[aradrom]

The most expensive model I owe is a 1:200 Herpa Premium A300 in American Airlines livery.
It cost me $360.00 to get it. A buddy of mine got it for me while visiting Germany.
The model features, chrome finish, see through cockpit & cabin windows, extreme details (aerials/antennas/markings...etc...) rotating engine fans, rubber rotating landing gear and steering nose gear.
Check out these photo's I had posted on DAC forum...Enjoy...

[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by aradrom

The most expensive model I owe is a 1:200 Herpa Premium A300 in American Airlines livery.
It cost me $360.00 to get it. A buddy of mine got it for me while visiting Germany.
The model features, chrome finish, see through cockpit & cabin windows, extreme details (aerials/antennas/markings...etc...) rotating engine fans, rubber rotating landing gear and steering nose gear.
Check out these photo's I had posted on DAC forum...Enjoy...

Nice pix,

Strong money, but a V.nice looking model.

Wish the 'Inflight'-200 models were more easily available & cheaper !
I've seen several of those which catch my eye....

Namely, the 'Sabena' Boeing 707 (1/200).

As I know next to nothing about 'Air-liner' models; HOW DO HERPA PREMIUM COMPARE TO INFLIGHT ?

So far, the only airliners I've got are Corgi's "Eagle" Brittania & 3 x 707's (TWA & Brit' Airways)
& they're obviously not even in the same league

[aradrom]

Originally Posted by Hornchurch

Nice pix,

Strong money, but a V.nice looking model.

Wish the 'Inflight'-200 models were more easily available & cheaper !
I've seen several of those which catch my eye....

Namely, the 'Sabena' Boeing 707 (1/200).

As I know next to nothing about 'Air-liner' models; HOW DO HERPA PREMIUM COMPARE TO INFLIGHT ?

So far, the only airliners I've got are Corgi's "Eagle" Brittania & 3 x 707's (TWA & Brit' Airways)
& they're obviously not even in the same league

Herpa Premium models are far superior to the Inflight200 line.
If you want the ultimate in detail & accurracy - Herpa Premium is the answer.(They come with a hefty price tag).
Herpa Premium has a down fall though...White airline liveries tend to yellow over time...
There are only a few that would never yellow. This A300 American, never will.
There's a KLM B747-400 as well as WP (Western Pacific) B737-300 and finally the United Airlines B727.
These are rare...but sometimes they pop up on Ebay...
I have a few Military Inflight200 on my International Aviation day diorama.
I find Corgi's airline selection is very inferior with lack of detail & accurracy - toy look like.
If you want to start an airline collection start with Gemini200 then Inflight200 and ultimatelly...Herpa Premium...
Good luck...

[AirstrikeToys]

Well, right now my most expensive model is a 1:18 scale P-40 Flying Tiger autographed by the recently deceased "Tex" Hill, estimated around $500.00. Real nice and down to earth guy.

[derhamburgerjung]

Originally Posted by aradrom

Herpa Premium models are far superior to the Inflight200 line.
If you want the ultimate in detail & accurracy - Herpa Premium is the answer.(They come with a hefty price tag).
Herpa Premium has a down fall though...White airline liveries tend to yellow over time...
There are only a few that would never yellow. This A300 American, never will.
There's a KLM B747-400 as well as WP (Western Pacific) B737-300 and finally the United Airlines B727.
These are rare...but sometimes they pop up on Ebay...
I have a few Military Inflight200 on my International Aviation day diorama.
I find Corgi's airline selection is very inferior with lack of detail & accurracy - toy look like.
If you want to start an airline collection start with Gemini200 then Inflight200 and ultimatelly...Herpa Premium...
Good luck...

Hello aradom, nice to see that even other forum members have these Herpa Premium 1/200.
I used to have all of their Lufthansa Premium models, but I sold all except of the B737 Express and B747 Hannover, the one with the Expo-Painting.
I will post some pictures later the day when I´am back from work

[derhamburgerjung]

So guys, here are some pics of my last two remaining Herpa Premium 1/200 models.
1. Boeing 737-300 Reutlingen T/S D-ABXT
2. Boeing 747-400 Hannover T/S D-ABVK with special EXPO 2000 paint job
The 747 even comes with a pilot figure

[derhamburgerjung]

ending today:
just to give you some idea
Lufthansa Modell Edition 1:200 Boeing 747-400 Bonn weiß bei eBay.de: Flugzeuge (endet 15.07.08 20:00:00 MESZ)

[PappyB]

Wow, I've not been into "civies" yet but those look very cool indeed...


The most I've ever forked out for one model, well a set, is $175 delivered for the Merlins over Malta set and the same for the first Corgi BOBMF set. And I'm one of the "suckers' that paid $100+ for several of my GMPs... oh well. I've only lost $ if I sell 'em right!


The most valuable model I have left in my collection based on its original purchase price and current market value is the Flying Mule Galland, which I won't have for long...

[Captain Eddie]

As far as what I paid, my MoM set. For current value, either that, or my Flying Mule exclusive Galand Me 262, which no one on this forum seems to want............ (I really should Ebay it sometime)

[PappyB]

Originally Posted by Captain Eddie

As far as what I paid, my MoM set. For current value, either that, or my Flying Mule exclusive Galand Me 262, which no one on this forum seems to want............ (I really should Ebay it sometime)

Last two went for just over $200 on ebay... fyi.