It's listed as Western Models UK so may well be a WM casting that has only now surfaced. Most likely finished with decals
and in very limited numbers, hand-made in the UK, hence the price. There are 1/144 decals for the 3 schemes available
that could be re-sized. Will be nice to see the finished models.
Would be nice to see pics of TWA and Eastern as soon as the first ones are done so we can decide. They are expensive but I think I will pick up EA and possibly the TWA. Hope someone posts pics once ready 🙂
I ordered the Eastern version. I have been waiting years for someone to come out with a Martin 202 or 404. I don’t believe any of the manufacturers like Inflight, Gemini or Herpa are going to touch this aircraft. My collection of these hand built aircraft has quite a number of very well done models.
Hopefully, they come out with a 202 as well. A Northwest version of that would be great to have too!
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Pity its not Western Models or AC200 as it would have been about 50% of the price... Unusual for ARD not to show the finished article which is why as per Aviaction I thought they may have been from the Western stable (as that is their current modus operandi..) ..... until I saw the price.... Hopefully a little more refined than past efforts..?
Well done ...
This is a new mould, it has never been released before.
I look forward to seeing a picture of this model.
Many of us would be interested in the TWA version.
Jean Pierre.
i fully agree, the real model must be seen, in my opinion i am very pessimistic about the very low quality of the "new" WMUK as sold by ARD or Bundies regarding approximative finish, painting and ink jet decals.
Yes, this is undoubtly a new mold, never released before such as the Pembroke or.....the so expensive Armagnac, that doesnt deserve their high price
Yes, this is undoubtly a new mold, never released before such as the Pembroke
Model pics are essential to justify that price. Have been reluctant to get any of these new Western Models UK models.
FYI the recent Western Models UK Pembroke(s) was a CAM/Skyline Model in a past life. Which was resurrected by
ARD, was surprised they didn't make it a Sky Classic release. Also seen done as a Sea Prince by Sky Fame.
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Not sure if it's even legal to use the brand name of a company which you don't own? Lawsuits have been filed for things less serious!
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Not sure if it's even legal to use the brand name of a company which you don't own? Lawsuits have been filed for things less serious!
You could make a 404 and blow them out of the water. Save on lawyer bills. I'll take a Pacific Air Lines, TWA, and a couple of Easterns. Throw in an Ozark too.
Hi Rui, welcome back to the Western Model discussion.
May be a case of ARD seeing the demand before getting a few done.
Argosy
I dont know if thats the case or not....lets just say that if you have the real WMs, the ones made some 20 years ago, keep them. I do. But Im very suspicious of any new moulds and finished products by this classic brand today. Politics aside, I wish Andrew K would be the one behind it. Then I would be sure of a quality item. Do any of you remember seeing any photos of any new WMs during my rather tiring photographic posts??, ...exactly. They were never worth it.
Have stuck with the originals. The collection has grown quite a bit over the last few years. Includes a certain Air France Caravelle that you may remember.
The UNITED Caravelle have been released under CA26B reg.
There was also the Swissair, and finally the Sabena ; it is believed that an Alitalia was made, but no evidence all ; if a DACer have more information, let me know please.
However, INFLIGHT LE released an Alitalia Caravelle, not so bad in fact.
The UNITED Caravelle have been released under CA26B reg. It is believed that an Alitalia was made. However, INFLIGHT LE released an Alitalia Caravelle, not so bad in fact.
Thanks for confirmation with photographic evidence. Had thought so but an old thread had mention of sample only. Have both the AF & Swissair. Never seen evidence of Alitalia but several WMs were planned but never released.
Know of a few Inflight LE/27R Models...Alitalia old+new, Air Inter, TAP & Iberia.
....My Caravelle came via Portugal....
A few Caravelles were done recently by WM UK but had issues.
Argosy
I'm happy she landed in your collection. ;-)
As for your other remark, sadly ALL recent WM UK models have issues....huge gaps in the moulds, poor finishing, poor decal application finish...and being sold for quite a lot of money...the actual Quality/price factor is just not fair....WMs Old School are by far still the best.
I'm happy she landed in your collection. ;-)
As for your other remark, sadly ALL recent WM UK models have issues....huge gaps in the moulds, poor finishing, poor decal application finish...and being sold for quite a lot of money...the actual Quality/price factor is just not fair....WMs Old School are by far still the best.
Rui... sod the models... good to see you are alive my friend.....
... but agree with your prose....How much...!!! for what...........!!!!!.....
...... One day someone will do a decent TAP 1/200 Vanguard....
Sod the models indeed, well, some of them really. Im keeping some real gems, and letting the mass produced "exclusive and limited releases" go!;-)
As for a Vanguard TAP, we never flew the type! But there were talks for the Bac 1-11 did you know? Then they opted for the 727-100 instead. A Bac 1-11 in the old TAP colours would be sweet to look at!;-) you take care, Agent!
Ps....and since we're talking about Martin's work...
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Good thread have enjoyed every posting. Good to see the 404 has been done, and nice to see the other rare pics on here. Big hi to all my buddies who posted.
Though my sample is not 1:200, its photo will be the first of a model Martinliner on this thread.
By my calculation the scale of my 4-0-4 is 1:475. This is a pretty accurate plastic casting; the underside of the fuselage even includes representation of the aft airstair.
I'd like a proper Martinliner 1:200 diecast, to park rampside near my Convairs. I can not imagine a market for what is now a very obscure airplane - but I'll take mine with Ozark markings.
Though my sample is not 1:200, its photo will be the first of a model Martinliner on this thread.
By my calculation the scale of my 4-0-4 is 1:475. This is a pretty accurate plastic casting; the underside of the fuselage even includes representation of the aft airstair.
I'd like a proper Martinliner 1:200 diecast, to park rampside near my Convairs. I can not imagine a market for what is now a very obscure airplane - but I'll take mine with Ozark markings.
Thats a great little model. Lets just hope their mould looks as good as this one in the picture. Fingers crossed then!
Well - here she is. WM-UK 1/200 Martin 404. N40439 and I love it. Pricey but gorgeous in my view. Fills a big gap in my American prop-liner collection. (Not good with photos - some of you cats put out amazing pics.) Appears decaled to me. And before you folks take me to task with questions - I'm not an expert in the manufacturing of die-cast airplanes so I probably don't have the answers you're looking for. Heck, I don't even post much given 18 years on this Forum. Anyway FWIW. ARD Announced late August '18.
Well - here she is. WM-UK 1/200 Martin 404. N40439 and I love it. Pricey but gorgeous in my view. Fills a big gap in my American prop-liner collection. (Not good with photos - some of you cats put out amazing pics.) Appears decaled to me. And before you folks take me to task with questions - I'm not an expert in the manufacturing of die-cast airplanes so I probably don't have the answers you're looking for. Heck, I don't even post much given 18 years on this Forum. Anyway FWIW. ARD Announced late August '18.
A pretty rare airplane as well as model. Nice find. Enjoy!
It is very easy to improve or make a custom model from a WM UK product, adding antennae, de icing boots on the propeller blades ...
Al you need is pictures of the real aircraft and you can make something very nice.
Decals are available from F-RSIN in France for a 404 Southern.
If you can turn a blind eye on the fact that the Martin 202 was one mètre shorter, you can have decals for Allegheny and LAN Chile versions.
Models made by F-RSIN are 1/144 scale but you can ask to have the decals rescaled in 1/200 scale.
I made many models using this possibility.
F-RSIN decals are high quality, very thin, properly applied, you forget that they are decals.
Martin 404 1:200 Western Models
... there's enough of these silly Concordes about... 
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