Query on Starjets BMI A330-200

EGBM · 04-28-2002, 09:49 AM

Hi all,

Been on collectorsaircraft.co.uk, saw a Starjets BMI-liveried A330-200.

Question is, is this actually a -200 or is it the fantasy -300 in disguise?

Haven't been keeping track if they've released a correct sized -200 so all help gratefully received.

While I'm here, does anyone know if any manufacturers are considering a 1:500 BM Fokker 70, Go/Ryanair 737s??

Cheers

Shawn Moynihan · 04-28-2002, 11:43 AM

The Airline BMI, requested that StarJets make the model in their livery of a A330-200. StarJets informed BMI that they ONLY had the A330-300 at the time, would you like to proceed? "Yes," said BMI, "that is not a big deal, our customers will not notice the difference." StarJets informed them that hard core collectors WOULD notice the difference, but BMI wanted StarJets to release this livery NOT Herpa. According to the manager who made the choice, he felt that the Herpa's were behind times with their OG bodies and oversized landing gear.

Once StarJets has released a livery on a particular mould, it will not be released again. Just like GeminiJets. So, you will not see this released correctly unless BMI request it.

[Edited by Shawn Moynihan on 04-28-2002 at 07:45 AM]

wooji · 04-28-2002, 12:08 PM

Weird explanation to justify a stupid mistake.

But, who knows it might be the correct explanation.

Shawn Moynihan · 04-28-2002, 12:55 PM

I am sorry, but that is the truth.

Who made the mistake ? BMI ?

This was and even has been posted by the owner of StarJets Dan Asher, at the DAC forum.

EGBM · 04-28-2002, 01:57 PM

Thanks for the info lads. I'm sure someone on here a while ago had spotted a correct 332 model on ebay as a pre-release, but by Herpa! Anyone know if Herpa plan to go into production on this (it was NG too)

aa928 · 04-28-2002, 03:17 PM

I think this was a very dumb thing to do on behalf of BMI. I think they were only on it for the propaganda not really the collectors.

Dub Man · 04-28-2002, 05:26 PM

Still a great model though

AV8TOR · 04-28-2002, 09:09 PM

I'm not one for fantasy models but this one, i guess, qualifies for that category. I agree it is a very nice model done by SJ and if they ever did happen to release the correct -300 version w/different registration, I would certainly get that as well!

[Edited by AV8TOR on 04-28-2002 at 05:12 PM]

EI-DUB · 04-29-2002, 06:57 AM

I heard the Starjets BMI story before and I believe it be correct.
Herpa are planning to produce the BMI A330-200 as a NG model, a sample has been seen.

As regards Go and Ryanair, Herpa were at one stage taking to Ryanair (about 6 months ago) but nothing has come of it so far. I have not heard anything about Go but would welcome Go models if they ever come out.

aa928 · 04-29-2002, 11:55 AM

The GO livery would be interesting, I like that!

EGBM · 04-29-2002, 05:15 PM

Think I'll wait for the NG Herpa 332 then. Might as well wait for an accurate version.

Thanks for the info.

Dub Man · 04-29-2002, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AV8TOR
I'm not one for fantasy models but this one, i guess, qualifies for that category.
[Edited by AV8TOR on 04-28-2002 at 05:12 PM]

Yes and No, simply put it down to impatience (?) on bmi's part.

AV8TOR · 04-29-2002, 09:08 PM

Okay, chalk one up for bmi, for either ignorance/impatience.

Dub Man · 04-30-2002, 05:44 PM

Bingo.
Baby bmi would be great along with the handful of low fares

aa928 · 04-30-2002, 05:46 PM

There is a limited release BMI a320 for pre-order already on http://www.raceland.de

04-28-2002, 12:08 PM	#3
wooji Captain Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Belgium Age: 34 Posts: 1,677	Weird explanation to justify a stupid mistake. But, who knows it might be the correct explanation. __________________ Asian Airlines please! The more, the better :p

04-28-2002, 05:26 PM	#7
Dub Man The Irish Guy Join Date: May 2001 Location: mBaile Atha Cliath, Eire. Posts: 3,370	Still a great model though __________________ Take it Easy Dub Back, For a While

04-28-2002, 09:09 PM	#8
AV8TOR Captain Join Date: May 2000 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii, US/South Korea, ROK Age: 34 Posts: 2,544	I'm not one for fantasy models but this one, i guess, qualifies for that category. I agree it is a very nice model done by SJ and if they ever did happen to release the correct -300 version w/different registration, I would certainly get that as well! [Edited by AV8TOR on 04-28-2002 at 05:12 PM] __________________ AV8TOR Spread a little Aloha around the world E ola mau ka `ôlelo Hawai`i! www.spiritofaloha.com/index.html

04-29-2002, 09:08 PM	#13
AV8TOR Captain Join Date: May 2000 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii, US/South Korea, ROK Age: 34 Posts: 2,544	Okay, chalk one up for bmi, for either ignorance/impatience. __________________ AV8TOR Spread a little Aloha around the world E ola mau ka `ôlelo Hawai`i! www.spiritofaloha.com/index.html

04-30-2002, 05:44 PM	#14
Dub Man The Irish Guy Join Date: May 2001 Location: mBaile Atha Cliath, Eire. Posts: 3,370	Bingo. Baby bmi would be great along with the handful of low fares __________________ Take it Easy Dub Back, For a While

04-28-2002, 09:49 AM	#1
EGBM Earning My Wings Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Derby Posts: 21	Hi all, Been on collectorsaircraft.co.uk, saw a Starjets BMI-liveried A330-200. Question is, is this actually a -200 or is it the fantasy -300 in disguise? Haven't been keeping track if they've released a correct sized -200 so all help gratefully received. While I'm here, does anyone know if any manufacturers are considering a 1:500 BM Fokker 70, Go/Ryanair 737s?? Cheers

04-28-2002, 11:43 AM	#2
Shawn Moynihan Captain Join Date: May 2000 Location: Seattle,WA,USA Posts: 284	The Airline BMI, requested that StarJets make the model in their livery of a A330-200. StarJets informed BMI that they ONLY had the A330-300 at the time, would you like to proceed? "Yes," said BMI, "that is not a big deal, our customers will not notice the difference." StarJets informed them that hard core collectors WOULD notice the difference, but BMI wanted StarJets to release this livery NOT Herpa. According to the manager who made the choice, he felt that the Herpa's were behind times with their OG bodies and oversized landing gear. Once StarJets has released a livery on a particular mould, it will not be released again. Just like GeminiJets. So, you will not see this released correctly unless BMI request it. [Edited by Shawn Moynihan on 04-28-2002 at 07:45 AM]

04-28-2002, 12:55 PM	#4
Shawn Moynihan Captain Join Date: May 2000 Location: Seattle,WA,USA Posts: 284	I am sorry, but that is the truth. Who made the mistake ? BMI ? This was and even has been posted by the owner of StarJets Dan Asher, at the DAC forum.

04-28-2002, 01:57 PM	#5
EGBM Earning My Wings Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Derby Posts: 21	Thanks for the info lads. I'm sure someone on here a while ago had spotted a correct 332 model on ebay as a pre-release, but by Herpa! Anyone know if Herpa plan to go into production on this (it was NG too)

04-28-2002, 03:17 PM	#6
aa928 Captain Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,016	I think this was a very dumb thing to do on behalf of BMI. I think they were only on it for the propaganda not really the collectors.

04-29-2002, 06:57 AM	#9
EI-DUB Wings900 Team Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 1,054	I heard the Starjets BMI story before and I believe it be correct. Herpa are planning to produce the BMI A330-200 as a NG model, a sample has been seen. As regards Go and Ryanair, Herpa were at one stage taking to Ryanair (about 6 months ago) but nothing has come of it so far. I have not heard anything about Go but would welcome Go models if they ever come out.

04-29-2002, 11:55 AM	#10
aa928 Captain Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,016	The GO livery would be interesting, I like that!

04-29-2002, 05:15 PM	#11
EGBM Earning My Wings Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Derby Posts: 21	Think I'll wait for the NG Herpa 332 then. Might as well wait for an accurate version. Thanks for the info.

04-30-2002, 05:46 PM	#15
aa928 Captain Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,016	There is a limited release BMI a320 for pre-order already on http://www.raceland.de

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