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I've just got my hands on a 1:200 Easyet A319:

http://www.airspotters.com/gemini-200-e ... 6646-p.asp

It's made by Gemini Jets, and is excellent. One of my fellow admins will be pleased to note that the reg is G-EZAK The packaging isn't the impressive presentation box you usually get with Gemini 200s, rather white polystyrene in a printed sleeve - but I throw the box up in the loft anyway, it's not like I'm going to put that on display!

Airspotters currently has a Ryanair 737 available for pre-order, also by Gemini Jets - I intend to grab one. Neither of these models shows up in Gemini's product database, BTW.

SO your overall impression of the quality is good? There are several Gemini 200's I want, but I diddnt want to make the jump if they werent any good.

Cadet57 wrote:SO your overall impression of the quality is good? There are several Gemini 200's I want, but I diddnt want to make the jump if they werent any good.

Overall, yes. They're very good indeed, especially when you see what InFlight models cost. I've got five that I can remember - BA A320, Cebu Pacific A320, Easyjet A319, Southwest 737, Air Jamaica A321 - and I like them all. They're very solid heavy models (die-cast, in case you didn't know), lots of fine detailing, and little touches like the clear red plastic beacons really do make them.

However, I've seen some quality issues, ranging from an engine that had come apart in transit (easily fixed with some deft fingers and a Lego piece to get in where the fingers couldn't) to an entire wing being detached (not buying that one, thank you). If you *can* get to a model shop and inspect it before you buy, and can overcome your excitement for long enough to do it properly, I'd recommend that - but that's probably true of any model.

I'd like to get my hands on the Open Skies 757... which ones do you fancy?

I bought a America West A320 several months back. Overall, I was pleased with it, though the nose gear isn't rigid as it should be. It wiggles fore and aft. The display stand's base is way too small and with the aircraft on it the whole think will fall over if you look at it wrong. So now it just sits contently on its wheels next to my TV.

Ah, I never use the stands, they don't even come out of the box! I put the planes straight into my cabinet.

Now you mention it, though, that base wouldn't look ridiculous under a 1:400...

ShanwickOceanic wrote:One of my fellow admins will be pleased to note that the reg is G-EZAK

{smiles approvingly}