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| sammyk wrote: |
Yep, have you been reading the posts on the diecast forums?
I know about the one on A.net but was wondering if there were any other pictures out there where it is 100% clear.
What's your opinion on whether it may have been spelled 'poorna' at anytime after a repaint? |
Haven't come across any other pics of DVA with the name, but will certainly let you know. My dad's old flight logs only had the Regn. nos....wish it had the names in there too!!
I won't be surprised if AI did pull a switch-a-roo with the spelling. There was apparently some confusion about the early 707s & their names. VT-DJJ was initially named Annapurna but later renamed Gaurishankar; VT-DJI's name was changed from Gaurishankar to Nandadevi; and then later VT-DVA was named Annapurna.
To quote http://www.airwhiners.net/whine_cheez/20040726.htm
Air India entered the jet age on 21 February 1960 when it took delivery of the first Boeing 707-437 registered VT-DJJ. The aircraft was initially named "Annapurna" upon delivery, but following a minor fire during a Bombay to Calcutta flight a few years later was re-christened as "Gaurishankar". VT-DJI, the second aircraft delivered and who had been originally named "Gaurishankar", was re-christened as "Nandadevi" at this time.
Won't be surprised if at one of these times, the spelling was changed too.
I guess the crux of the matter in terms of this model from IF200, is did VT-DVA carry the "poorna" version of the name, at any time. Could you send me the links to some of the posts on the diecast forums about this, incase I've missed any. |
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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| sammyk wrote: | I might have goofed on some of the language things.  |
I think you did great, my friend!!  And I agree with your POV out there.
About the retailers, didn't see this one on flightonemodels.com Have you ever dealt with Bob @ skysthelimitaviation.com ? He seems to be expecting it to arrive July 20. Yeah, too bad Nick doesn't carry them, else it would be easy choice.
Still no news about the Aviation 400 744 (1:400) ! |
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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I guess Kevin hasn't updated his site.
Sky's the Limit is good. I've bought some stuff from them before. He's been around for years. Hey I think he's somewhat local to you? How much is he selling it for? |
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:49 pm Post subject: |
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| sammyk wrote: | I guess Kevin hasn't updated his site.
Sky's the Limit is good. I've bought some stuff from them before. He's been around for years. Hey I think he's somewhat local to you? How much is he selling it for? |
Bob has it for $90 +$7.95 for shipping. There is a 6.5% tax fro FL residents (unlucky me), but I guess you can get it for under $100. He says it'll ship out July 21 if all goes as per plan. |
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:51 am Post subject: |
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| sammyk wrote: | | Oh yah, forgot about that one. I'll be getting it too as I have a "Sub-Continent" collection. |
Sammy, I trust the new Herpa (1:200) Air Ceylon L-1049G will be on your shelf soon ! 
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:00 am Post subject: |
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It just might although I don't collect too many. There are some exceptions though and that one is beautiful. I wish AeroClassics would make that in 1/400.
Hey, did you happen to get that Gemini Air Ceylon Trident? |
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:10 am Post subject: |
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| sammyk wrote: | | Hey, did you happen to get that Gemini Air Ceylon Trident? |
Nope I didn't....(saving up for the big one ... the IF200 AI 707). Did U ? Post some pics ! It's been a while since we saw your treasure chest (shelf, in this case) |
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:14 am Post subject: |
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She's (almost) here....ALJ "Bihar", now on eBay, outta HK
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:20 am Post subject: |
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| 747-237 wrote: | | sammyk wrote: | | Hey, did you happen to get that Gemini Air Ceylon Trident? |
Nope I didn't....(saving up for the big one ... the IF200 AI 707). Did U ? Post some pics ! It's been a while since we saw your treasure chest (shelf, in this case) |
Just placed my order for the IF. 
Yah, I haven't been posting pics lately because my models are all in storage. I'll be moving into my new house this weekend so in a week or so I'll take some pictures. |
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:26 am Post subject: |
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| sammyk wrote: | Just placed my order for the IF.
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Did you go with Bob @ skysthelimitaviation ? I placed mine 2 days ago & hope to get it before the month's out.
Congrats on the new house, BTW ! |
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:48 am Post subject: |
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Yep, was the only place I could find it listed!
Thanks! |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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AXR is out now too on eBay
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| Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:23 am Post subject: |
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| Did you get your 'ANNAPOORNA' yet, -237? |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:28 am Post subject: |
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| sammyk wrote: | | Did you get your 'ANNAPOORNA' yet, -237? |
Sammy, nope, not yet.....Bob's last email said he expects to get them on the 20th & should have them out the door on the 21st (if all goes according to plan). I've been salivating, looking at ANNAPOORNA's pics on the other forums & am getting rather impatient!! Hope we see ours before the month is out. Will let U know as soon as the package gets here. |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:44 am Post subject: |
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| Ah cool, didn't know about the 20th ETA. I was getting worried for a minute there. |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:02 am Post subject: |
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| sammyk wrote: | | Ah cool, didn't know about the 20th ETA. I was getting worried for a minute there. |
I feel your pain 
BTW - any news about the VT-AIS from Aviation400 ? Still waiting for Nick to list it, so I can get that & the 77W. |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:22 am Post subject: |
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| Haven't heard anything on that model. Not gonna bother waiting for it either, when it comes it comes, if not, oh well. AV400 is very inconsistent with their releases. I hear a lot of times they get released in Asia but take forever to get over here. With that said, I also heard there were improvements in the works so I guess we'll have to wait and see. |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:47 am Post subject: |
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New one from Skymarks - 77L
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| Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:09 am Post subject: |
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| sammyk wrote: | | Ah cool, didn't know about the 20th ETA. I was getting worried for a minute there. |
Just heard from Bob - looks like they will be arriving on the 23rd. I guess we're gonna have to wait a little longer to see out 'Annapoornas' |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:20 am Post subject: |
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| I'm in no rush really. I just found out they're gonna have to cut open the walls at my new house to replace some security wiring so I won't be displaying my models for a while. I need to get some new shelves too. |
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| Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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| where can i get these models from???? how much it costs??? |
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| Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:03 am Post subject: |
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| true aviator wrote: | | where can i get these models from???? how much it costs??? |
Depends on what you are looking for. Newer releases can be had from regular retailers of these models but older ones will be a bit more difficult to hunt down and you may have to go the ebay route.
Typically, normal prices are between US$20-35. If they are older/rarer then they could be a lot more. |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:21 am Post subject: |
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| Just read that Phoenix will release the Kingfisher A380 as part of their August releases. I'll post a pic when available but could be weeks. |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Also, slowly but surely Indian Air Force is also being recognised as a potential model for sale
ACB shows the following models:
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Indian Air Force - MiG-29
Registration KB707
Indian AF 47 Sqn. Archers ACM scheme 1991
Witty Wings 1:72
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Indien Air Force - MiG-21 PF
Registration C746
Corgi 1:72
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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OK, that didn't take long:
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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| sammyk wrote: | | OK, that didn't take long: |
Wonder if this is gonna be another 'fantasy' model !
Is it from DW or GJ ? Trust it is 1:400.
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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From Phoenix.
Fantasy in the sense that the registration is likely made up and if KF changes their livery prior to delivery. |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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| sammyk wrote: | | From Phoenix. |
Sorry, I didn't see your earlier post that said it's from Phoenix 
| sammyk wrote: | | Fantasy in the sense that the registration is likely made up and if KF changes their livery prior to delivery. |
Yeah, I guess VJM won't cancel this order, even if his 340s are gonna drag him under! (Thus chances are it won't be a 'fantasy' model in that sense).
Personally, I'd prefer seeing an A340 model in IT colors. |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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| Oh that's what you meant by fantasy. Well, that may happen but I bet if he cancels he buys at least one for ego purposes. |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:16 am Post subject: |
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The wait's over and she's finally here!! And she's simply marvelous! One of the best models I've even seen!!
Inflight200 Air India Boeing 707-337 VT-DVA "Annapoorna" in 1:200 scale
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| Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:33 am Post subject: |
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The two VT-DVAs! "Annapoorna" and "Annapurna" - both by Inflight, in 1:200 and 1:500
"Annapoorna" and "Annapurna" with "Lohtse" on the far left (VT-DSI by Herpa, also 1:500)
Air India's magnificient 707s!! From Back to Front, Left to Right :
Inflight200 707-300 VT-DVA "Annapoorna" (1:200)
Aeroclassics 707-300 VT-DJI "Nanda Devi" (1:400)
Aeroclassics 707-300 VT-DJK "Everest" (1:400)
Herpa 707-300 VT-DSI "Lohtse" (1:500)
Inflight500 707-300 VT-DVA "Annapurna" (1:500)
For my Dad, who flew them all! |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:44 am Post subject: |
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| 747-237 wrote: | | [For my Dad, who flew them all![/size] |
That was the best part of the whole post, must have been quite a personality to fly the "true" aircrafts
Karan |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Karan69 wrote: | | 747-237 wrote: | | [For my Dad, who flew them all![/size] |
That was the best part of the whole post, must have been quite a personality to fly the "true" aircrafts
Karan |
Thanks Karan - and your response was the best one of the entire thread!
I put that down in small font, lest others think I was trying to be pompous. But yes, he sure was something, having flown 707s & 747s for AI after his IAF years, in what was the golden period of Indian aviation! |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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Here's a different perspective on the 'big' models
707 in 1:200; and 747 in 1:250
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| Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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| Nice pics bro. I would give an arm and a leg to fly one of these REAL airplanes. |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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| iflytb20 wrote: | | Nice pics bro. I would give an arm and a leg to fly one of these REAL airplanes. |
Thanks! I know what you mean!
Now, if only I had some clout with the 'babus' at AI or the MOCA to get my hands on one of these old 747-237 models that used to be at the AI Bldg. at Nariman Point. Would have been a great addition to my little collection of AI planes that my Dad flew. Wonder what they did with these old beauties !
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| Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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Now thats an amazing collection of the 707s !!!!!!!
Simply superb......
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the_380 likkkeeeee it
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