Hello Micheal, yes indeed, it's an exceptionally difficult model to find, it's been on my wishlist since 2007! The only other version that is very similar in quality is the Witty/Apollo model which was produced in 2013, at the same time as more Pan Am 747 releases - they were made on the same BB400 mould I think. It also has a 3-Window UD, different reg. (JA8112) but has a silver painted belly rather than polished, like this one. The printing is also very good, the 'Japan Air Lines' title is nice but still not as strong as this original BB400 model, which I think is still the best version made so far. The Witty version is also difficult to find though. Good luck with your search!
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Crooked engine on VH-ECB fixed. Luckily no modelling knife required, just a very careful manipulation with fingers...lucky I have lots of experience in that department
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__________________ The greatest need in 1:400:Reissues of Major Passenger-Carrier 747 Classics: -100/200, -300, and SP, of NG / Aeroclassics / Big Bird Mk. 1 quality. Examples: American; United Blue-Star, Bass; TWA double globe, double stripe; Pan Am delivery; British Airways Negus, Landor; KLM 70's-80's blue top; Air France 70's-80's; Lufthansa 70's-80's; Aer Lingus delivery; Sabena 80's circle-s; Japan Air Lines 70's-80s; All Nippon 70's; and Qantas 70's-80's.
From the collection sale Jet-X TWA MD-83 N9615W, she is still flying today for American. I flew on the bird last Aug 14 2018, my last MD-80 flight. Sat across from the rear galley door next to the flight attendant jump seat, engine sound music to my ears.
Nice models, Transpac!! I love 80's and 90's 733's. I wish AC still had "access" to a mould and could do AirCal and Morris Air.
Jim
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Nice! I recently acquired some Aer Lingus models from fellow collectors:
AC Aer Lingus 737-300 EI-BUD (1980s Green Livery)
AC Aer Lingus 737-200 EI-EI-ASD (1970s White Livery)
AC Aer Lingus 707-300 EI-ANV (1980s Green Livery)
AC/BB400 Aer Lingus 767-300 EI-CAL (1980s Green Livery)
AV400 Aer Lingus L1011-500 G-BBAF (2000s Green Livery)
I am still after these if anyone has them available for decent prices. Thanks!
AC Aer Lingus A330-300 EI-EDY or EI-SHN (2000s Green Livery) [Highly Desired]
AC Aer Lingus A330-300 EI-DUB (1980s Green Livery) [Highly Desired]
AC Aer Lingus 737-200 EI-ASB (1980s Green Livery)
AC Aer Lingus 747-100 EI-BED (1980s Green Livery) [Highly Desired]
AC Aer Lingus 747-100 EI-ASJ (1970s White Livery) [Highly Desired]
GJ Aer Lingus A320-200 EI-DEK (2000s Green Livery)
GJ Aer Lingus ATR-72 EI-REP (2000s Green Livery)
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AeroClassics Aer Lingus B 747-100 EI-ASJ
AeroClassics Aer Lingus B 747-100 EI-BED
AeroClassics Boeing B 747-100 N7470
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From the Waffle collection sale page: Singapore Airlines DC-10-30 in 70's colors. I loved this early version of the livery as a child, and still love it today.
__________________ The greatest need in 1:400:Reissues of Major Passenger-Carrier 747 Classics: -100/200, -300, and SP, of NG / Aeroclassics / Big Bird Mk. 1 quality. Examples: American; United Blue-Star, Bass; TWA double globe, double stripe; Pan Am delivery; British Airways Negus, Landor; KLM 70's-80's blue top; Air France 70's-80's; Lufthansa 70's-80's; Aer Lingus delivery; Sabena 80's circle-s; Japan Air Lines 70's-80s; All Nippon 70's; and Qantas 70's-80's.
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Have boosted my TUI collection by 66% in the past few days with the NG 757 and Phoenix 737-8Max. Also managed to pick up the Dragon Wings Boeing 707 prototype.
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Nice, I got this on initial release. It fits my GLA collection criteria, I used to see these in the early 80's picking up holiday makers bound for Spain
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I have this one too..)
I can't remember seeing fly into LGW.. but it fits with my criteria..
My latest model arrived today.
Av400 British Airways Negus B707F, picked it up for a tenner off ebay, so i am quite pleased.
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The picture doesn't do justice, its looks better in person, I like the new colors, with the all white wings and engines.
Thank you! I've been contemplating the new Lufthansa A346 Gemini is due to release soon but I'm not over impressed by the "Euro White." Your feedback is helpful.
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Thank you! I've been contemplating the new Lufthansa A346 Gemini is due to release soon but I'm not over impressed by the "Euro White." Your feedback is helpful.
I'm also planning to get the Lufthansa A346 in new colors too!
Great models Jmmccarthy2002! I have both of those 737's. I wish AC would do the UA blue-star DC-10 with those blue titles.
Jim
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Two recent acquisitions - chrome beauties, and the 1:1 actual planes probably never looked this good. Polished metal is the more realistic finish, but damn, there's something artsy and appealing about a 1/400 diecast model decked out in chrome. The models: GJEAL282C Eastern Airlines McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30, N391EA; and GJEAL113C Eastern Airlines B 727-200. N8866E. The Wings of Man, Doug
Two recent acquisitions - chrome beauties, and the 1:1 actual planes probably never looked this good. Polished metal is the more realistic finish, but damn, there's something artsy and appealing about a 1/400 diecast model decked out in chrome.
I also prefer the chrome, on Eastern. They just look fantastic in that finish.
Qatar 787-8 by Gemini, along with two other Gemini 787-8s and one JCW 787-8 ANA.
A quick comparison between the Gemini and Phoenix version. Gemini left, Phoenix right.
Major difference between the two is Gemini has "Qatar" written on the bottom, the panel above the nose colored on Phoenix and the Phoenix has a bump/dome moulded onto the top which the Gemini lacks.
Color is very slightly different and I am not sure what is more accurate. Both look fairly good.
Unfortunately Gemini no longer uses this mould anymore and uses a cradle for the wings.
Picked up a couple Aeroclassics 767-200's, with the new-style rolling gear. I was unaware any of the initial releases (American, TWA, Delta) got rolling gear. But, found these two!
Didn't know they made the re-made the original batch with the new gear. What retailer did you happen to get these from? Would be interested in maybe picking these up for my collection.
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AeroClassics Aer Lingus B 747-100 EI-ASJ
AeroClassics Aer Lingus B 747-100 EI-BED
AeroClassics Boeing B 747-100 N7470
MEA Twin Set + GSE, B.747-2B4BSF (OD-AGJ) & B.707-347C (OD-AGV). This has been very elusive, very lucky to find it right here in the UK as well. The seller on ebay happens to be a DAC user so if you're reading this, thanks again Mike, much appreciated! Such a stunning pair of models and the GSE is pretty awesome, too.
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That MEA set looks great! So glad every time you get one of these precious AC / BB 747's, I know how much you enjoy them! The MEA set is a prized part of my collection.
Jim
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Why don't we see twin sets getting released anymore?
Harvey
Yeah it would be great to see some of these again, this MEA set is the very first one I've ever picked up and I absolutely love it!
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Acquired this amazing AeroClassics Delta DC-8 at the Chicago Airline Collectibles Show today.
Nice retro catch, well done
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That MEA set looks great! So glad every time you get one of these precious AC / BB 747's, I know how much you enjoy them! The MEA set is a prized part of my collection.
Jim
Thanks Jim, I really do and I know these models mean the same to you as well, a major milestone is reached every time one of these are found. Had some luck yesterday at the LHR Fair where I was able to swap a spare model for a PIA o/c 742, another holy grail!
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Why don't we see twin sets getting released anymore?
Harvey
I asked Andrew that some time ago and apparently they didn't sell well, as many people didn't want both models and didn't want to pay the high price for two models and GSE. They sold much better as separate items. Some of the models in the twinsets were boxed and sold separately - BEA Comet 4B and Viscount for example, but of course without GSE.
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DC-8s still needed to be done in 1/400: Air Ceylon, Air Spain, Seaboard World (-63CF)
Comets still missing- Dan Air (4 & 4C), United Arab Airlines/Misrair/Egyptair, Kuwait AW, Sudan AW, East African AW, Saudi Royal Flt.
Caravelles still not made: Luxair, Air Algerie,SABENA (final scheme), Libyan Arab Airlines, SAS ( SCANDINAVIAN titles scheme)
Ilyushin IL-18s still not made: Tarom (billboard,) Malev (1st scheme),Cubana, Balkan/ Tabso-Bulgarian Air Transport,
I asked Andrew that some time ago and apparently they didn't sell well, as many people didn't want both models and didn't want to pay the high price for two models and GSE. They sold much better as separate items. Some of the models in the twinsets were boxed and sold separately - BEA Comet 4B and Viscount for example, but of course without GSE.
I see. But I'm sure there are potential combinations out there that would be in high demand. But then again, just sell them separately and people will buy what they want, I guess. Seemed to me like a good idea to keep this hobby interesting.
Another great idea was Dragon Wings' combo of USAF tanker/cargo aircraft paired with a fighter jet.
Harvey
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