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deaphen
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Just got the AI 330 myself, nice one but kind of expected the VT- regs.
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747-237
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| Dragon Wings seems to specialize in models of aircraft that AI has leased, so I guess in that way it makes sense to have the earlier reg. on the 330. |
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sammyk
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| Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Yah, Dragon is notorious for using factory regs. |
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747-237
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Finally..... VT-AIS is out now!! Should be available in the US soon.
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sammyk
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That looks sweet. Dragon has the best 744 mold out there.
I wonder if this means the Saudi 744 is out too.
Anyways, back to AI models, Aviation 400 is going to be releasing a 744 in new livery as well. They use a somewhat modified BigBird mold so that's a good thing. I bought their Kuwait 742 which turned out nice so hopefully the AI model will too. |
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747-237
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Anyways, back to AI models, Aviation 400 is going to be releasing a 744 in new livery as well. They use a somewhat modified BigBird mold so that's a good thing. I bought their Kuwait 742 which turned out nice so hopefully the AI model will too. |
Any idea when that would be ?? Aviation 400 doesn't seem to have a website, do they ?? |
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sammyk
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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| 747-237 wrote: |
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| Anyways, back to AI models, Aviation 400 is going to be releasing a 744 in new livery as well. They use a somewhat modified BigBird mold so that's a good thing. I bought their Kuwait 742 which turned out nice so hopefully the AI model will too. |
Any idea when that would be ?? Aviation 400 doesn't seem to have a website, do they ?? |
They say April but who knows. Seems the models do eventually come out though. Their 707, 747, and 767 seem to be pretty good. I haven't seen the L-1011 yet but I have one on order. Their 732 is a bit iffy and not sure about how their 737NGs are.
http://www.aviation400.com leads to the Witty site which is the factory that makes them. The good thing about them is that they're reasonably priced.
Oh and Nick carries them. |
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747-237
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The Aviation400 & the Dragon 744 impressions look pretty standardized, it would be good to see them together up close.
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sammyk
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The major difference will be that the AV400 will have metal wings.
Just imagine the BigBird 744 but with a seamless wing join and you have the AV400. Some minor quality control issues but overall a decent mold.
Hmm, looking at AV400s illustration they got the engine graphics wrong. Hopefully they fix that before production. |
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747-237
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| Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:07 am Post subject: |
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I also do not notice the name "Sanchi" on either illustration, & I hope they will have it on the actual model.
Hope Nick gets them soon - at least the Dragon!! |
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747-237
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 6:35 am Post subject: |
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Updated July 2008
Air India fleet
1:400 scale
Big Bird 747-200 VT-EBN "Rajendra Chola"
Aeroclassics 707-300 VT-DJI "Nanda Devi"
Aeroclassics 707-400 VT-DJK "Everest"
Aeroclassics L-1049G-82-106 Super Constellation VT-DIM "Rani of Ayodhya"
Gemini Jets 747-400 VT- ESO "Khajhurao"
Gemini Jets 777-200ER VT-AIK "Megh Malhar"
Dragon Wings 747-400 VT- AIQ "Elephanta"
Dragon Wings 777-200ER VT-AIL "Kalyani"
Dragon Wings 767-300ER G-CDPT
Dragon Wings 787-800
Herpa L1011 Tristar V2-LEJ
Phoenix 777-200LR VT-ALA "Andhra Pradesh"
Dragon Wings 777-200LR VT-ALB "Arunachal Pradesh" (wrongly marked "Kalyani")
Phoenix 777-200LR VT-ALC "Assam"
Dragon Wings Airbus A330-200 SE-RBF
Dragon Wings 747-400 VT- AIS "Sanchi"
1:500 scale
Herpa 707-300 VT-DSI "Lohtse"
Inflight500 707-300 VT-DVA "Annapurna"
Herpa A 310-300 VT-EJH "Tista"
Herpa 747-400 VT-ESM "Konark"
Schabak 747-400 VT-ESM "Konark"
Star Jets 747-400 VT- ESO "Khajhurao"
Inflight500 747-300 Combi VT-EPX "Mahendra Varman"
1:600 scale
Schabak 747-200
Schabak 747-400 VT-ESM "Konark" [Third Version]
Schabak 747-400 VT-ESM "Konark" [Second Version]
Schabak 777-200ER VT-AIK "Megh Malhar"
1:144 scale
Corgi Lockheed Constellation VT-CQP "Malabar Princess"
1:250 scale
Schabak 747-400 VT-ESM "Konark"
1:200 scale
Inflight200 707-300 VT-DVA "Annapoorna"
1:200 scale
Flight Miniatures Snap- together 747-400 VT-ESM "Konark"
Here is one I created myself - I bought a DC-3 in USAF colors, & used silver spray paint to try & create a model of AI's DC-3 VT-CGP. Needless to say, it didn't come out too good!! I used 1980s vintage AI "Fragile" stickers to get the Air India titles from. Oh well - it was fun doing it. So here it is, not sure of the scale, though!
1:400 scale
Aeroclassics Indian Airlines Airbus A300 VT-EVD
And for good measure, here is the Aeroclassics IC A300 in 1:400 scale. Though not AI, she sits with the rest of my AI models - nostalgia perhaps!
And the one with the 50th Anniversary titles
Gemini Jets Jet Airways Airbus A340-300 VT-JWB
Ok, not quite Air India, but AI did lease VT-JWB from Jet Airways for a month to operate BOM-LHR flights
And
Gemini Jets Jet Airways Boeing 777-30ER VT-JEA
Gemini Jets Jet Airways Airbus A330-200 VT-JWF
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747-237
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 6:35 am Post subject: |
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Here are the latest.......
Dragon Wings 747-400 VT- AIS "Sanchi (II)"
Gemini Jets Jet Airways Airbus A330-200 VT-JWF
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747-237
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 6:43 am Post subject: |
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The New AI colors on the 77Ls, 744 & 332
The changing face of the Air India 747s
AI 777 alley (sorry about these pics, guys)
The New 9W colors on the 77W & 332
The 9W Airbuses - new & old
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sammyk
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 7:48 am Post subject: |
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| Awesome stuff. Can't wait 'til Nick sends my next order! |
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HAWK21M
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Great pics.Look good.
regds
MEL
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the_380
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AWESOME !!!
Err.... if u don't mind can u please line up the entire AI-IC fleet in one picture 
And another picture with all the AI-IC and 9W jets...
thanks...
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swisshansa10
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| Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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Guys,
Hogan is about to release (due 30JUN08) Air India Express fleet in 1:200 scale. The following aircraft registerations will be out -
VT-AXA
VT-AXB
VT-AXC
VT-AXC
VT-AXD
VT-AXE
VT-AXF
VT-AXG
VT-AXH
VT-AXI
They say when it rains, it pours.... AI/AIX fans Get ready to get your wallets lighter. 
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sammyk
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| Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 2:58 am Post subject: |
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Gemini will release the AI 77W with their June releases...
Unofficial for now. |
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747-237
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| Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:08 am Post subject: |
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Gemini will release the AI 77W with their June releases...
Unofficial for now. |
Excellent !! Any idea of the Regn. ? |
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sammyk
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| Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:23 am Post subject: |
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Gemini will release the AI 77W with their June releases...
Unofficial for now. |
Excellent !! Any idea of the Regn. ? |
VT-ALJ
Oh and it's been officially announced now. |
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747-237
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| Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:15 am Post subject: |
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Gemini will release the AI 77W with their June releases...
Unofficial for now. |
Excellent !! Any idea of the Regn. ? |
VT-ALJ
Oh and it's been officially announced now. |
Cool...so 'Bihar' it shall be !!! Hope Nicks gets it soon ! |
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747-237
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| Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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| sammyk wrote: |
| Anyways, back to AI models, Aviation 400 is going to be releasing a 744 in new livery as well. They use a somewhat modified BigBird mold so that's a good thing. I bought their Kuwait 742 which turned out nice so hopefully the AI model will too. |
Any word on this one yet?
Hope it's not only on paper, a la the Inflight200 707 (1:200); Schuco 787 (1:600), & as of now, the Herpa 772LR (1:500) |
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sammyk
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| Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Looks like it so far. AV400 has been inconsistent so far so who knows. I'm waiting for the IF200 AI 707 too but a least with that they showed us a picture of a sample. |
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747-237
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| Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Looks like it so far. AV400 has been inconsistent so far so who knows. I'm waiting for the IF200 AI 707 too but a least with that they showed us a picture of a sample. |
Yeah, the IF200 AI 707 had a release date of Jan '08 and was available for pre-order on a few retailer's websites for $99 approx. Wonder when we get to see the actual product! |
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747-237
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| Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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New one from Phoenix Models in 1:400
Air India Express B 737-8HGWL VT-AXR
"Vallam Kali Snake Boat Race / Kalarippayattu" Colors. |
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