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Originally Posted by slaman
What is the fundamental differences between Herpa, Hogan, and PacMin models?
I think I've found a PacMin 1:250 scale but it's pretty pricey... is it worth it to pay twice as much for a PacMin model over a Hogan wings one? Is the Hogan one really cheaply made? Could it be used as a desktop display?
And I realize that I'm looking for the B777-300ER plane... the 777-200 is "chubby"
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PacMin usually makes models in 1/100 scale - rare to see them in any smaller scale unless the airline customer requests it. PacMin models are made from fiberglass resin and are usually pretty accurate in shape. But you'll pay through the nose, since they're not made in mass quantities.
Herpa and Hogan are made by the same factory, except that Herpa usually assembles the model and it usually has better-quality details. Hogan models are just as good quality-wise and cheaper, though you will need to assemble them. No glue is required - it's all snap fit.
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