NEW RELEASE: 1:500 Sky500 China Eastern Airlines A340-642

Faucett Peru · 08-02-2012, 11:41 AM

A340-642

1:500

Country:China

Asia

NA

33892

2012

Units Produced Limited

"SKYTEAM" Colors.

W2

Box Code: NA

B-6053

4 TRENT556-61

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Faucett Peru · 08-02-2012, 12:05 PM

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A lovely release! I will order this model for sure!!

I am grateful for the unexpected flood of new releases. Competition is good!!

What will be next??

I hope for some additional molds besides the A330/340/777s

aklein707 · 08-02-2012, 01:10 PM

The "flood of releases" is more of a quick money grab by Johan Chan, than Herpa getting back into the game with quality models.

I've been to a few shops recently to check out the new Herpa releases, many of which I really wanted, but the quality was so pathetically poor (a la JC, even worst), I think I only bought 3 of the 20+ I was looking at.

Abraham · 08-02-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by aklein707

The "flood of releases" is more of a quick money grab by Johan Chan, than Herpa getting back into the game with quality models.

I've been to a few shops recently to check out the new Herpa releases, many of which I really wanted, but the quality was so pathetically poor (a la JC, even worst), I think I only bought 3 of the 20+ I was looking at.

At this point I'm starting to wonder if there's something wrong with the "Former DAC Member" in the head. Attention seeking is at the top of the to do list.

ALEXAKOS · 08-03-2012, 01:45 PM

Abraham,
A forum is all about expressing your opinion on models and sharing that with members.
I don't think getting personal about it is necessary. With whom ever that may be and what ever he does.

As long as there is no personal insulting of an individual, market releases criticism is welcome. I don't see anybody else raising his sword on defense for any other manufacturers releases criticism and the have been VERY rough ones around.

Now play ball

Abraham · 08-03-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ALEXAKOS

Abraham,
A forum is all about expressing your opinion on models and sharing that with members.
I don't think getting personal about it is necessary. With whom ever that may be and what ever he does.

As long as there is no personal insulting of an individual, market releases criticism is welcome. I don't see anybody else raising his sword on defense for any other manufacturers releases criticism and the have been VERY rough ones around.

Now play ball

Of course that's what it's about....but, let's be honest here. 90% of posts from this "gentleman" are concerning the mission that he's on to let everyone know his distaste for JC. We get it already.

Now, as far as name calling goes this "gentelman" is very good at it. Obviously, you're aware of it that's why his posts calling names are now gone from the thread.

ALEXAKOS · 08-03-2012, 02:43 PM

You may be right buddy!
Yet quoting the word gentleman makes you wrong again as you are again insulting a member.

I erased the two posts of yours that made the argument a bit too "personal"

Like you rightfully stated, move on. Keep your focus on collecting and not on member's opinions.
Thanx

aklein707 · 08-03-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Abraham

At this point I'm starting to wonder if there's something wrong with the "Former DAC Member" in the head. Attention seeking is at the top of the to do list.

Top of the "to do list" is to continue to point out the outrageous flaws in the JC wings' production, and the downfall of once reputable brand names, such as Herpa & GJ, because of the absolute absence of any QC or care whatsoever!

Abraham, if the truth hurts you or your buddies, so be it. There was once a time when they too thought Johan Chan was a curse to the hobby, but now since they're profiting from his output, their tune has changed.

I still attempt to collect Herpa 1:500 scale (do you?? ) however have been so put off by the poor quality since they moved their production to JC factory, I feel the need to be vocal in hopes of some eventual changes. There are a lot of models which I really wanted to buy, but just couldn't justify giving up my hard earned cash to the "JC money-grab".

A few examples; Air China A340 (cockpit windows), just about every A320 or A321 (wing dihedral; crocked gear), and others where the printing is way off, gear are bent beyond repair, or the general shape of the aircraft is anything but aerodynamically correct.

You think I've got something wrong with my head? That's your opinion, and an insult the forces that be at DAC may chose to leave intact, however, I do admit to having some lifetime passion towards aviation which the likes of Johan Chan, Jimmy Wu, & Johnny Lo and all their pirate brands mentioned in my signature line have put a damper on.
Say what you wish; it's a free country afterall, however I speak with facts based on truths; you speak on pure conjecture.

Bottom line, and I hope Herpa (and others) reads this stuff, continued production via JC wings factory is a sure recipe to continued downfall in sales, and tarnishing of your (or other's) brand name. Don't insult us collectors with garbage, and substandard cheap junk; we're not interested!!

aklein707 · 08-03-2012, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALEXAKOS

You may be right buddy!
Yet quoting the word gentleman makes you wrong again as you are again insulting a member.

I erased the two posts of yours that made the argument a bit too "personal"

Like you rightfully stated, move on. Keep your focus on collecting and not on member's opinions.
Thanx

Thank-you for pointing out the difference in certain member's attitudes. I insult and bash poor products, 98% of which originate from the same source. They insult/bash me personally, because they do not agree with my opinions, due to other reasons or agendas.
It's a pity that Herpa seems to not care anymore, as their product has gone from my good graces (and I own thousands of Herpa Wings) to something I almost always have to avoid.

Faucett Peru · 08-04-2012, 03:35 AM

It may sound repetitive:

WHY DON`T YOU DO IT BETTER???

I am waiting and waiting ... nothing from Aero 500?

WHY ??