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BEtween the April-June releases at Gemini, I need three of these (http://www.geminijets.com/newreleases/)
- Hawaiian 767-300
- FedEx ATR-72
- Air Canada E-190
I need to have these. It's a physical need, I don't know how long I'll last without these 3.
I was in LA last week, laying on the In N Out grass, and that Hawaiian 763 came over....probably one of the best looking planes in the sky today. Reflects light perfectly, so clean.
Wow, these look way better than the Dyna Flytes I used to collect in the 1980's! I'm actually digging the 1/200 USAir Shuttle 727
I really love the USAiways Shuttle 722, wat a beauty!
Phil, just curious, why the obsession with the E190 & ATR? I understand the Hawaiian 763, that is a lovely bird.
To funny Phil! We have the same addiction. I have over 300 right now, which I thought was alot then I heard some folks have well over 1,000!
I want that Hornet. Make that a NEED, especially since I got to sit in it nine years ago!
i love/lust the Piedmont 727. my first jumpseat ever was on one June of '87,DAY-EWR, I was a DC3 copilot. a freight dog,and I was treated like gold by that Piedmont crew.
Here are some at my favorite hobby shop in Manhattan>
http://oi41.tinypic.com/2s1ov1j.jpg
http://oi41.tinypic.com/8ygyl0.jpg
I want my collection to have a broad range of airlines and aircraft types, and those are two that I don't have. I think (I could be wrong) that there are not many prop types in the 400 scale, so that's why the ATR interests me greatly. Isn't taht E190 the first of Gemini's E-Jets too?Quote:
Originally Posted by lijk604
where is that hobby shop?
It's probably this one:Quote:
Originally Posted by 727C47
http://www.theredcaboose.com/
There a lot of neat aviation models but they're too expensive. I usually visit a collectible show to make major purchases
Yes, it is Red Caboose. It's a great little shop for kits, paint, supplies and to drool over the Gemini jets. The owner is very knowledgeable about the hobby, but a nervous type and a bit gruff. As you point out, they are pricy and you can usually find the built models for less online.Quote:
Originally Posted by alberchico
There's a hobby shop in Astoria, Queens that's only like 3 days a week that has a decent amount of models to go trhoguh. Apparently this guy stocked a bunch of Gemini and Herpa models from years ago, and since his store isn't popular, they just sit there. I think he's got some rare ones for sale.
cool,cool,thanks !!!
I would love that EA Convair and the AL Bac!
gotta check it outQuote:
Originally Posted by Phil D.
Used to collect the 1:48 scale from Franklin Mint. Looking to start collecting again, probably from Hobby Master. It appears the military selection from Gemini is small. Too bad, the build appears pretty good.
I never come to this forum to promote myself (view my post history), but as it's pertinent to this thread...
I have a very small business here on LI, and I specialize in aviation models. I can get anything Gemini currently makes, as well as InFlight, Hobby Master, Falcon Models, Oxford Diecast, Corgi, Sky Max, and just about any other manufacturer you can think of.
Stop on by & have a look, if you don't see what you want send an email & I'll look into it! http://www.frchobby.com/index.php/diecast
My die cast and snap fit collection consists of 1/72 fighter aircraft (Hobby Master, Witty Wings, Century Wings, Dragon Wings, etc.), 1/200 aircraft (Skymarks, Hogan, Gemini Jets), and 1/400 airliners and military (Gemini Jets, Dragon Wings, and two Herpa An-225s).
As some of you know because of Facebook I am looking to sell my ENTIRE 1/400 collection and some odd scale Skymarks models. I have a spreadsheet with model number, aircraft type, markings, etc. I'm selling them because I want to consolidate the collection to 1/72 and 1/200 and the fact that I am moving very soon. I'm going to put them on eBay (likely in lots sorted by airline) after all of my friends see the list and make any selection.
my collection is mess of wood (C47),metal,727,ATR42,DC3,747-200,and 400,and plastic, a friends custom rendering expertly done of my old freight dog DC3,and Champion 727,a mish mash of scales,they all have sentimental value, the only thing I am missing is the Convair 340. I would like to get an Eastern white top 727-200, a Pan Am 747-121 first livery,a Loftlider CL-44,NYA BV107, and a K4/DHL 747-400BCF (soon to be on order). objects de art.
That's a nice site you have there, Bill
Thank you very much megatop! I'm a 1-man operation, so it's a lot of work to keep updated :)Quote:
Originally Posted by megatop412
Thanks for sharing Bill. Nice to know your local. Bookmarked your site. I sent you a PM.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billbo1970
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