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Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 03-19-2024, 06:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,529
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: JC WINGS January 2024 1:400 Release

AN-32 arrived in the post yesterday. A dream come true. Looks good and a nice addition to the collection.
Forum: What if ??? 02-03-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,408
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: What if??? Die Cast could fly

January saw the GJ 1:400 AN-26 participating in STOL training at various airfields in and around the state.

Depicted here are touch-and-go at Hooker County Airport (84NE). A 2525 x 25ft (769 x...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 01-26-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,529
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: JC WINGS January 2024 1:400 Release

LH4329 Russian Aircraft Corporation "MIG" Antonov An-32 Reg: 48119 New Tooling

AN-32 on pre-order with a Mar2024 projected delivery. Something I do not ordinarily do. Be a good fit for my...
Forum: What if ??? 01-21-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,408
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: What if??? Die Cast could fly

My two 'flying' die cast. Frontier CV-580 and Cubana Air AN-26.

CV-580 providing scheduled passenger service along the Platte River in Nebraska, USA and the AN-26 flies as the SAS (Special...
Forum: 1:1 Scale Commercial Aviation 01-09-2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,345
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: The most attractive female pilot ever

Chopper pilot Alex Jensen in the movie Reign of Fire gets my vote

Portrayed by actress Izabella Scorupco
Forum: What if ??? 01-08-2024, 11:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,408
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: What if??? Die Cast could fly

Inbound is GeminiJets Cubana Air AN-26 in 1:400 scale.

This after having sold off almost my entire collection last year (2023) retaining only a Frontier CV-580 and Braniff Intl. DC-6 in 1:400. ...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 12-31-2022, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,924
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: My Best 15 Models of 2022

Great walk-around and excellent production, Richard. Thanks for posting it up for review. A good mix of classic and modern liveries.

Soviet era aircraft have a particular appeal for me. Tu-104...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 12-31-2022, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2,468
Views: 288,223
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Show your latest 1/400 purchase

Arriving yesterday's postal delivery is GeminiJets GJFFT1263, Convair CV-580 in 1960's livery.
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 12-31-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,001
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Collection Display Photos

Nothing fancy here, '03. Display only a few models at a time from my modest collection. Change them out monthly.

For the new month and year, January 2023, Short 360's get the call. They'll be...
Forum: Airliner Shows & Conventions 12-23-2022, 12:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,065
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Houston Airline Collectable Show and Sale 2022

This is an annual event? Where and when in Houston did this happen?

I'd be interested in attending the 2023. Date and location available yet? How will that announcement be conveyed to the die...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 12-21-2022, 10:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,237
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Frontier Airlines in 400 Scale

Thank you, Richard, for calling my attention to the GJ 2022 release of the Frontier CV-580. I placed one on order and have confirmation.

Long have I wanted to add a 60s livery Frontier to the...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 12-18-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2,468
Views: 288,223
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Show your latest 1/400 purchase

Latest arrival, my second AZAL. This the Phoenix Tu-154B-2.

[Edit-clicking on the thumbnail provides a sharper image]
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 11-26-2022, 10:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,141
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: YouTube channel

Bookmarked, liked and subscribed. Did a watch-thru on the ERJ-145LR and Trans Carib DC-8. Be checking out more of your regional offerings soon.

Looks and sounds like you are putting in a lot of...
Forum: 1:1 Scale Commercial Aviation 11-24-2022, 02:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,116
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: American Eagle CRJ200 Return

Flint, Michigan (FNT) shows as one of the destinations.

Most distant out of ORD is either Manhattan, KS (MHK) or Huntsville, AL (HSV).

The article refers to ten initial destinations and shows...
Forum: 1:1 Scale Commercial Aviation 11-23-2022, 11:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,116
Posted By ArnoldC
American Eagle CRJ200 Return

"One of the most uncomfortable regional jets is making a big comeback at American Airlines."

That's the lead-in sentence on the article. It goes downhill from there. :eek:
Initially scheduled...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 11-17-2022, 07:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,346
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: What is your criteria for collecting?

Regional Airliners for me. Currently flying is my first choice. Classic yesterwings a selective second choice. Prefer Canadian registration and destinations over U.S.

I will admit to having one...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 11-13-2022, 07:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,755
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: NG Model 1:400 November 2022 Release "Hints"

Alaska Airlines Galaxy's Edge B737-800 N538AS is showing on JetCollector's website as a Nov release pre-order.

It was also featured as a 'Popular Photo' on this week's FlightAware Email...
Forum: General Squawk Talk 09-20-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 744
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Gloves- Where to starT?

Here in US, Texas, found a pair of fabric White Gloves (one size fits most).

Manufacturer is ENTRUST Coin Supplies. Found in the coin collector aisle at Hobby Lobby. $2.99 USD.

Arnold
Forum: 1:1 Scale Commercial Aviation 09-11-2022, 11:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,207
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Rolls-Royce Quits Boom Supersonic Airliner Eng

There remains the SST heartbeat. NASA/GE X-59 QueSST as outlined in the link below.

"Overture" might have been a more sellable designation to the flying public, rather than "Boom" Overture. ...
Forum: 1:1 Scale Commercial Aviation 09-10-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,207
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Rolls-Royce Quits Boom Supersonic Airliner Eng

Well, heck, that's too bad. Since recently acquiring a 1:400 Concorde been doing research on SSTs. Boom Overture looked the most promising and doable of the bunch.

It's Mach 1.7 is a bit slower...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 09-06-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,184
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: When Small Becomes Exquisite

Agree. My collection features GJ 340 and Q400 in Canadian registration. Both are among my favorites. Arnold
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 08-19-2022, 07:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,537
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Why is the 1:400 Scale Forum so quiet?

Collecting is quiet for me lately. As a result, have little to contribute other than lurking and liking.

Stay busy by selectively logging my die cast collection travels from data on FlightAware...
Forum: General Squawk Talk 08-17-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 963
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Etched wooden airport diagrams-great quality

Yeah, I have an interest in the Airport Diagram and Slate Coaster offerings. Prices seem reasonable. Bookmarked it. Thanks for the link. Arnold
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 08-11-2022, 04:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,167
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Model costs soaring

For sure model costs are soaring for me.

Coming back to collecting die cast airliners for a second time am looking to replace some I sold off in collection when departing the hobby first time.
...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 08-11-2022, 04:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,524
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Ebay Listing Cancelled over Copyright

This may become the desirable buying and selling option in the future. A

[note: bolding and highlight in red are mine]
Forum: General Squawk Talk 08-05-2022, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By ArnoldC
Generic Ebay Discusions

Deleted three sale items today that have been posted for months, yea almost a year, with NO activity. One was a 1:400 die cast airliner.

Thinking Ebay is not the marketplace it once was.

Since...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 08-05-2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,781
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Air Inuit Special Release for Prairie Diecast

Hey Eric,
Working up a small display base depicting the Puvirnituq, Quebec gravel airstrip. I'll get images of her up then. Some really neat YT vids on YPX activity.

Air Inuit flies its -200...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 08-04-2022, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2,468
Views: 288,223
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Show your latest 1/400 purchase

Prairie Diecast officially licensed product PW0007. Inuit Air Boeing 737-300 QC Combi. Canadian Registration C-GFFN.
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 08-03-2022, 08:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,792
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Phoenix 400 August Release Announcement

One of the Condors in new livery would be nice. Pleased they released four to select from. Now that registration numbers are available, will have to see their flight routes before choosing one.
...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 08-02-2022, 04:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,781
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Air Inuit Special Release for Prairie Diecast

Mine arrived in the post today. I'll get images up in the 'Latest Purchase' thread soonest.

Came with a 6" x 6" (15 x 15cm) micro cloth pad. Always nice getting an unexpected perk.

First...
Forum: Manufacturers 07-31-2022, 12:29 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,308
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Gemini Jets 400 Wishlist

737-200 (Combi) with gravel kit. Flaps down. Gear down.

Air Inuit or Canadian North livery please.
Forum: General Squawk Talk 07-22-2022, 08:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,701
Posted By ArnoldC
Thumbs up Re: New Computer it was needed meet Valkyrie 2022!

Wow. Just wow. A
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 07-08-2022, 08:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,781
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Air Inuit Special Release for Prairie Diecast

What a delight finding this as a model.

Recently made a YouTube flight by viewing the video Alex Praglowski Aviation put up on his 737-200 Combi flight to Kuujjuaq, Nunavik, Quebec. Kuujjuaq is...
Forum: 1:1 Scale Commercial Aviation 06-26-2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,066
Posted By ArnoldC
SkyWest Charter LLC

SkyWest proposes removing 20 seats from it's 50 pax CRJ200's to address it's pilot shortfall.

Part of this proposal would have it flying a different livery to remove the United Express...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 06-22-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,182
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Most collected Airlines in your collections?

3 SkyWest. All CRJ's.

Rest of my collection is scattershot.
Forum: General Squawk Talk 06-08-2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,360
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: What Do You Collect and Why ??

Primarily regional turboprop and <100 pax jets. 1/400 scale with collection capped at twenty-four models for space and display considerations.

I like Wiki researching and Google Earth locating...
Forum: General Squawk Talk 06-05-2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,959
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: New Condor livery!

Anticipating the promo ads, one can only imagine, "Condor. Flying rings around its competitors."

Skippy's post under 1:400 has a GJ Future Release of the A321 currently flying. Leaving me to...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 06-03-2022, 07:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,696
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Resin Printed 400 Scale Models

dan,
Do you think you can go as small as a Beech 1900C in 1:400? I'm looking at a 3D in 1:200 but would much prefer it 1:400 to go with the PASCO collection.

The GSE and jetway are both small,...
Forum: General Squawk Talk 06-03-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,959
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: New Condor livery!

Looking at "yellow rings" flight history on Flightradar24, it has interesting destinations.

Certain to make a statement wherever it lands. May have to pick one up in 1:400.
Forum: General Squawk Talk 06-03-2022, 08:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,959
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: New Condor livery!

Indeed. That posting drew me to this thread.

Researching the SimpleFlying website, it is commented the new livery is inspired by the summer holidays.

SimpleFlying states, "According to Condor,...
Forum: General Squawk Talk 06-02-2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,959
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: New Condor livery!

Seems wildly out of character for conservative Condor. Bizarre even. A
Forum: What if ??? 02-20-2016, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,408
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: What if??? Die Cast could fly

Thanks, Ironclaw.

Good times in the hanger today converting my DragonWings 1:400 China Eastern A321, to wheels-up configuration. Like its looks much better now.

Also put together a display base...
Forum: General Squawk Talk 02-19-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 663
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: Monkeyshines or a case of Monkeying around? Either works

"...a bar staff oversight that ended with the monkey drinking some rum and taking the knife."

"...the [monkey] will go to the ... IBAMA where staff will evaluate if it can be safely returned to...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 02-13-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,279
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: The FOUR Current Canadian Airlines most overlooked by diecast model makers

Greetings all,

Forgive me for reviving an old thread, but I feel compelled to revisit it for comment.

Agree with the above requests for a 1:400 737-200 in Air Inuit livery. The video Canopy...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 02-13-2016, 09:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,697
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: PandaModel 1：400 TIBET AIRLINES A320SL B-1682

Always good having an extra set of eyes looking at this. Thanks, Lou. Strange, I had airfleets bookmarked, but overlooked it. I'll re-organize references into their own folder so that doesn't...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 02-12-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,697
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: PandaModel 1：400 TIBET AIRLINES A320SL B-1682

Oh, it looks o.k. to me model-wise. Looks like its made for an acrylic rod support. I like a sturdy stand. I'd probably consider acquiring one for a future leg of a die cast around-the-world flight....
Forum: What if ??? 02-12-2016, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,408
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: What if??? Die Cast could fly

Hello all,

My DragonWings 1:400 A321, reg. B-2290, cools down on the apron for routine maintenance. It added four more waypoints in China to my A-T-W journey. She is in deferred maintenance for a...
Forum: 1:400 Scale Model Aircraft 02-07-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,706
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: PandaModel new model China Force Y-20

Hi Guys,

Very possibly a Y-20 positioned on a runway to nowhere, a run-up taxiway I'm thinking. It's at an obscure airport outside of Xi'an.

Google earth coordinates: 34 38' 48"N 109 14'...
Forum: Other Scales & Antique Models 02-06-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,074
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: New idea for displaying models

Hello Al,

Excellent. Air Navigation chart underlays will give viewers a sense of the adventure and knowledge of geography that goes with flying. Bravo.

Here's my die cast B-2 Spirit using a...
Forum: Military Model Aircraft 02-05-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,539
Posted By ArnoldC
Re: New A-10 desert camouflage for Syria with new warthog face too

A-10 pushed out to 2022 is great news, Doug. One of my favorites.

Remember back when it was brand new in the USAF inventory. Doing an Army exercise at Fort Irwin, CA, 1980. Back before it...
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