[skanchan95]

Originally Posted by V.Narayan

I some how like the old livery of Air India a lot better than the new one. The new one is rather crowded.

Originally Posted by Foxbat

Nice additions, agree with Narayan, the older Air India Livery looked better.

Yes, I agree. It was a very elegant looking livery.

Originally Posted by Foxbat

How is the quality of the Risesoon model? doesn't appear as good as a Hogan or Skymark.

The model was made in 2006 and is quite rare. I was actually looking for 737-200 freighter in Blue Dart livery from the same manufacturer, but found this 757 instead.

It was made for Blue Dart specifically and was meant as a gift for its employees. I had seen a battered 757 model in the local Blue Dart office with its engines fitted on backwards!! Lookwise, it is not as sharp or as detailed as Hogan. No moveable engine fan blades either. But as it is in 1:150 scale, lengthwise it is quite long.

[Aiel]

Originally Posted by skanchan95

Risesoon 1:150 Blue Dart Boeing 757-200SF VT-BDJ Freighter

Actual Aircraft:
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That photo was taken by me at Bangalore (BIAL) back in 2010.

[skanchan95]

1:72 British Aerospace (BAe) Royal Navy Sea Harrier FRS.1

Diecast Scale model of British Aerospace (BAe) Sea Harrier FRS.1 of the Royal Navy. Model is armed with the standard Combat Air Patrol/Fleet Defence Falklands War loadout - 2 X AIM-9L Sidewinders, 2 X 100 gallon drop tanks and 2 X Aden 30 mm cannon pods.




The Rolls-Royce Pegasus engine that powered the Sea Harrier which could not only power the jet forward but also to direct thrust downwards via swivelling nozzles which could make the Sea Harrier manoeuvre like a helicopter to perform vertical takeoffs and landings.




Couple of books that I have on the Sea Harrier. Authors were RAF/RN pilots who flew the Sea Harrier and shot down multiple Argentine aircraft during the 1982 Falklands War.




General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 46 ft 6 in (14.2 m)
Wingspan: 25 ft 3 in (7.6 m)
Height: 12 ft 2 in (3.71 m)
Wing area: 201.1 ft² (18.68 m²)
Empty weight: 14,052 lb (6,374 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 26,200 lb (11,900 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Pegasus turbofan, 21,500 lbf (95.64 kN)
Performance

Maximum speed: 635 knots (735 mph, 1,182 km/h)
Combat radius: 540 nmi (620 mi, 1,000 km)
Ferry range: 1,740 nmi (2,000 mi, 3,600 km)
Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (16,000 m)
Rate of climb: 50,000 ft/min (250 m/s)

Armament
Guns: 2× 30 mm (1.18 in) ADEN cannon pods under the fuselage, with 130 rounds each
Hardpoints: 4× under-wing pylon stations, and 1 fuselage pylon on centerline plus 2 attach points for gun pods with a total capability of 8,000 lb (3,630 kg) of payload.
Rockets: 4× Matra rocket pods with 18 SNEB 68 mm rockets each
Missiles:
Air-to-air missiles: Royal Navy - AIM-9 Sidewinder(UK), Indian Navy - R550 Magic, Python IV & Derby
Air-to-surface missile: ALARM anti-radiation missile (ARM), Martel missile ARM
Anti-ship missiles: Sea Eagle
Bombs: A variety of unguided iron bombs (including 3 kg and 14 kg practice bombs).[120]
Others:
reconnaissance pods or
2× auxiliary drop tanks for ferry flight or extended range/loitering time

The British Aerospace Sea Harrier was a naval short take-off and vertical landing/vertical take-off and landing jet fighter, reconnaissance and attack aircraft It first entered service with the Royal Navy in April 1980 as the Sea Harrier FRS1 and became informally known as the "Shar".

Royal Navy Sea Harriers (Nos. 800 & 801 squadrons) took part in the Falklands War of 1982, flying from the aircraft carriers HMS Invincible and HMS Hermes. The Sea Harriers performed the primary air defence role with a secondary role of ground attack; the RAF Harrier GR3 provided the main ground attack force. A total of 28 Sea Harriers and 14 Harrier GR3s were deployed in the theatre. The Sea Harrier squadrons shot down 20 Argentine aircraft in air-to-air combat with no air-to-air losses, although two Sea Harriers were lost to ground fire and four to accidents. Out of the total Argentine air losses, 28% were shot down by Harriers.

In 1983, the Indian Navy became the only operator other than Britain The aircraft was withdrawn from service early by the Royal Navy in 2006. The Sea Harrier remained in service for a further decade with the Indian Navy until its retirement in 2016.

[Foxbat]

Originally Posted by skanchan95

The Sea Harrier squadrons shot down 20 Argentine aircraft in air-to-air combat with no air-to-air losses, although two Sea Harriers were lost to ground fire and four to accidents. Out of the total Argentine air losses, 28% were shot down by Harriers.

Nice addition to your collection. I think my airliner collection is complete, have to restart collecting military aircraft after 15+ years

Although this 20-0 record looks good, it really doesn't paint the complete picture. The Argentine aircraft were at the limit of their range and were trying to quickly attack the British ships and escape. Their mission was not to fight with the Harriers(many only had cannons for self-defence) nor did they have the fuel for it. The argentine aircraft (Mirage IIIs and Sea Hawks) were of pretty old vintage and were attacking British ships using unguided bombs. Despite these drawbacks they were able to sink multiple modern British Ships which were equipped with guided anti-aircraft missiles. I would point to the lack in range and speed of the Sea Harrier in catching these antique Argentine aircraft as a major failure.

[jaidevmahambre]

Originally Posted by Foxbat

I preordered a Silk Air Boeing 1/200 737-800 for my Singapore trip. Spent a lot of time at the airport and stores looking for some more options but found nothing. So I thought I would have to be happy with just this one until I started to assemble it:

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Unfortunately it has two left wings

Anyone know where I can get a spare right wing? Tried emailing the manufacturer but got no response yet.

How much did u pay for it. I can try fetching another model for you at a low price. You will basically need a donor 737NG.
Let me know if interested. You can PM me anytime.

[Foxbat]

Originally Posted by Foxbat

Here is the last of them, all in 1:200 Scale in Plastic:

Eva Air Cargo 747-400 (managed to see one of these at Singapore Airport)
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Kuwait Airways Airbus A350 (about time this Airline got some new planes, flew this airline in 2014 and the average fleet age was like 18-20 years!, felt like going back in time)
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Emirate Airbus A380-800
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Air India Boeing 777-200LR
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Air India Express 737-800
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Silk Air Boeing 737-800 (got a replacement sent from Singapore for free )
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US Airways Airbus A319
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Originally Posted by jaidevmahambre

How much did u pay for it. I can try fetching another model for you at a low price. You will basically need a donor 737NG.
Let me know if interested. You can PM me anytime.

Thanks but Singapore Airlines mailed me a complete replacement, see my post above.
I bought it aboard the Silk Air flight and I think its cost $25 Singapore Dollars.

I only need a right wing for the defective model, if you know where I can get one let me know, no point buying a complete model for just a wing.

Very interesting to note you have just one post in 12 years !

[V.Narayan]

Originally Posted by skanchan95

1:72 British Aerospace (BAe) Royal Navy Sea Harrier FRS.1

Diecast Scale model of British Aerospace (BAe) Sea Harrier FRS.1 of the Royal Navy. Model is armed with the standard Combat Air Patrol/Fleet Defence Falklands War loadout - 2 X AIM-9L Sidewinders, 2 X 100 gallon drop tanks and 2 X Aden 30 mm cannon pods.

Very neat detailing. Love the underside of the airframe with the swiveling nozzles, landing gear and armament. The Pegasus was a marvel. The thrust from the big fan in front had to be equal to the thrust from the main exhaust at the back across all (or most) throttle inputs. It was a little lower at full thrust which is why we see photos of vertical take-offs with the nose down a little. And weight wise the engine had to be dead centre of not only the centre of gravity but the aerodynamic centre too. You have to give it to the British for innovation and lateral thinking on this one.

The brains trust behind this was Sir Sydney Camm, an all time great aircraft designer. Aviation aficionados would recognize these names that came from his drawing board -Hawker Hurricane & Hawker Fury of WW2, Hawker Hunter, Hawker Seahawk and the Harrier. The unique Pegasus was the brain child of Sir Stanley Cooper who also designed the Derwent (powered the Gloster Meteor, the first British jet fighter), the Olympus (Concorde); the Nene which was the most widely used jet of the first generation with over 30,000 built including unlicensed Russian copies and the Orpheus which powered our Gnat fighter amongst others.

An interesting aside. In the early 1980s along with Sea Harriers from the UK we were also purchasing the 5000 tonne Kashin class destroyers from the USSR. Both interestingly were priced at Rs 60 crores (~US$60million in those days) a piece. When the Russians found out they were livid 'cos they were selling to us below cost out of friendship. They promptly upped the price to Rs 600 crores per destroyer forcing us to cancel the last of the 6 which were on order! The Harriers have gone; the Kashins serve on.

Originally Posted by jaidevmahambre

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Originally Posted by Foxbat

Very interesting to note you have just one post in 12 years !

Jaidev welcome!! The pull of the aircraft scale model

[Foxbat]

Originally Posted by skanchan95

Here are some of mine

Air Asia India A320-216(SL) 1:150
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Air Asia India A320-216 VT-JRT 1:150
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How is the quality of the 1:200 Scale Air Asia A320s sold on board?

I remember you mentioned the 1:150 Scales models had good detailing however I only collect 1:200 Scale.

[skanchan95]

Originally Posted by Foxbat

How is the quality of the 1:200 Scale Air Asia A320s sold on board?

I remember you mentioned the 1:150 Scales models had good detailing however I only collect 1:200 Scale.

I really don't know about the 1:200 scale ones, as I have the 1:150 ones( Risesoon brand).

The 1:150 ones have good detailing in terms of fuselage shape, paint and clarity of the text. They don't have VT- registration on them and they are not as detailed as Hogan 1:200 models.

A friend who had 1:200 Air Asia A320 model called it, and I quote - "Rotten". Better stick to Hogan for your 1:200 model needs or go for the 1:150 model if you want an Air Asia model in your collection.

I am expecting a Hogan 1:200 A320 soon. Will compare it to the 1:150 Risesoon Air Asia A320 model and post a review soon.

[skanchan95]

Three additions to my collection.

Altaya 1:72 Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet VFA-27 "Royal Maces"
Capt. Daniel S Cave, DCAG's bird (Deputy Carrier Air Group Commander)






The two US Navy F/A-18Es in my collection....VFA-147 "Argonauts" & VFA-27 'Royal Maces"




Inflight200 Lockheed C-130E 73-0991 Turkish AF Demo team(Turkish Stars)



The actual aircraft:


Hogan 1:200 PIA Airbus A320-214 AP-BLC




The four A320s in my collection : Air Asia ones are 1:150 scale, PIA 1:200 and Air India 1:400

The actual aircraft:

[V.Narayan]

All beautiful additions to your fine fleet. The PIA Livery looks quite smart I must admit even as the nationalist in me is gnashing his teeth. Great pieces each of them. Phew! I am green with envy.

Originally Posted by skanchan95

Three additions to my collection.

[skanchan95]

Originally Posted by V.Narayan

All beautiful additions to your fine fleet. The PIA Livery looks quite smart I must admit even as the nationalist in me is gnashing his teeth. Great pieces each of them. Phew! I am green with envy.

Thank you!

Frankly, a month ago I wouldn't even have thought of getting a Paki airliner in my collection. This one ended up by chance in my hands.

The retailer whom I got it from had ordered the PIA A320 for one of his other customers. The customer backed out, and he asked me if I wanted it. I thought why not, PIA used to operate an A320 to Mumbai from Karachi. Baring the livery and leaving patriotic feelings aside, the Hogan A320 model did look good. So I went for it.

I am told that this very Hogan A320 model (in Indigo livery & with IAE engines i/o CFM ones on the PIA model) was sold onboard Indigo flights for quite some time (along with Indigo A320 models from Lupa & Premier planes brands). In the third pic you can see a part of the trademark hogan logo on the underside.



I would kill to get my hands on an Indigo 1/200 A320!!!

I believe the one that Foxbat has is the Lupa models one(with sharklets).

[Foxbat]

1/200 Diecast Japan Air Systems (JAS) McDonnell Douglas MD-90





The real aircraft


Next to an American Airlines Air Cal MD-80

[V.Narayan]

Originally Posted by Foxbat

1/200 Diecast Japan Air Systems (JAS) McDonnell Douglas MD-90

That's a very big model. Always had a soft spot for the DC-9/MD-80 family.

[Foxbat]

Originally Posted by V.Narayan

That's a very big model. Always had a soft spot for the DC-9/MD-80 family.

I collect only in 1/200 Scale for airliners (except 2 desktop models which are 1/100) so size depends on the actual model of the aircraft. I was recently surprised to learn that the Boeing 717 is also a derivative of the DC-9.

Came very close to acquiring two Air Asia A320s on a flight from Goa, but bad weather struck before it could be handed over to me and all onboard sales had to stop