Model Aircraft Scale 1:200

pajoguy

Hi,

I am looking to purchase some model aircraft and want to know if any enthusiasts here use any particular website?

Looking for current airline carriers of a scale 1:200

Thanks

banie01

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058322596/model-aircraft-scale-1-200

I take it you are looking for Die cast display models, rather than airfix style plastic kits?

It can be quite a pricey hobby, but also very engrossing. Tracking down a particular model can take ages and also be a bit of craic.

In Ireland, Airline models in particular can be hard to find in-store, but Banba models in Dublin and diecastmodels4u in Galway would be good places to start.

Ray in Galway is always helpful. I'd also recommend paying a visit to a few of the diecast model shows that are held fairly often around the country.

Online, there's aircraftmodelstore.co.uk, aviation megastore.co.uk, marksmodels.com, flying-tigers.co.uk, and loads more. I've seen some ads from TEMU too that show 1:200 airliners but I've not had a look there yet.

Loads of info on where to buy and upcoming releases and mods are available on diecastaircraftforum.com

I do collect but my own tastes are military and 1:72 & 1:100

I hope you find what your after and enjoy the hunt.

pajoguy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121368279#Comment_121368279

Thanks so much for all the information.

I have a daughter that has a serious interest in airplanes and wants to start a collection.

It could become alot more expensive if she decides she wants to fly them herself.

Much appreciated.

VG31

I collect 1:200 models, although I haven't bought any for a year or so due to space constraints. I've bought from these sites:

• https://www.scalemodelstore.com/ - based in the Netherlands. Great selection with fast and reasonably priced shipping. This is probably the best website for pre-orders as you don't have to pay in advance.
• https://www.aviationmegastore.com/ Also from the Netherlands. Shipping is a bit pricier but also a very good selection.
• https://www.aircraftmodelstore.co.uk/ I generally avoid UK sites now for models where possible. Although you pay the price excluding UK VAT at checkout, the Irish VAT, delivery charges and courier handling fees make it more expensive normally.
• https://www.aviationretaildirect.com/ Similar to above

I also used to use eBay a lot before Brexit but it is still an option for purchasing from Germany and other EU countries.

banie01

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121368334#Comment_121368334

You're more than welcome, always great to see young people get an interest in a hobby. If you want to start cheap and cheerful for her, definitely take a look at AliExpress too, and as I mentioned earlier TEMU( I can't vouch for TEMU, never used it personally tho).

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqLdUyG

https://a.aliexpress.com/_msiT2Lw

If you ever have the opportunity to fly out of Shannon with her? They have Mike Kelly's amazing collection on display and he is often there himself and always happy to talk to people and share his interest. His collection used to be airside, but I do think they've moved some of it over to landside so you can see some of it without needing a flight. There is also a great viewing gallery that gives wonderful view of the apron and flight ops.

https://www.shannonairport.ie/passengers/news-media/latest-news/2022/new-exhibit-at-shannon-airport%E2%80%99s-aviation-gallery/

EchoIndia

Mark's Models, which has shops in Dublin and Cork city centres, and also Greenogue near Baldonnel, sells diecast aircraft models of different scales and would be worth visiting if any of these locations suits you.

banie01

This might be of interest to the OP, some well reviewed 1:400 pieces, from a store on Ali with a 97% positive review.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqC0xnw

Some nice bits there and very reasonable IMO.

XsApollo

I got 6 1:200 models on scale model store last week.

son is gone crazy for aircraft this year.

Got all metal models, for like 260 euro.

got them in the sale section.

i don’t know much about models but i thought they were good value compared to the price of some of the plastic ones?

I got a nice Iran Air 747-SP which i think will look the business 😁 for 75 euro I think.

i got an ANA 737-500 for very cheap i think 50 euro.

The more I was browsing the more I started buying for myself , and not for presents, there some nice stuff there.

XsApollo

Arrived today

XsApollo

Boxes are nice too

pajoguy

Yes I got 3 delivered the other day. Nicely packaged. They are plastic but she is only starting out.