Big Bird Group Photo

N. Eberhard · 04-07-2002, 04:13 PM

04-07-2002, 05:01 PM

The Ansett 743 looks sweet can't wait until I get it.

Spectre · 04-07-2002, 05:33 PM

Nick... are you selling the Big Bird aircraft? I can not find them on your site

USAirways85 · 04-07-2002, 06:29 PM

i thought the ANA planes were 744. why dont they have winglets

Spectre · 04-07-2002, 06:38 PM

they are the 747-400 Domestic or -400D
they did not put the winglets on because of the fact that they do not fly long or high enough for them to be useful......this saves some weight

this is what I was told...if anyone else can add to this feel free

alpha608 · 04-07-2002, 06:52 PM

Nice to see some Seattle area collectors on.

SpaceCat · 04-07-2002, 11:32 PM

A) Where can I buy these?

B) Where can I buy these

C) Please tell me where I can buy these!

Very nice looking A/C

-sc

N. Eberhard · 04-07-2002, 11:33 PM

Spectre

- the Big Birds were mostly grabbed up via my email newsletter to our customers who are on our database - a few extras will be on ebay soon.

Alpha

- 2 of the largest collections on the west coast belong to myself and Andrew Klein (CAM). I can't say how large Gordon's is tho (the DAC owner).

04-07-2002, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SpaceCat
A) Where can I buy these?

B) Where can I buy these

C) Please tell me where I can buy these!

Very nice looking A/C

-sc

Last I checked Dave at www.jetcollector.com still had a few around.

Spectre · 04-08-2002, 12:22 AM

well Nick

will you tell us how large your collection is?

Spectre · 04-08-2002, 12:24 AM

I just bought ANA pokerman and the blue Ansett
from jetcollectors lastnight
spacecat

TG757 · 04-08-2002, 12:41 AM

I`m gald I have these 4 models and awaiting for more new color birds from BB. These are gems!!!!

alpha608 · 04-08-2002, 01:06 AM

I was aware of Andrew but no one else.

Cool,

Thanks,

Alpha

N. Eberhard · 04-08-2002, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Spectre
well Nick will you tell us how large your collection is?

Sure TA - over 500 at last count not counting duplicates nor all the unbuilt plastic kits I have.

The last Guinness book of world records I saw showed Bader Murad as the record holder of displayed airliner models - cant remember the # tho.

Spectre · 04-08-2002, 10:19 AM

I guess I am just slow

but it isnt a compitition for me.. I just love planes
I started back in 1993 with the CX7474F for only $12.

not a bad start huh

and to this date I have only 59 1:400, 125 1:500, 1 1:144, 1 1:100, 1 1:16

but whos counting

HAHA

smoothjazz · 04-08-2002, 03:16 PM

What a beautiful models for 1/500 collectors...

Gunship01 · 04-08-2002, 03:48 PM

Spectre,

You have a 1:16 model? That makes the wingspan, what, 5 feet and weighing in at around 40 pounds of steel.

JAUK · 04-08-2002, 03:58 PM

Hi go look at my site , on the main page there is a banner for Aviation Retail they have some i saw them @ the week end in their shop! Just tell them Just aircraft UK sent you! Thanks JAUK........ www.geocities.comjustaircraftuk

Spectre · 04-08-2002, 07:27 PM

Gunship

Yep..I have a 1:16 aircraft

but it has no wings...it is a UH-1 Air-Cav HOG

..and its plastic

norb garrett · 04-09-2002, 02:39 AM

Hey guys, where did these Big Bird models come from? Any truth to the renegade/secret StarJets rumor?
Anything else other than 747s?

04-09-2002, 03:08 AM

I've heard they came out of Andrew Klein's factory in China but not sure if that's true or not. hmmmmm

AV8TOR · 04-09-2002, 03:44 AM

I don't know if thats true either but he did make a comment on these birds sometime before they came out, in support of the new brand.

Stanman · 04-09-2002, 08:36 PM

These are sweet! Can't remember if I ordered them but I sure hope I did!

norb garrett · 04-10-2002, 12:12 AM

Would be great to learn that Andrew was involved...only means good things to those of us yearning for less obvious liveries (do I hear any seconds for an Alia Royal Jordanian 707 or perhaps a Tunis Air 727)?

Shawn Moynihan · 04-10-2002, 06:53 PM

Hey Guys ,

The word on the inside is that BigBird will only release the 747-400 mold . Thus the reason why it is called BIG bird.

As to where the mold came from, there is no reason for speculation. If it was an improved mold from StarJet OR a new mold strictly for BigBird, does not really matter does it ??

Yes, I know it is fun to know of the inside, but the owners do not want this info. out.

So, let's just enjoy the releases that are to come !! You guys are going to be blown away !!

Chansen · 04-10-2002, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shawn Moynihan
Hey Guys ,

The word on the inside is that BigBird will only release the 747-400 mold . Thus the reason why it is called BIG bird.

I think you mean mould other word for a casting! Shawn you know better then that.

Gunship01 · 04-10-2002, 08:09 PM

YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! !!!!

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!

Big Birds ROCK!! 747-400s!!!! Lot's of em!!!!!

Gorgeous models and a great company who will not detract from the obvious "Queen of the Skies" by making a Braniff model, 727-era aircraft, or a DC- (single digit) anything!!!!

Know what, let me digress here. If they did in the future come out with a Braniff 747 model., the mould is so nice, I actually would buy it. But 744s.........Awwww, Yeah.

(Pulse returning to normal...breathing becoming deeper).

And.....I.....am....through.....(sound of cigarette being lit).

AV8TOR · 04-10-2002, 09:14 PM

hehehe...mold

Thats pretty funny everytime I see it written this way!

04-07-2002, 04:13 PM	#1
N. Eberhard Dr. Diecast I presume? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 44 Posts: 3,567	Big Bird Group Photo

04-07-2002, 05:33 PM	#3
Spectre Insane Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 35 Posts: 1,421	Nick... are you selling the Big Bird aircraft? I can not find them on your site __________________ My collection is for sale...please look "You've never lived until you've almost died. For those who fight for it, life has a special meaning the protected will never know."

04-07-2002, 06:38 PM	#5
Spectre Insane Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 35 Posts: 1,421	they are the 747-400 Domestic or -400D they did not put the winglets on because of the fact that they do not fly long or high enough for them to be useful......this saves some weight this is what I was told...if anyone else can add to this feel free __________________ My collection is for sale...please look "You've never lived until you've almost died. For those who fight for it, life has a special meaning the protected will never know."

04-07-2002, 06:52 PM	#6
alpha608 Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,136	Gig Harbor, WA Nice to see some Seattle area collectors on.

04-08-2002, 12:22 AM	#10
Spectre Insane Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 35 Posts: 1,421	well Nick will you tell us how large your collection is? __________________ My collection is for sale...please look "You've never lived until you've almost died. For those who fight for it, life has a special meaning the protected will never know."

04-07-2002, 05:01 PM	#2
JohnnyB Guest Posts: n/a	The Ansett 743 looks sweet can't wait until I get it.

04-07-2002, 06:29 PM	#4
USAirways85 Master Collector Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 643	i thought the ANA planes were 744. why dont they have winglets

04-07-2002, 11:32 PM	#7
SpaceCat Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Outerspace Age: 38 Posts: 340	A) Where can I buy these? B) Where can I buy these C) Please tell me where I can buy these! Very nice looking A/C -sc

04-07-2002, 11:33 PM	#8
N. Eberhard Dr. Diecast I presume? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 44 Posts: 3,567	Spectre - the Big Birds were mostly grabbed up via my email newsletter to our customers who are on our database - a few extras will be on ebay soon. Alpha - 2 of the largest collections on the west coast belong to myself and Andrew Klein (CAM). I can't say how large Gordon's is tho (the DAC owner).

04-08-2002, 12:24 AM	#11
Spectre Insane Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 35 Posts: 1,421	I just bought ANA pokerman and the blue Ansett from jetcollectors lastnight spacecat __________________ My collection is for sale...please look "You've never lived until you've almost died. For those who fight for it, life has a special meaning the protected will never know."

04-08-2002, 12:41 AM	#12
TG757 Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,697	I`m gald I have these 4 models and awaiting for more new color birds from BB. These are gems!!!!

04-08-2002, 01:06 AM	#13
alpha608 Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,136	Seattle Collectors. I was aware of Andrew but no one else. Cool, Thanks, Alpha

04-08-2002, 10:19 AM	#15
Spectre Insane Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 35 Posts: 1,421	I guess I am just slow but it isnt a compitition for me.. I just love planes I started back in 1993 with the CX7474F for only $12. not a bad start huh and to this date I have only 59 1:400, 125 1:500, 1 1:144, 1 1:100, 1 1:16 but whos counting HAHA __________________ My collection is for sale...please look "You've never lived until you've almost died. For those who fight for it, life has a special meaning the protected will never know."

04-08-2002, 03:16 PM	#16
smoothjazz More Korean Air in 1/200! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SEOUL KOREA Posts: 6,459	What a beautiful models for 1/500 collectors... __________________ BENJAMIN MY COLLECTION http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-1179.html

04-08-2002, 03:48 PM	#17
Gunship01 Lufthansa Skyshark Join Date: May 2000 Location: San Diego Age: 46 Posts: 1,404	Spectre, You have a 1:16 model? That makes the wingspan, what, 5 feet and weighing in at around 40 pounds of steel. __________________ Now where's that 747-400 club? More Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic 744s!! By all that is holy.... MORE JET BLUE AND US AIRWAYS(NC)!!

04-08-2002, 03:58 PM	#18
JAUK Junior Collector Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: STN (51°53'N 00°14'E) Age: 21 Posts: 8	Where to get a Big Bird! Hi go look at my site , on the main page there is a banner for Aviation Retail they have some i saw them @ the week end in their shop! Just tell them Just aircraft UK sent you! Thanks JAUK........ www.geocities.comjustaircraftuk

04-08-2002, 07:27 PM	#19
Spectre Insane Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 35 Posts: 1,421	Gunship Yep..I have a 1:16 aircraft but it has no wings...it is a UH-1 Air-Cav HOG ..and its plastic __________________ My collection is for sale...please look "You've never lived until you've almost died. For those who fight for it, life has a special meaning the protected will never know."

04-09-2002, 02:39 AM	#20
norb garrett Senior Collector Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: san clemente, ca, usa Posts: 416	Hey guys, where did these Big Bird models come from? Any truth to the renegade/secret StarJets rumor? Anything else other than 747s?

04-09-2002, 03:08 AM	#21
JohnnyB Guest Posts: n/a	I've heard they came out of Andrew Klein's factory in China but not sure if that's true or not. hmmmmm

04-09-2002, 03:44 AM	#22
AV8TOR Insane Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Age: 34 Posts: 1,052	I don't know if thats true either but he did make a comment on these birds sometime before they came out, in support of the new brand. __________________ E ola mau ka `ôlelo Hawai`i!

04-09-2002, 08:36 PM	#23
Stanman Senior Collector Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Waxahachie, Texas, USA Posts: 426	These are sweet! Can't remember if I ordered them but I sure hope I did!

04-10-2002, 12:12 AM	#24
norb garrett Senior Collector Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: san clemente, ca, usa Posts: 416	Would be great to learn that Andrew was involved...only means good things to those of us yearning for less obvious liveries (do I hear any seconds for an Alia Royal Jordanian 707 or perhaps a Tunis Air 727)?

04-10-2002, 06:53 PM	#25
Shawn Moynihan Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Seattle,WA,USA Age: 41 Posts: 265	Hey Guys , The word on the inside is that BigBird will only release the 747-400 mold . Thus the reason why it is called BIG bird. As to where the mold came from, there is no reason for speculation. If it was an improved mold from StarJet OR a new mold strictly for BigBird, does not really matter does it ?? Yes, I know it is fun to know of the inside, but the owners do not want this info. out. So, let's just enjoy the releases that are to come !! You guys are going to be blown away !! __________________ "Gemini, Please Wien me from the cravings of a certain 73-200"!!

04-10-2002, 08:09 PM	#27
Gunship01 Lufthansa Skyshark Join Date: May 2000 Location: San Diego Age: 46 Posts: 1,404	YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! !!!! FINALLY!!!!!!!!!! Big Birds ROCK!! 747-400s!!!! Lot's of em!!!!! Gorgeous models and a great company who will not detract from the obvious "Queen of the Skies" by making a Braniff model, 727-era aircraft, or a DC- (single digit) anything!!!! Know what, let me digress here. If they did in the future come out with a Braniff 747 model., the mould is so nice, I actually would buy it. But 744s.........Awwww, Yeah. (Pulse returning to normal...breathing becoming deeper). And.....I.....am....through.....(sound of cigarette being lit). __________________ Now where's that 747-400 club? More Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic 744s!! By all that is holy.... MORE JET BLUE AND US AIRWAYS(NC)!!

04-10-2002, 09:14 PM	#28
AV8TOR Insane Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Age: 34 Posts: 1,052	hehehe...mold Thats pretty funny everytime I see it written this way! __________________ E ola mau ka `ôlelo Hawai`i!

04-11-2002, 12:01 AM	#29
airshow Junior Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 41