Acquiring one of those large scale 'travel agency' aircraft

[albatross710]

Is there an easy (low cost) way to obtain on of those large scale models that often adorn travel agencies?

 

[kookaburra75]

Is there an easy (low cost) way to obtain on of those large scale models that often adorn travel agencies?

Ebay - but it's not cheap

model aircraft- Qantas 747 400 VH OEJ 5 foot long fibreglass model about 30 kilo | eBay

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[MEL_Traveller]

Ebay - but it's not cheap

model aircraft- Qantas 747 400 VH OEJ 5 foot long fibreglass model about 30 kilo | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for model aircraft- Qantas 747 400 VH OEJ 5 foot long fibreglass model about 30 kilo at the best online prices at eBay!

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Not cheap and not accurate! I suspect this is a cheap model imported with a bit of a mark-up. The whole plane is wrong in terms of its construction and livery.

I did look into this a couple years ago and found a couple places... a lot of the listings however were historical (items already sold). There is however a forum: Other Scales & Antique Models - DA.C

I can't seem to find the couple sites i was looking at pre-covid. If I track them down I'll post here.

 

[jb747]

The wings are almost always bent the wrong way. They’re as they are on the ground, not in flight. Important detail.

 

[Daver6]

Is there an easy (low cost) way to obtain on of those large scale models that often adorn travel agencies?

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That glass doesn't look like it would withstand a brick. Wait...did you want cheap, easy AND legal?

 

[andye]

That glass doesn't look like it would withstand a brick. Wait...did you want cheap, easy AND legal?

Amsterdam Police station could have some interesting cellmates

 

[Lynda2475]

Hobbyco sell a variety of Qantas diecast models not sure any are as large as you are looking for:

Qantas Model Planes | Shop Online Australia | Hobbyco - Est.1935

Show off your love of Australia's top airline with Hobbyco's range of QANTAS merchandise, from soft plush toys to true-to-scale model planes. Shop now!

www.hobbyco.com.au

And of course the Qantas shop sells similar, which you can buy on points. So if you are points rich, may be a cheaper option:

Buy Qantas Model Aircraft Online | Qantas Marketplace

Use Qantas Points or points plus pay to shop for Qantas model aircraft online. Shop here!

store.qantas.com

 

[albatross710]

I did find this listing on Gumtree Aircraft Models. Qantas B787, F1 B747, Retro B737, Virgin B737, etc | Collectables | Gumtree Australia Cairns City - Cairns | 1289052877. Wingspan of 45cm. so not the big ones I am seeking.

The wings are almost always bent the wrong way. They’re as they are on the ground, not in flight. Important detail.

or the wings are incorrectly assembled

 

[craven morehead]

I did find this listing on Gumtree Aircraft Models. Qantas B787, F1 B747, Retro B737, Virgin B737, etc | Collectables | Gumtree Australia Cairns City - Cairns | 1289052877. Wingspan of 45cm. so not the big ones I am seeking.





or the wings are incorrectly assembled

I've got the B747 version of this model type proudly taking up some space in the lounge room.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Rare and Collectible Airline Memorabilia : westway models

Rare and Collectible Airline Memorabilia : westway models - site for rare and collectible items

airline.collectionhero.com

This site has some ex TA models, including cutaways… range of pricing… some under AUD1000, some approaching $10k

 

[OZDUCK]

We used to have a few models in the Customs House at Perth Airport - I am sure that they were 'rescued' when the office was moved.
Working in Fremantle for so long I always wanted one of the very detailed model ships that were in the offices of the big shipping agencies like Dalgety's. They were similar to these ones in the Maritime museum in Bremerhaven

 

[Big John]

The wings are almost always bent the wrong way. They’re as they are on the ground, not in flight. Important detail.

Sorry. How do you tell the difference ?

 

[jb747]

Sorry. How do you tell the difference ?

On the ground, the weight of the wings is being supported at the wing root, and they're bent down. In flight, they're producing lift, and bend upwards. I forget the difference in the tip position, but it was a few metres.

 

[2infinity]

https://www.scalecraft.com/

They will create whatever aircraft you want to your specification and livery as per your desires - whether real airline or not. I had an A380 build for my brother in the livery of his Flight Sim X airline. He loved it.

I also have a Concorde and SR71 from them. Happy modelling

 

[Brissy1]

Sorry. How do you tell the difference ?

Look at the wings as you roll at takeoff. The flex is scary.