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slaman · 05-10-2005, 12:59 PM

Hi people!

After browsing these forums, I admittedly know nothing about aircraft models... but I'm eager to learn a bit more.

I'm looking to get a gift for someone who loves the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft - I'm pretty sure that's the model number. It is a slender slender plane that's narrow and long - is this the right model? Are there any other 777 models that look similar to it? I think the 777-200 is a bit wider in the body - please correct me if I'm wrong...

Ok, well the gift I want to get is for a desk display - I want something that is extremely high quality and doesn't look or feel cheap... I thought the die-cast metal would be ideal for this, but I don't think Gemini makes it in the size I want... I'm looking for something at least 12' long - and putting it on a nice chrome/metal heavy stand with landing gear intact.

The colour I am looking for is ideally silver/chrome/metal... I think United has those colours, but I could be mistaken. Otherwise, Emirates' or Air Canada is fine (preferably Air Canada) if it exists...

Any suggestions? What dimensions are the 1:400 scale models? Am I looking at 1:250? 1:200? What are the differences I should be looking for if I have to go with plastic? Are there certain brands which are better?

If anyone can suggest an actual manufacturer of the model and the model number, I would appreciate it...

Thanks a lot for helping out a newbie!

05-10-2005, 12:59 PM	#1
slaman Junior Collector Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3	Questions from a Newbie about the B777 Hi people! After browsing these forums, I admittedly know nothing about aircraft models... but I'm eager to learn a bit more. I'm looking to get a gift for someone who loves the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft - I'm pretty sure that's the model number. It is a slender slender plane that's narrow and long - is this the right model? Are there any other 777 models that look similar to it? I think the 777-200 is a bit wider in the body - please correct me if I'm wrong... Ok, well the gift I want to get is for a desk display - I want something that is extremely high quality and doesn't look or feel cheap... I thought the die-cast metal would be ideal for this, but I don't think Gemini makes it in the size I want... I'm looking for something at least 12' long - and putting it on a nice chrome/metal heavy stand with landing gear intact. The colour I am looking for is ideally silver/chrome/metal... I think United has those colours, but I could be mistaken. Otherwise, Emirates' or Air Canada is fine (preferably Air Canada) if it exists... Any suggestions? What dimensions are the 1:400 scale models? Am I looking at 1:250? 1:200? What are the differences I should be looking for if I have to go with plastic? Are there certain brands which are better? If anyone can suggest an actual manufacturer of the model and the model number, I would appreciate it... Thanks a lot for helping out a newbie!