The 777s are the workhorses of airliners and as such they are subject to a fair amount of wear and tear. This can be exacerbated by the amount of passenger traffic they carry. The passenger seating on 777s has a lot of variations depending on the aircraft type and airline but for the most part they are configured to seat between 390 and 450 passengers depending on the model.
The Gemini Jets mould is one of the eight previous Series 200 777 models made in 400 scale and whilst some updates have been added over the years to rolling gear, aerials and engine fan blades it is still basically an old model. This latest release of the 777 is a bit of a breath of fresh air over the old Herpa, Dragon Wings and Gemini Jets models though with its clean lines, excellent fit and good detail it is a much better model.
A 777 operated by Rossiya Airlines with 214 passengers and crew on board was forced to make an emergency landing in Russia after the plane experienced technical problems. The flight from Antalya to Yekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport (SVX) was scheduled to depart at 9:30 PM local time but despite numerous attempts to get the plane going it never left the ground. Eventually the passengers were taken back to their hotels and sent home.
The Russian aircraft is a 15 year old 777-300ER model and according to flight tracking website FlightRadar24 it uses General Electric engines rather than the Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines currently under scrutiny following the incident with the United Airlines plane in Denver. This means it is not likely to be grounded like the plane involved in the United incident was.
There are some minor flaws to the Rusia 777 model that should be pointed out. The shape of the vertical stabiliser is good but the change of angle upwards to the cockpit looks a little odd. The same can be said for the nosecone and the curve of it into the straight fuselage roofline. The printed windowline is also a little too high at the rear.
Despite these minor niggles the 777 is a good model and well worth checking out. It will no doubt be the standard choice for a large number of fans of this very popular airliner and it is an excellent addition to the current range of 777s available.
The 777 will be on sale at HobbyLink Japan from June 14th and priced at 3,600 Yen ($39 USD). JC Wings have already released an updated version of their 777 and I would expect it to sell well alongside this new release. If you are looking for a 777 to add to your collection check out the selection on HobbyLink Japan’s website and don’t forget to support these guys by buying from them. They offer free shipping on orders over $50 USD.
