Herpa collections - Page 2

MD11Freighter · 04-14-2003, 09:35 PM

I started in 2001 with a Herpa 1:500 Fed Ex DC-10 and a American Airlines MD-11. I currently have 52 Herpas

Bae 146-200 · 04-15-2003, 12:20 AM

My wife bought me my first Herpa 1:500, that being an Air Canada B747-433 500739 without registration about 2 years ago. Since then my collection has grown to include 10 1:400 Dragon Wings, 3 Starjets-Schuco, and 93 1:500 Herpa models. To me, my rarest are the Herpa 1:500 Air Canada A320-211 501521 and Federal Express DC10-10F 500012, both in their old colour schemes. My dream is to someday acquire a 1:500 B747 Danzas fantasy livery for my collection.

Peter Jos · 04-15-2003, 03:39 AM

I started collecting diecast models around 1995. My first HERPA was the "Shamu" ("Seaworld of Texas"); it was a gift from me to my wife, because she liked it so much! At this moment I concentrate on collecting HERPA scale 1:500 & 1:400. It is my goal to collect as much as possible and at this moment only a few models do not belong to my collection.
I own around 800 HERPA scale 1:500 / 1:400
I also own around 250 Dragon/ Starjets / Skyjets / Aeroclassics / Gemini
In the scale 1:100 I have 6; mostly L1011's
I love all my models but the most precious ones are my 5 sample models by HERPA scale 1:500:

Martinair MD-11 (twice but different ones)
Transavia Boeing 737-800
Transavia Boeing 757-200
Air Seychelles Boeing 767-300 (!)

Happy collecting,

Peter Jos

luloudoodle · 04-15-2003, 08:43 AM

started in 2000' with 2 models
now have 350+ models rareest i think is America West 737-300 in original box still in rapper never opened+ US Air 757-737 chrome i think o/c and my fav is 747- olympic

joeli16 · 04-15-2003, 01:46 PM

I can say I started from 1994.My very first model is Schabak 1:600 United B747.And my very first 1:500 was Cathay Pacific B744.I bought a few during that period because I was concentrate on my studies and taking shots of buses.I took this hobby seriously was last year November.The rarest model I have...let's see...CX B742F n/c.Does it count?

CX777 · 04-15-2003, 04:52 PM

Alright,

I started in January of 2002 and have currently 45 models in my collection. the rarest model(s) I have in my fleet are the Lufthansa A340-200 OG "Star Alliance" , Continental NG B777-200 "Peter Max" , America West Airlines B757-200 NG "Arizona Cardinals". All these models are limited to 3,000 pieces each. My favourite models now are my CX fleet.

Gotta love this hobby!

chrisdartnell · 04-15-2003, 08:27 PM

kia ora Jason;
Greatings from accross the tasman, !

well I started collecting my models, about 3 years ago, when my mum and dad were here in NZ and brought me an Ansett 747-300 in 1:500, and from that day I have never given up collecting tho there have been times!

At this moment in time ive got 145 models in my collection, mostley airlines from the 'star alliance' group of airlines, and then 2 years ago i started to collect our national airline, Air New Zealand, you know the airline Qantas is after!

and now have 24 planes alone in Air NZ colours and it gets bigger every time i shop, which will be soon, however as im tryung to build a model airport of Auckland, I also try and get airlines that fly into it, and i will be getting a few of the Qantas 738's to spice the airport up,

hope this helps

WingsCrazy · 04-15-2003, 09:20 PM

Started collecting back in 96 and fleet has expanded to about 200+ models mainly in 1/500

rarest models I have is the FedEx DC-10 o/c , MarsCargo(bought 2 cos 1 of the box wasn't in perfect condition), SQ Tropical 9V-SPK

I only buy models i like especially all the special livery. However there are too many manufacturers now with many nice models so i have to really restrict myself (too much $$ involved). I just ordered the AirHK set and hope to get it real soon

To everyone here...lets enjoy our hobby and leave all other squabble out....

Enjoy

satyakir · 04-16-2003, 06:54 PM

I started collecting in March 2002 and now have 53 aircraft - a mix of Herpa, BigBird & Starjets. I did have about 70 at one point but sold a few.

My first one was an Air-India B747-400
My favourites are

CX "Asia's World City" & the A340-600
CO "Peter Max"
SQ "Tropical" 744 & "Jubilee" 772
QA "Nalanji Dreaming"
and my entire BA "World Tails" fleet

Dub Man · 04-17-2003, 01:51 PM

I started collecting in mid 97. My rarest model is probably Condor Rizzi Bird and fav's are any of my Aer Lingus models (inc the one SJ)

adrian cable · 04-17-2003, 03:12 PM

In the summer of 1999, my dad brought me a B.A 747 and a North West 320 from Heathrow airport. Very since then, collecting 500 scale has taken over my life. I have a 500 scale airport under my bed and my dad buy's 2 - 3 planes per month or every time he flies.
It's great.

Jason · 04-17-2003, 08:34 PM

Hi all,

this is incredible. This thread started nearly 3 years ago, and is still going... Anyway, my collection has grown since this thread started, now I have nearly 730 models, and I like every single one of them.

CX777 · 04-18-2003, 01:37 PM

My mom just got me the CX A346!

I now have 46 models!

04-15-2003, 12:20 AM	#17
Bae 146-200 Puddle Jumper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 51°07'N 114°01'W Posts: 66	My wife bought me my first Herpa 1:500, that being an Air Canada B747-433 500739 without registration about 2 years ago. Since then my collection has grown to include 10 1:400 Dragon Wings, 3 Starjets-Schuco, and 93 1:500 Herpa models. To me, my rarest are the Herpa 1:500 Air Canada A320-211 501521 and Federal Express DC10-10F 500012, both in their old colour schemes. My dream is to someday acquire a 1:500 B747 Danzas fantasy livery for my collection. Last edited by Bae 146-200; 04-16-2003 at 12:20 AM.

04-15-2003, 08:43 AM	#19
luloudoodle Gold Wings900 Supporter A Wings900 Supporter Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: CT, USA Posts: 1,711	started in 2000' with 2 models now have 350+ models rareest i think is America West 737-300 in original box still in rapper never opened+ US Air 757-737 chrome i think o/c and my fav is 747- olympic __________________ Last edited by luloudoodle; 04-15-2003 at 08:48 AM.

04-15-2003, 01:46 PM	#20
joeli16 Second Officer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Olympia,WA Posts: 708	I can say I started from 1994.My very first model is Schabak 1:600 United B747.And my very first 1:500 was Cathay Pacific B744.I bought a few during that period because I was concentrate on my studies and taking shots of buses.I took this hobby seriously was last year November.The rarest model I have...let's see...CX B742F n/c.Does it count? __________________ Joe Check out my collections! http://www.wings900.com/gallery/show...r=1593&thumb=1 Last edited by joeli16; 04-15-2003 at 06:15 PM.

04-15-2003, 04:52 PM	#21
CX777 Senior Captain Join Date: May 2002 Location: Malvar, Philippines Age: 20 Posts: 1,558	Alright, I started in January of 2002 and have currently 45 models in my collection. the rarest model(s) I have in my fleet are the Lufthansa A340-200 OG "Star Alliance" , Continental NG B777-200 "Peter Max" , America West Airlines B757-200 NG "Arizona Cardinals". All these models are limited to 3,000 pieces each. My favourite models now are my CX fleet. Gotta love this hobby! __________________ Cartier Aquino_________ Cathay Pacific and OneWorld are the best! GERA means WAR - Gothic ERA. My two favourite words: REALITY CHECK

04-15-2003, 08:27 PM	#22
chrisdartnell RJ Second Officer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: England and New Zealand Age: 27 Posts: 186	my collection. kia ora Jason; Greatings from accross the tasman, ! well I started collecting my models, about 3 years ago, when my mum and dad were here in NZ and brought me an Ansett 747-300 in 1:500, and from that day I have never given up collecting tho there have been times! At this moment in time ive got 145 models in my collection, mostley airlines from the 'star alliance' group of airlines, and then 2 years ago i started to collect our national airline, Air New Zealand, you know the airline Qantas is after! and now have 24 planes alone in Air NZ colours and it gets bigger every time i shop, which will be soon, however as im tryung to build a model airport of Auckland, I also try and get airlines that fly into it, and i will be getting a few of the Qantas 738's to spice the airport up, hope this helps __________________ ''Airline to middle Earth'' The worlds warmest welcome' Air New Zealand

04-14-2003, 09:35 PM	#16
MD11Freighter Master ATP Captain Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 31 Posts: 4,649	I started in 2001 with a Herpa 1:500 Fed Ex DC-10 and a American Airlines MD-11. I currently have 52 Herpas

04-15-2003, 03:39 AM	#18
Peter Jos Earning My Wings Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Almere Age: 56 Posts: 49	I started collecting diecast models around 1995. My first HERPA was the "Shamu" ("Seaworld of Texas"); it was a gift from me to my wife, because she liked it so much! At this moment I concentrate on collecting HERPA scale 1:500 & 1:400. It is my goal to collect as much as possible and at this moment only a few models do not belong to my collection. I own around 800 HERPA scale 1:500 / 1:400 I also own around 250 Dragon/ Starjets / Skyjets / Aeroclassics / Gemini In the scale 1:100 I have 6; mostly L1011's I love all my models but the most precious ones are my 5 sample models by HERPA scale 1:500: Martinair MD-11 (twice but different ones) Transavia Boeing 737-800 Transavia Boeing 757-200 Air Seychelles Boeing 767-300 (!) Happy collecting, Peter Jos

04-15-2003, 09:20 PM	#23
WingsCrazy RJ First Officer Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Singapore Posts: 224	Started collecting back in 96 and fleet has expanded to about 200+ models mainly in 1/500 rarest models I have is the FedEx DC-10 o/c , MarsCargo(bought 2 cos 1 of the box wasn't in perfect condition), SQ Tropical 9V-SPK I only buy models i like especially all the special livery. However there are too many manufacturers now with many nice models so i have to really restrict myself (too much $$ involved). I just ordered the AirHK set and hope to get it real soon To everyone here...lets enjoy our hobby and leave all other squabble out.... Enjoy

04-16-2003, 06:54 PM	#24
satyakir Puddle Jumper Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 98	I started collecting in March 2002 and now have 53 aircraft - a mix of Herpa, BigBird & Starjets. I did have about 70 at one point but sold a few. My first one was an Air-India B747-400 My favourites are CX "Asia's World City" & the A340-600 CO "Peter Max" SQ "Tropical" 744 & "Jubilee" 772 QA "Nalanji Dreaming" and my entire BA "World Tails" fleet __________________ Satyaki

04-17-2003, 01:51 PM	#25
Dub Man The Irish Guy Join Date: May 2001 Location: mBaile Atha Cliath, Eire. Posts: 3,370	I started collecting in mid 97. My rarest model is probably Condor Rizzi Bird and fav's are any of my Aer Lingus models (inc the one SJ) __________________ Take it Easy Dub Back, For a While

04-17-2003, 03:12 PM	#26
adrian cable RJ First Officer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 294	In the summer of 1999, my dad brought me a B.A 747 and a North West 320 from Heathrow airport. Very since then, collecting 500 scale has taken over my life. I have a 500 scale airport under my bed and my dad buy's 2 - 3 planes per month or every time he flies. It's great.

04-17-2003, 08:34 PM	#27
Jason Captain Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 389	Hi all, this is incredible. This thread started nearly 3 years ago, and is still going... Anyway, my collection has grown since this thread started, now I have nearly 730 models, and I like every single one of them. __________________ More Ruskies...NOW

04-18-2003, 01:37 PM	#28
CX777 Senior Captain Join Date: May 2002 Location: Malvar, Philippines Age: 20 Posts: 1,558	My mom just got me the CX A346! I now have 46 models! __________________ Cartier Aquino_________ Cathay Pacific and OneWorld are the best! GERA means WAR - Gothic ERA. My two favourite words: REALITY CHECK

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