Created: Tuesday, 06 May 2008  -  Written by N1786B   -  

Herpa states:When Delta commissioned its first MD-11 example in 1992, it proved to be far from a mature design. Numerous defects in its theoretically outstanding structure led to Delta’s decision to overturn their fleet plans and replace the airplane with Boeing 777s. The N806DE is released in the classic “Widget” design which embossed the airline’s image for more than 40 years. Since the launch of a new livery ten years ago, that image has been changed three more times again. A 1:200 MD-11 - how cool - let's check this one out.

   Created: Monday, 05 May 2008  -  Written by N1786B   -  

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 8.8

Herpa States: From the 60s on, Swissair was partially considered the best European airline and therefore also one of the best worldwide. One reason was the early purchase of the DC-8, the back then new and revolutionary jet airplane of the preferred vendor Douglas. The DC-8-32, registered HB-IDB 1960 and named “Basel-Stadt” was commissioned mainly for North Atlantic routes. Herpa Wings releases a model of this legendary aircraft as full-metal model in the 1/200 scale. So let's see if this full-metal model is worth its weight in gold....

   Created: Sunday, 20 April 2008  -  Written by waffle   -  

The Uzbekistan IL-62 was released as the sixth Herpa Wings club model of 2007. Uzbekistan Airways over the years has operated fifteen different IL-62 aircraft. This model registered UK-86573 was originally delivered to Interflug, before being transferred to Aeroflot before its tenure with Uzbekistan Airways where it has ended its flying life at. This Russian beauty now comes to you as a special gift from Herpa from their club members.

   Created: Wednesday, 16 April 2008  -  Written by N1786B   -  

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 7.3

Despite the significantly delayed delivery of the A380, Qantas even increased their order of 12 aircraft by another eight. The first ordered A380 has already received a registration and should take up service as VH-OQA by the end of 2008. Herpa Wings is already releasing this gigantic airplane model in the 1/200 scale. So they are finally rolling off the assembly line and we get a chance to look at the second generation of A380 models.

   Created: Monday, 14 April 2008  -  Written by N1786B   -  

Kaliningradavia stems from Aeroflot’s former Kaliningrad directorate, which until 1945 was Königsberg in Imperial German East Prussia. The airline operates a fleet consisting solely of Boeing 737s, to which the original of this model novelty, registered EI-DJR also belongs. So a 1:400 737 from Herpa? Due to the current situation in the market (more or less saturation), Let's see if the Herpa 737 can hold its own.

   Created: Sunday, 06 April 2008  -  Written by N1786B   -  

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 9.5

Herpa states: In February of 1956, Continental Airlines of Houston, Texas became launching carrier of the top model of the General Dynamics “Convair Liner”-family. It was called CV-440 “Metropolitan” and was together with the Douglas DC-6B, which was equipped with the same engines, probably the world’s best airliner powered by piston engines. At Continental, more than 20 CV-440s were operated for 10 years, as was the original of this metal model, manufactured in 1956 and registered N90862. Isn't this nice, a Convair CV-440 in 1:400!

   Created: Thursday, 03 April 2008  -  Written by N1786B   -  

Alitalia commissioned 21 examples of the Sud Aviation Caravelle 6N series. The original, registered I-DABA and the name “Regolo” was the first to be launched in 1961. The model, limited to 1,000 examples, will carry the Italian airline’s livery launched in 1970. So we get a limited edition SUD Caravelle in Alitalia colors? Let's take a look!

   Created: Tuesday, 01 April 2008  -  Written by waffle   -  

Biman Bangladesh was formed 36 years ago today. The stated owned airline has struggled throughout the recent years in maintaining a fleet of aircraft to provide services to Bangladesh. The airline has recently ordered a handful of 777s and 787s for fleet renewal. Before that happens though Herpa has brought to us this A310 to represent what is going to be the past fleet of Biman which carried them through the 90s and 00s.

   Created: Sunday, 30 March 2008  -  Written by N1786B   -  

From Herpa:Since their merger in April of this year, the two German airlines Hapagfly and Hapag Lloyd Express have been operating under the shared new brand name of TUIfly. In line with their periodical deep maintenance plan, all 56 aircraft are gradually being painted in the new colors: a red TUIfly combined with the yellow internet look of HLX. The Boeing 737-800 with the registration D-ATUG, which is now released in the 1/500 scale has already been repainted in the color-scheme. The original of the 737-8K5 came into the fleet in March 2006 as one of the youngest fleet members.Another TUI machine from Herpa........ almost put me to sleep. But after the recent 737s, I feel this 737 mould has much more to offer collectors. Don't get me wrong - there is room for improvement... - but this one is a little better.

   Created: Saturday, 29 March 2008  -  Written by N1786B   -  

Herpa States: Just a few years ago, Continental Airlines fought to survive, but today, it pockets one award after the other. In 2009, they are going to commission the Boeing 787-8 as one of the first airlines worldwide to do so, which will massively improve the airline’s environmental performance, especially because of the aircraft’s revolutionary construction material. Due to the wings different aerodynamical profile in flight versus on the ground, we’ll also release this “Dreamliner” model both with landing gear as a ground version (item no. 505352) and en route without landing gear but with a stand (item no. 505345) as an airborne version. So here we have the in flight model..... so should you think about this one or one you can use for your model airport?