The old generation models run from the first examples in the early 90's, up to todays production, now being joined from 2001 by the new generation.
Early examples such as my Royal Brunei 767-300 show original printing, landing gear, engine, and tail assembly.
Compare below the landing gear of two Boeing 747's, the detail of the new generation with the inclusion of wheel bay doors, and scaled gear. It realy does make such a difference to the whole look of the model.
I have read various articles on collectors who have changed the gear on the 'classic wings' to scaled gear. I personaly think that can only de-value them, I value my 'classic wings' in their original form and deservedly form part of all good collections. They are part of the Herpa history!
(The only downside to this, is the NG gear are far more fragile; having had a few models arrive with broken gear needing replacement!)
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