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Here you can find my latest 1/500 news If you need older news - take a look at the archives For some reason I decided to convert the archive part of this website into a login system. If you still want access to those older information, you can get the password by email.
Saturday, 03.06.23:
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new Wings News 1 : 500
Sunday, 16.04.23: Herpa - new releases 05/06 2023:
531283-001 Lufthansa 747-8I - registration D-ABYC
536776 Condor A321-200 "Sunshine" - registration D-AIAD
536844 Egyptair 787-9 - registration SU-GEU
536868 Vistara 787-9 - registration VT-TSD
536875 ITA Airways A220-300 "Born to be Sustainable" - registration EI-HHJ
536899 Qatar Amiri Flight 747-8 BBJ - registration A7-HBJ
536998 KLM DC-6B - registration PH-DFH
537001 United States Air Force DC-6B / VC-118A "Air Force One" - registration 53-3240
537018 Aviogenex TU-134A - registration YU-AJA
537025 LOT TU-134A - registration SP-LHG (pictures www.herpa.de)
Saturday, 25.03.23: Herpa - some older samples:
505642 Lauda Air 737-600 - registration OE-LNM "Tirol" - released 2005 - sample on right hand
Sample with different (brighter) tail color and without belly logo
Sample without dark engine intakes
532686 Thai AirAsia A320-200 - registration HS-ABD - released 2018 - sample on right hand
different colors on fuselage
sample without positioning lights and with different printing on wings
Monday, 13.03.23: Turkish Airlines:
Another version of Turkish Airlines A330-300 TC-JNH "Topkapi" New version on left hand - no gear - with brown/chromed display stand
More releases to come ... (information Murat Eti - Thank you :-))
Friday, 03.03.23: 1. CGN-Convention Wings & More - Motorworld Cologne:
Sleep one more time! Now it's officially less than 24 hours until the 1. CGN Convention opens. For many exhibitors, the construction starts this afternoon, we are looking forward to seeing you :-)
Sunday, 19.02.23: Herpa - Inlays:
In the early days of the Wings, Herpa initially used black inlays with
transparent covers. Inside the inlay, foam-like plastic foil was used to protect
the models. In 2022/23, isolated models had inlays in varying shades of blue (e.g. 536226 SAS 737-700). This is due to the increased use of recycled material, but is to be avoided in the future.
Tuesday, 07.02.23: Herpa - some more news from Dietenhofen: The new digital HerpaClub:
One reason for discontinuing the WingsClub as early as the end of 2022 was a
change in the legal framework! Unfortunately, however, the development and
realization of the new digital concept took longer. This explains the time gap
between the old WingsClub and the new digital HerpaClub! Some more model news: Airbus A330 MRTT will also be released as RAF Voyager Boeing 737 MAX 10 will be released The already existing MAX versions are lowered by 0.35 - 0.4 mm
Models of Wizzair (A320-200) and Vistara will appear
AWACS E-3 will still be delivered in 2023 - E-3A Nato/USA - E-3D (GB) - E-3F
(France)
Dreamlifter will also be delivered in 2023 - with metal fuselage and separate
tail section made of plastic, which can be attached in closed or open position.
Lufthansa A330-300 in Fanhansa / Diversity Wins livery will also be released in 1:500 (picture shows 1:200 model) More LOT models - including historical ones - will be released
Friday, 03.02.23: Herpa - new previews shown in Dietenhofen:
More ITA releases are planned ...
new six blade propellers and new air refueling nozzle - first release will be a Luftwaffe C-130J, of course with the long fuselage.
It is just a sample - the cockpit windows will be modified ;-)
It is just a sample - the cockpit windows will be modified ;-)
Condor A321 "Sunshine" will be released probably in May/June 2023
Tuesday, 31.01.23: Herpa - new releases 03/04 2023:
536837 Air Caraïbes A350-1000 - registration F-HMIL
526777-003 Antonov Airlines AN-124 – registration UR-82027 “Be brave like Kharkiv”
536783 Condor A330-900neo “Island” – registration D-ANRD
536721 KLM A330-300 – registration PH-AKB “Piazza Navona - Roma”
536745 Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 MRTT - 112 Squadron, Changi Air Base “RSAF 50 years” - registration 761
536660 Lufthansa Cargo A321P2F - registration D-AEUC “Hello Europe”
536769 Icelandair 737 Max 8 - yellow tail stripe - registration TF-ICY “Látrabjarg”
536714 Ansett Airlines 767-200 “Southern Cross” livery - registration VH-RMD
536738 United Airlines 767-200 “Battleship” livery - N603UA (pictures www.herpa.de)
Friday, 20.01.23: 18. MGL-/1.CGN-Convention Wings & More March 4th, 2023
Hello MGL-Convention friends! The 18th MGL Convention was supposed to take place at Mönchengladbach Airport on March 4th, 2023. Unfortunately, the conversion work at the previous venue (bistro) has already begun, but the construction work at the new planned venue (terminal) will not be completed by March. Therefore we will not be able to hold the convention at MGL Airport as planned! We were looking for a new, suitable location for future events and we found it with MOTORWORLD Köln Rheinland on the site of the historic airport at Butzweilerhof in Cologne! This means, the 18th MGL Convention will now become the 1st CGN-Convention.
The Butzweilerhof is located in the northwest of Cologne, conveniently close to the A1 and A57 motorways (exit 28 at the Köln-Nord junction) and is easy to reach by public transport (U5) from Cologne main station. In the Butzweilerhof, where the first daredevil flight attempts took place as early as 1910 and which was considered the “Air Crossroads of the West” in the 1930s, the new MOTORWORLD Köln Rheinland had been launched in June 2018. Open all year round and accessible free of charge, the "Butz" is a lively meeting place for car lovers on an area of around 50,000 square meters. From oldtimers to youngtimers, rarities, modern luxury automobiles to bikes. At MOTORWORLD Köln Rheinland you will find unusual vehicles of all kinds. exclusive glass boxes for storing and presenting your automotive treasures, specialized workshops, high-quality accessories shops and a wide range of restaurants make this a world class venue for our convention.
(pictures https://event.motorworld.de)
We believe that we have found a sustainable solution with the Butzweilerhof. With the historic airport building and the Fokker F-27 parked in front of it, a little "aviation flair" is still provided! We expect the Corona situation to be relaxed and that the weather will be good. So we are certain that the event can take place in a relaxed atmosphere again. Unfortunately, the change of venue - which was also surprising for us - leads to a significant cost increase, eventually creating the need of a table rental increase (see below). This is the first increase since the 1st MGL Convention in 2014! In addition, we will charge a small entrance fee in the future (see below). This also serves to cover cost.
We
hope for your understanding of these measures! Here is a summary of all the details for the next event: 1. CGN-Convention Wings & More Saturday, March 4th 10am – 4pm Motorworld Köln Rheinland Historical Airport Lobby and Airport Lounge Butzweilerstr. 35-39 50829 Cologne GPS Adress: Butzweilerhofallee 50829 Cologne Google Maps Plus-Code: XVJW+5P Köln Admissions Fee: 2 € - Children under 12 have free admissions Internet / WiFi: available free of charge Parking: available in the area, e.g. Motorworld parking lot P1 (directly in front of the location): 1 hour free, then €1.50 per hour. Access to Motorworld is free. Accomodations available at V8 Hotel Köln @Motorworld (inside location) Restaurants (inside Location): Public transport from Cologne Main Station: U5 to station "Köln Ossendorf Alter Flughafen Butzweilerhof" or U5 to station "Köln Ossendorf Ikea am Butzweilerhof" Trip duration < 30 minutes Additional exhibitor information: Reservations: If you would like to reserve one or more tables, please send us an email to info@cgn-convention.de. Table size and table rental fees: 240 * 70 cm = 35 € (table N) 120 * 70 cm = 20 € (table S) Note: the previous table size in MGL 180*80cm We kindly ask you to reconfirm tables that had already been reserved for the 18th MGL Convention, as both the table size and the table prices changed! Composition times: Friday 5:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m Entry: per exhibitor free entry for 2 people (table N) or 1 person (table S) Parking for exhibitors: Motorworld parking lot P1 (directly in front of the location) Reduced day ticket available for €10 - please order this when reserving a table
We look forward to your visit on March 4th, 2023 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the historic airport at Butzweilerhof in Cologne-Ossendorf! Best regards and see you in March MGL/CGN Convention Team Markus, Sebastian, Peter & Ralf
Next CGN-Convention 21.10.2023
On own account:-) Still looking for those 1/500 models in mint/boxed condition: If you have any of those for sale or trade please let me know:-) Thank you!
5Stars Gulf Air A380 golden fuselage 5Stars Qatar A380 golden fuselage
Aero500 AC5076 Swiss International Airways 777-300ER - registration HB-JNA - 2016
Aeroclassics Hughes HK-1 Spruce Goose - re-release 2004 with new box and "The Aviator" DVD
AeroLePlane Orbis DC-10 2016
Herpa 526814 Egypt Air A320-200 NG6 (!) Herpa CX 777-300 Classic Wing (!) Asia ’s World City Herpa Finnair Santa Claus MD-11 Herpa Cafe Box Herpa JAL DC-6 with booklet and stand with imprint Herpa Philippine Airlines Set 510134 747-400 + A340-300 - second release with stand Herpa Qantas 707-300 V-Jet - model known from Advent calendar 2006, just new Herpa Cafe box Herpa
Thai 787-8 Dreamliner HS-TQA - exclusive release for Thai Airways - different
box - model identical to 526869 retail release
Hogan500 MM50004 Peach Aviation A320-200 - registration JA807P Hogan500 MM50005 Peach Aviation A320-200 - registration JA810P Hogan500 Dragonair A330 10th Anniversary with stand - B-HWK Hogan500 FedEx A310-200F by Lysia for FedEx HKG (without display stand) - not sure whether this one really exists? Hogan500 Dragonair A330 Red Box by
Lysia - not sure whether this one really exists?
Hogan500 CX 777-300ER - Livery Launch 2015 - special box, brochure, bag
H-T China Southern A340-300 H-T China Southwest A340-300 with box (creme/rosa) H-T China Southwest 747-400
- Lysia Singapore Airlines 747-400F (picture www.wings900.com)
Lysia/Aero Le Plane (?) AeroLogic 777F - registration D-AALA (pictures posted at www.wings900.com by hongkongplace)
NM EADS/Qantas A380-800 - new box
NM CX Cargo 707 chromed fuselage NM Northwest 707 chromed fuselage NM Libyan 707 chromed fuselage NM PIA 747-300 Lahore golden fuselage
Risesoon CAL50B744P01 China Airlines 747-400 – registration B-18201 (!) – with stand Risesoon CAL50B744P02 China Airlines 747-400 Jimmy Love & Hug – registration B-18203 – CW (!) - with stand Risesoon CAL50B773P02 China Airlines 777-300ER Dreamliner livery B-18007 – with stand – with sat dome Risesoon CAL50A333P?? China Airlines A330-300 – no registration – with stand – light blue box with window – CW Risesoon CAL50A333P02 China Airlines A330-300 Butterfly Orchid – registration B-18305 – with stand – CW Risesoon CAL50A333P03 China Airlines A330-300 Sweet (Taiwanese Fruits) – registration B-18311 (!) – with stand Risesoon CAL50A333P06 China Airlines A330-300 "Welcome to Taiwan" - registration B-18355 - with stand Risesoon CAL50A343P01 ???? Risesoon CAL50A343P02 China Airlines A340-300 – "Official Airline for Climate Monitoring" - registration B-18806 – with stand Risesoon CAL50A359P04 XG5835 China Airlines A350-900 60th Anniversary – registration B-18906 (!) – with stand Risesoon Qatar Cargo 777F -
registration A7-BFM (or Gemini?)
Sky500 Hainan 767 golden - registration B-2490
Unknown manufacturer Air New Zealand 777-300ER All Blacks (mould looks like 777-200) (picture posted at https://hk.auctions.yahoo.com/hk by candyhk2)
Still looking for those 1/500 Herpa samples: If you have any of those for sale or trade please let me know:-) Thank you!
Herpa Sample Ju 52 Coca-Cola (picture posted at www.wings900.com by UweP)
Herpa Sample Delta Olympic 2002 Salt Lake City
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