Val K Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I just saw a news article on Yahoo about the new 787. Boeing says they have 7 confirmed orders for private VIP versions of the 787. It has 2,400 sq ft (more than twice that of my house) and prices out at over $150 million.(which is...way more than twice the cost of my house) And I thought Trump's 727 and Travolta's 707 were excessive. I also got to thinking if I had one what sort of paint scheme I would put on it. I think if I were that rich, I would put a big hand on each side giving everyone who could see the finger. Okay probably not. But I'd have to find something goofy to put on there. Any ideas? Link to post Share on other sites
F106A Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I'll wait awhile and pick up one cheap when the airlines start offloading them for the newer models! Kind of like Elvis did when he got his Convair 880! BTW, what model numbers will Boeing use after they hit 797? That's been driving me crazy for years!! Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Got my pre-order in as well ... Now if I can just come up with the downpayment and financing, ! Gregg Link to post Share on other sites
lockheed2004 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I preordered mine through Sprue Brothers for the cheap price of $125 million. Go with Gordon, he'll save you money! Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Sure would like to see what the inside of one of these luxury private airliners look like. Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 If I ever got one in real life, I would accent EVERY panel line on the airplane in black so that any models done of it would match it if the modeler were to accent the panel lines. I might also request the paintjob get pre-shaded as well, but that might be a bit excessive. Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) BBJ offers 737, 747, 777 and now 787s also ... Pretty cool ... BBJ Gregg Edited May 23, 2007 by GreyGhost Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 *checks couch for spare change* Link to post Share on other sites
Chappie Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) BBJ offers 737, 747, 777 and now 787s also ... Pretty cool ... BBJ Gregg I've been on that Boeing site before. There are some fabulous interior designs. I'd go for a 747-400. Leona Helmsly used to base her private 727 at my airport, when I worked at the FBO I pumped alot of fuel into that baby. Our Jet A truck held 2500 gallons, so I'd go over to the hangar empty the truck, go back to the fuel farm and fill it up again, go back and pump that 2500 gallons into it. Then they'd fly up to LaGuardia or Teterboro to pick her up. It had a nice interior including a bar and a bedroom with a queen size bed. I once got to ride in the jump seat while the crew shot some touch-&-go's......on our runway 5,000' X 150' runway! N18HH was the N-number I think. BTW, has the 787 even flown yet? Chappie Edited May 23, 2007 by Chappie Link to post Share on other sites
RedHeadKevin Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I'd paint mine to look like a giant flying uh... "male equipment." Obviously if I'm buying my own Dreamliner, I've got to compensate for something anyway, so I might as well go all-out. Link to post Share on other sites
Richard E Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 BTW, has the 787 even flown yet?Chappie The first one's beginning final assembly, it's due for rollout on 8 July: News Linky Thingy Link to post Share on other sites
biscuit Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I preordered mine through Sprue Brothers for the cheap price of $125 million. Go with Gordon, he'll save you money! :lol: lol Link to post Share on other sites
Just call me Ray Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 that's just silly rich More silly rich than a private A380? http://www.planenation.com/2006/05/09/airb...furnishings.htm Link to post Share on other sites
Val K Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 I'll wait awhile and pick up one cheap when the airlines start offloading them for the newer models! Kind of like Elvis did when he got his Convair 880!BTW, what model numbers will Boeing use after they hit 797? That's been driving me crazy for years!! I know, that's been nagging at me too. I'm sure that the next couple of generations of airliner will have to be truly spectacular in some respect or another, so maybe moving into the 800's would be good marketing move. "Boeing 808: Welcome to the new generation" Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I also got to thinking if I had one what sort of paint scheme I would put on it. I think if I were that rich, I would put a big hand on each side giving everyone who could see the finger. Okay probably not. But I'd have to find something goofy to put on there. Any ideas? I always thought plaid would stand out on the tarmac. As for model designators, its actually the last number 7 that carries through all civil models at Boeing. 247, 307, 707, 717, 727, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777, 787, etc. I'd expect the next planes to continue on as 797, 807, 817, 827, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Rapier01 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I guess we'll find out in time. I'm thinking 808 ect. Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 BBJGregg Nice link Gregg. Thanks for posting it. Now I at least have an idea what the filthy rich is experiencing when flying. Link to post Share on other sites
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