16 New Model Samples To Be Announced & On Show at the Amsterdam Fair This Weekend
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1/400collector
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I mostly care about the 741/742.
the 744 is a very nice bounce
the 744 is a very nice bounce
Travertineeye
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You can bet the GE and RR engines for the 744 are out there already; I don’t think NG has a need to send every engine type to this show, the main point must be to show the aircraft mold. Looking forward to the pictures.
LeoMuse747
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Yes! There's no point in creating a 747-200/400 and develop a single engine type.
JJ Skippy
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I agree, wouldn’t be surprised if those surface alongside the PW variant sometime after the show.
YesterAirlines
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Ok lads. I'm just leaving for the airport so hope to see lots of you at the fair over the weekend.
Phantom
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Pylons?
Sure, but I hope they know this already.
A -- is the pylon needed for -100s, early -200s and the SP prototype (note the straight trailing edge)
B -- is the pylon used on later built classics and retrofits (NG has that setup with their SP already)
747JT9dPylon by Alexander Kern, auf FlickrNote that both A and B use the fixed-lip "quiet" nacelle, introduced in the early 70's.
It quickly and (almost) completely replaced the blow-in nacelle seen here on this "as classic as it gets" TWA -131 (might not be worth moulding in 400 scale, but may be interesting for artwork)
al219 by George Hamlin, auf FlickrPicture A credit boncrechief
B credit William Musculus
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Super727
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Really enjoyed following this news all week. Definitely had a Christmas-in-September feel here in the US, checking each morning to see what new molds had been announced. As someone whose primary interest is retro models, the MD-80s and 747s obviously take the cake for me. Honestly thought it could be years before we saw either from NG.
Will be fascinating to see how their release sets shape up in the future. A lot of this excitement will dry up if say they only trickle out 1 or 2 MD-80s every couple of months. But can worry about that if/when the issue arises. For now, just super excited to see how these molds look. And if NG's showing a renewed interest in older types, it also rekindles my hopes that we could one day see some DC-9s, DC-10s, 727s, and early 737s from them.
Will be fascinating to see how their release sets shape up in the future. A lot of this excitement will dry up if say they only trickle out 1 or 2 MD-80s every couple of months. But can worry about that if/when the issue arises. For now, just super excited to see how these molds look. And if NG's showing a renewed interest in older types, it also rekindles my hopes that we could one day see some DC-9s, DC-10s, 727s, and early 737s from them.
1/400collector
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Is the thread on DAC locked for anyone else or is just me?
1/400collector
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Not surprising when you consider all of the stuff AK said
thiscooldude
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Yeah, apparently hes been banned on DA.C
1/400collector
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Really?
thought he has a special status
OscarBravo992
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Thanks for the pictures! Wish I was there, but unfortunately Europe is on the other side of the world for me.
The 747s look like something out of a dream from those pictures, I can't wait to read Richard's review and see the 748F in person!
Jazajia
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They are nice. The MD-80s even better.
Phantom
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More like the ultimate nightmare.
This 747-200 doesn't even have a classic wing, those are lightyears from CF6-50s or anything classic. The forward fuselage isn't great either.
Back to the drawing board, NG.
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