GJAAL1868American Airlines B787-9 N825AA
GJBAW1933British Airways A350-1000 G-XWBC
GJELY1904El Al Israel Airlines B787-9 4X-EDM “Jerusalem of Gold”
GJHAL1929Hawaiian Airlines A330-200 N388HA
GJDLH1925Lufthansa A340-300 D-AIFD (new livery)
GJQFA1856QantasLink Dash 8 Series 200 VH-TQX
GJUAL1808United Airlines B787-10 N12010 (new livery)
GJUPS1899UPS B747-8F N606UP (Interactive Series)
GJVOI1887Volaris A321neo N537VL (new livery)
1:400-Scale GeminiMacs
GMRAF100Royal Air Force P-8A Poseidon ZP801 “Pride of Moray”
GMUSA090U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster 21111 “McChord”
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Getting the McChord C-17. Other than that I have no liking to the others.
__________________ My BIGGEST requests for new 1:400 releases
- Frontier 737-200 Saul Bass
- United Airbus A320 Evo Blue
- Allegiant Douglas DC-9, first livery
- Northwest Airlink CRJ-200 Bowling Shoe
- North Central DC-9-30 w/ Gold Trim
GJELY1904El Al Israel Airlines B787-9 4X-EDM “Jerusalem of Gold”
Are these colors correct or is it just me?
__________________ My BIGGEST requests for new 1:400 releases
- Frontier 737-200 Saul Bass
- United Airbus A320 Evo Blue
- Allegiant Douglas DC-9, first livery
- Northwest Airlink CRJ-200 Bowling Shoe
- North Central DC-9-30 w/ Gold Trim
Nothing amazing to me, most have already been done by other manufacturers
American, El Al, Hawaiian, and United was done by NG
Lufty was done by Panda
Volaris was already done by Aeroclassics
British and UPS were already done by Gemini, not interactive but I digress.
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Re: Gemini 400 October Releases
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Originally Posted by Delta dc-8
Nothing amazing to me, most have already been done by other manufacturers
American, El Al, Hawaiian, and United was done by NG
Lufty was done by Panda
Volaris was already done by Aeroclassics
British and UPS were already done by Gemini, not interactive but I digress.
Just because it was made before, doesn't mean we all blindly purchased it!!
I will be getting the El-Al "Jerusalem of Gold 787 because the previous attempt at it was screwed up and the colors were wrong! Yes, your (not you personally) precious NG screwed it up!!
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Re: Gemini 400 October Releases
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Originally Posted by JJ Skippy
Are these colors correct or is it just me?
It's you!! Why don't you at least wait for the model to appear before starting to criticize it?
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Just because it was made before, doesn't mean we all blindly purchased it!!
I will be getting the El-Al "Jerusalem of Gold 787 because the previous attempt at it was screwed up and the colors were wrong! Yes, your (not you personally) precious NG screwed it up!!
Andrew, respectfully, of all the people complaining about model companies getting the colors wrong, the guy in charge of Aeroclassics shouldn’t be one of em
Yes, your (not you personally) precious NG screwed it up!!
I did see they got the colors too saturated. Gemini's seems watered down almost to a light brown. If I'm colorblind and don't realize it I guess I'm the stupid one here
Also, the Delta A319 and A320 I have (AC) has the colors WAY too dark. I would've gotten the Gemini versions had they not been so rare by now. You shouldn't be criticizing other company's errors if you're having the same issue. That's the definition of a hypocrite. Just saying.
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Originally Posted by aklein707
It's you!! Why don't you at least wait for the model to appear before starting to criticize it?
What if it's actually wrong when it comes out? There's always that possibility
__________________ My BIGGEST requests for new 1:400 releases
- Frontier 737-200 Saul Bass
- United Airbus A320 Evo Blue
- Allegiant Douglas DC-9, first livery
- Northwest Airlink CRJ-200 Bowling Shoe
- North Central DC-9-30 w/ Gold Trim
Just because it was made before, doesn't mean we all blindly purchased it!!
I will be getting the El-Al "Jerusalem of Gold 787 because the previous attempt at it was screwed up and the colors were wrong! Yes, your (not you personally) precious NG screwed it up!!
Regardless of colours the Gemini 787 is massively inferior to the NG one so I doubt NG's colours were so far off as to make it the inferior model.
Anyway nice to see the DHC-8 back and that one looks like it'll be worth getting. The rest are fairly standard and ordinary Gemini fare, which'll probably sell as the competing models, although superior on the whole, are made in lower numbers and known by less US buyers.
Nothing amazing to me, most have already been done by other manufacturers
American, El Al, Hawaiian, and United was done by NG
Lufty was done by Panda
Volaris was already done by Aeroclassics
British and UPS were already done by Gemini, not interactive but I digress.
Aye, but GJ screwed up the previous BA A350 by forgetting the winglet Union Jack flags, so this one is much more accurate.
UA and AA widebodies again... Boring... Nothing for me this month. Would've gotten the Volaris A321neo but that mould is a piece of junk, IMO.
Yeah, I'm getting tired of seeing an AA and UA 787 or 777. Try something else next month.
Gemini's A320neo family molds have sucked, but the engine clearances are getting better on later releases. The nose and landing gear are still chunky and ugly.
The aforementioned Jerusalem of Gold 787 is a bit questionable; for now we'll see what the real photos look like.
The McChord C-17 is the only one I'm getting; I kind of want a C-17 and this one feels like the right one to get.
The 1:200s are amazing though. Why they're having better luck than the 1:400s I don't know.
__________________ My BIGGEST requests for new 1:400 releases
- Frontier 737-200 Saul Bass
- United Airbus A320 Evo Blue
- Allegiant Douglas DC-9, first livery
- Northwest Airlink CRJ-200 Bowling Shoe
- North Central DC-9-30 w/ Gold Trim
Nothing amazing to me, most have already been done by other manufacturers
American, El Al, Hawaiian, and United was done by NG
Lufty was done by Panda
Volaris was already done by Aeroclassics
British and UPS were already done by Gemini, not interactive but I digress.
My exact thoughts when I saw this list! Will get just the McChord C-17. 21111 rolled off the factory line when I worked on the program and it was one of the many C-17s I launched out of Rhein-Main/Frankfurt during the height of Iraqi Freedom.
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Regardless of colours the Gemini 787 is massively inferior to the NG one so I doubt NG's colours were so far off as to make it the inferior model.
If NG's version has the nose down attitude issue, then IT IS the inferior model.
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UA and AA widebodies again... Boring...
Agreed. United's current livery is the worst, especially on wide bodies. Hope they switch back to a livery with some form of the tulip on it.
Yeah, I'm getting tired of seeing an AA and UA 787 or 777. Try something else next month.
Gemini's A320neo family molds have sucked, but the engine clearances are getting better on later releases. The nose and landing gear are still chunky and ugly.
The aforementioned Jerusalem of Gold 787 is a bit questionable; for now we'll see what the real photos look like.
The McChord C-17 is the only one I'm getting; I kind of want a C-17 and this one feels like the right one to get.
The 1:200s are amazing though. Why they're having better luck than the 1:400s I don't know.
Totally agree with you!
I've always wanted to get a USAF C-17 but in 1:200 scale. I've seen pics of previous C-17s in 1:400 scale but they do not convince me at all. I think they should add some aerials and change the toy-like landing gear.
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Re: Gemini 400 October Releases
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Originally Posted by RStretton
Regardless of colours the Gemini 787 is massively inferior to the NG one so I doubt NG's colours were so far off as to make it the inferior model.
Seriously??
I question your objectivity, since in your opinion, your NG or Panda could never do wrong....
Seems I'm the more objective one, siding with my competitors here!!!
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IIRC it was because the model had few, if any, external details, like the antennae, which is very critical to the model, otherwise it looks like a 737-800 with raked wingtips.
__________________ My BIGGEST requests for new 1:400 releases
- Frontier 737-200 Saul Bass
- United Airbus A320 Evo Blue
- Allegiant Douglas DC-9, first livery
- Northwest Airlink CRJ-200 Bowling Shoe
- North Central DC-9-30 w/ Gold Trim
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Enjoying aviation from a "TSA-free Zone"!!
Take the money-grab & deceit out of our hobby, and bring back ethics and quality!!
Just say NO to Apollo400/Black Box/NG(No Good)/Panda Models/Junk-X/First Choice/C&C/IF400/Witty400/Magic/AV200/AK200/Flightline/Flightline200/Flightline400/Pegasus/Blue Angle/5stars & any BigBirds (real or fake)
I much prefer the current livery to the straight Continental one.
Don't like the Continental livery either. That livery looks good with Continental titles. I think what annoys me most about the current livery is the large obnoxious UNITED titles in ultra boring font.
Saul Bass, battleship, and final blue tulip were great liveries.
New NG Models Mould Review: Boeing 747SP https://www.diecastaircraftforum.com...ml#post2779228
"I think that my 747SP collection is completed, years ago! There's nothing wrong with the GJ or JC 747SPs made over the years, and I have them all in my collection already."
I think it's fitting to say, "Just because those [A330's / L1011's / 747SP's] were made before, doesn't mean we all blindly purchased them!!"
Aye, but GJ screwed up the previous BA A350 by forgetting the winglet Union Jack flags, so this one is much more accurate.
You have your facts wrong.. As previously discussed, the artwork supplied in advance by BA to Gemini at that time did not have the Union Jack flags on the winglets. The final sample and production model was approved by BA that way..
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You have your facts wrong.. As previously discussed, the artwork supplied in advance by BA to Gemini at that time did not have the Union Jack flags on the winglets. The final sample and production model was approved by BA that way..
I didn't know BA had approved it, fair enough, however the point still stands that the first issue is inaccurate, so a re-release is a welcome addition.
It's also a fact that I haven't purchased a single Aeroclassics because of their lack of modern quality detailing (such as antennas), amongst other issues.
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Re: Gemini 400 October Releases
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I would argue that the antennas on the P8 and some other military aircraft are large enough to be molded more easily and accurately in 1/400.
Unless you’re saying that the Panda is superior to the Gemini.
Panda isn't superior to even an ameba!!
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Re: Gemini 400 October Releases
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Originally Posted by Mpir225
It's also a fact that I haven't purchased a single Aeroclassics because of their lack of modern quality detailing (such as antennas), amongst other issues.
If you prefer gimmicks over accuracy, then no, AeroClassics are not for you. There are more sophisticated collectors whom AeroClassics is catering to!
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You have your facts wrong.. As previously discussed, the artwork supplied in advance by BA to Gemini at that time did not have the Union Jack flags on the winglets. The final sample and production model was approved by BA that way..
That's right, BA added the winglet colours later on. The original GJ represents the design as it stood and in uniform with other BA wingletted fleet.
Goodness .. another 748F interactive. I have the Atlas, Polar and just got the Cargolux 50th anniversary. Do I need another? No. Will I get it? Most likely! :-)
Goodness .. another 748F interactive. I have the Atlas, Polar and just got the Cargolux 50th anniversary. Do I need another? No. Will I get it? Most likely! :-)
New NG Models Mould Review: Boeing 747SP https://www.diecastaircraftforum.com...ml#post2779228
"I think that my 747SP collection is completed, years ago! There's nothing wrong with the GJ or JC 747SPs made over the years, and I have them all in my collection already."
I think it's fitting to say, "Just because those [A330's / L1011's / 747SP's] were made before, doesn't mean we all blindly purchased them!!"
It cuts both ways.
Just because it's been made before doesn't mean everyone has had the chance to get them.
That's what frustrates me about Aeroclassics. They had so much great stuff but they have almost a "no repeats" policy so it makes there models either impossible to find or makes them impossibly overpriced.
It's the main reason I got into making custom models. Why pay $200 on ebay plus shipping if I can buy a different AC 737 that isn't selling and convert it for the same price of a new one?
Just because it has been done before doesn't mean it won't sell, especially if the last example was made 5+ years ago
Compared to a photo of the real deal, the antennas don't look out of scale to me. What am I missing here?
Harvey
You’re completely correct, although the lack of antennas on the Aeroclassics United A319 is the least of that model’s worries, the colors are way too dark, and the title is too far forward
Just because it has been done before doesn't mean it won't sell, especially if the last example was made 5+ years ago
This is my complaint with certain models from Gemini Jets, too. I’ve been looking for various US regional jets for months to no avail. When I do, of course it’s on eBay and it’s going for some absurd price. I suggest GJ should re-release and newly release some highly sought-after regional jets because there’s lots of demand for those things. I am not paying eBay prices to get these things; it’s not worth it for a tiny piece of metal. I’m starting to see the number of requests for regional jets, like the Delta CRJ-900 (last release was in 2009), American Eagle CRJ-900 (never been done before; closest to this that was done before was a US Airways livery), and others, picking up, so hopefully we’ll get those soon...
__________________ My BIGGEST requests for new 1:400 releases
- Frontier 737-200 Saul Bass
- United Airbus A320 Evo Blue
- Allegiant Douglas DC-9, first livery
- Northwest Airlink CRJ-200 Bowling Shoe
- North Central DC-9-30 w/ Gold Trim
This is my complaint with certain models from Gemini Jets, too. I’ve been looking for various US regional jets for months to no avail. When I do, of course it’s on eBay and it’s going for some absurd price. I suggest GJ should re-release and newly release some highly sought-after regional jets because there’s lots of demand for those things. I am not paying eBay prices to get these things; it’s not worth it for a tiny piece of metal. I’m starting to see the number of requests for regional jets, like the Delta CRJ-900 (last release was in 2009), American Eagle CRJ-900 (never been done before; closest to this that was done before was a US Airways livery), and others, picking up, so hopefully we’ll get those soon...
I've always wondered why they don't redo the Deltas. They ship out a new widebody or narrowbody by them almost every month. And they technically wouldn't be rereleases since those were Comair and right now they're pretty much all Endeavour. It's not like they wouldn't sell internationally either. Most people who like the airlines enough and flown on them would've been on an RJ. And even if not, they eventually sell to the point where people who want them would buy from international retailers just to get their hands on them.
I'd kill to get my hand on the older Canadian North models. They were on the old moulds so I feel they should be put onto the new AC mould so they can at least keep them on the most up to date mould
This is my complaint with certain models from Gemini Jets, too. I’ve been looking for various US regional jets for months to no avail. When I do, of course it’s on eBay and it’s going for some absurd price. I suggest GJ should re-release and newly release some highly sought-after regional jets because there’s lots of demand for those things.
I collect mostly 70's and 80's, and increasingly 90's, classics. But I do want contemporary models for my hometown airport (ROC) and representatives of major new types and liveries of today.
Which means, I too buy Gemini's regional jet models. I really appreciate their doing the various United, Delta, and American regional jet models that populate my Rochester section. I too am glad to see new models produced and refuse to pay idiotic prices on eBay. If people showed more discipline, we'd all benefit with lower prices.
That said, likely nothing for me this month. Volaris is a "seen" for me so may consider. Would like to see classic 1980's-90s USA MD-80 series aircraft.
Jim
__________________ 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.
This is my complaint with certain models from Gemini Jets, too. I’ve been looking for various US regional jets for months to no avail. When I do, of course it’s on eBay and it’s going for some absurd price. I suggest GJ should re-release and newly release some highly sought-after regional jets because there’s lots of demand for those things. I am not paying eBay prices to get these things; it’s not worth it for a tiny piece of metal. I’m starting to see the number of requests for regional jets, like the Delta CRJ-900 (last release was in 2009), American Eagle CRJ-900 (never been done before; closest to this that was done before was a US Airways livery), and others, picking up, so hopefully we’ll get those soon...
This is the American Eagle CRJ-900 that I've flown on 2 years ago, I wouldn't mind this one produced.
This is the American Eagle CRJ-900 that I've flown on 2 years ago, I wouldn't mind this one produced.
I live in a part of the country where my airport gets the Mesa-operated CRJ9’s from PHX and DFW. I wouldn’t mind seeing a PSA example, though, as it’s the same plane, just different regs.
__________________ My BIGGEST requests for new 1:400 releases
- Frontier 737-200 Saul Bass
- United Airbus A320 Evo Blue
- Allegiant Douglas DC-9, first livery
- Northwest Airlink CRJ-200 Bowling Shoe
- North Central DC-9-30 w/ Gold Trim
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