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  Articles - Herpa Wings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Herpa Wings is a die-cast model airplanes trademark, owned by the Herpa corporation of Germany.
Herpa presents these models to Lufthansa German Airlines at an initiation ceremony for a Boeing 737-300 at Nuremberg Airport.
Herpa became one of the few producers of miniatures featuring authentic replicas of engines from the originals.
www.izeez.com /articles/Herpa_Wings   (688 words)

  
 CollectingChannel.com News Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Herpa steadfastly defends its decision to produce toys primarily in plastic, pointing to the amazing degree of detail they achieve in molding lighting units, steering wheels, mirrors, wheel rims and car bodies, and the perfect shining finish they are famous for.
Herpa’s cars are more fragile toys, and are definitely happier at home in a display case than playing with Matchboxes and Majorettes in the sandbox.
Herpa cars and trucks are still a relative rarity in online auctions, and people selling them typically know what they have, and are unlikely to set low minimum or reserve prices.
www.collectingchannel.com /cdsDetArt.asp?CID=&PID=2246   (655 words)

  
 Promotex Online - Herpa Highlights from Nürnberg
Herpa's model of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo will be available in standard or metallic finish as one of the April-May releases.
Herr Kaschel said Herpa wants to provide construction and truck models that have an international market, but they have to concentrate their passenger car and light truck model efforts on satisfying commitments to the German manufacturers.
Herpa is the primary supplier of 1:87 scale models to BMW, but so far, they aren't confirming their involvement in the new Roller.
www.promotex.ca /articles/cawthon/2003/02-03-2003_article.html   (1024 words)

  
 Herpa the Mace
Herpa the Mace swore loyalty to Arlun after he established the Kingdom of Rethem in 635 TR, as did its Tehrani, now organized into a recognize fighting order, the Red Shadows of Herpa.
Since the schism (whose legitimacy was recognized by both the Apalankh and the Hierarchy at Lysara), Herpa the Mace has been seeking even closer connections to the Rethemi crown as well as engaging in a 'war of assassins' with the Eight Demons in Tharda.
Herpa the Mace is also involved in Thardic politics, although not to the same degree or in the same way.
pages.sbcglobal.net /harn-religion-team/agrik/orders/herpa_the_mace/overview_herpa.html   (1588 words)

  
 Herpa
In 1967 for instance, Herpa was the first German company to produce accessories for slotcar racing tracks and in 1968 Herpa presented the first plastic kits in 1/160th scale.
Herpa also started a new series of model cars in 1/43rd scale, introduced series like the ‘Private Collection‘ (models in display cases) and added vintage cars and high-tech models to their line of contemporary 1/87 models.
Since Herpa is one of the major manufacturers of 87th scale models, we thought that, instead of listing all models Herpa ever made, we'd focus on the the models that are a little different like for instance the special editions, and on series like the Motorsport series.
www.87thscale.info /herpa.htm   (553 words)

  
 Just Aircraft UK - Herpa Wings History
The Herpa company is based in Dietenhafen Germany, producing its miniture models of autos and aircraft in both diecast metal, and injection moulded plastics.
Herpa Wings Club was announced, including that there were to be special club models produced, one of which was to be a free model once a year.
The Herpa Advent Calander was released for the first time, including four exclusive models limited to 2500 examples.
www.geocities.com /justaircraftuk/generations.html   (794 words)

  
 The Red Shadows of Herpa
It seems to have developed as a bodyguard for wandering Herpa the Mace 'dervishes' during the Interregnum of the early seventh century, although it is clear that there were religious overtones to their activities.
As Herpa the Mace became more of a settled order, the Terahni of the Red Shadows of Herpa (as they had come to be called) found themselves performing their old roles in slightly different ways.
The meteor shower itself is regarded as sacred by the priests of Herpa the Mace, who often try to identify divine messages in the trajectories of the shooting stars.
pages.sbcglobal.net /harn-religion-team/agrik/orders/herpa_the_mace/overview_redshadows.html   (1381 words)

  
 Re: Herpa Miatas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
They are made in Germany by > Herpa, and come in red, silver, Mariner blue, and the new blue.
[...] > Herpa is releasing the model to the general public this November > or December.
Herpa, Wiking (Viking), and several other German model makers do a nice job with these little models, but unfortunately (although understandably) they tend to focus strongly on German and other European marques (Mercedes, BMW, Audi, VW, etc.).
realbig.com /miata/1993-11/5.html   (170 words)

  
 Herpa Wings
The 1:500 scale is the most common scale for Herpa Wings, and this scale is reserved exclusively for the airplane models of the Herpa Wings fleet.
The Herpa 1:200 scale was introduced in 1988 with the exclusive Lufthansa Model Edition, and has been admired by model airplane fans ever since.
Herpa is continuing this 1:200 series with additional models in a reasonable price range.
www.wingsoverelburn.com /Herpa.htm   (329 words)

  
 How to Collect Herpa Miniature Models - eHow.com
Understand that Herpa models are replicas of current production models and thus prime candidates for building a collection that builds value over the years.
Herpa aircraft replicas are made in 1:200, 1:300, 1:400, 1:500 scales.
Herpas make excellent gifts, but be aware of the nature of the recipient's collection and choice of scale.
www.ehow.com /how_13397_collect-herpa-miniature.html   (424 words)

  
 Autohaus Munich
And since Herpa was founded in 1949, we will be celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the company in 1999.
After the model accessories had grown and were still growing strongly, pushed of course even more by the introduction of the car miniatures in 1978, the company concentrated all its workmanship in this branch and helped Herpa mature into a well-known and respected name in the field of car models.
Nowadays for collectors as well as industrial customers Herpa belongs to the first choice in modelcars and since a few years in model-airplanes, too.
www.autohausmunich.com /herpa_page.html   (285 words)

  
 Herpa collections - Wings900 Discussion Forums
I saw the Herpa planes in the shops but they were more expensive than the Schaback and another scale.
My first Herpa was a Swissair MD11,about 5 years ago.Now I have about 150,not so many I know but I only buy the ones I really like,and inflight sales souvenirs.
Herpa Wings are all beauts, but collecting them all is far beyond my affordability.
www.wings900.com /vb/showthread.php?t=190   (1167 words)

  
 Herpa releases special models for the flood disaster - DA.C
Special models for the flood disaster: 100 percent of your donation are sent straight to those who suffered from the tsunami.
We at Herpa, too, received lots of suggestions from collectors who said it would be a good idea to offer a special model from which the proceeds should be sent to those who suffered.
At the same time, Herpa will release a limited-edition midel of four hundred Volvo FH canvas trailer truck models, carrying the design of THW (a German disaster relief organization), which will be available as of 22 Euros, from the same online source.
www.diecastaircraftforum.com /showthread.php?t=43302   (682 words)

  
 sell.com classifieds : Herpa Wings TNT Airbus A300 Model Plane for sale in Portland (2GS68)
Herpa Wings brings their precision German engineering to this beautiful die-cast airplane model.
Herpa models are produced using a special tamp print technology so that the graphics are sharp and crisp with no peeling or fading since they are printed on the airplane itself.
Herpa Wings are very sought after collectibles and often appreciate in value when they are discontinued.
www.sell.com /2GS68   (380 words)

  
 Toys N Joys Online - Herpa Wings Jets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
If you would like to recieve e-mail for updated model planes weekly, or if you want us to special order any models you do not see here, you can e-mail us to be added to our mailing list.
Herpa Wings brings you the highest quality precision 1:500 scale diecast metal airliners in highly collectible limited editions, with official licensed markings.
This is a 1:400 Scale model of the Air France Concorde.
www.toysnjoys.com /herpawings_2.html   (652 words)

  
 Herpa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Whether the separately inserted rear-view mirrors or entire construction vehicles, like the new Liebherr crane, whether sportive coupes or heavy duty trucks, whether Porsche, Maybach or DAF; all Herpa models are based on original manufacturer blueprints and are transferred into “our” 1/87 scale.
And at the end of the manufacturing process, also involving a substantial amount of manual craftsmanship, each and every one of these models ends up being a small piece of scale model artwork.
Herpa models are sold in model and toy stores arround the globe.
www.herpa.de /cars/cars_e.htm   (237 words)

  
 Herpa Wings - TheBestLinks.com - Germany, Airliner, Schabak, Model airplane, ...
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Herpa Wings' printing method produces a high quality and detailed finish.
www.thebestlinks.com /Herpa_Wings.html   (157 words)

  
 Marklin / Herpa HOCHTIEF Train set
This item has been sold out at Herpa, but may still be available through various shops and retailers.
Herpa's Monument Truck provided the idea and the design for this unique motorail model railroad set, to be produced in close co-operation with the famous model railway company Märklin.
Each of the low-floor wagons is loaded with a Herpa truck produced exclusively for this set.
www.rjftrains.com /sales/hochtief.htm   (405 words)

  
 Herpa Wings B747a   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
It is still being used for testing jet engines which are to be installed in new versions of the Boeing and even Airbus families.
The 747-200 is still the airline's flagship plane, with seven of its kind produced especially for Iberia as the -256B series.
Middle East Airlines from Lebanon is another new entry to the Herpa Wings collection, with no less than two models at a time.
www.aviation-center.com.au /en-us/dept_113.html   (747 words)

  
 Herpa HO Scale Models - Mail order North America
Herpa creates some of the best H.O. scale (1/87 scale, about 2 inches in length) miniatures in the world.
Our current stock of Herpa is focused mainly on Volkswagen and Porsche, Herpa products also include BMW and Mercedes.
If you are interested in one of these models please write it in comments on the order form.
www.sportcraftcars.com /herpa.html   (123 words)

  
 Latest Herpa News
Following the first Herpa starter set, a transportation company premises scene, a further set is released.
With this four-axle MAN TGA heavy duty tractor truck, and the new MB Actros L triple-axle truck with a ballast coupler, a further model of the Austrian Bautrans company is featured in the Herpa range of heavy-duty vehicles.
At the same time, Herpa will release a limited-edition model of four hundred Volvo FH canvas trailer truck models, carrying the design of THW (a German disaster relief org.), which will be available as of 22 euros, from the same online source.
www.rjftrains.com /herpa/latest.htm   (1148 words)

  
 sell.com classifieds : Herpa Wings Orbis LTD Ed Model Airplane for sale in Portland (2DCJJ)
This is the original old colors ORBIS DC-10 airplane model that was produced by Herpa Wings for the ORBIS organization as a fund raising item back in the 1990's.
The model is of the organizations converted DC-10 flying hospital and is in a 1:500 scale (a little less than 5 inches long) This plane is brand new and in its original limited edition box.
This plane is different from the regular issue Herpa planes as it is in the old livery of ORBIS and was produced in a limited edition 3,000 items worldwide.
www.sell.com /2DCJJ   (309 words)

  
 Herpa Models   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
I collected Herpa models a long time ago and am glad to have found that they are making the Miata.
Detail is incredible, rubber tires, good examples of the 1990-93 wheels, all lights are either painted, plated, or are clear red plastic.
The yellow is in Herpa's Private Collection series and comes in a display case for a whole lot more money.
www.miata.net /products/pmisc/herpa.html   (126 words)

  
 Herpa Trade Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The plane is in very good condition, without yellowing and damage, and in original box with certificate.
Herpa Premium Boeing 747 NEW ZEALAND in Scale 1:200 in its own Box.
Sussex, UK For Sale:- Herpa Premium 1:200 Pan Am Boeing 727-200, as new, in mint condition, with certificate.
aviationmodels-online.com /LH_Modell_Edition/trade.htm   (253 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Singapore Airlines
During the 1990s, Singapore Airlines licenced model aeroplane companies like Schabak, Wooster plastic aeroplanes, Herpa Wings and many others, to manufacture promotional plane models for them.
Their Boeing 747's became known as the Megatops, and they ordered Boeing 777 and Airbus equipment to complement the Megatops.
The Boeing 777 is a family of long range widebody twin engine airliners built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Singapore-Airlines   (7956 words)

  
 Airline Museum Gift Shop
Herpa 1:500 Continental Airlines Boeing 767-400 N76401 New Generation model with True to Scale landing gear, New Mold by Daniel Powers
Herpa did a good job with this model.
Hmmm....this model is alright, except for the fact that the silver body is not suppose to be speckle..
www.airlinemuseum.com /catalog/reviews.php?page=6&osCsid=fbc38fd6bb0806979a370fcf224b5d8b   (222 words)

  
 Wings News 2004 (2)
Herpa is currently working on the die-casting molds of the TriStar.
For the truck fans, there will be the Herpa truck show, and all visitors will receive a little souvenir (as long as stocks last).
Herpa will unveil the new museum model, and exhibit a few still unannounced airplane models, among them also the upcoming "Lord of the Rings" airplanes.
www.vosen.de /wings_news_2004_0508.htm   (911 words)

  
 New Herpa Premiums ?? - DA.C
As far as the Premium Series 2002 is concerned (that's the new name), we will no longer put them all in one brochure, but tell you what models will come out one by one, as soon as they are ready to be announced.
I don´t know why HERPA didn´t build one this year, but from what they said a time ago, they will reuse the A300-mould next year.
First herpa's molds are precision, schabak leaves something to be desired..
www.diecastaircraftforum.com /showthread.php?p=92970   (973 words)

  
 eBay.co.uk - Herpa, Diecast Vehicles, Airlines 1500, Mercedes items at low prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
herpa wings 1;500 lanchile cargo 767-300f boeing mib 
herpa wings 1;500 swissair mcd douglas md11 mib 
herpa wings 1;500 mea boeing 747-2b4b scd mib 
sports.listings.ebay.co.uk /Diecast-Vehicles_Herpa_W0QQsacatZ80543QQsocmdZListingItemList   (266 words)

  
 BMW Models
Herpa Motorsport 1/87 scale BMW 320i, Bernhart, # 37, Julius
Herpa Motorsport 1/87 scale BMW 318i Limousine, Gilde, # 32, Alexander Gaggl
Herpa Motorsport 1/87 scale BMW 320i, Acoor, # 10, Jean Claude Basso
www.classicjack.com /en-us/dept_144.html   (315 words)

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