Prediction: Star Jets will be out of business

braniff727 · 07-17-2000, 03:48 AM

Don't get me wrong, I like my Star Jets, but when ADI took on making 1/500 scale models, they bit off more than they can chew. They are trying to catch up to Dragon in the 1/400 scale arena and can't even get the 727 out yet. I think Herpa will prevail in this competition. I give them them 18 months then it will be Done.

Glenp · 07-17-2000, 05:35 AM

braniff727,

I hope you are wrong, I look forward to collecting many Starjets, my Air France 747-400 is great.

Jason · 07-17-2000, 12:58 PM

Hi All,

I agree with Glen, I hope both StarJets and Herpa are around for a long time. Adds to the variety.

herpafans · 07-17-2000, 03:33 PM

Hi All,
I always think that competition is healthy for all businesses. Not only Herpa and Starjets competing at the 1/500 scale, more manufacturers are wellocme.

Shawn Moynihan · 07-17-2000, 08:27 PM

I think that anyone who would make that comment surely IS not thinking of the whole picture at all. The collector's are truly appreciative of a company thaty cares of the quality and takes there time to do it right. Granted Dragon IS fast,but Gemini is doing great for there first year! They actually made a profit and the future is bright for them . As to Herpa, they have been slow to change and you question Gemini in being slow will likely be the same for Starjets? Who cares! Herpa IS slow so in what way does Starjets have to worry? I remember when Herpa in there 1st year came out with only 13 models FOR THE WHOLE YEAR!! Starjets will have them beat in there 1st year easy!! They have way over 13 models to release. Just wait and see what they are coming out with at the Aviation Show in Phoenix,AZ! It is going to be awsome!! Herpa WILL feel the PAIN!! I look forward to Starjets to continue for years to come 'cause I and hundreds more will support them just like Herpa has there loyal Fans. Its the same when alot of people said that Herpa would die from Starjets coming on to the market. NOT! Herpa is here to stay as well as Starjets.

Bevan Edwards · 07-18-2000, 01:57 AM

WOW !.............bold prediction my friend , and certainly not one in which I want to contribute an opinion on.

Bevan.

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07-17-2000, 03:48 AM	#1
braniff727 Earning My Wings Join Date: May 2000 Location: Des Moines, Iowa, USA Posts: 13	Don't get me wrong, I like my Star Jets, but when ADI took on making 1/500 scale models, they bit off more than they can chew. They are trying to catch up to Dragon in the 1/400 scale arena and can't even get the 727 out yet. I think Herpa will prevail in this competition. I give them them 18 months then it will be Done.

07-17-2000, 05:35 AM	#2
Glenp RJ Second Officer Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Age: 34 Posts: 145	braniff727, I hope you are wrong, I look forward to collecting many Starjets, my Air France 747-400 is great.

07-17-2000, 12:58 PM	#3
Jason Captain Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 388	Hi All, I agree with Glen, I hope both StarJets and Herpa are around for a long time. Adds to the variety.

07-17-2000, 03:33 PM	#4
herpafans Earning My Wings Join Date: May 2000 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 38	Hi All, I always think that competition is healthy for all businesses. Not only Herpa and Starjets competing at the 1/500 scale, more manufacturers are wellocme.

07-17-2000, 08:27 PM	#5
Shawn Moynihan Captain Join Date: May 2000 Location: Seattle,WA,USA Posts: 284	I think that anyone who would make that comment surely IS not thinking of the whole picture at all. The collector's are truly appreciative of a company thaty cares of the quality and takes there time to do it right. Granted Dragon IS fast,but Gemini is doing great for there first year! They actually made a profit and the future is bright for them . As to Herpa, they have been slow to change and you question Gemini in being slow will likely be the same for Starjets? Who cares! Herpa IS slow so in what way does Starjets have to worry? I remember when Herpa in there 1st year came out with only 13 models FOR THE WHOLE YEAR!! Starjets will have them beat in there 1st year easy!! They have way over 13 models to release. Just wait and see what they are coming out with at the Aviation Show in Phoenix,AZ! It is going to be awsome!! Herpa WILL feel the PAIN!! I look forward to Starjets to continue for years to come 'cause I and hundreds more will support them just like Herpa has there loyal Fans. Its the same when alot of people said that Herpa would die from Starjets coming on to the market. NOT! Herpa is here to stay as well as Starjets.

07-18-2000, 01:57 AM	#6
Bevan Edwards Puddle Jumper Join Date: May 2000 Location: Auckland , New Zealand Posts: 53	WOW !.............bold prediction my friend , and certainly not one in which I want to contribute an opinion on. Bevan.