TheRightSide

As the topic states what got you started? The reason I’m asking is because I just got my first 1:250. The Continental 737-800. I figured id get it since I’ve flown on countless Continental 737-800's. To make a long story short, I fell in love. I know 1:400 will still remain my top focus, and 1:250 lacks many new releases but I wont think twice about buying another one.

CitationDrvr

Well, for me, I was hooked at first sight. This scale seems perfect for display and detail. I love the GJ line, and wish the other top names in the business would follow suit, but as you said, 1/250 scale lacks many new releases. Maybe the rarity of releases will make them a valuable asset in the future, maybe not. I like 1/400 scale, too, but 1/250 got me into the hobby in the first place.

CcrlR737pilot

I liked the landing gear that folds up in the plane. Like on the MD-80. Especially riding on one and seeing them at ORD all the time from Delta American, and charter ones too at other airports. I like the MD-80 and these are the only diecast ones I liked too. Besides the 737 too they make. It's all about the gear.

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crownvic

though its unfortunate the 250 scale has not become widely accepted as its 400 and 200 scale brothers...

It was originally developed to compliment the Aero Mini lineup....

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MDWTWA

For me it was the lack of MD-80s in 1/400 and even 1/200.

Seeing the TW Wings of Pride a/c basically got me into this scale. The AA MD-80 helped to. Everything else has just been because, well, they look really good. I echo the sentiments of the collector above who notes the detail. It's a good looking scale.

The landing gear detail helps too!

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Canamwing

For me it was the aero mini series! I still have big hopes for the DC-8.

Trans Canada airlines
Air Canada
Cp-Air.

I hope one day?

mjabbasi

For me it was lack of choice. My first 1:250's were the original UK made Woosters back in 1989. Thats all I recall being available at the time. I remember going into this shop in London and going gaga over all the variety they had. I walked out with a Virgin 742, ANZ 742, SV 743, BA 742, Caledonian 742, Air Liberte A300, SV A300, TG 744 and El Al Cargo 742F. Still got em.

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1:200Freak

All nine of them at one time...Nice

1:200Freak

I only have one 1:250...a KLM B744. In fact I only had a MH B772 in the 1:500 scale and then this KL 1:250, which was a gift. I was planning to get some more in the 1:250 scale, but a friend of mine gave me a 1:200 EK 773 (gearless) which followed with a EK A345 and then from there it was just 1:200s....So I never really had more than one 1:250, but it was the first or second aircraft I ever owned, and was also my last in that scale.