My BA Collection - Page 5

bme390 · 06-10-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyw77

The collection is growing daily really with the customs being added now, i think it's around the 144 total mark with all (BEA/BOAC/BA/B Asia etc etc). This includes some of the customs - there will be another 40 odd customs added and another 40 odd regular releases over the next three months. So probably be around the 300 mark when i am somewhere near finished.

As far as value is concernced - for me it's priceless!!!!!

First off all i would like to say sorry. I am very sorry if i have annoyed you over the past few days!
I would like to say how well your dedicated to collecting british airways models, looking though some of the posts i see you like the landour livery, In my opintion i think that is one of british airways best livery how ever the union jack livery is quiet eye catching with the british colours.
All the best, and good luck with collecting the rest of the british airways model

Bme

garyw77 · 06-14-2008, 11:53 AM

As well as the dedicated thread in the customs section i thought i would post the next four fantastic "World Tails" produced by Hugo here; making a total of nine Utopia A380's now.
It has to be said that these are in my opinion the best batch so far (still got over 20 to go though!!

)
Enjoy Hugo's fantastic work!! (And now you can all compare the Olympic tail with Mastercustoms

)......

G-ARYO British Olympic Association - City Of Chichester

G-ARYT British Blend - City Of Canterbury

G-ARYF Crossing Borders (Alternate Version as per A320) - City Of Alexandria

G-ARZE Paithani - City Of New Delhi

Watch this space as the fleet grows...

Thanks for looking!!!

coilsw6 · 06-15-2008, 07:43 AM

As always Gary,
they are looking great.

Have been very busy with work

over the last few weeks and have not had time to sit down. Thanks for posting the pics, they all look great....' Crossing Borders' is a real show stopper

. Please keep us posted as to your progress it gives me a thrill just to see them.
All the best to you and your harem....
Colin.
P.S. Looking forward to the 'Group' photo. That WILL be special

.

captain adam w · 06-15-2008, 01:50 PM

wow- would anyone recomend the gemini jets BA ireland 747 or shold i just get the union tail?

rapleylikeba · 06-15-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captain adam w

wow- would anyone recomend the gemini jets BA ireland 747 or shold i just get the union tail?

I wouldn't recommend you get G-CIVV because it has a bent engine but if you find G-CIVX, then I recomend you buy that.

garyw77 · 06-15-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captain adam w

wow- would anyone recomend the gemini jets BA ireland 747 or shold i just get the union tail?

I recommend ALL BA !!!

Depends if you only want a UJ example of BA or if you are looking to collect some Utopia tails as well. The Colum Ireland 747 is a good place to start as you can pick this up relatively cheap at the moment.
You will love the Utopias when you have them all lined up!!
Go on, spoil yourself, get them both!!

Then you will be another hooked BA collector!!

garyw77 · 06-15-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coilsw6

As always Gary,
they are looking great.

Have been very busy with work

over the last few weeks and have not had time to sit down. Thanks for posting the pics, they all look great....' Crossing Borders' is a real show stopper

. Please keep us posted as to your progress it gives me a thrill just to see them.
All the best to you and your harem....
Colin.
P.S. Looking forward to the 'Group' photo. That WILL be special

.

Thanks Colin, comments always appreciated.
I am back working away in Moscow again now so won't see my collection in the flesh for another three months

When i am back i should be about 75% through the A380 Utopias so i will definitely get a line up shot for you all to see

To be honest I am looking forward to the line up as much as everyone else!!

coilsw6 · 06-16-2008, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyw77

Thanks Colin, comments always appreciated.
I am back working away in Moscow again now so won't see my collection in the flesh for another three months

Hey Gary,
hope your special 'girls' don't get to lonely while your away and start looking for another collector who might wish to spend more time with them.

I've heard A380's seek a lot of attention....

garyw77 · 06-16-2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coilsw6

Hey Gary,
hope your special 'girls' don't get to lonely while your away and start looking for another collector who might wish to spend more time with them.

I've heard A380's seek a lot of attention....

I make up for it when i'm back

garyw77 · 06-21-2008, 02:07 PM

Ok - will be posted in the dedicated threads but here's the next four editions for the A380 BA Fleet, Hugo and Charlie on top form as usual!!!

Enjoy!!

G-ARYU - City Of Washington DC (Waves Of The City)

G-ARYM - City Of Riyadh (Youm Al-Souq)

G-ARZD - City Of Truro (Colour Down The Side)

G-ARYE - City Of Cairo (Crossing Borders normal version)

The fleet is definitely taking shape now!!!

garyw77 · 07-03-2008, 08:56 AM

Posted here as well as the Customs section as always...
More additions for the A380 fleet

This makes 16 now..just 20 more to go!!!

Enjoy

garyw77 · 07-03-2008, 04:52 PM

As well as the Utopia A380 fleet regularly expanding, i am still catching up on some of the older releases needed to fill the gaps in my fleet.

Here's my latest additions : -
The elusive Big Bird 747 G-AWNK BOAC/BA Hybrid "William Shakespeare" which i have eventually bagged!!

- Thats the Big Bird releases complete now!!
Also the great BEA Aeroclassic releases of the DH-106 Comet 3 - G-ANLO, and the BEA set of the Viscount 802 G-AOHH and DH-106 Comet 4B G-APME.

Was especially pleased to get the set as i never thought one would "pop" up!!

Here they are....

Starlifter94 · 07-03-2008, 09:22 PM

Astounding collection!! One question, how do you keep the dust off? Is there a removable door that you took off for the photos? Or are they really always "out in the open"?

garyw77 · 07-04-2008, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starlifter94

Astounding collection!! One question, how do you keep the dust off? Is there a removable door that you took off for the photos? Or are they really always "out in the open"?

I took the front off for photos. It is a one piece glass front that slides over and clamps down making the cabinet dust free.

garyw77 · 07-07-2008, 09:13 PM

Now for something completely different!!

I know that this doen't fit into the 400 forum but it definitely fits into my BA collection and is a fantastic addition to the fleet!!!

I am now adding the BA Boeing-Vertol BV-234L Chinooks to my fleet!!!
These are the 1/72 Corgi releases of these beasts. They released two reg numbers G-BISP and G-BJAC from the fleet of 6 that BA had.
Of course - carrying on the fleet building i just had to buy another four and have Hugo and Charlie do their stuff on them. This will complete the 6 strong fleet comprising of the additional G-BWFC, G-BISO, G-BISN, and G-BISR registrations!!

I realise these are not really of interest to you 1/400 fans but i made an exception here to complete what i think is an important part of the BA fleet with an exceptional model from Corgi!!
Enjoy the pics.....will soon be back with the next batch of 1/400 BA A380 customs added to the growing fleet!!

06-14-2008, 11:53 AM	#62
garyw77 RJ Captain Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Moscow Age: 39 Posts: 443	A380 Fleet Growing!!! As well as the dedicated thread in the customs section i thought i would post the next four fantastic "World Tails" produced by Hugo here; making a total of nine Utopia A380's now. It has to be said that these are in my opinion the best batch so far (still got over 20 to go though!!) Enjoy Hugo's fantastic work!! (And now you can all compare the Olympic tail with Mastercustoms)...... G-ARYO British Olympic Association - City Of Chichester G-ARYT British Blend - City Of Canterbury G-ARYF Crossing Borders (Alternate Version as per A320) - City Of Alexandria G-ARZE Paithani - City Of New Delhi Watch this space as the fleet grows... Thanks for looking!!! __________________ http://speedbird-utopia.synthasite.com/index.php Last edited by garyw77; 06-14-2008 at 12:22 PM.

06-15-2008, 07:43 AM	#63
coilsw6 Silver Wings900 Supporter A Wings900 Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gold Coast Australia. Age: 48 Posts: 382	Re: My BA Collection As always Gary, they are looking great. Have been very busy with work over the last few weeks and have not had time to sit down. Thanks for posting the pics, they all look great....' Crossing Borders' is a real show stopper . Please keep us posted as to your progress it gives me a thrill just to see them. All the best to you and your harem.... Colin. P.S. Looking forward to the 'Group' photo. That WILL be special . __________________ All the best, Colin.

06-15-2008, 01:50 PM	#64
captain adam w RJ Captain Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: newcastle Age: 15 Posts: 434	Re: My BA Collection wow- would anyone recomend the gemini jets BA ireland 747 or shold i just get the union tail?

06-21-2008, 02:07 PM	#70
garyw77 RJ Captain Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Moscow Age: 39 Posts: 443	Re: My BA Collection Ok - will be posted in the dedicated threads but here's the next four editions for the A380 BA Fleet, Hugo and Charlie on top form as usual!!! Enjoy!! G-ARYU - City Of Washington DC (Waves Of The City) G-ARYM - City Of Riyadh (Youm Al-Souq) G-ARZD - City Of Truro (Colour Down The Side) G-ARYE - City Of Cairo (Crossing Borders normal version) The fleet is definitely taking shape now!!! __________________ http://speedbird-utopia.synthasite.com/index.php

07-03-2008, 08:56 AM	#71
garyw77 RJ Captain Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Moscow Age: 39 Posts: 443	Re: My BA Collection Posted here as well as the Customs section as always... More additions for the A380 fleet This makes 16 now..just 20 more to go!!! Enjoy __________________ http://speedbird-utopia.synthasite.com/index.php

07-03-2008, 04:52 PM	#72
garyw77 RJ Captain Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Moscow Age: 39 Posts: 443	Latest Additions As well as the Utopia A380 fleet regularly expanding, i am still catching up on some of the older releases needed to fill the gaps in my fleet. Here's my latest additions : - The elusive Big Bird 747 G-AWNK BOAC/BA Hybrid "William Shakespeare" which i have eventually bagged!! - Thats the Big Bird releases complete now!! Also the great BEA Aeroclassic releases of the DH-106 Comet 3 - G-ANLO, and the BEA set of the Viscount 802 G-AOHH and DH-106 Comet 4B G-APME. Was especially pleased to get the set as i never thought one would "pop" up!! Here they are.... __________________ http://speedbird-utopia.synthasite.com/index.php

07-03-2008, 09:22 PM	#73
Starlifter94 RJ First Officer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Colorado Age: 34 Posts: 230	Re: My BA Collection Astounding collection!! One question, how do you keep the dust off? Is there a removable door that you took off for the photos? Or are they really always "out in the open"?

07-07-2008, 09:13 PM	#75
garyw77 RJ Captain Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Moscow Age: 39 Posts: 443	Re: My BA Collection Now for something completely different!! I know that this doen't fit into the 400 forum but it definitely fits into my BA collection and is a fantastic addition to the fleet!!! I am now adding the BA Boeing-Vertol BV-234L Chinooks to my fleet!!! These are the 1/72 Corgi releases of these beasts. They released two reg numbers G-BISP and G-BJAC from the fleet of 6 that BA had. Of course - carrying on the fleet building i just had to buy another four and have Hugo and Charlie do their stuff on them. This will complete the 6 strong fleet comprising of the additional G-BWFC, G-BISO, G-BISN, and G-BISR registrations!! I realise these are not really of interest to you 1/400 fans but i made an exception here to complete what i think is an important part of the BA fleet with an exceptional model from Corgi!! Enjoy the pics.....will soon be back with the next batch of 1/400 BA A380 customs added to the growing fleet!! __________________ http://speedbird-utopia.synthasite.com/index.php

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