1st June...

Airline models and memrobilia show, trade and meet!!!

Dan

Bangkok Lady La · 04-18-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Abraxas

While I think we can still arrange something for late April or the month of May, this was posted up on W900 for 1st June...

Airline models and memrobilia show, trade and meet!!!

Dan

Sensational idea!!!

lets do it!

03-03-2008, 02:37 PM	#51
aklein707 Registered User Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 3,652	Re: Sydney Collectorates Meetup Sounds great Steve! I've visited Melbourne twice in the past 5 years, and have had the pleasure of meeting up with some of the local collectors when visiting CAM. Looking forward to the next visit!!

03-03-2008, 05:19 PM	#53
QFA388 Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,205	Re: Sydney Collectorates Meetup I have enjoyed meeting some of the SYD collectors when I have been there and they are a great opportunity to share our hobby. (All thanks to the motivation of the youngling Abraxas!) I am looking forward to this Saturday when the ADL collectors get together for the first time. Looking forward to the beer also because it is going to be hot this coming weekend. I was surprised to find out how many ADL collectors there are and they keep popping out of the woodwork. Let's see where this will take us.

03-04-2008, 12:30 AM	#58
QFA388 Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,205	Re: Sydney Collectorates Meetup Andrew, Does that mean there is a MH DC-10 in the current livery on the way and potentially a Garuda too?? I'll be up for those if it's a yes. Last edited by QFA388; 03-04-2008 at 12:33 AM.

03-04-2008, 12:45 AM	#59
steve kicic ansettcat Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 163	Re: Sydney Collectorates Meetup I Remember those first malaysia DC-10 coming to Adelaide in the current colours so would be a significant addition to my and many other collectors collections that I am sure. Steve K

04-15-2008, 07:58 AM	#60
Abraxas Master Collector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 25 Posts: 598	Re: Sydney Collectorates Meetup Recycling the post AGAIN! Sydney collectors, let's start planning our next meet. (Yep, we already had one this year at Sydney airport where 2 of us showed up!). So, let's collate some ideas on a place, time, and who's coming etc so we can make a go of this. Looking forward to your ideas, and meeting some new people too. Dan __________________ Reaching for the Skies... Upcoming Flights 02/10/08 EY451-EY011 SYD-AUH-LHR A345-A346 \| 24/10/08 EY038-EY450 CDG-AUH-SYD A332-A345 01/11/08 QF575 SYD-PER A332 \| 03/11/08 QF582 PER-SYD B743 COLLECTION \| TRADE \| VIDEOS

04-15-2008, 08:01 AM	#61
QFA388 Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,205	Re: Sydney Collectorates Meetup I would love to join in Dan but sadly it will be a while before I get back to SYD. Work is keeping me in ADL and keeping me delightfully insaner than I already am.

04-15-2008, 08:26 AM	#63
Abraxas Master Collector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 25 Posts: 598	Re: Sydney Collectorates Meetup Thanks guys for the rallying! We didn't do too bad last year with Unicorn, QFA388 and myself being the regulars on the two Hobbyco occassions. We were hoping for a few to come spotting at the airport, but maybe we picked the wrong day. Tim, let us know when you start coming back. I'll be sure to let you know when/if I go to Adelaide at some point Sydneysiders, we got plenty of collectors, would be great to get us all together. Dan __________________ Reaching for the Skies... Upcoming Flights 02/10/08 EY451-EY011 SYD-AUH-LHR A345-A346 \| 24/10/08 EY038-EY450 CDG-AUH-SYD A332-A345 01/11/08 QF575 SYD-PER A332 \| 03/11/08 QF582 PER-SYD B743 COLLECTION \| TRADE \| VIDEOS

04-15-2008, 08:29 AM	#64
QFA388 Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,205	Re: Sydney Collectorates Meetup Will do Dan and please let us know when you are heading our way.

04-15-2008, 08:35 AM	#65
nosegear Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sydney Age: 37 Posts: 340	Re: Sydney Collectorates Meetup dan,i there for sure..... __________________ view my collection http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-4370.html

04-15-2008, 06:21 PM	#66
Bangkok Lady La 2008 : Garuda Dc10 o/c!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,177	Re: Sydney Collectorates Meetup The range in Hobbyco QVB has been a little poor lately - does anyone else think that ? __________________ We need a Garuda Dc10 as above . We need a Qantas 747SP and a South African 747SP in delivery colours. Everything else is trivial !

04-15-2008, 06:28 PM	#67
Unicorn 1:400 Leasing Agent Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,084	Re: Sydney Collectorates Meetup Yes, its piss poor because the staff there are also. The guys at Rhodes do a much better job with limited space. That said, I would be happy to meet people at the QVB for a meet. Unicorn __________________ It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed, the lips acquire stains, the stains become a warning. It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. PS. Buzz paranoid and proud of it!

04-16-2008, 04:15 AM	#69
Bangkok Lady La 2008 : Garuda Dc10 o/c!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,177	Re: Sydney Collectorates Meetup It is really difficult to get someone to serve you. The guys up there always seem to fussing over R/C cars etc - not that there is anything wrong with that but at least put the planes with the model trains!!! The cabinets seem disorganised and I was in there the other day and ready to make a purchase and walked out with nuthin! Rhodes is far better - they seem to still hold the new releases and the display is more compact and interesting - staff there are not so bad. The store at Macarthur Sq is excellent also - great selection and always has new stock as its so far away nobody buys there!!! Oh - Toms Hobbies at West Ryde is now stocking a few more models - mostly 1:500 but there is a few nice items there. __________________ We need a Garuda Dc10 as above . We need a Qantas 747SP and a South African 747SP in delivery colours. Everything else is trivial !

04-16-2008, 04:58 AM	#70
Abraxas Master Collector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 25 Posts: 598	Re: Sydney Collectorates Meetup I had my first QVB visit last weekend, and I saw the BA B727 3-set there, but they had stacked them so badly I couldn't make out the price. After hovering and oscilating around the cabinet for ages, right next to one of the staff members who was doing 'something' except serving customers, I went up to the desk to one of the staff who was talking with another one. The guy knew nothing about planes, but he did let me find out the price. $97.30 for three B727's!?!?!??! Then he went on to say how he liked the Union Flag livery, but it reminded him of the USA!? WTF!? Aih... I didn't take the models, I could get them for $65AUD from ebay :\| He went back to the counter to make sure the other staff member had the 1/200 display of Wooster Qantas models looking pretty. I prefer Rhodes, and I'll get them to order stuff in from the city store if I have to now I think... I dunno, city's a long way to go! Anyway, back on topic... where does everyone want to meet then? And when... We've got one vote for Hobbyco QVB... if we go there, I'd hope it'll be a weekend then. Dan __________________ Reaching for the Skies... Upcoming Flights 02/10/08 EY451-EY011 SYD-AUH-LHR A345-A346 \| 24/10/08 EY038-EY450 CDG-AUH-SYD A332-A345 01/11/08 QF575 SYD-PER A332 \| 03/11/08 QF582 PER-SYD B743 COLLECTION \| TRADE \| VIDEOS

04-16-2008, 08:07 AM	#71
VNAB777ER Collector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 30 Posts: 139	Re: Sydney Collectorates Meetup I been with Dan to Rhode last time, haven't been to Hobbyco in QVB but the way you guys describe it sound pretty bad business. As for the meet up where ever and when ever if i'm free i'll be there. Wouldn't mind the International airport seeing those birds landing and taking off. A fully sick place to meet up and chat!, if we go there must hat along, got sunburn last time .

04-16-2008, 05:58 PM	#72
Bangkok Lady La 2008 : Garuda Dc10 o/c!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,177	Re: Sydney Collectorates Meetup If you come up with a date let me know. I wanna be there this time! __________________ We need a Garuda Dc10 as above . We need a Qantas 747SP and a South African 747SP in delivery colours. Everything else is trivial !

04-18-2008, 07:52 PM	#73
Abraxas Master Collector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 25 Posts: 598	Re: Sydney Collectorates Meetup While I think we can still arrange something for late April or the month of May, this was posted up on W900 for 1st June... Airline models and memrobilia show, trade and meet!!! Dan __________________ Reaching for the Skies... Upcoming Flights 02/10/08 EY451-EY011 SYD-AUH-LHR A345-A346 \| 24/10/08 EY038-EY450 CDG-AUH-SYD A332-A345 01/11/08 QF575 SYD-PER A332 \| 03/11/08 QF582 PER-SYD B743 COLLECTION \| TRADE \| VIDEOS