Herpa

continental sat · 06-04-2002, 05:20 PM

I was thinking the other day with Star Jets becoming more popular and releasing new molds ,and with Pixelport coming out with new gse and buildings. Does anybody else besides me think Herpa really needs to get its act together? I mean sure they have started with the new gear, but some of their molds still look like garbage. I think we all know wich ones those are ,and then their new gear doesnt even look right on some aircraft, and then to top it all off they still make og planes. Its like they think they can stay on top no matter wut! Is anybody elsed tired of this?

SpaceCat · 06-04-2002, 06:59 PM

WoW!

That is quite the run on sentence!!

Herpa has to change it's baby buses. The 757 is good and the 747 is ok. I think the 757 is the best of the New Generation by far.....

Cat

kakspat · 06-04-2002, 08:35 PM

...screw the goofy-lookin' planes and boring releases... I'm in love with Herpa's new range of airport accessories!

I can't get enough of the new fire station, it's so damn realistic!
And don't forget those awesome looking trees, wow, not even scale railroad trees look that good.

On a more serious note though, I'm sure the boys in Germany could do better than what they're throwing at us at the moment. Afterall, Germany and quality are synonymous.

...Perhaps Herpa is aiming their Wings products at junior collectors?

norb garrett · 06-04-2002, 11:13 PM

As much as Herpa could improve, I'm still a big fan. Bottom line is every one of our airports exists right now because of their being first to bring us legitimate ground equipment, buildings and a huge array of liveries and jet models.
Could the moulds be improved beyond the NG stuff--sure, but I'll tell you what, they're starting to nail it. The new American A300 NG I just got is an outstanding model--yes, StarJets quality.
Having grown up playing with AeroMinis and fabricating airport ground equipment out of balsa wood, old Risk game pieces and anything else that might fit has made me appreciate the fact that Herpa was the first to raise the bar on the hobby. Like all leaders, they have excellent challengers who are forcing them to improve. Long live capitalism, and long live Herpa.

yvr_rulz! · 06-07-2002, 07:33 PM

you guys might be right but the NG herpa A330, A300, A340 and 717's are really nice though and in comparison better than the starjets versions.

Jobcel

norb garrett · 06-08-2002, 02:54 PM

by the way, what's Pixelport and where can I see something about their ground equipment and buildings?

Spectre · 06-09-2002, 11:20 AM

sort of like in 1993 when Herpa broke into the market that Schabak had a hold on ( Yes, I know it was 1:600 vs 1:500) but it seemed that Schabak just rolled over and died..they never improved...people gawked at how wonderful Herpa was..how realistic.. ( we look at them now and laugh)... the bar was brought up by Star Jets and now Big Bird, and it looks like Herpa just made a poor attemt to change the wheels... but was that enough?

I have some Herpas that I will more than likely never get ride of..they started my love of DieCast planes... but I am not happy with them... and will not buy the anymore

IC300 · 06-09-2002, 11:06 PM

YVR- rulz is right, the 330/340 is superior to starjets mould, I also prefer the herpa 727 to SJ, even though Im a starjets apologist and have all the starjets releases

parvezq · 06-10-2002, 05:20 PM

I collect both (although only Herpa NG..two OG I purchased I modified the landing gear).

I am glad both are around otherwise we would be at the mercy of only one manufacturer. The same healthy siuation exists in the 1:400 market with Gemini-Dragon-Herpa,etc..

Having a choice is good for collectors and drives both to make a better product. The market is certainly large enough to support both otherwise they wouldn't be in it (makes sense, eh?).

I read an interview with a Herpa guy on Wings900 and thats exactly what he said. The good news is (according to him) that by the end of the year Herpa plans on re-stocking its entire line with NG models (but we'll see what actually happens..especially with those recent OG releases).

Parvez

AirTran · 06-26-2002, 11:47 AM

I think the NG 757 mould is by far the best. I have heard the Ng 767 mould is great too. anyone have it?

FL

06-04-2002, 05:20 PM	#1
continental sat USAF Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Everywhere Age: 23 Posts: 605	Herpa I was thinking the other day with Star Jets becoming more popular and releasing new molds ,and with Pixelport coming out with new gse and buildings. Does anybody else besides me think Herpa really needs to get its act together? I mean sure they have started with the new gear, but some of their molds still look like garbage. I think we all know wich ones those are ,and then their new gear doesnt even look right on some aircraft, and then to top it all off they still make og planes. Its like they think they can stay on top no matter wut! Is anybody elsed tired of this? __________________ USAF LoadMaster http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-1395.html Last edited by continental sat; 06-04-2002 at 07:50 PM.

06-04-2002, 08:35 PM	#3
kakspat Master Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orlando Posts: 504	Ha! ...screw the goofy-lookin' planes and boring releases... I'm in love with Herpa's new range of airport accessories! I can't get enough of the new fire station, it's so damn realistic! And don't forget those awesome looking trees, wow, not even scale railroad trees look that good. On a more serious note though, I'm sure the boys in Germany could do better than what they're throwing at us at the moment. Afterall, Germany and quality are synonymous. ...Perhaps Herpa is aiming their Wings products at junior collectors? __________________ F L Y S A A

06-07-2002, 07:33 PM	#5
yvr_rulz! Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Vancouver,Canada Age: 20 Posts: 180	you guys might be right but the NG herpa A330, A300, A340 and 717's are really nice though and in comparison better than the starjets versions. Jobcel __________________ Philippine Airlines Asia's Sunniest Airline!

06-09-2002, 11:20 AM	#7
Spectre Insane Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 35 Posts: 1,421	sort of like in 1993 when Herpa broke into the market that Schabak had a hold on ( Yes, I know it was 1:600 vs 1:500) but it seemed that Schabak just rolled over and died..they never improved...people gawked at how wonderful Herpa was..how realistic.. ( we look at them now and laugh)... the bar was brought up by Star Jets and now Big Bird, and it looks like Herpa just made a poor attemt to change the wheels... but was that enough? I have some Herpas that I will more than likely never get ride of..they started my love of DieCast planes... but I am not happy with them... and will not buy the anymore __________________ 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."

06-09-2002, 11:06 PM	#8
IC300 Senior Collector Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: macau Posts: 250	not so bad YVR- rulz is right, the 330/340 is superior to starjets mould, I also prefer the herpa 727 to SJ, even though Im a starjets apologist and have all the starjets releases

06-04-2002, 06:59 PM	#2
SpaceCat Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Outerspace Age: 38 Posts: 340	WoW! That is quite the run on sentence!! Herpa has to change it's baby buses. The 757 is good and the 747 is ok. I think the 757 is the best of the New Generation by far..... Cat

06-04-2002, 11:13 PM	#4
norb garrett Senior Collector Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: san clemente, ca, usa Posts: 416	As much as Herpa could improve, I'm still a big fan. Bottom line is every one of our airports exists right now because of their being first to bring us legitimate ground equipment, buildings and a huge array of liveries and jet models. Could the moulds be improved beyond the NG stuff--sure, but I'll tell you what, they're starting to nail it. The new American A300 NG I just got is an outstanding model--yes, StarJets quality. Having grown up playing with AeroMinis and fabricating airport ground equipment out of balsa wood, old Risk game pieces and anything else that might fit has made me appreciate the fact that Herpa was the first to raise the bar on the hobby. Like all leaders, they have excellent challengers who are forcing them to improve. Long live capitalism, and long live Herpa.

06-08-2002, 02:54 PM	#6
norb garrett Senior Collector Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: san clemente, ca, usa Posts: 416	by the way, what's Pixelport and where can I see something about their ground equipment and buildings?

06-10-2002, 05:20 PM	#9
parvezq Master Collector Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 45 Posts: 749	I collect both (although only Herpa NG..two OG I purchased I modified the landing gear). I am glad both are around otherwise we would be at the mercy of only one manufacturer. The same healthy siuation exists in the 1:400 market with Gemini-Dragon-Herpa,etc.. Having a choice is good for collectors and drives both to make a better product. The market is certainly large enough to support both otherwise they wouldn't be in it (makes sense, eh?). I read an interview with a Herpa guy on Wings900 and thats exactly what he said. The good news is (according to him) that by the end of the year Herpa plans on re-stocking its entire line with NG models (but we'll see what actually happens..especially with those recent OG releases). Parvez

06-26-2002, 11:47 AM	#10
AirTran Wings900 Senior Captain Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 18	I think the NG 757 mould is by far the best. I have heard the Ng 767 mould is great too. anyone have it? FL __________________ Evan McWill Visit My Website

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