All,
As I am new to the 1/200 scale environment, what are your opinions on the better/best makers of the 1/200 models? I have a few, all different manufacturers and wonder what to look for.
Thanks for your time and input!
Eric Bretthauer
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Hello Eric,
Gemini 200 is certainly one of the most respectable 1:200 brands. Personally, I only collect Gemini Jets scale 1:400. But I guess if they are doing a terrific job with the small models, they will certainly be doing the same with the bigger ones.
All the best,
Ahmed
Hello, Eric !!
Though not a specialist of Airliners, the few 1/400 models Airliners/ Military freighters I got make me agree with my distinguished colleague Ahmed (LOL!).
The best 1/400 are from Gemini (vs Dragon for instance) . But I can't speak for other brands (of the same scale).
The 1/200 ought to be a better battlefield for these brands, as a larger scale theorically facilitate more detailed models.
As Ahmed said, sure Gemini has a very good place, but certainly other brands may compete too.
Not easy to give advices in this situation, but members of groups may help you here :
http://www.modelairplanecollectors.com/group/plasticmodelairplanes
and here:
http://www.modelairplanecollectors.com/group/diecastmodelairplanes
Take care!!
Jeff
I have a few 1/200 model planes from Flight Miniatures. I like them; they are plastic with solid build and vibrant colors. Risesoon also make good products in this range.
Hi Eric,
1/200 is an excellent scale to collect! So far I have mostly airliners, but I've come to find some of the military offerings very impressive in detail! I don't collect any plastic / resin models, so i strictly prefer metal models... I own models from the following manufacturers and highly recommend Gemini Jets, JC Wings, Inflight (I could only recommend 747's), and Aviation 200 (again, i only recommend 747's).
The Best of...
727-200 - Jet-X
737-500, 700, 800: Gemini Jets
737-200: Jet-X mould (used by JC Wings)
757-200 - Gemini Jets
767-300WL - Gemini Jets
777 - Gemini Jets, JC Wings - (Note: look for 2014 777 releases with improved GE-90 engines)
747 - Inflight
DC-6 - Herpa
Viscount 800 - Herpa (note: vertical and horiz. stabs are made of plastic)
E-2 Hawkeye - Gulliver 200
Avoid these:
Any and all Inflight 737's
Hobby Master A-310
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