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Just FYI, the 1000 has a different (larger) wing and in consequence different winglets compared to any 900. I'm not aware of any correct 1000 wing moulds in 400 diecast though.

It's not that it is a bad model per se. I'd also consider it a middle of the road model. But given that LJs marketing produced more hot air than a GE90 at full thrust, I'd consider this and the 737 pretty substandard. But let's be fair: we are looking at cellphone images. I so totally don't...

Lufthansa 100 years 787-9 D-ABPU by NG. This livery sure is a tough one for the factory. The lighting in my setup sure is unforgiving and the lines are less prominent to the naked eye, but it shows the major problem with tampo printing: it's not 100% obaque. The white areas are masked off and...

D-ABYN about to take off for the ferry to paint shop (100years) D-AIXL expected back next week.

Yes, that's pretty annoying. I initially thought that's due to the nose being slightly off on the NG forcing both cockpit and cheatline too far up, but the moulds are actually almost identical around the nose with a slight edge for the Panda. What NG however did was printing the cheatline...

NG's is roughly matching the yellow on their LH retro 748 (v2) which is a good approach however is slightly on the red/dark side IMO. So I'd say the Panda has a more realistic feel here. However, always keep in mind that it makes a big difference what you compare to: images of the real thing or...

The 319neo for the collection from the same batch

Recent NG CRP arrival in this Eastern TriStar N305EA

Both Panda and NG did a model of Condor's retro 767-300ER D-ABUM "Achim" and I used the chance to compare both product side by side. I have a clear favourite but leave it up to you to decide. Enjoy the pics. NG on top, below the Panda for the following pics: The tail and winglet up close...

I guess approval for D-AIXL will follow subsequently.😅

In real life yes, unless LH messed up. D-ABYT resembles a mid 70's 747 and that D-AIAA's timeframe as well. But I wouldn't trust the colors on the YY or take them as reference. They appear to be "80's" as per the usual error made on LH models of the late 60's to late 70's.

Two quick ones for today.. Golden winter sun and I had to decide between a Beluga XL and the Skyhawks. Of course I chose the Skyhawks. Awesome flying machines. Here's Sundog2 on the way to the active: Light the way I love it. Two of the locals completing their mission just before sunset.

Yes it is.

A 321 should be at the painter now.

Back in service already. Next at NWI is going to be the retro.