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Aeroclassics April 2021 Arrivals

4/28/2021

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As explained in the 1/400 News and Release area of the site, April's releases were about two weeks behind schedule this month. So it's just barely by the end of April that four examples I've selected have arrived.

This month I elected tp pick up the two VASP 727s, the Air Canada 727, and the Iberia Caravelle. Sadly, there are frustrations with all  four models. For a run down, read on...

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Aeroclassics February 2021 Arrivals

3/4/2021

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I've been quite high on Aeroclassics lately. They have really been on a roll and it's clear by how scarce some of the recent releases are that AC continues to show an impressive acuity for finding the right airline/airplane/paint scheme combos that collectors want.

Getting too optimistic and pragmatic on any one brand these days though seems to offer some pit falls. With quality a continuing issue in a landscape of increasing prices there's always the chance of disappointment and sadly, that's where I've landed with Aeroclassics this month. 

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Aeroclassics January 2021 Arrivals

1/20/2021

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Right on time. The first arrivals of 2021 join my collection. I selected three models from the January offerings and I have a few initial thoughts on each one. Were you able to secure any of the models from January 2021?

To hear more of my thoughts on a select few of the models this month, keep reading.

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Air Seychelles A300 by Aeroclassics

7/8/2020

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After a long hiatus, and another gap between postings, I'm happy to have finished another 1/400 review. I've thoroughly enjoyed looking into this old A300, the 78 one built by Airbus. This aircraft spent the good majority of it's career with Air France and then was converted to a freighter serving with several companies. It tragically was lost in a crash in 2007 but will not be soon forgotten as perhaps it's best days were served flying in and out of arguably one of the most beautiful places on earth, the Seychelles.
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El Al 757-200 by Aeroclassics

4/12/2019

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Aeroclassics seems to be putting the finishing touches on its recent foray into the 757 side of the 1/400 market. After a total of 10 overall releases, collectors now have a good sampling of their efforts to convert NG built models into main-line Aeroclassics products. While the mould itself has very little to do with Aeroclassics, the paint, printing and overall look of the model are their responsibility. In this review I take a look at one of the four Aeroclassics Boring 757-200 models I've decided to purchase. 

I chose this particular model because I have been slowly working my way into earlier paint schemes but I prefer later made aircraft. This 757 is a good marriage because it ticks both of these boxes. This particular aircraft is rather unremarkable. Perhaps it was a participant in Operation Solomon. The 50th anniversary logos are a nice touch and add a distinctly collectable feature. 

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Aeroclassics Air New Zealand DC-10-30

2/5/2019

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As I've continued my foray into the classic world of 1/400, I've decided to take a look at the brand new Aeroclassics product, an 70's version of the DC-10-30, ZK-NZR. Poured into creation on the famed AC DC-10 mould at the end of 2018, this tri-engined jet did not disappoint. Air New Zealand took delivery of several DC-10s following the merger of two state sponsored airlines Union Airlines and Teal (Tasman Empire Airways Limited). As air travel in the 70s began to increase, so did the need for larger aircraft. The new DC-10s were used to phase out older smaller aircraft like the DC-8. 
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​Many people don't know that these DC-10s were often used on sight seeing tours of the Antarctic. Infamously, flight 901 crashed into the side of Mt. Erebus. Following this accident and the crash of AA flight 191 the FAA withdrew the aircraft's type certificate and the planes were mostly grounded. There's so much more to the story of these DC-10s which helped bring Air New Zealand into the major world markets setting up to be a global competitor today.
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