Following on from my threads on DC-9/MD80 and L1011 Tristar moulds I recently received my first Witty Wings 727-200 example and so I thought I'd compare the 4 moulds I have for the bird. These are:
Gemini Jets (Static gears)
Aeroclassics
Dragon Wings / Jet-X
Witty Wings / Apollo
This thread won't compare printing which is very much model specific. We'll start with a look at the real thing:
Onto the models comparing each mould to the Witty Pan Am Billboard:
Gemini Jets Vs Witty Wings / Apollo
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1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
The nose on both is good but the Gemini isn't perhaps a nicely rounded and its sits a bit high on its wheels. The seam at the wingroot on the Gemini compared to the seamless Witty is where the Witty really wins.
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1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
There is better detailing on all three engine exhausts with the Witty.
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1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
The Witty here has much better detailing on the wings and its seamless wing connection looks miles better.
I like the Gemini mould but the Witty is clearly better.
Aeroclassics Vs Witty Wings / Apollo
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1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
The Aeroclassics shares all the features / failings of the Gemini though the wingroot seam is better.
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1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
The Aeroclassics mould has been heavily criticised for its no2 exhaust - and rightly so. It does however beat the Witty mould on the shape and detailing of the side engines and rudder. The AC mould however isn't blessed with a perfect tail with two notches in the top and what appears to be a slumping look.
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1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
Underneath I think the Aeroclassics mould is better. Adding the extra maingear doors is a really nice look and the wings and other features are just as good as the Witty.
Again I am fine with the AC mould but again I think the Witty looks better.
Witty Wings / Apollo Vs Dragon Wings / Jet-X
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1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
Nose to nose I think both these models match each other. If only the wheels would stay on these Dragon 727s! This one is missing one - anyone got any spares!!
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1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
Tail to tail the Dragon has a more detailed rudder but fails on the tail top. Also the seam between the tail and fuselage is obvious (a common feature of Dragon models in general). The Dragon seems to sit high but that might just be the main gear which is a ***** to install and get to sit right.
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1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
Underneath the usual dragon seam doesn't help the models look but for me it is the maingear that really makes a mess of Dragon 727s. it never sits in right and looks way too high plus it falls out easily. The Dragon does have better wing details but you have to get over the plastic.
Another good mould but I really dislike the Dragon gears.
Personally I like all four moulds and the only one I avoid is the Dragon (for the gear issues). However I think that overall in this comparison the Witty Wings mould is a worthy new addition and in my opinion the best of the four.
I am no Witty fanboy and they may well be not nice people however with this 727, the 747-200 and the L1011 they have some great classic moulds.
Gemini Jets (Static gears)
Aeroclassics
Dragon Wings / Jet-X
Witty Wings / Apollo
This thread won't compare printing which is very much model specific. We'll start with a look at the real thing:
Onto the models comparing each mould to the Witty Pan Am Billboard:
Gemini Jets Vs Witty Wings / Apollo
1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
The nose on both is good but the Gemini isn't perhaps a nicely rounded and its sits a bit high on its wheels. The seam at the wingroot on the Gemini compared to the seamless Witty is where the Witty really wins.
1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
There is better detailing on all three engine exhausts with the Witty.
1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
The Witty here has much better detailing on the wings and its seamless wing connection looks miles better.
I like the Gemini mould but the Witty is clearly better.
Aeroclassics Vs Witty Wings / Apollo
1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
The Aeroclassics shares all the features / failings of the Gemini though the wingroot seam is better.
1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
The Aeroclassics mould has been heavily criticised for its no2 exhaust - and rightly so. It does however beat the Witty mould on the shape and detailing of the side engines and rudder. The AC mould however isn't blessed with a perfect tail with two notches in the top and what appears to be a slumping look.
1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
Underneath I think the Aeroclassics mould is better. Adding the extra maingear doors is a really nice look and the wings and other features are just as good as the Witty.
Again I am fine with the AC mould but again I think the Witty looks better.
Witty Wings / Apollo Vs Dragon Wings / Jet-X
1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
Nose to nose I think both these models match each other. If only the wheels would stay on these Dragon 727s! This one is missing one - anyone got any spares!!
1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
Tail to tail the Dragon has a more detailed rudder but fails on the tail top. Also the seam between the tail and fuselage is obvious (a common feature of Dragon models in general). The Dragon seems to sit high but that might just be the main gear which is a ***** to install and get to sit right.
1:400 Boeing 727-200 Mould Comparisons by rstretton, on Flickr
Underneath the usual dragon seam doesn't help the models look but for me it is the maingear that really makes a mess of Dragon 727s. it never sits in right and looks way too high plus it falls out easily. The Dragon does have better wing details but you have to get over the plastic.
Another good mould but I really dislike the Dragon gears.
Personally I like all four moulds and the only one I avoid is the Dragon (for the gear issues). However I think that overall in this comparison the Witty Wings mould is a worthy new addition and in my opinion the best of the four.
I am no Witty fanboy and they may well be not nice people however with this 727, the 747-200 and the L1011 they have some great classic moulds.