Saab 340/Beech 1900D models

Thanks for the reply guys. Here are some pics of the paint scheme of the B1900s that I fly at my airline as a First Officer, and also what our Saab 340B looks like (first and new one to the fleet).

RVHP already does the 1900C in 1/72 and I hear that a 1900D is due in 2012.  If true, it will be the best on the market.  Liberty Model did a resin 1900D with Delta NC markings (and AF).  A bit rough, but could be built into a decent representation.

Broplan's SAAB is vacformed in some of the thinnest plastic I have ever seen and the kit needs quite a bit of TLC.  The decals the kits come with are next to useless.  For the price, it is unfortunate.  The shapes are there, though.

RVHP has SAAB 340's listed as coming soon (along with GIV's) in 1/72.  Again, I'd try to obtain one of them when released.

Welsh's 1/144 SAAB is decent, but it has some shape issues up front (that SAAB 340 "face" is hard to get just right).

Mike

Airalex has a 1/144 resin Beech listed:

http://airalex.homestead.com/1900d.html

Welsh models has the 340A and 340B (SL50 B and C) in 1/144:

http://www.welshmodels.co.uk/skyliner.html

If you're looking for something larger, Broplan has released a 340B in 1/72:

http://www.aviationmegastore.com/saab-340b-swedish-af-american-eagle-british-airways-golden-air-ms115-broplan-ms-115-scale-modelling/product/?shopid=LM4f0112efaf1a064141f14bf175&action=prodinfo&parent_id=0&art=77479

I can't say I've ever built any of these specifically, though I've done a few Welsh Models kits before, and have been quite pleased with the quality.

Cheers