Will Nalanji fly again?

vapour trail · 11-15-2006, 06:34 AM

Not too sure if i should post this in this section, BUT...........
I heard rumours on the grapevine that Qantas is now in the process of getting Nalanji Dreaming back into airworthy condition. Does any one know if this is true? And if it is true, will it return back into the Qantas fleet?

Unicorn · 11-16-2006, 01:05 AM

There is no plan to re-livery the 747-300 that flew with the Nalanji Dreaming scheme back into that livery.

There has been some discussion that the 747-300s may end up being converted into freighters for Qantas' planned freight subsidiary but no firm news yet.

There has been a persistant rumour that the Nalanji Dreaming scheme may be ressurected for one of the later A380s, but nothing confirmed.

Unicorn

Iceman_c27 · 11-20-2006, 07:48 PM

I got a friend who works as a chief engineer for Qantas...I'll ask him to ee if he knows anything...

vapour trail · 11-20-2006, 10:27 PM

That would be good! I really am a fan of this beast! Any info is appreciated.
I did hear that she was back in maintenence and was being made airworthy again, after her outside storage at Avalon.

TG757 · 11-21-2006, 01:42 AM

Would be good to see Nalanji take to the skies again...i miss seeing her at Changi Airport! Before the A330 came in, this B743 was doing the BNE-SIN-BNE almost everyday!

Blue Skies Ahead · 11-22-2006, 09:07 AM

Well Qantas has gone back to using the 747-300 to LAX so it's not like Qantas isn't using them anymore.

Personally... I think that the livery should be re-painted on a 747-400ER like Wunala.

JB · 11-22-2006, 11:39 AM

When has QF gone back to using 743s to LAX?

Blue Skies Ahead · 11-22-2006, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JB

When has QF gone back to using 743s to LAX?

From photos on Airliners.Net and JetPhotos.Net it looks like they have been coming in on occasions but frequent occasions.

Ciuffi · 11-29-2006, 04:07 AM

It would be nice to see that livery back, also on an A380!

Iceman_c27 · 11-29-2006, 06:55 AM

Hey boys! Talked to my insider at Qantas! Apparently Nalanji had been flying to Howaii and another location but forgot what ONLY. It's however currently in the hangers and they are planning to retire the 743 and repaint it on one of the 744. The A380 was in SYdney yesteray been putting through its paces an I was there, will post another thead and photos about that! What a sight to see it in person! Too bad I missed the take off at noon today but there was a freaky wind and fog today and all take-off had been diverted out to see anyway so the original north take-off and low flying pass the city was cacelled anyway.

Blue Angel No.5 · 01-15-2007, 02:47 PM

Nalanji is a beautiful livery... If every voice counts, then hear mine... Bring Nalanji Back

nalanji dreaming · 11-17-2007, 08:52 PM

I am sorry to say but nalanji dreaming has been sold to an american company and will be scrapped............

nalanji dreaming · 11-17-2007, 08:57 PM

It was beautiful thou wasnt it

Ferihegy · 11-19-2007, 06:57 AM

Is Qantas using 747-300 at the moment? Nalanji is stored, isn't it?

Ferihegy · 11-20-2007, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CreativExplorer

A Qantas current status of the -300's, it flies 3 of them into Perth daily, to Sydney and Melbourne.

I think it's pretty good that Qantas is still flying these old a beautiful birds. Does JAL using them? I love old 747s!

Ferihegy · 11-21-2007, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CreativExplorer

Yes, very rare birds. I would call myself lucky if ever I saw one of them into the LAX today, I saw a few-300's in LAX back in 98-99.

About your JAL fleet, yes it still uses them. JAL has seven 747-300's whereas two of them is an -SR version (Short Range). Hope that helps.

You're a lucky man! The last 743 I saw was in FRA in the early 90s, from JAL. Since then, I never saw them

nalanji dreaming · 11-21-2007, 07:24 PM

Yes. nalanji is but it will be scrapped, also i found out that QANTAS will have gottin rid of all 747-300s by the end of 2008.

nalanji dreaming · 11-21-2007, 07:29 PM

Do any of you have a SKYMARKS model of Nalanji???

B-16707 · 11-22-2007, 11:39 PM

nalanji is dead folks

heres my tribute to the dreaming collection. my 1:200 models with nalanji banking into the sunset

nalanji dreaming · 11-28-2007, 02:09 AM

cool where did you get that???

mjabbasi · 11-28-2007, 03:19 AM

What make and scale is that QF Wunala 744 and 743?

B-16707 · 11-28-2007, 01:29 PM

uh got it in taiwan haha. they all have gears, i just photoshopped them out

wunala is herpa and nalanji is skymarks, all 1:200, mjabbasi you should know me! im like you, 1:200 hahah.

Ferihegy · 11-29-2007, 02:19 AM

Fantastic planes! I always loved Qantas special colors!

Prestwick Pioneer · 11-29-2007, 05:36 PM

Prestwick is the place to watch old 747s, it still gets the Evergreen -100Fs and all other models up to the LCF. There was an Atlas -200F at the hangar when i went past(plus A5-RGE, a Druk Air 146). Yup its the place.

Unicorn · 11-29-2007, 06:52 PM

Qantas is still debating painting one of the A380s in an aboriginal motif.

One school of thought suggests moving Wunla Dreaming across to the A380 and repainting the 744 in standard QF big foot colours.

Another is of the opinion that they should leave Wunala alone (as not all airports in Qantas' route network are A380 capable) and paint an A380 in either Nalanji colours or a new design from Balarinji.

Verdict is still out.

Unicorn

vapour trail · 11-29-2007, 07:10 PM

I personally hope they go with a new design altogether. But if they do want use a current design, leave Wunala as is and use the old Nalanji scheme. I myself self think its a better scheme any way.

Another question, do you think they'll apply the big foot scheme to Wunala and Yananyi, or leave them as is ???

D-AIHC · 11-29-2007, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vapour trail

I personally hope they go with a new design altogether. But if they do want use a current design, leave Wunala as is and use the old Nalanji scheme. I m

11-15-2006, 06:34 AM	#1
vapour trail 1/400 collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Age: 29 Posts: 118	Will Nalanji fly again? Not too sure if i should post this in this section, BUT........... I heard rumours on the grapevine that Qantas is now in the process of getting Nalanji Dreaming back into airworthy condition. Does any one know if this is true? And if it is true, will it return back into the Qantas fleet?

11-16-2006, 01:05 AM	#2
Unicorn 1:400 Leasing Agent Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,022	There is no plan to re-livery the 747-300 that flew with the Nalanji Dreaming scheme back into that livery. There has been some discussion that the 747-300s may end up being converted into freighters for Qantas' planned freight subsidiary but no firm news yet. There has been a persistant rumour that the Nalanji Dreaming scheme may be ressurected for one of the later A380s, but nothing confirmed. Unicorn __________________ It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed, the lips acquire stains, the stains become a warning. It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. PS. Buzz paranoid and proud of it!

11-20-2006, 07:48 PM	#3
Iceman_c27 Collector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 95	I got a friend who works as a chief engineer for Qantas...I'll ask him to ee if he knows anything... __________________ -= Iceman =- My Shop

11-22-2006, 09:07 AM	#6
Blue Skies Ahead It's A Blue Thing Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Poughkeepsie, New York Age: 16 Posts: 284	Well Qantas has gone back to using the 747-300 to LAX so it's not like Qantas isn't using them anymore. Personally... I think that the livery should be re-painted on a 747-400ER like Wunala. __________________ The Name Is Blue, Jet Blue... www.freewebs.com/oceanside-airport/

11-29-2006, 06:55 AM	#10
Iceman_c27 Collector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 95	Hey boys! Talked to my insider at Qantas! Apparently Nalanji had been flying to Howaii and another location but forgot what ONLY. It's however currently in the hangers and they are planning to retire the 743 and repaint it on one of the 744. The A380 was in SYdney yesteray been putting through its paces an I was there, will post another thead and photos about that! What a sight to see it in person! Too bad I missed the take off at noon today but there was a freaky wind and fog today and all take-off had been diverted out to see anyway so the original north take-off and low flying pass the city was cacelled anyway. __________________ -= Iceman =- My Shop

11-20-2006, 10:27 PM	#4
vapour trail 1/400 collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Age: 29 Posts: 118	That would be good! I really am a fan of this beast! Any info is appreciated. I did hear that she was back in maintenence and was being made airworthy again, after her outside storage at Avalon.

11-21-2006, 01:42 AM	#5
TG757 Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,668	Would be good to see Nalanji take to the skies again...i miss seeing her at Changi Airport! Before the A330 came in, this B743 was doing the BNE-SIN-BNE almost everyday!

11-22-2006, 11:39 AM	#7
JB Got Koalas? Join Date: Jan 1999 Age: 22 Posts: 5,167	When has QF gone back to using 743s to LAX?

11-29-2006, 04:07 AM	#9
Ciuffi Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 264	It would be nice to see that livery back, also on an A380!

01-15-2007, 02:47 PM	#11
Blue Angel No.5 the lead solo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston, TX Age: 29 Posts: 52	Nalanji is a beautiful livery... If every voice counts, then hear mine... Bring Nalanji Back

11-17-2007, 08:52 PM	#12
nalanji dreaming Junior Collector Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Will Nalanji fly again? I am sorry to say but nalanji dreaming has been sold to an american company and will be scrapped............

11-17-2007, 08:57 PM	#13
nalanji dreaming Junior Collector Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Will Nalanji fly again? It was beautiful thou wasnt it

11-19-2007, 06:57 AM	#14
Ferihegy TriJets lover! Join Date: May 2007 Location: near BUD Age: 26 Posts: 485	Re: Will Nalanji fly again? Is Qantas using 747-300 at the moment? Nalanji is stored, isn't it? __________________ Visit: My Collection Visit: Hungarian DieCast 500

11-21-2007, 07:24 PM	#17
nalanji dreaming Junior Collector Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Will Nalanji fly again? Yes. nalanji is but it will be scrapped, also i found out that QANTAS will have gottin rid of all 747-300s by the end of 2008.

11-21-2007, 07:29 PM	#18
nalanji dreaming Junior Collector Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Will Nalanji fly again? Do any of you have a SKYMARKS model of Nalanji???

11-22-2007, 11:39 PM	#19
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,185	Re: Will Nalanji fly again? nalanji is dead folks heres my tribute to the dreaming collection. my 1:200 models with nalanji banking into the sunset __________________ The Completed Customs The Airport want 1:200 B773ER details decals? for info check this out http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tml#post601882

11-28-2007, 02:09 AM	#20
nalanji dreaming Junior Collector Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Will Nalanji fly again? cool where did you get that???

11-28-2007, 03:19 AM	#21
mjabbasi Complete Wacko! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pakistan Posts: 3,116	Re: Will Nalanji fly again? What make and scale is that QF Wunala 744 and 743?

11-28-2007, 01:29 PM	#22
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,185	Re: Will Nalanji fly again? uh got it in taiwan haha. they all have gears, i just photoshopped them out wunala is herpa and nalanji is skymarks, all 1:200, mjabbasi you should know me! im like you, 1:200 hahah. __________________ The Completed Customs The Airport want 1:200 B773ER details decals? for info check this out http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tml#post601882

11-29-2007, 02:19 AM	#23
Ferihegy TriJets lover! Join Date: May 2007 Location: near BUD Age: 26 Posts: 485	Re: Will Nalanji fly again? Fantastic planes! I always loved Qantas special colors! __________________ Visit: My Collection Visit: Hungarian DieCast 500

11-29-2007, 05:36 PM	#24
Prestwick Pioneer Prestwick Pioneer Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND Posts: 587	Re: Will Nalanji fly again? Prestwick is the place to watch old 747s, it still gets the Evergreen -100Fs and all other models up to the LCF. There was an Atlas -200F at the hangar when i went past(plus A5-RGE, a Druk Air 146). Yup its the place. __________________ The Prestwick Pioneer

11-29-2007, 06:52 PM	#25
Unicorn 1:400 Leasing Agent Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,022	Re: Will Nalanji fly again? Qantas is still debating painting one of the A380s in an aboriginal motif. One school of thought suggests moving Wunla Dreaming across to the A380 and repainting the 744 in standard QF big foot colours. Another is of the opinion that they should leave Wunala alone (as not all airports in Qantas' route network are A380 capable) and paint an A380 in either Nalanji colours or a new design from Balarinji. Verdict is still out. Unicorn __________________ It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed, the lips acquire stains, the stains become a warning. It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. PS. Buzz paranoid and proud of it!

11-29-2007, 07:10 PM	#26
vapour trail 1/400 collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Age: 29 Posts: 118	Re: Will Nalanji fly again? I personally hope they go with a new design altogether. But if they do want use a current design, leave Wunala as is and use the old Nalanji scheme. I myself self think its a better scheme any way. Another question, do you think they'll apply the big foot scheme to Wunala and Yananyi, or leave them as is ???