1:400 is my personal favorite, maybe because i have 300 of them but

@IkhsanNewPlaneSpotter

Жыл бұрын

give me one🗿

@TheKaidynB

Жыл бұрын

I like them because they’re smol and cute, like me (I’m not cute though lol) and they’re a bit lighter on the wallet

@IkhsanNewPlaneSpotter

Жыл бұрын

@@TheKaidynB yeah right, i put my diecast on my mouth

@TheKaidynB

Жыл бұрын

@@IkhsanNewPlaneSpotter weird but okay.

@IkhsanNewPlaneSpotter

Жыл бұрын

@@getoutofmyfac why? 🗿

07:50 - A good summary of the different scales, but as a 1/500 collector I would like to make one additional point that you didn´t really mention: I think the biggest advantage of the 1/500 scale is in building airport dioramas. This is not only due to the size of the models, which allows a large diorama in quite a small space (as you mentioned), but also due to the wide availability and "low" price of GSE such as jetways, cars, catering trucks etc. Herpa's dominance in the 1/500 market is definitely a big problem, but you have to give Herpa credit for offering good GSE at "acceptable" prices. I even know many 1/400 collectors who are forced to use 1/500 GSE from Herpa for their dioramas, because GSE in 1/400 is either unavailable or unaffordable. All in all, I believe that you pay up to 50% less for GSE in 1/500 scale than for GSE in 1/400 scale. That said, I absolutely agree with you that the biggest problem in 1/500 scale is the lack of competition for Herpa. Even in 1/500 scale it would be possible to achieve almost the same level of detail as in 1/400 (see 1/500 models from JC Wings), but the lack of competition means that Herpa is not forced to innovate or get important licences. 1/500 is still a great scale that I like to collect and it doesn't have to hide from 1/400!

@model.aviation

Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right about that! I have done the same with my GSE, as it indeed is much more affordable in 1/500 scale. This is indeed something worth to mention. Talking about GSE, I have a 3d printer with which I can create GSE for just a few cents per piece, which is interesting for another video as well

@Mrmanface_aviationedits

6 ай бұрын

@@model.aviation where can you get airplane models?

@Timmygodcrafter

Ай бұрын

Bro typed a whole essay

Thanks for this, flown on so many aircraft now and want to start a collection of them for myself. This really is the ULTIMATE guide in model sizes. thank you so much. 😁

As a newbie to this hobby, this video is very clear and helpful. Thank you.

I started my 1:500 collection when I brought a Lufthansa A380 while flying in a Lufthansa A380 :) so another advantage of 1:500 is you can get them in-flight as well if thats what drives your collection (1:200 plastic ones are also common)

My favourite is 1/200. Thay may take some space but they are so cool that it's worth it.

@JBJETWATCH

2 ай бұрын

Agree

@PilotGear747

6 күн бұрын

Real

What a nice video! I've collected 32 1:500 model aeroplanes, and I love them because I can fit them all in a 115cm x 33cm cabinet (only the top layer). I've actually seen 1:600 model planes before, but only big ones like the A380 and B747.

@model.aviation

Жыл бұрын

1/500 is great space wise. 1/600 I have also seen a few from, but there is no big market for it.

I’ve started buying models for a long term big collection and have made the decision to go for 1/400. Since I’m willing to spend lots of time collecting, I’ve gone for NG Models as they have the most quality. Yes they’re more expensive but I’m fine with buying around 6-8 per year.

@model.aviation

Жыл бұрын

Very wise decision! They for sure have the best quality available, so I understand your choice!

@mrTycooleditz

5 ай бұрын

@@model.aviationI don’t gave any models yet, but i am probably getting 2 for my birthday in 1:200 scale, SAS a320neo and a321neo. And also maybe a lufthansa ”LOVEHANSA” a320neo gemini200. I am planning on building a cardboard and Wood model airport with a painted ground, but terminals and a hangar of cardboard

@mrTycooleditz

5 ай бұрын

@@model.aviationBA 787-8 geminijets, SAS a321neo and a321neo JC wings and Lufthansa a320neo LOVEHANSA livery geminijets , i have wished for my birthday all in 1:200. Looking into making a model airport with two or Three small Gates and one widebody Gate + a hangar all Madde of cardboard and usingurvand aviation18’s guides to build the ground. You are one of my favorite KZreadrs.

Thank you for this extremely informative and streamlined video. I have just acquired a huge collection of mostly 1/200 and am trying to learn about these amazing creations. 👏

@model.aviation

Жыл бұрын

No problem! I love helping people start collecting because it's the best thing there is!

@Guy42785

5 ай бұрын

Same

@BRAYyoutube

4 ай бұрын

@@model.aviationwhat scale are daron planes?

@Unitedkingdomgoverment

2 ай бұрын

@@BRAYyoutubethere’s no scale for Daron. If you want affordable models I recommend JC wings or NG models. Daron is mainly directed at children.

What I really miss in this video is the secondhand market as this is a huge part of collecting and can make it a lot more fun and affordable. Also the high amount of QC issues (especially 400 scale) these days is worth mentioning.

@model.aviation

Жыл бұрын

It is indeed a good place to find some bargains, and the QC is horrible indeed. I very much agree with you. The secondhand market is enough material for a full video on its own

Thank you for this. It really helps! Your English is very good as well!!

I’ve just started and have two 1/500s and one 1/400 after looking at both I definitely think 1/400 is for me. Thanks for this video though!

Thank you! This will help me in the future!

for 1:200 scale i suggest JC Wings's tow trucks, theyre very detailed and great for airports. :D

Thank you so much for this video!❤

I like the 1/400 because some of it is small like the 737 but the ones that fly internationally irl are more bigger

Oh thanks for the information Mate.

1:400 is my favorite and the detail of Gemini's models are excellent👍but its expensive so I mostly buy at JC wings lol

@bearabletable7527

6 ай бұрын

every retailer online i looked, JC wings are just as expensive, if not more expensive than gemini jets and other brands :(

I'm a 1/200 guy, love the size of a A380 or 777 ! have about 20 different models, all from Hogan wings wich at the time I started collecting (after making model kits...too flimsy) was the best for the bucks, I don't see them anymore with new planes, or livery...some shops still have them on stock but nothing new since long ago...Can anyone tell me if they are still in the market???

Which brand makes the best 1/200 metal civilian aircraft? I would preferably like all metal (no plastic).

i only recently got my first model it was about 70 NZD for a 1/130 scale Qantas 737-800 and has a metal fuselage and plastic wings and metal Vertical stabiliser

Hello there, I watched your video and it is very helpful. I started to collect airplanes not so long ago but only planes with company that I am traveling or I used to travel (cause there is a few of them that i dont have and i traweled 10 years ago). Do you have some special brand to suggest me? I dont need so much detailed ones and no die cast. For example at this moment i have ryanair and wozzair models that you can buy on their flights. Those are 1:200 and there are like 15€... As i can see on your video 1:200 are bot cheap ones, so if I may ask you for your opinion? Thanks!

I have about 200 1/200 models, im Broke af but its worth for it, I love that massive models like they are in Reallife and loving the Details

Thanks this was useful.

I am the 1,000th Like! And next subscriber!

on ebay, JC wings is as expensive, if not more expensive than gemini jets.

I personally like the 1/500 scale because the price and the space it take’s ✈️

1:24 I have a Sky500 Martinair 747-400BCF and it has pitot tubes on it and wipers

Can you repaint/ apply different livery decals on these diecast models?

@model.aviation

3 ай бұрын

Yes you can, but it's not so easy...

I gotta say i started a 1/500 collection and all my planes like the A380 and the AN-225 are verry detailed.

@zanerose2400

27 күн бұрын

Where did u get them

What about Plastic 1/144 Revell models ?.Very detailed models.I have some Revell models as the lufthansa 747-8 and British A380.Nice and detailed planes

@model.aviation

9 ай бұрын

They are very nice! Though you need to build those models yourself

Thank you alot for this information. Its good to know, as i dont live close to anywhere that sells alot of diecast planes. As a Norwegian, the closest place i know is the SAS museum, and they only offer SAS planes, or other Star Aliance airlines. Thinking about putting some money aside to maybe buy some of these planes in the future!

@model.aviation

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome! What I'd suggest is buying some models on a webshop, because they offer sooo much more than in the SAS store. The thing is that you cannot see the model IRL until you've already purchased it though

@Fellow_Scandinavian

10 ай бұрын

@@model.aviation Yea, i am planning to do so further on :) My plans is to build a airport, maybe a replica of ENGM (Oslo Airport) and then i need some specific planes, so model stores on the internet is probably what i will do, yes. Do you have any sites you recomend? That is worth checking out? I know about Aviation Mega Store from before. But thank you alot for these tips :) Have a good day!

@model.aviation

10 ай бұрын

Either Aviationmegastore.com or scalemodelstore.com I find scalemodelstore easier to navigate on the webshop, so be sure to check them out. If they don't have the model, check out eBay or any secondhand marketplace, the chance is big it'll be on there. @@Fellow_Scandinavian

@Fellow_Scandinavian

10 ай бұрын

@@model.aviation Okay! Thank you very much!

its been 7 months and I have collected 7 1:400 scale model aircraft, I have to agree with you as 1:400 model is just between 1:500 and 1:200.

1:400 scale models are perfect for me i dont have much im a beginner but the models are really cool

I am starting to want to collect airplanes. Been wanting to for years. But I think im gonna start. 1/400 is what I might go for. I search a plane I want and they seem to come up in 1/400. I also dont have too much space

I like 1/130

great video im just starting as im usually a modeller and know the difference in brands but not with these. Im just wondering which are the better brands to go for e.g gemini models,inflight 200 are the ones im seeing a lot what are these like and are there other brands that are better in quality ?

@Glegh

8 ай бұрын

Ng models are really nice

@model.aviation

8 ай бұрын

NG is top quality and aviation 400 is as good. JC wings, Phoenix and Gemini are great. Herpa 1/400 I haven’t yet bought but it’s not the best

@Glegh

8 ай бұрын

@@model.aviation I've got a herpa 1/400, its got basically no detail. Its like a 1/500 but bigger

does 1/400 have changeable and moveable (the front gear rotates aswell) gears like in some 1/200 models?

@model.aviation

10 ай бұрын

Kind of, but it is very fragile so I won't try actually rolling them

@weldonyoung1013

9 ай бұрын

@darskrr, I only have a few GeminiJets 1/400. The only parts that move are the props and the rubber O-ring wheels. Presently I'm not home, so I can't check if the whole wheel rotates or just the rubber O-ring.

What scale are daron planes?

For Christmas I got 3 of the 1:200 scales my 747 broke and my a380 hasn't arrived yet but my 777x it's perfect

I started collecting last month and I currently have 3, I’m allowed to only buy 1 model per month

Is there a specific brand you would recommend for people starting out

@model.aviation

3 ай бұрын

JC Wings, Gemini Jets, Phoenix models are all good to start with!

@WolfSniper72008

3 ай бұрын

Awesome cheers

Hi Model Aviation I am building a model airport and I don’t know how to add the grey for the taxiway and runway.Please send me a method.❤

@model.aviation

Ай бұрын

Grey paint always works. Use different tints of grey to make more variety and realism!

@model.aviation so I do waana pick the 1/400 scale but how long is the shipping outside of U.K?, can I just like check how long will it arrive depending on what country I'm on?

@model.aviation

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the slow response, what country are you on? Shipping usually takes about a week. I'd recommend aviationmegastore.com

@UnknownKatz

Жыл бұрын

@@model.aviation I'm in Australia

@model.aviation

11 ай бұрын

I have made a video on this recently, covering australian stores as well

the liveries on my metal model aircraft keep coming off. Do you know how to keep that from happening?

@model.aviation

8 ай бұрын

Hmmm… It can be because they are exposed to UV light of the sun

Or just buy a moddeling kit like the revell B-777 or the Airbus a320, it can turn out great if you put much work in it.

Where to buy them?

where do you buy the 1/400 aircrafts?

@model.aviation

8 ай бұрын

I got them from the aviationmegastore.com

Where do you usually buy you model airplanes?

@model.aviation

3 ай бұрын

at the Aviationmegastore.com or on eBay

I absolutely love 1:400 ❤❤

1:400 is definitely the best!

I will buy my first model plane but I live in the middle east, do you know any website that ships here?

@Godzilla18383

2 ай бұрын

Probably temu it has realistic airplane models

1:200 is the best 👌 👍

Please tell me how big 120 scale is cuz I bought a Emirates 🇦🇪 airbus model so can you tell me how big please 🙏

@model.aviation

5 ай бұрын

An A380 in scale 1/120? That's massive 😂

Ik moet zeggen dat je engels erg goed klinkt! Fijne informatieve video 👍

@model.aviation

10 ай бұрын

Thankss!!

I use 1:144 scale revell models, i like building them

Im starting the transition from 1/500 to 1/400. As you said, literally Herpa dominated the 1/500 and theres no competition whatsoever ( RIP starjets).

You can get a good 1/200 for around 30€. It just doesn't have gears but it's fine for me as i like the stands.

@PokoTheDinosaur

10 ай бұрын

I need gears I don’t care about stands lol

your dutch right? because your voice but in the beggining i also though you were displaying a photo from aviation megastore?

@model.aviation

11 ай бұрын

Yes, I'm Dutch

@TerrainiumKSP

11 ай бұрын

oh nice @@model.aviation

What scale is the best to build an airport??

@model.aviation

Жыл бұрын

1/400 in my opinion

@D_egi

Жыл бұрын

1/400 or if ur house is smoll then 1/500

I like collections 1:500 scaled because I have more space for collecting.

I love 1/200

Even tho I know what's best (off my own opinion) I just the whole thing still coz I'm an aviation lover

Planning to buy a Etihad A-380 the size is 1:250 honestly im expecting big detail😮

@Glegh

8 ай бұрын

If its between 50-100$ there will probably be no detail. If its in the hundreds, 150-300$ there will be

great overview. just wanted to mention there are 1/500 ryanairs

@model.aviation

10 ай бұрын

Yes, but they are very rare + expensive.

I have only 1/400 an 1/500 in my collection the most is 1/500 but later I like to buy some 1/200 scale models.

1:200 is what I only buy. Yes, they’re pricey, but I don’t display them so space isn’t a problem.

My favorite is 1/500. I own 17 1/400s, 2 1/200s and 4 1/500s

1/300-400 is a good diecast airplane if you have mid-budget but some like 500, they will cost a lot of money though.

Are 1:160 good?

@krongkiatearthsakulleelara6714

Ай бұрын

How big is it

I personally buy from Phoenix as their 1/400 models are cheap and are mid ranged quality. NG is too expensive, Gemini is too expensive and too risky for the errors. Ive seen tons of Gemini products dismantle on unboxing.

@model.aviation

Жыл бұрын

Phoenix is nice just like JC. Agree with you for sure!

@Kuricang31

Жыл бұрын

Lol Phoenix models aren't cheap anymore since like 4 months ago. Also all of their moulds are trash except for Airbus (exc A350) and 777 models

@ashleykyle5652

9 ай бұрын

@D_egi Your comment alone was helpful. Thanks for sharing!

1/500 just way too small, 1.200 nice but takes too much space. 1/400 is perfect for me

This guy is 16 and sounds like a 43 year old dad

My first model is a 1/58 scale

I started in 1:500, i have 21 now, but i wanna start 1:400 thanks

Thanks! Just now I've thought about what I want for my birthday. I really want the 1/200 model but I think it would hurt my dad's wallet haha. What do you think? I have a pretty limited amount of space too.

@model.aviation

8 ай бұрын

I’d go for 1/400 in that case, you’ll love it 😄

1:1 scale is my favorite but then again, not only do I not have the space but I don’t have the cash either😂

@onyxorigin

27 күн бұрын

😃😃

2:54 … that cockpit window makes me wanna throwup

How to calculate the size of the model

@model.aviation

7 ай бұрын

It’s actual size divided by 200, 400 or 500 :)

@fabianowskyy6033

3 ай бұрын

But lenght or wide

Hi my name is Ryan an dhow do i get the plane

@model.aviation

Жыл бұрын

I would recommend aviationmegastore.com

Honestly I prefer making them in 1:144 but still I respect everyone's choice.

@model.aviation

Жыл бұрын

Making them yourself is the best (even though I’ve never done it)

I have 5 1:200 planes 4 1:400 and 1 1:500 and there all nice

What are your tips on making an airport with runway of course because that is my goal is to create one

@model.aviation

Жыл бұрын

My biggest tip would be to take your time, it took me 3 years to get to this point and it’s still far for finished

I got one Gemini jets

Bro yall so lucky all i got is one model plane bc my mum says there to expensive

i think hogan also does 1:500

@model.aviation

Жыл бұрын

Hmm.. Very minimal. Herpa wings dominates this market

1:200 is the best in my opinion

My room is transforming into airport lol

My personal favorite is 1/200. usually i buy them for €25

@model.aviation

Жыл бұрын

That's cool, but there is a huge difference between plastic and metal models. Be sure to have a look for one of the metal models as it's a whole different level

@JB_OldVoltBike

Жыл бұрын

@@model.aviation yeah i got 8 plastic and 5 metal ones. The cheapes metal i have was around €42. the most expansive is €98

@model.aviation

Жыл бұрын

@@JB_OldVoltBike They are quite pricey indeed...

@JB_OldVoltBike

Жыл бұрын

@@model.aviation im planning on buying AMS EHAM airport scale model. It costs about 297 euros lol

@model.aviation

Жыл бұрын

@@JB_OldVoltBike I would recommend you spend 1/3 of the money on materials and build it yourself. It’s double the fun, trust me :)

I think I’m going to get a 1:200 first I don’t want a tiny plane!

1/500

I collect 1/500 and i have 15 aircrafts

I wish you would've done a side by side comparison. Helpful vid otherwise.

1/500 is absolutely tiny tho, i think 1/400 is the best size

1:300 🥲

the thing is.. my parents cant really afford that and she doesnt let me spend my money EVEN THOUGH I HAVE FREAKIN 2K SAVED

1/200

I have 1400

Ben je Nederlands, volgens mij wel. Leuke video.✈

@model.aviation

Жыл бұрын

Jazeker, dankjewel!

yes, because im a aviation channel.