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AeroClassics Speculations for August 2019
With 400SH currently in maintenance, Mata Hari will have to have her report posted here;
B- , B- , TF- , and N N N N N N N N N N N
That'd be N to the 11th power!
Those beauties will be spread over 5 different aircraft types. Sorry Adrian, no props!
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11 different N’s?? Now that’s a fine month.
5 different aircraft types?? Hmm. Not to be a cynic, but I’m going with:
L1011-1
L1011-500
767-200
A32x NEO
737 MAX
I hope I’m proven wrong, though. Would love to see the return of DC9, DC10, 737 classics, etc.
Two of your five types are correct!!
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OK, interesting! Then i'll play again, for the 'N''s hopefully a few of these are right :
Rich International DC-8-62
TWA twin red stripe L1011
American Trans Air 757-200 - same colours as the recent L1011 release
Continental Airlines DC-10-30 (blue/white 90's colours)
Delta Tristar 500
Piedmont 767-200 (in the silvery USAir hybrid scheme)
Still hoping for a Sun Country 727 and Air Hawaii DC-10
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Hmm...TF- 😎, wonder what that could be without props......?
With the current moulds in use, probably nothing for me! The only TF- reggies I want are an Icelandair B727-100 and Viscount in the Icelandair 'Pegasus' delivery scheme.
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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,
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So far, 3 Bingos!!! Of course I won't say who
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3 bingo's....I'm guessing they're the TWA L-1011, ATA L-1011, and Piedmont hybrid 767.
Though I'm hoping one is a ValuJet DC-9!
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Jim....for the three Bingos I would have to agree with you. I too would hope for a ValuJet DC-9. Also hoping for an ATA 727-200 in the Palm Tree Livery or the ATA 727-200 in the 25th Anniersary Livery
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Sorry, Jim is not correct. There are no L-1011 or 767s!!
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With the current moulds in use, probably nothing for me! The only TF- reggies I want are an Icelandair B727-100 and Viscount in the Icelandair 'Pegasus' delivery scheme.
Same here. It's a pity that nobody is doing any 727-100 anymore. The Icelandair TF-FIE is deeply missed. I could add to your list Icelandair F-27 and DC-4.
Wow! With no L1011s or 767s maybe we will see a DC9 and or 727!! ATA, Sun Country and ValuJet would be great!! Mmmm mmmm mmmmm!! And TF....an Icelandair DC-8-55 would be so welcome!
OMG is right!! McDonnell Douglas aircraft and Airbuses would be very interesting! Let's get some new engines made so AC can start cranking out DC-8-71s!! Oh, I know GJ doesn't like that suggestion.
Harvey
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Sorry, Jim is not correct. There are no L-1011 or 767s!!
Now THAT's interesting! And frankly very good news....so many terrific DC-10's, DC-9's, DC-8's, 727-200's, 707's, A300's to do with Aeroclassics' excellent moulds.
We haven't had many of these recently, so I'm not sure what to expect. The Southern DC-9 is sure exciting. I continue to want:
DC-10's--United in 1970's blue-Star *blue-titles* livery which AC hasn't done; Pakistan International 80's green and gold stripe livery; .
DC-9's--ValuJet; Midwest Express original 80's livery
A300--Laker SkyTrain, Northeastern blue-stripe,
707--Uganda Airlines with 70's all-caps titles, Burlington Air Express 80's livery
727-200-Republic MTM, People Express, People-Continental hybrid, Air Atlanta
737-200 Original AirTran sun-tail 90's livery; Solomons Islands
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Sorry, Jim is not correct. There are no L-1011 or 767s!!
No 767s I want Aeromexico and Avianca delivery colors !!
On the other hand, again, hoping for ATA 757 delivery colors, Sun Country 727-200, AirTran early 737-200, Midwest Express early livery DC-9, America West early A320... And Continental red meatball 727-200 with large titles which I guess but am not entirely sure nobody hasn't made.
Now THAT's interesting! And frankly very good news....so many terrific DC-10's, DC-9's, DC-8's, 727-200's, 707's, A300's to do with Aeroclassics' excellent moulds.
We haven't had many of these recently, so I'm not sure what to expect. The Southern DC-9 is sure exciting. I continue to want:
DC-10's--United in 1970's blue-Star *blue-titles* livery which AC hasn't done; Pakistan International 80's green and gold stripe livery; .
DC-9's--ValuJet; Midwest Express original 80's livery
A300--Laker SkyTrain, Northeastern blue-stripe,
707--Uganda Airlines with 70's all-caps titles, Burlington Air Express 80's livery
727-200-Republic MTM, People Express, People-Continental hybrid, Air Atlanta
737-200 Original AirTran sun-tail 90's livery; Solomons Islands
Jim
..and not to forget all the other neglected mould classics - Comet, IL-18, DC-4, DC-6, DC-7, Herald, HS748, Caravelle, Convair 240-440,Fokker F27, F28, Viscount, Vanguard. When was the last time any of these made a return to fill so many gaps in the collection?
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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,
TF-ATY / B767-200 ( AIR ATLANTIC ) flew for Saudia , Nigeria Airways, Air Algerie. and AEROMAR .. also another B762 with TF reg flew for EXCEL AIRWAYS...
..and not to forget all the other neglected mould classics - Comet, IL-18, DC-4, DC-6, DC-7, Herald, HS748, Caravelle, Convair 240-440,Fokker F27, F28, Viscount, Vanguard. When was the last time any of these made a return to fill so many gaps in the collection?
I remember back when the Vanguards were released with great fanfare. Why did the releases stop with less than 20 total releases? Thought these Vanguards were in hot demand. Tooling broke?
Went to Denver Intl a couple of weeks ago to pick someone up there. Saw a bunch of Frontier tails lined up and now I'm on an AeroClassics Frontier A320 buying binge. Seems A321s are pretty scarce on the Bay and going for more than retail now. Lots more Frontier Baby Buses need to be done. Don't forget about the handful of A319s Frontier has too.
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Hopefully some other classics besides 767s and L1011s. Would like to see some variety!
It would be helpful if you actually read the previous posts, before making such statements, such as post #19.
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I remember back when the Vanguards were released with great fanfare. Why did the releases stop with less than 20 total releases? Thought these Vanguards were in hot demand. Tooling broke?
Went to Denver Intl a couple of weeks ago to pick someone up there. Saw a bunch of Frontier tails lined up and now I'm on an AeroClassics Frontier A320 buying binge. Seems A321s are pretty scarce on the Bay and going for more than retail now. Lots more Frontier Baby Buses need to be done. Don't forget about the handful of A319s Frontier has too.
Harvey
Harvey, after BEA (3 versions), Air Canada, Trans-Canada Air Lines, Merpati, & DHL, there are few others which would actually sell. We can not produce 30 piece runs.
I'm glad those Frontier Airbuses have become a hit for you!!
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Harvey, after BEA (3 versions), Air Canada, Trans-Canada Air Lines, Merpati, & DHL, there are few others which would actually sell. We can not produce 30 piece runs.
I'm glad those Frontier Airbuses have become a hit for you!!
Well, if there aren't any more actual Vanguard airliners that would sell, and for the sake of stretching out the earnings on the tooling, isn't it time to dip your feet into the fantasy zone?
Why do Braniff A380s and fantasy concordes always command high prices? Oh yeah, and lets not forget the Ferrari 787 which you can only get for stupid prices!! A Braniff Vanguard..... Lufthansa Vanguard..... Fedex Vanguard...... Game of Thrones Vanguard..... Royal Canadian Mounted Police Vanguard..... Range Rover Vanguard..... Oh the possibilities!!
Full disclosure: I don't buy fantasy models.......but others seem to snap them up!!
Harvey
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Harvey, after BEA (3 versions), Air Canada, Trans-Canada Air Lines, Merpati, & DHL, there are few others which would actually sell. We can not produce 30 piece runs.
I'm glad those Frontier Airbuses have become a hit for you!!
Well, if there aren't any more actual Vanguard airliners that would sell, and for the sake of stretching out the earnings on the tooling, isn't it time to dip your feet into the fantasy zone
No, thank you!
I don't recall a Merpati Vanguard being done, so maybe there is hope for at least one more Vanguard release for the future.
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Posts #6 & #19 suggest this month will feature NEOs and MAXes. Classic collectors may not want to get too excited in that case. Unless of course AK has something lurking in the smokescreen.
Posts #6 & #19 suggest this month will feature NEOs and MAXes. Classic collectors may not want to get too excited in that case. Unless of course AK has something lurking in the smokescreen.
NEOs and MAXes for sure. The other three could very well be A330, A319, and A340, which I don't mind at all. But hope to see something exciting in DC-8, 737-200, A300, or DC-9 flavors.
Harvey
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Let's get some new engines made so AC can start cranking out DC-8-71s!! Oh, I know GJ doesn't like that suggestion.
The most recent DC-8 Super-70 made by GJ was in 2011, so I would doubt they care too much if someone else came along to start making the type.
To your point, it would be a relatively easy modification in model form. The only change needed would be the engine pylons (and the engines themselves, of course). The -71 wings would need additional modification compared to the -72 and -73, but ironically would be exactly like the real thing. Since the -61 to -71 mod took the most time to complete, out of the three variants.
I don't recall a Merpati Vanguard being done, so maybe there is hope for at least one more Vanguard release for the future.
According to DIMA, looks like the Merpatis came out in 2001 and a whopping 20 units were made.
Harvey
In which case, those would be on an original mould.
I bought all of the various BEA and BA pax and cargo examples that came out around 10 years ago and they are absolutely exquisite. A Merpati on that mould would be very nice.
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According to DIMA, looks like the Merpatis came out in 2001 and a whopping 20 units were made.
Harvey
That was on the Gen1 mould with hand-applied decals. In my book these don't count. There has never been a Merpati tampo-printed Vanguard made on the current mould and there are three different Merpati schemes that could be made. Also I would think Hunting Cargo and Air Bridge Carriers would sell, especially as there is one preserved in the Brooklands Museum. There was a missed opportunity when the Air Canada Vanguards were released, as Invicta International Airlines initially used the basic Air Canada livery, so just changing the titles and reg. would have been an easy pad-printing change for another Vanguard.(see photo below)
Any in the BEA red square scheme go for high prices on E. Bay, as they really are exquisite and a re-run with different regs might be worthwhile?
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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,
AeroClassics Speculations for August 2019
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, and N N N N N N N N N N N 
I want Aeromexico and Avianca delivery colors !! 
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