Air NZ unveils Hobbit plane

[Aviation Delight]

Very nice Air New Zealand is famous for their special liveries. Just waiting to see which company does the model. My guess right now would be Phoenix.

[Polynesian Airlines]

Air New Zealand's support of The Hobbit has gone sky high, with the
national airline today unveiling its stunning flying billboard for the
soon-to-be-released film.






About 100 people gathered at an invite-only function at Air New
Zealand's engineering department at Auckland International Airport this
morning for the unveiling of the 777-300 aircraft which is emblazoned
with artwork promoting the The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.






The plane will fly to Los Angeles tonight, before making its way to London.






It is expected to return to New Zealand by Wednesday so it can make
an appearance during festivities in Wellington to celebrate the
movie's premiere.






''This aircraft is going to excite passengers and fans of Sir Peter
Jackson's award-winning cinema fantasies alike when it begins regular
Air New Zealand services between Auckland, Los Angeles and London from
this evening,'' Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe said.






''New Zealand is the home of Middle Earth and The Hobbit movies will
be hugely important to New Zealand's tourism industry in the next
couple of years as international tourists are inspired to come and see
and experience for themselves the landscapes which have shaped the
movies.






''We are thrilled to see so many international visitors booked to
travel to Wellington for the world premiere of The Hobbit: An
Unexpected Journey. We want them to experience the magic of Middle
Earth as soon as they set foot on this aircraft.''






Warner Bros Pictures president of worldwide marketing Sue Kroll
said: ''Air New Zealand has already proven their creativity and
innovation with their delightful Middle-earth inspired safety video,
and now this extraordinary aircraft wrap.






''We look forward to continuing to work with them in support of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in the months ahead.''


Heres a video...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/7992853/Air-NZ-unveils-Hobbit-plane

[Polynesian Airlines]

Here are some pics.....

[Polynesian Airlines]

Here are some pics.....

[Polynesian Airlines]

Agreed - have a feeling Herpa might do one too but I hate the Herpa prices.

[Aviation Delight]

I agree with you Herpa might be the first to do but but I they would do it in 1:500 scale. I also agree with you on the pricing issue. Originally I would have said Dragon Wings but they do not seem to be in the picture these days.

[Guest]

Late to the party but.....<div></div>JC Wings have announced they are doing this model in 1/400 scale.<div>Already up for pre-order at some retailers.</div>

[Superbou]

Now it is in 1/400 , I'm sure we won't wait long to have it in 1/200 but from who ??? JC Wings, Herpa , other ???

Arnaud

[fleetlordatvar]

Now it is in 1/400 , I'm sure we won't wait long to have it in 1/200 but from who ??? JC Wings, Herpa , other ??? Arnaud

i wouldn't be too choosy, i would take just about any 1/200 diecast or plastic. Which company has the best T7 mold?