Hello!

AirLenkus · 09-05-2007, 08:28 AM

Hello everyone!
I've been watching this website for a few weeks now and I really had a lot of fun reading your comments and answers. It's been a year now since I've flown for the first time and I terribly regret I didn't do it earlier. It's sooo beautiful!!! So I just started to "collect" models in 1:400 scale which somehow brought me to this forum. Anyway...I'm just finishing my study, which means that my financial position is more or less poor and for starter I bought only these 3 models:
A380-800 Air France (Gemini)
B787 ANA (Phoenix-models)
A320 Air New Zealand "Arwen&Eowyn" (Herpa) in 1:500 scale because there was no 1:400 scale available anymore.
I hope there will be more of them as soon as possible. =)

Kind regards from Slovenia!
Lenka

Santos · 09-05-2007, 09:29 AM

Welcome aboard Lenka. Don´t worry about your financial status; sooner or later you will be able to get a lot of models. Unless your future wife complain about the boxes etc. eh eh eh

All the best and enjoy this forum as much as you can.

Greetings from Brazil.

Otávio

AirLenkus · 09-05-2007, 09:34 AM

Hello!
Thanks, but I hope I'll get a husband since I'm a girl... =)

Regards,
Lenka

dboyd001 · 09-05-2007, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AirLenkus

Hello!
Thanks, but I hope I'll get a husband since I'm a girl... =)

Regards,
Lenka

..... Welcome! Young ladies are welcome here as well. Maybe tone down some of these guys who are snorting about anything and everything.
..... I have three of the "Lord of the Rings" airliners and they are centerpieces of my collection. I was fortunate to get them early. I have not seen one for sale (on eBay) in quite a while. I read the "Rings" trilogy very early in life and reread it several times since. I also couldn't wait to see the movies and have them in my DVD collection.
Dave

AirbusA319 · 09-05-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AirLenkus

Hello everyone!
I've been watching this website for a few weeks now and I really had a lot of fun reading your comments and answers. It's been a year now since I've flown for the first time and I terribly regret I didn't do it earlier. It's sooo beautiful!!! So I just started to "collect" models in 1:400 scale which somehow brought me to this forum. Anyway...I'm just finishing my study, which means that my financial position is more or less poor and for starter I bought only these 3 models:
A380-800 Air France (Gemini)
B787 ANA (Phoenix-models)
A320 Air New Zealand "Arwen&Eowyn" (Herpa) in 1:500 scale because there was no 1:400 scale available anymore.
I hope there will be more of them as soon as possible. =)

Kind regards from Slovenia!
Lenka

Hi mate

SDF · 09-05-2007, 04:35 PM

Hi Lenka, and welcome aboard from Louisville, Kentucky, USA!

It sounds like you have started well on your new hobby with three very different airlines from different parts of the world. What made you choose these? Are you more interested in the paint schemes, or the types of aircraft, or the airlines they fly for, or all of these points? The great thing about this hobby, and the way it has grown in recent years is the vast choice of colorful schemes, interesting aircraft of both the current era and some that are older, as well as the large and small airlines who fly them. I try and have a model of every type of plane and airline I have ever flown on. Since I am three times your age, you can imagine what some of these planes look like!

The most important thing to remember is that while many of us have lots of knowledge, we also have opinions. The only person you have to please is Lenka! My collection began with just one model, so plan plenty of room in your study for shelves to display your new treasures!

Best wishes!

AirLenkus · 09-05-2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dboyd001

..... I have three of the "Lord of the Rings" airliners and they are centerpieces of my collection. I was fortunate to get them early. I have not seen one for sale (on eBay) in quite a while. I read the "Rings" trilogy very early in life and reread it several times since. I also couldn't wait to see the movies and have them in my DVD collection.
Dave

So there are also LotR addicts on this forum! It's nice to know! I was watching all 3 extended movie-parts at once for a few times now...though it took me the whole night to do that. And the book is just amazing! Anyway I'll try to find the 1:400 scale of the aiplane to Middle-Earth...

Regards,
Lenka

AirLenkus · 09-05-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SDF

Hi Lenka, and welcome aboard from Louisville, Kentucky, USA!

It sounds like you have started well on your new hobby with three very different airlines from different parts of the world. What made you choose these? Are you more interested in the paint schemes, or the types of aircraft, or the airlines they fly for, or all of these points? The great thing about this hobby, and the way it has grown in recent years is the vast choice of colorful schemes, interesting aircraft of both the current era and some that are older, as well as the large and small airlines who fly them. I try and have a model of every type of plane and airline I have ever flown on. Since I am three times your age, you can imagine what some of these planes look like!

The most important thing to remember is that while many of us have lots of knowledge, we also have opinions. The only person you have to please is Lenka! My collection began with just one model, so plan plenty of room in your study for shelves to display your new treasures!

Best wishes!

Thank you so much!!!
Well, I've chosen this models because I like LotR and Japan. And Air France because my degree work is connected with France and because the A380 had its first flight there. Otherwise I'm mostly interested in Airbus&Boeing planes and in European+Asian airlines. As for paint schemes...well... my next purchase will be Austrian Airlines "Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra" since I study music.If I would collect the models of the planes I've flown on... well it's very sad but the largest would be A320 (across the Europe there isn't much choice). But the Dream remains... and that is to fly on a bigger jet across the ocean. Maybe that day will come too.

Everything best and good luck!
Lenka

Mystère · 09-05-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AirLenkus

So there are also LotR addicts on this forum! It's nice to know! I was watching all 3 extended movie-parts at once for a few times now...though it took me the whole night to do that. And the book is just amazing! Anyway I'll try to find the 1:400 scale of the aiplane to Middle-Earth...

Regards,
Lenka

Welcome aboard Lenka. Pleased to welcome a young lady in the fierce world of diecast collecting !

Be careful, you'll probably have to choose between real and 1/xxx flying at some point, as this hobby can become very money consuming...

And furthermore you're a Tolkien fan ? Can't believe that ! I'm currently ending LoTR new reading, and will follow on with the Silmarillion, which I never read. Don't worry for the 1/400 Arwen & Eowyn, eBay is the place to keep an eye on. I got mine some month ago, I'm sure one will show up for you too.

Bill-ay · 09-05-2007, 10:37 PM

Zivjo! Mi veseli! Welcome to this forum.

knma'91 · 09-06-2007, 03:36 AM

welcome no rush there will always be airplanes to buy and fly.

D-AIHC · 09-06-2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AirLenkus

It's been a year now since I've flown for the first time and I terribly regret I didn't do it earlier. It's sooo beautiful!!! So I just started to "collect" models in 1:400 scale which somehow brought me to this forum.

Hello and welcome to the forum! May I ask what aircraft you flew on your first flight? Yes, flying is a totally different experience and I can attest to that! BTW, why did you start with 1:400 scale? Why not 1:500, 1:200, etc.? Hope you'll have a great time on this forum!

AirLenkus · 09-06-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystère

Welcome aboard Lenka. Pleased to welcome a young lady in the fierce world of diecast collecting !

Be careful, you'll probably have to choose between real and 1/xxx flying at some point, as this hobby can become very money consuming...

And furthermore you're a Tolkien fan ? Can't believe that ! I'm currently ending LoTR new reading, and will follow on with the Silmarillion, which I never read. Don't worry for the 1/400 Arwen & Eowyn, eBay is the place to keep an eye on. I got mine some month ago, I'm sure one will show up for you too.

Hello! Yes... I'm quite scared that I'll have to make a decision between 1:1 and 1:400 planes! Definitely I would like to fly to Germany next year... to see the Airbus hangar!!!! As for 1:400 I guess I'm "lucky" since I don't have much free space in my room. Yes, I know... a cold comfort.

LotR... I think I like the Silmarillion even better than the LotR trilogy...

Regards,
Lenka

AirLenkus · 09-06-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by D-AIHC

Hello and welcome to the forum! May I ask what aircraft you flew on your first flight? Yes, flying is a totally different experience and I can attest to that! BTW, why did you start with 1:400 scale? Why not 1:500, 1:200, etc.? Hope you'll have a great time on this forum!

Hello! My first flight was with EasyJet but I really don't know for sure on which plane because I didn't pay attention to that on that time. I believe it was A319. Shame on me for not knowing that!
At first I was thinking of collecting the 1:200 scale but when I calculated the size of the A380 in 1:200 scale I somehow considered that I might not have enough room for such models.

On the other hand I thought the 1:500 scale too small (and A320 "LotR" really is very tiny) and the result was 1:400. I guess so.

Regards,
Lenka

D-AIHC · 09-07-2007, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AirLenkus

My first flight was with EasyJet but I really don't know for sure on which plane because I didn't pay attention to that on that time. I believe it was A319. Shame on me for not knowing that!
At first I was thinking of collecting the 1:200 scale but when I calculated the size of the A380 in 1:200 scale I somehow considered that I might not have enough room for such models. On the other hand I thought the 1:500 scale too small (and A320 "LotR" really is very tiny) and the result was 1:400. I guess so.

Yeah, shame on you for not knowing what aircraft you flew on your first flight!

Since 76% of easyJet's fleet are A319s, there's only 24% chance that your first flight was on a B737.

Good choice on the 1:400 scale! I started with 1:400 too but I'm slowly switching to 1:200. You can never go wrong with 1:400 as there are so many manufacturers, airlines, airframes and liveries to choose from. Happy collecting!

AirLenkus · 09-07-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by D-AIHC

Yeah, shame on you for not knowing what aircraft you flew on your first flight!

Since 76% of easyJet's fleet are A319s, there's only 24% chance that your first flight was on a B737.

Good choice on the 1:400 scale! I started with 1:400 too but I'm slowly switching to 1:200. You can never go wrong with 1:400 as there are so many manufacturers, airlines, airframes and liveries to choose from. Happy collecting!

Well, you got me there! Let's say IT WAS A319!

Anyway I would really like to have at least one A380 in 1:200 scale! It must be gorgeous!

D-AIHC · 09-07-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AirLenkus

Well, you got me there! Let's say IT WAS A319!

To make your flight more interesting and to be sure, you should take pics of the aircraft before boarding and/or take the safety card.

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Originally Posted by AirLenkus

Anyway I would really like to have at least one A380 in 1:200 scale! It must be gorgeous!

I'd like to have an A380 in 1:200 sometime down the road too but not right now as I usually wait till the aircraft has entered service with the airlines before getting the model.

AirLenkus · 09-07-2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by D-AIHC

To make your flight more interesting and to be sure, you should take pics of the aircraft before boarding and/or take the safety card.

I'd like to have an A380 in 1:200 sometime down the road too but not right now as I usually wait till the aircraft has entered service with the airlines before getting the model.

Actually I did take pics of my other flights but unfortunately not of the first one (I guess I was too nervous). But what is with your suggestion about taking the safety card?

So I assume you don't want to have even the B787 yet? I must admit I just adore its wing-shape! I think the name "Dreamliner" really suits to the wings.

D-AIHC · 09-07-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AirLenkus

But what is with your suggestion about taking the safety card?

Hmmm...I forgot, you shouldn't take the safety card off the aircraft because it may jeopardise the safety of others in case of emergency.

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Originally Posted by AirLenkus

So I assume you don't want to have even the B787 yet?

That's right! I will patiently wait till next year!

LOT 737-300 · 09-07-2007, 03:34 PM

I guess you can always ask and FA for a safety card to keep. I read on the net that many times, they will give you one if you ask nicely.

AirLenkus · 09-07-2007, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by D-AIHC

Hmmm...I forgot, you shouldn't take the safety card off the aircraft because it may jeopardise the safety of others in case of emergency.

That's right! I will patiently wait till next year!

See!!! You shouldn't take the safety card!

Well...I'm very sorry for you, especially if the B787 will not fly the next year yet... otherwise you should buy at least one 1:500 scale model of it (just for a sample of course)!

09-05-2007, 08:28 AM	#1
AirLenkus Choose a star to reach! Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 25 Posts: 209	Hello! Hello everyone! I've been watching this website for a few weeks now and I really had a lot of fun reading your comments and answers. It's been a year now since I've flown for the first time and I terribly regret I didn't do it earlier. It's sooo beautiful!!! So I just started to "collect" models in 1:400 scale which somehow brought me to this forum. Anyway...I'm just finishing my study, which means that my financial position is more or less poor and for starter I bought only these 3 models: A380-800 Air France (Gemini) B787 ANA (Phoenix-models) A320 Air New Zealand "Arwen&Eowyn" (Herpa) in 1:500 scale because there was no 1:400 scale available anymore. I hope there will be more of them as soon as possible. =) Kind regards from Slovenia! Lenka

09-05-2007, 09:29 AM	#2
Santos South American collector Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Age: 36 Posts: 2,826	Re: Hello! Welcome aboard Lenka. Don´t worry about your financial status; sooner or later you will be able to get a lot of models. Unless your future wife complain about the boxes etc. eh eh eh All the best and enjoy this forum as much as you can. Greetings from Brazil. Otávio __________________ Wish list in 1:400 scale: 1) BETA DC-8-70F (dedicated to Celso please) 2) PANAIR DO BRASIL DC-8 reg.# PP-PDS 3) VARIGLOG MD-11F & B727-100 / 200F 4) VARIG Caravelle 5) TRANSBRASIL 727-100 6) RIO-SUL 737-500 old colors Thank you Aeroclassics for the VARIG Coronados!

09-05-2007, 09:34 AM	#3
AirLenkus Choose a star to reach! Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 25 Posts: 209	Re: Hello! Hello! Thanks, but I hope I'll get a husband since I'm a girl... =) Regards, Lenka

09-05-2007, 04:35 PM	#6
SDF Master Collector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Louisville, KY USA Age: 62 Posts: 566	Re: Hello! Hi Lenka, and welcome aboard from Louisville, Kentucky, USA! It sounds like you have started well on your new hobby with three very different airlines from different parts of the world. What made you choose these? Are you more interested in the paint schemes, or the types of aircraft, or the airlines they fly for, or all of these points? The great thing about this hobby, and the way it has grown in recent years is the vast choice of colorful schemes, interesting aircraft of both the current era and some that are older, as well as the large and small airlines who fly them. I try and have a model of every type of plane and airline I have ever flown on. Since I am three times your age, you can imagine what some of these planes look like! The most important thing to remember is that while many of us have lots of knowledge, we also have opinions. The only person you have to please is Lenka! My collection began with just one model, so plan plenty of room in your study for shelves to display your new treasures! Best wishes!

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