No Windows Gj 747-200 Klm

nosegear · 03-23-2008, 08:00 AM

Hey Guys,after All This Time That I Had My Gj Klm 747-200,i Have Just Notice That There"s No Windows On The Top Deck On The Port Side.have Some Of My Fellow Collectors Got The Same Model?
Just Curious?????
Thanks!

gjermund · 03-23-2008, 12:33 PM

That sounds very strange. I have that same model with windows on both sides as there should be. I take it you don't look at your models very often? I think I would have noticed something like that about one second after taking the model out of the box.

C-Rex · 03-23-2008, 02:19 PM

I got the same model too, with windows both sides as well.

You are talking about -BUN, right ?
Model Details for Gemini Jets 1:400 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines B 747-206B - Wings900 ID# 12769

diecast1964 · 03-23-2008, 02:51 PM

Quality issue.. I have a GJ BA with a title "Brit Airways" on one side. If it is an issue, ask help at yr retailer.

Jan

David Hingtgen · 03-23-2008, 02:55 PM

It happens sometimes, everyone needs to check their 747 upper deck windows on *both* sides immediately after you get it. (I speak from experience)

mjabbasi · 03-23-2008, 07:17 PM

Wouldn't a model like this become a sort of collectors item? These one off 'error' models can sometimes fetch quite a price.

Mystère · 03-23-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjabbasi

Wouldn't a model like this become a sort of collectors item? These one off 'error' models can sometimes fetch quite a price.

Everything's possible...

asj410 · 03-23-2008, 08:30 PM

I think it depends on the error, because some so-called "errors" can easily be forged. For example, when I ordered the GJ USAir 767-200, it arrived without the USAir titles on the left side of the fuselage. This was an error, but could easily have been made by wiping the titles off using nail polish remover. I'm not sure what goof would put up big bucks for something like that. Needless to say, I sent the model back and received a new one without any errors.

dave wictor · 03-23-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjabbasi

Wouldn't a model like this become a sort of collectors item? These one off 'error' models can sometimes fetch quite a price.

My thoughts as well. You can look at it both ways. manufacturer goofed on the tampo printing, or "wow" "I've got a rare model, here." I guess it depends on the reason for gettin' the model.

nosegear · 03-24-2008, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gjermund

That sounds very strange. I have that same model with windows on both sides as there should be. I take it you don't look at your models very often? I think I would have noticed something like that about one second after taking the model out of the box.

I GOT THE MODEL FROM A RETAILER IN THE US ABOUT A YEAR OR MORE AGO,WHEN IT ARRIVED I JUST HAS A QUICK LOOK AND BACK IN THE BOX IT
GO.DUE TO LACK OF SPACE IN THE CABINET.I NORMALLY CHECK FOR ERRORS
AND MISPRINT BUT I MISS THIS ONE BIG TIME.
ONLY SPOTTED THE MISSING WINDOWS LASTNIGHT.

THIS ISNT MY FIRST MODEL WITH MISSING PRINT,ANYONE IS THE DW THAI
MD 11 OLD COLOURS HS-TMD WITH MISSING FLAG AT THE FLAG ON PORT SIDE ASWELL.

nosegear · 03-24-2008, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C-Rex

I got the same model too, with windows both sides as well.

You are talking about -BUN, right ?
Model Details for Gemini Jets 1:400 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines B 747-206B - Wings900 ID# 12769

YEP,PH -BUN.
WILL GET A PIC OF IT.

David Hingtgen · 03-24-2008, 04:34 AM

If anyone thinks "error" models are worth something, I will happily sell my GJ Aer Lingus 747.

C-Rex · 03-24-2008, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nosegear

YEP,PH -BUN.
WILL GET A PIC OF IT.

I would guess it's one of those misprinted one offs that slipped trough inspection. And you were unfortunate to get that "special" model.

dboyd001 · 03-24-2008, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjabbasi

Wouldn't a model like this become a sort of collectors item? These one off 'error' models can sometimes fetch quite a price.

..... I have a 1/250 Gemini Jets American 737-800 without the blue stripe on the starboard side. Want it? Make me an offer.
Dave

gjermund · 03-24-2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nosegear

THIS ISNT MY FIRST MODEL WITH MISSING PRINT,ANYONE IS THE DW THAI
MD 11 OLD COLOURS HS-TMD WITH MISSING FLAG AT THE FLAG ON PORT SIDE ASWELL.

I love the old Thai colors! I bought two of that one so that I have one in reserve in case something happens. It's the only Thai aircraft that I've flown on myself (Amsterdam to Zurich and Hong Kong to Taipei) so I absolutely want it in my collection.

gjermund · 03-24-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gjermund

It's the only Thai aircraft that I've flown on myself (Amsterdam to Zurich and Hong Kong to Taipei) so I absolutely want it in my collection.

Actually, that Amsterdam to Zurich flight has a story behind it. In 1997, star alliance offered a sweet, make that extremely sweet, deal. Make one flight with each of the five members of the star alliance (Thai, United Airlines, sas, Lufthansa and Air Canada) and receive a free flight for two people on each of the five carriers from any city to any city on that carriers route map. Think about it. You could travel around the world at least two times. So I called up the Thai ticket office and asked them which was the shortest and cheapest Thai flight I could get away with (I had already flown on the others). The answer was Amsterdam to Zurich. So I took a day off from work and flew the triangle Oslo- Amsterdam- Zurich-Oslo. How I spent my wonderful reward is another story.

It was during my stopover in Zurich that I discovered die cast airplanes for the first time These were mostly 600 scale Schabaks. About a year later I discovered the 500 scale airplanes with their much higher quality print. As I am a quality aficionado all my 600 scale models went into the trash immediately, where they belong. Another year later I saw the first few 400 scale models from a new company called Gemini jets and was extremely impressed. So much so, that my small 500 scale collection suffered the same ugly fate as my old 600 scale collection. Since then I've stuck to 400 scale.

nosegear · 03-25-2008, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gjermund

I love the old Thai colors! I bought two of that one so that I have one in reserve in case something happens. It's the only Thai aircraft that I've flown on myself (Amsterdam to Zurich and Hong Kong to Taipei) so I absolutely want it in my collection.

I LOVE THE OLD THAI COLOURS TOO.

HATE THE NEW ONE

PIC OF THE KLM COMING SOON......

nosegear · 03-25-2008, 08:40 AM

pic of klm with out windows

Michael Magdaleno · 03-25-2008, 09:21 AM

The Gj 747-400 Thai N/C suffers the same problem,no upper deck windows on one side,the right side.

Horizon CRJ700 · 03-26-2008, 09:47 PM

Is that just your tha 747, or all of the 747's, confused by your phrasing

Roarer · 03-27-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gjermund

It was during my stopover in Zurich that I discovered die cast airplanes for the first time These were mostly 600 scale Schabaks. About a year later I discovered the 500 scale airplanes with their much higher quality print. As I am a quality aficionado all my 600 scale models went into the trash immediately, where they belong. Another year later I saw the first few 400 scale models from a new company called Gemini jets and was extremely impressed. So much so, that my small 500 scale collection suffered the same ugly fate as my old 600 scale collection. Since then I've stuck to 400 scale.

Boy! I just hope you never discover 1:200

gjermund · 03-28-2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roarer

Boy! I just hope you never discover 1:200

I have, but if I buy some of those they will complement my current collection rather than replace it

03-23-2008, 08:00 AM	#1
nosegear Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sydney Age: 36 Posts: 294	No Windows Gj 747-200 Klm Hey Guys,after All This Time That I Had My Gj Klm 747-200,i Have Just Notice That There"s No Windows On The Top Deck On The Port Side.have Some Of My Fellow Collectors Got The Same Model? Just Curious????? Thanks! __________________ view my collection http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-4370.html

03-23-2008, 12:33 PM	#2
gjermund Junior Collector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: TRF Age: 42 Posts: 11	Re: No Windows Gj 747-200 Klm That sounds very strange. I have that same model with windows on both sides as there should be. I take it you don't look at your models very often? I think I would have noticed something like that about one second after taking the model out of the box.

03-23-2008, 02:19 PM	#3
C-Rex Master Collector Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,275	Re: No Windows Gj 747-200 Klm I got the same model too, with windows both sides as well. You are talking about -BUN, right ? Model Details for Gemini Jets 1:400 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines B 747-206B - Wings900 ID# 12769

03-23-2008, 02:51 PM	#4
diecast1964 Senior Collector Join Date: Dec 2002 Age: 43 Posts: 206	Re: No Windows Gj 747-200 Klm Quality issue.. I have a GJ BA with a title "Brit Airways" on one side. If it is an issue, ask help at yr retailer. Jan

03-23-2008, 02:55 PM	#5
David Hingtgen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,923	Re: No Windows Gj 747-200 Klm It happens sometimes, everyone needs to check their 747 upper deck windows on both sides immediately after you get it. (I speak from experience) __________________ *We need more TWA twin-stripes!*

03-23-2008, 07:17 PM	#6
mjabbasi Insane Collector Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pakistan Posts: 2,548	Re: No Windows Gj 747-200 Klm Wouldn't a model like this become a sort of collectors item? These one off 'error' models can sometimes fetch quite a price. __________________ Moin Abbasi

03-23-2008, 08:30 PM	#8
asj410 Collector Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 118	Re: No Windows Gj 747-200 Klm I think it depends on the error, because some so-called "errors" can easily be forged. For example, when I ordered the GJ USAir 767-200, it arrived without the USAir titles on the left side of the fuselage. This was an error, but could easily have been made by wiping the titles off using nail polish remover. I'm not sure what goof would put up big bucks for something like that. Needless to say, I sent the model back and received a new one without any errors.

03-24-2008, 04:34 AM	#12
David Hingtgen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,923	Re: No Windows Gj 747-200 Klm If anyone thinks "error" models are worth something, I will happily sell my GJ Aer Lingus 747. __________________ *We need more TWA twin-stripes!*

03-25-2008, 08:40 AM	#18
nosegear Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sydney Age: 36 Posts: 294	Re: No Windows Gj 747-200 Klm pic of klm with out windows Attached Thumbnails __________________ view my collection http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-4370.html

03-25-2008, 09:21 AM	#19
Michael Magdaleno Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Yuma Az. USA Age: 45 Posts: 321	Re: No Windows Gj 747-200 Klm The Gj 747-400 Thai N/C suffers the same problem,no upper deck windows on one side,the right side.

03-26-2008, 09:47 PM	#20
Horizon CRJ700 Avid Collector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere under the easterly approach flight-path for PDX Age: 16 Posts: 532	Re: No Windows Gj 747-200 Klm Is that just your tha 747, or all of the 747's, confused by your phrasing __________________ The Aviator

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