El Aviador has branched out into 400 scale in recent months, which is surely a boon for those loving Latin Classics. They have partnered with the Aeroclassics factory, to use the AC moulds, and now have two models released, and three more announced:
Richard, thank you for highlighting El Aviador Models.
Prior to them expanding into 1:400 scale, I purchased all of their LACSA releases; A320, B732 and B722 in 1:200 scale. I don't collect 1:200 scale, but these were 3 models I just had to have.
I have also purchased the TACA A321 and LACSA B722 in 1:400 scale and preordered 2 of the forthcoming L188 Electra's. I note your comment that the price of the models are a bit high at $49.00. You may not be aware, but that price includes shipping.
Overall, I am exceptionally pleased with their releases to date. Clearly, they have identified a niche for themselves and are fulfilling a demand for models of Latin American Carriers.
The price charged by aviation megastore for the Lacsa 727 is way over the top.
€ 59.96 (almost $70) made me loose my interest in this model very fast...
The price charged by aviation megastore for the Lacsa 727 is way over the top.
€ 59.96 (almost $70) made me loose my interest in this model very fast...
Equates to £56 including P & P, plus probably get £18 tax on entry charge.
This is why I have to cherry pick these days.
__________________ Holy Grails Ethiopian (Done)/Royal Jordanian/Tarom/Dan Air/Florida West/Tampa/Millon Air/Air Zimbabwe (Done)/Azerbaijan 707's, Air Spain/Surinam-KLM(Done)/Seaboard World DC-8's, Aviogenex/Malev/Aeroflot (Done)/Balkan Tu134, plus Any AN12, IL14, Syrian Air/Transeuropa Caravelle.
Favourite manufacturers - Aeroclassics ("just like a fine wine, they only get better with time"), El Aviador, also NG Models.
Hope they get to use the Aeroclassics BAC One-Eleven mould, as I would love this in VASP ( Brazil) LANICA (Nicaragua) and Faucett (Peru) colours.[IMG class=inlineimg]https://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif[/IMG]
So pleased someone is doing Latin Classics, will begreat for my Miami 1990 collection. I already have 707s of Ecuatoriana, Trans Aero Brasil, Saeta (custom), Lloyd Aerea Boliviana (LAB), Lan Chile, BWIA, Aerosur, Ladeco, as well as Aero Mexico DC-9, Tan Sahsa and Copa Panama 737, Ecuatoriana DC-10, and this LACSA 727-200 on the way,
Will order the Sahsa Electra when I can but how about these in the future: -
AMSA & Aerochago Super Connie
Trans Air Link, Aerial Transit DC-6
Aeronica, Saeta, Avensa, Ladeco 727-100
ACES Colombia, Servivensa, JD Valenciana, Air Jamaica 727-200
Bahamasair 737-200
VASP 737-200F
ALM MD80
Aeronica 720B
Saeta, Aerolineas Uruguayas, Tampa Colombia, Fast Air, Colombia Air Force 707F
VASP Cargo SDC-8F
__________________ Holy Grails Ethiopian (Done)/Royal Jordanian/Tarom/Dan Air/Florida West/Tampa/Millon Air/Air Zimbabwe (Done)/Azerbaijan 707's, Air Spain/Surinam-KLM(Done)/Seaboard World DC-8's, Aviogenex/Malev/Aeroflot (Done)/Balkan Tu134, plus Any AN12, IL14, Syrian Air/Transeuropa Caravelle.
Favourite manufacturers - Aeroclassics ("just like a fine wine, they only get better with time"), El Aviador, also NG Models.
Very glad to see Aeroclassics 1:400 moulds getting put to more use. I had not heard of El Aviador before. I'm all for more Latin classics, and got a copy of the LACSA 727 for far less than what folks in Europe apparently are being asked to pay for it. What's the problem there?
More Latin classics I'd like to see:
DC-9-50
Aeropostal late 1970's cheatline livery
727-100
Air Panama late 1970's livery
Aviateca gorgeous late 80's blue-top livery
Aviateca funky yellow-and-orange stripe earlier 80's livery
737-200
TACA early 1980's 'Airbus house' livery
__________________ 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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El Aviador - 400 Releases to Date
