It has been some time since I've gone looking for a model from Gemini Jets. (I did recently pick up the Alaska Air Max 9 "West Coast Wonders' which is certainly a more preferable option than the version offered by Aeroclassics). The issue lately with Gemini though has been stale offerings on subpar moulds. But it does seem as though they are trying to respond to the changing 1/400 market. This month has 12 new models on 12 moulds from five countries across several eras. For details on each one, read on...

We are shockingly at the halfway point of 2022 and with the fast passing of the month arrives the most recent spread of upcoming Gemini Jets releases. As the arrival of May's models have been largely underwhelming due to the usually factory issues, so too are the list of upcoming models. While there are 12 models on the list, you can essentially chop it down by three as that's how many are 'flaps/slats extended' duplicates. With that being said there are 6 countries on 8 moulds. Let's take a closer look...

It seems as though Gemini Jets has something it hasn't really had in a while. Momentum. Everyone can do something well, but when you're unsure of what that is yourself, you tend to struggle. Gemini has been blasted for its lack of QC, and usually it's been justifiable. But it doesn't mean Gemini Jets should be avoided like the plague. Gemini has some of the best, and some of the only 1/400 scale moulds of small regional airplanes, and at long last, we are seeing them regularly. 

Gemini Jets rolls on in 2022 continuing to do Gemini Jets things. If a yawn could yawn, that would be Gemini Jets in February 2022. 

Because Gemini combined the December and January releases a little over a month ago,  the February 2022 wave is the first overall for the year. Let's take a look at what's to come.

It looks as though the continued worldwide economic and shipping struggles will continue to impact ADI at the end of 2021. This will be the  third and fourth month in a row of combined monthly releases. The good news though is that there are a handful of nice looking options. 

The best news of all is that both of the superb JC Wings 777 and 787 moulds appear to be here to stay. Two 'flaps-up, flaps-down' options are available this month and both will be popular provided an absence of production issues.

After a busy first quarter, Gemini Jets have slowed down substantially. By the time this month's announcements materialize and reach store shelves the better part of two months will have past. This means for non-MACs collectors, we get a scant 7 models. If each one turns out to boast improvements in quality however, you won't hear me complaining. Let's see what's in store for May & June 2021.

March should have been a banner month for Gemini. Long awaited models like the Delta CRJ-900 and the Retro Southwest. But plagued with production issues and aging mould, Gemini was burdened with a PR nightmare. 

Gemini seems to be attempting to pivot, but they are doing so at a snails pace. This month once again brings an alluring selection, but can ADI deliver on big promises? This month, 11 new models come online. For more, read on.

March brings Gemini's most exciting lineup of the year thus far and perhaps, the most exciting batch of models in over a year for the American based brand. 7 of the 9 models being released this month are American registrations so it's not that Gemini have done well in the diversity department. It's more about a few models in particular that are sure to be insanely popular. 

For my full take on the selection offered...

Gemini's second wave of 2021 is now beginning to arrive at retailers. There isn't very much innovation this month however a safe set of releases to targeted collectors ensures some average sales. 

This month Gemini Jets continues to get millage from its A380 mould counting out 2 of the 10 releases. They also have doubled up on their 737NG with an El AL and a TUI. Still they double up once more on the 787-9 Dreamliner with a model representing Aeromexico and United Airlines. It's easy to see what Gemini are up to and it's certainly not innovation, but there are a few lookers this month as well.

As January comes to a close model retailers are taking delivery of Gemini Jets' January 2021 offerings. This month Gemini puts an emphasis on wide bodies with 6 of 7 commercial releases being of this variety. A loan DHL 737-800F is the only medium body aircraft. 1/400 scale also gets a strong military emphasis this month as three military models, all from the United States are available to MACs collectors. The most interesting is the new B-1 mould.

Unfortunately, this is a very limited set of releases. If you're a collector from Europe or the U.S. there are some good offerings, but minus the Garuda A330, there isn't much here that excites me personally. For my full take...

In a rare move, Gemini has somewhat quietly released an exclusive 1/400 scale Southwest Airlines model. The model itself is the one of a kind, 'Louisiana One.' Gemini scarcely releases models in this way and the timing is interesting.
​
2020 has seen Gemini dip into the Southwest honey pot multiple times. In the past, years at a time have gone by without a single Southwest model at all. In the last 14 months, Gemini has released four 737 state flag models (not including N946WN). I believe the choice to release these in the way Gemini have, only to make the most recent release an exclusive model was more than deliberate.

In the last month of a very forgettable year, Gemini has brought out perhaps the most diverse group of models we've seen all year. There really is something for everyone as long as you are willing to overlook old moulds and risk receiving a product that could show up in several separate pieces.

This month features 10 moulds, 6 different airlines, 3 different cargo companies and two government military aircraft. The rare concorde release along with the MD-11 and Antonov AN-124 signify something for collectors of older aircraft all the way to the cutting edge NEOS and the A400. There's a lot to unpack.