This much anticipated release from Gemini came a few days ago.
Really happy about this one, seeing it in person definitely upped a bit of a down week.
Enjoy the pics!
I would like to see GJ use their 727 mould more, and would like to see releases of USA jet, RIO cargo, cargojet just to name a few.
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1:400 Collection:
GJ Alaska 737-900, GJ Air Canada a220, NG United 737-8, GJ United 757-200 Her Art Here, GJ Southwest Illinois One 737-7, Southwest Freedom One 737
1:400 Wishlist:
American Eagle CRJ-ERJ (No Preference)
What is going on with the cockpit windows? They look rather low on the starboard side. I hadn't seen that in the photos of this model before?
Hmmm, it appears you are correct upon closer inspection.
The cockpit windows appear to be printed in a a bit of a slanted manner, anyone have photos of theirs from the front?
Hmmm, it appears you are correct upon closer inspection.
The cockpit windows appear to be printed in a a bit of a slanted manner, anyone have photos of theirs from the front?
Yep, those are off just a bit
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wish list
A319: US Airways Steelers, Panthers
A320: America West first scheme
MD80: DL..interim, Deltaflot, FL, NW, OZ, RC, TW, US
707-320: ATA
717-200: Air Tran Colts, Ravens
727-200: ATA 25th anniversary; EA thin stripes
737-200: Braniff II, Presidential, UA Battleship gray
737-300: CO last scheme
737-400: ProAir, US Airways 1997 scheme
737-500: UA Saul Bass, Battleship gray, CO w/winglets
DC-9-30: RC 1984 scheme
DC-9-51: RC 1979 scheme
L-1011: ATA vacation, EA bare metal
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wish list
A319: US Airways Steelers, Panthers
A320: America West first scheme
MD80: DL..interim, Deltaflot, FL, NW, OZ, RC, TW, US
707-320: ATA
717-200: Air Tran Colts, Ravens
727-200: ATA 25th anniversary; EA thin stripes
737-200: Braniff II, Presidential, UA Battleship gray
737-300: CO last scheme
737-400: ProAir, US Airways 1997 scheme
737-500: UA Saul Bass, Battleship gray, CO w/winglets
DC-9-30: RC 1984 scheme
DC-9-51: RC 1979 scheme
L-1011: ATA vacation, EA bare metal
Looks like the work of a factory worker frantically trying to meet production goals. Sorry to see that you receive this kind of quality. Like jcahea said, enjoy it from afar, as that's what we should settle for with the kind of money we pay these days. Not sure if you'll have any luck with attempting to exchange yours for another copy.
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wish list
A319: US Airways Steelers, Panthers
A320: America West first scheme
MD80: DL..interim, Deltaflot, FL, NW, OZ, RC, TW, US
707-320: ATA
717-200: Air Tran Colts, Ravens
727-200: ATA 25th anniversary; EA thin stripes
737-200: Braniff II, Presidential, UA Battleship gray
737-300: CO last scheme
737-400: ProAir, US Airways 1997 scheme
737-500: UA Saul Bass, Battleship gray, CO w/winglets
DC-9-30: RC 1984 scheme
DC-9-51: RC 1979 scheme
L-1011: ATA vacation, EA bare metal
Looks like I got a dud example based off this video? (In regards to the tires). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jj1QtcH7tU
Do the cockpit windows look like they're correctly printed?
Not sure it's worth contacting the retailer for an exchange, as they don't seem to have any left.
I was actually wanting to get this model and from Brad's photo's in the beginning, the model looked awesome! Till it got to the cockpit windows. So i might think carefully now about buying this! Trust Gemini to have f***d this one up!!!
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RAF x3/Eastern bare metal/LAM/ Faucett Peru
NG A340: Gulf Air( Gold/Blue))Surinam/Royal Jordanian/Air Namibia (Blue tail) LAN
NG 747 SP/200 Air Namibia( yellow)/Luxair/Air Mauritius/ Saudi Arabian (Green)/Aerolineas Argentinas/ SAA 80’s Orange tail, silver belly 200/ Lufthansa black nose/ Olympic 200
NG 744: United Battleship/ Delta/ Northwest red top/ Qantas 90s livery/ BA
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wish list
A319: US Airways Steelers, Panthers
A320: America West first scheme
MD80: DL..interim, Deltaflot, FL, NW, OZ, RC, TW, US
707-320: ATA
717-200: Air Tran Colts, Ravens
727-200: ATA 25th anniversary; EA thin stripes
737-200: Braniff II, Presidential, UA Battleship gray
737-300: CO last scheme
737-400: ProAir, US Airways 1997 scheme
737-500: UA Saul Bass, Battleship gray, CO w/winglets
DC-9-30: RC 1984 scheme
DC-9-51: RC 1979 scheme
L-1011: ATA vacation, EA bare metal
I was actually wanting to get this model and from Brad's photo's in the beginning, the model looked awesome! Till it got to the cockpit windows. So i might think carefully now about buying this! Trust Gemini to have f***d this one up!!!
good choice not to buy. I too never purchase 400 scale models based on zoomed in close ups that totally over exaggerate something that would not normally be seen.. (this answer does not excuse the CRj 900 gear and stabilizers!)
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Real tomato ketchup Eddie?
Nothing but the best! "I don't know why they call this stuff hamburger helper. It does just fine by itself, huh? I like it better than tuna helper myself, don't you, Clark?"
"you're the gourmet around here, Ed!"
I was actually wanting to get this model and from Brad's photo's in the beginning, the model looked awesome! Till it got to the cockpit windows. So i might think carefully now about buying this! Trust Gemini to have f***d this one up!!! [IMG class=inlineimg]https://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif[/IMG]
good choice not to buy. I too never purchase 400 scale models based on zoomed in close ups that totally over exaggerate something that would not normally be seen.. (this answer does not excuse the CRj 900 gear and stabilizers!)
I agree. Detail is very important and I don’t think we should let QC issues slide. The windows are bad but probably not bad enough to not get a model that may never be made again 1:400. With that said, those windows do have poor placement
They made the airframe DB Cooper was on, but not in the livery it wore at that time.
As we're talking 727s. When will there be a good 2021 standards mould in 1/400? So many liveries I'd want.
Yep, would love to see NG come out with a 727WL/super27 mould as well as all the others.
Who would love to see this baby in 1/400? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kid23ZZbd1A
Yep, would love to see NG come out with a 727WL/super27 mould as well as all the others.
Who would love to see this baby in 1/400? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kid23ZZbd1A
Making a 727 winglet mould would be a great way to lose money unless you were going to do lots more with other 727s.
This is why I switched to 200 scale. Their larger scale 727 moulds are so much better than the 400's. Same story with several other airframes as well.
The accuracy of the 200 scale compared to 400 is always clearly evident. The problem with 200 scale is you need a place that is equivalent to a warehouse to be able to display them!
__________________ NG L1011's: BWIA(Teal/ yellow livery)/
RAF x3/Eastern bare metal/LAM/ Faucett Peru
NG A340: Gulf Air( Gold/Blue))Surinam/Royal Jordanian/Air Namibia (Blue tail) LAN
NG 747 SP/200 Air Namibia( yellow)/Luxair/Air Mauritius/ Saudi Arabian (Green)/Aerolineas Argentinas/ SAA 80’s Orange tail, silver belly 200/ Lufthansa black nose/ Olympic 200
NG 744: United Battleship/ Delta/ Northwest red top/ Qantas 90s livery/ BA
Confucius once say, you buy toy size you get toy look!
Yeah Confucius also said:
He who buy big model have lotsa money
He who have big model has lotsa space
He who buy small model in 2021 and spends 2021 prices expect to see 2021 accuracy!!
Thank you!! Now who ordered egg fried rice??
__________________ NG L1011's: BWIA(Teal/ yellow livery)/
RAF x3/Eastern bare metal/LAM/ Faucett Peru
NG A340: Gulf Air( Gold/Blue))Surinam/Royal Jordanian/Air Namibia (Blue tail) LAN
NG 747 SP/200 Air Namibia( yellow)/Luxair/Air Mauritius/ Saudi Arabian (Green)/Aerolineas Argentinas/ SAA 80’s Orange tail, silver belly 200/ Lufthansa black nose/ Olympic 200
NG 744: United Battleship/ Delta/ Northwest red top/ Qantas 90s livery/ BA
The accuracy of the 200 scale compared to 400 is always clearly evident. The problem with 200 scale is you need a place that is equivalent to a warehouse to be able to display them!
However, with 200 scale, I am a lot more selective about what I buy partially due to the issue you bring up. With 400 scale, I tended to purchase first, then ask questions later (why did I buy this? Should I get rid of this? Why didn't I wait for photos before buying? etc.).
I also happen to have the only 1/400 727 winglet ever made.
But the Tu-204 has way more appeal to the NG customer base since its a unique type that no one else has ever made, and it represents airlines that are of interest in Asia.
Cockpit looks fine to me...Any comment from Tris10&11? especially after his wise a** comment earlier?? probably not...sure glad he passed on this one..
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Gemini Jets 400 Scale....the company collectors love to hate but love to collect..
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Real tomato ketchup Eddie?
Nothing but the best! "I don't know why they call this stuff hamburger helper. It does just fine by itself, huh? I like it better than tuna helper myself, don't you, Clark?"
"you're the gourmet around here, Ed!"
Cockpit looks fine to me...Any comment from Tris10&11? especially after his wise a** comment earlier?? probably not...sure glad he passed on this one..
Is it really a wise *** comment to avoid buying an expensive model that may have comically obvious flaws? Not everyone likes to display a model on a shelf from one angle along with 500 others where such lapses in quality might be missed. That is one valid way of collecting but not the only one.
We don't know the actual rate of defects for this production run but I'd certainly think twice about buying a model with a chance of having such a comically inaccurate error.
Is it really a wise *** comment to avoid buying an expensive model that may have comically obvious flaws? Not everyone likes to display a model on a shelf from one angle along with 500 others where such lapses in quality might be missed. That is one valid way of collecting but not the only one.
We don't know the actual rate of defects for this production run but I'd certainly think twice about buying a model with a chance of having such a comically inaccurate error.
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Gemini Jets 400 Scale....the company collectors love to hate but love to collect..
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Real tomato ketchup Eddie?
Nothing but the best! "I don't know why they call this stuff hamburger helper. It does just fine by itself, huh? I like it better than tuna helper myself, don't you, Clark?"
"you're the gourmet around here, Ed!"
Is it really a wise *** comment to avoid buying an expensive model that may have comically obvious flaws? Not everyone likes to display a model on a shelf from one angle along with 500 others where such lapses in quality might be missed. That is one valid way of collecting but not the only one.
We don't know the actual rate of defects for this production run but I'd certainly think twice about buying a model with a chance of having such a comically inaccurate error.
I would still rather buy the GJ 727s than AC 727s. At least the landing gear on GJ samples doesn't immediately disintegrate, less noticeable seam, aerials, and they don't get color errors or fantasy registration printings sold off as real historic models
Cockpit looks fine to me...Any comment from Tris10&11? especially after his wise a** comment earlier?? probably not...sure glad he passed on this one..
Pictures are from 3 different models I bought ! and for me they look correct .. definitely a great release !
Pictures are from 3 different models I bought ! and for me they look correct .. definitely a great release !
yes the fake news critics remain silent..thank you for the update.
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Gemini Jets 400 Scale....the company collectors love to hate but love to collect..
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Real tomato ketchup Eddie?
Nothing but the best! "I don't know why they call this stuff hamburger helper. It does just fine by itself, huh? I like it better than tuna helper myself, don't you, Clark?"
"you're the gourmet around here, Ed!"
yes the fake news critics remain silent..thank you for the update.
Observable defects are not fake news. I bought this model. Once I reattached the separated nose gear and the loose ariels, the model certainly is respectable.
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Cockpit looks fine to me...Any comment from Tris10&11? especially after his wise a** comment earlier?? probably not...sure glad he passed on this one..
Wise ***?? The only wise *** is you!!! I've noticed you're always the first with your 'wise *** comments',when its one of us indicating a mess up from Gemini, yet i hear f*** all when I make suggestions ( to you and Gemini) and also when i give you and Gemini great compliments!!! Put your money where your mouth is...wise a**!!!
__________________ NG L1011's: BWIA(Teal/ yellow livery)/
RAF x3/Eastern bare metal/LAM/ Faucett Peru
NG A340: Gulf Air( Gold/Blue))Surinam/Royal Jordanian/Air Namibia (Blue tail) LAN
NG 747 SP/200 Air Namibia( yellow)/Luxair/Air Mauritius/ Saudi Arabian (Green)/Aerolineas Argentinas/ SAA 80’s Orange tail, silver belly 200/ Lufthansa black nose/ Olympic 200
NG 744: United Battleship/ Delta/ Northwest red top/ Qantas 90s livery/ BA
OH YEAH, IT'S ON NOW!!! JCAHEA, pass me some of that popcorn! Can't wait to see the intellectual back and forth about the definition of a wise ***! Everyone sit back and watch carefully, this is a situation we call provocation and the inevitable reaction, we're gonna get ejumacated here! All over a small piece of zinc in the shape an airplane.
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Move over to 1:200 and get the Gemini200 release and be done with the 1:400 toys!
I start taking it seriously when I get called a wise ***!! I've contributed to this forum enough and interact well with everybody ( well there are exceptions!) but certain people need to realise that I've given loads of good compliments and positive feedback on models. I also qualify to give my opinion considering I've been with this hobby for a very long time now and have supported these very same companies that dish out sh***y comments like this!.I want to move on now! I don't come on here for this!
__________________ NG L1011's: BWIA(Teal/ yellow livery)/
RAF x3/Eastern bare metal/LAM/ Faucett Peru
NG A340: Gulf Air( Gold/Blue))Surinam/Royal Jordanian/Air Namibia (Blue tail) LAN
NG 747 SP/200 Air Namibia( yellow)/Luxair/Air Mauritius/ Saudi Arabian (Green)/Aerolineas Argentinas/ SAA 80’s Orange tail, silver belly 200/ Lufthansa black nose/ Olympic 200
NG 744: United Battleship/ Delta/ Northwest red top/ Qantas 90s livery/ BA
Only quoted what a true wise*** would say. Your not so innocent....
Ill be the first to admit there are issues with certain models which are well played out here and the topics are never deleted, but there is nothing wrong with this model...
Like I said, dont buy it....
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Gemini Jets 400 Scale....the company collectors love to hate but love to collect..
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Real tomato ketchup Eddie?
Nothing but the best! "I don't know why they call this stuff hamburger helper. It does just fine by itself, huh? I like it better than tuna helper myself, don't you, Clark?"
"you're the gourmet around here, Ed!"
I start taking it seriously when I get called a wise ***!! I've contributed to this forum enough and interact well with everybody ( well there are exceptions!) but certain people need to realise that I've given loads of good compliments and positive feedback on models. I also qualify to give my opinion considering I've been with this hobby for a very long time now and have supported these very same companies that dish out sh***y comments like this!.I want to move on now! I don't come on here for this!
Most would agree with you. You could have made the same comments about a poorly made Panda model and most likely nobody would care. Maybe one guy would chime in with you and predictably use the word bottomfeeder. But we are talking about a Gemini Jets model here, and along with AeroClassics, they are the most respected diecast model makers in human history. I've been collecting long enough to know that revealing any flaws of these majestic brands is like pouring lime juice and cayenne pepper on an open wound for some people.
Unlucky for the OP to receive the model that he did. I'm sure 99% of the production run was fine.
Not sure why the mod has to even bring up the subject of topic deletions. Photos of collectors' models are great feedback (not that GJ participates on this forum or anything silly like that). I appreciate that threads are generally not deleted on this forum, unlike at that other forum.
Harvey
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