KLM Herpa A330-300

Citris717 · 03-12-2016, 11:34 PM

Hi everyone,

I was wondering what people's opinions are on the Herpa A330-300 diecast mould? I have not seen any pictures of the model side from ones taken by the company. Does anyone have any pictures of this model or of the Herpa mould?

Thanks!

karun83 · 03-13-2016, 12:30 AM

it is not diecast. it is complete plastic.

Citris717 · 03-13-2016, 06:55 AM

Okay, thanks! I thought it was plastic, but two retailers that I saw had it said it was diecast, so I was a little confused. Thanks again!

nurunet · 03-14-2016, 06:17 AM

You can find a few photos here: http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...ml#post1047668

The damaged model is still for sale (price is a bit negotiable). I am also selling an my undamaged second model at a reasonable price. Let me know if you're interested.

Charlie Alpha · 03-14-2016, 10:12 AM

As has been said, the model is completely plastic. I had the Herpa KLM A330-300 once, but got rid of it because I didn't like the way the cockpit and window printing and nose of the model looked. This is not the excellent Hogan A330 mold, but rather the Lysia/ALP mold.

Before buying, I wold get pictures of the nose and cockpit area to see if you would be happy with the model. If a A330-200 would fit your collecting criteria, I would look for an older Herpa KLM A330-200 that DOES use the Hogan mold. That is a much better looking model IMHO.

alfly.200 · 03-14-2016, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie Alpha

As has been said, the model is completely plastic. I had the Herpa KLM A330-300 once, but got rid of it because I didn't like the way the cockpit and window printing and nose of the model looked. This is not the excellent Hogan A330 mold, but rather the Lysia/ALP mold.

Before buying, I wold get pictures of the nose and cockpit area to see if you would be happy with the model. If a A330-200 would fit your collecting criteria, I would look for an older Herpa KLM A330-200 that DOES use the Hogan mold. That is a much better looking model IMHO.

I agree completely with you. Hogan A330 mould remains definitively the best one (IMHO).

Citris717 · 03-15-2016, 08:55 PM

Okay, thanks for all the information! I think I will stay away from this model for now.