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Re: Virgin Atlantic model aircraft

PostPosted: 17 Jan 2011, 10:57
by Concorde RIP
Don't think any have been produced yet - I'll keep an eye out on various sites, and post if any come up.

Re: Virgin Atlantic model aircraft

PostPosted: 17 Jan 2011, 12:08
by mitchja
The current VS Retail Therapy catalogue (which runs until 5th April 11) currently only offers 1 model A346 (no 744's) but still in the old livery.

Maybe they are selling old stock before new models are introduced?

Re: Virgin Atlantic model aircraft

PostPosted: 17 Jan 2011, 12:52
by Concorde RIP
The problem is that none of the model manufacturers have yet released models in this livery...

The models that VS sell are made by Gemini Jets...there are other manufacturers in that scale (1:400), and of these, maybe Phoenix will release some models...

Of course, there are all the plastic 1:200 models and many other "toy" planes that may be produced first in the new livery...

Re: Virgin Atlantic model aircraft

PostPosted: 09 Feb 2011, 19:37
by jwhite9185
Concorde RIP wrote:The problem is that none of the model manufacturers have yet released models in this livery...

The models that VS sell are made by Gemini Jets...there are other manufacturers in that scale (1:400), and of these, maybe Phoenix will release some models...

Of course, there are all the plastic 1:200 models and many other "toy" planes that may be produced first in the new livery...


Phoenix released VLIP with the Harry Potter logo late last year - seems they dont worry too much about licences etc. so maybe they will be the 1st to release one?

Re: Virgin Atlantic model aircraft

PostPosted: 18 Feb 2011, 16:50
by jwhite9185
Looks like this will be the first model in the new colours. Would of rather have seen something 'real' though like the A330 or 747.

http://www.phoenix-model.net/big_images/B603.jpg

Re: Virgin Atlantic model aircraft

PostPosted: 25 Jun 2011, 11:14
by jwhite9185
Ive uploaded a pic of the Phoenix G-VSXY to my profile on here - cant see how to link it to this post though!!

Re: Virgin Atlantic model aircraft

PostPosted: 25 Jun 2011, 11:44
by honey lamb
jwhite9185 wrote:Ive uploaded a pic of the Phoenix G-VSXY to my profile on here - cant see how to link it to this post though!!

Click on the Post a Reply button and scroll down below the message box and Preview/Submit buttons. Below that click on the Upload attachment tab and Bob's your uncle

Re: Virgin Atlantic model aircraft

PostPosted: 25 Jun 2011, 16:29
by jwhite9185
Thanks HoneyLamb!

Re: Virgin Atlantic model aircraft

PostPosted: 09 Sep 2011, 16:40
by jwhite9185
2 more from Gemini jets in the next month or so. Id imagine these will be available onboard too.

http://www.geminijets.com/photo.php?id=GJVIR1082.jpg

No pic of the A346 yet - Guess we will see it in 1/400 before 1/1!

Re: Virgin Atlantic model aircraft

PostPosted: 12 Oct 2011, 16:56
by jwhite9185
Had this waiting for me when i got home yesterday :)

Not a bad model, but the red is like the old shade rather than the new metallic kind. And they have missed off the Virgin logo from the wingtips. Other than that its still a good looking model.

Re: Virgin Atlantic model aircraft

PostPosted: 12 Oct 2011, 17:05
by Concorde RIP
Very nice...will have to get my paws on one of these to add to my collection of VS aircraft:-)

Re: Virgin Atlantic model aircraft

PostPosted: 31 Oct 2011, 20:05
by jwhite9185
And to complete the set, this will be coming out in the next few weeks:

http://www.wingsworld.cn/index.php/wing ... id/PH10556

Re: Virgin Atlantic model aircraft

PostPosted: 06 Dec 2011, 20:50
by jwhite9185
Coming along thick and fast now! Although theres only the A380 to do now...

IMG_1098.jpg

Re: Virgin Atlantic model aircraft

PostPosted: 06 Dec 2011, 21:03
by Hamster
Thanks for the photos!

They look more silver than white? Is that a true representation of their colour or is it the photos changing the colour?

Re: Virgin Atlantic model aircraft

PostPosted: 07 Dec 2011, 08:46
by jwhite9185
Hamster wrote:Thanks for the photos!

They look more silver than white? Is that a true representation of their colour or is it the photos changing the colour?


The colours are a bit off. Seem to be using the old style silver and red rather than white and dark red. Been a common complaint on the model forums that there's no VS models coloured correctly.

Re: Virgin Atlantic model aircraft

PostPosted: 31 Mar 2013, 16:11
by danboy
Afternoon folks,

Sorry to jump on an old topic but I've just found this thread on Google.

I'm looking to sell my Virgin Atlantic Concorde model by Gemini. It was 1 of 2000 made in 2004 I believe and has a card proving its authenticity. I used to be crew for VAA leaving in 2007. It was made when we RB was trying to get the Concorde and was unsuccessful because BA are cretins ;)

Do you know who would be interested, if anybody? I also have an unopened Sindy Doll (don't laugh) in the VAA uniform. Are there are any hardcore collectors out there??

Re: Virgin Atlantic model aircraft

PostPosted: 01 Apr 2013, 17:40
by LovingGold
danboy wrote:Afternoon folks,

Sorry to jump on an old topic but I've just found this thread on Google.

I'm looking to sell my Virgin Atlantic Concorde model by Gemini. It was 1 of 2000 made in 2004 I believe and has a card proving its authenticity. I used to be crew for VAA leaving in 2007. It was made when we RB was trying to get the Concorde and was unsuccessful because BA are cretins ;)

Do you know who would be interested, if anybody? I also have an unopened Sindy Doll (don't laugh) in the VAA uniform. Are there are any hardcore collectors out there??

Not sure if this will bring the value you expect but I think this is what you may have.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Limited-Editi ... 3f23abe01f