2024 Year In Review

[YesterAirlines]

I hope everyone had a great Christmas. 2024 was a fairly mixed year for 400 scale, but there was plenty to get excited about and more models than ever. There's also plenty to look forward to in the new year but first here is my review of the year in 1:400:

2024 - The 400 Scale Year in Review

A look back at 400 scale in 2024 - what was made, by whom, highlights and lowlights

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[Mark22]

Great summary. For most manufacturers 2024 was very dry in terms of releases and I only bought two brand new models. 2025 is looking to be a lot more expensive though

 

[JJ Skippy]

I was definitely pleased with all the attention the Mad Dogs got this year. I’ve ordered all five of GJ’s from this year and am eager to see what’s next. Obviously one would hope for NG to use their mould again, given the ever growing demand for them.

 

[Purpleplane]

I hope everyone had a great Christmas. 2024 was a fairly mixed year for 400 scale, but there was plenty to get excited about and more models than ever. There's also plenty to look forward to in the new year but first here is my review of the year in 1:400:

2024 - The 400 Scale Year in Review

A look back at 400 scale in 2024 - what was made, by whom, highlights and lowlights

www.yesterdaysairlines.com

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Nice work Richard. Well done, as usual

 

[pons399]

747s were the biggest disappointment.

HX and Patriot’s classics are fine, but what little releases they have overlap too much. NG’s are substandard and still incomplete. So is their -400. Despite the abundance of -8s, they screwed up their releases with all the repeats and fantasies. They also forgot there’s a third airline operating the pax variant

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

They also forgot there’s a third airline operating the pax variant

Right and I'd want those.
Broadly they've been avoiding KAL and Dynasty widebodies - they did one - that China Cargo 777F - which didn't sell well enough it seems?
But I will also wait for NG to make both Korean and China Airlines A330s & A350s

Now with PHX messing around with their A330 landing gear lengths, I'm a bit wary of that product - I have the delivery scheme on pre-order though

 

[pons399]

Broadly they've been avoiding KAL and Dynasty widebodies - they did one - that China Cargo 777F - which didn't sell well enough it seems?
But I will also wait for NG to make both Korean and China Airlines A330s & A350s

I checked, and there are just 5 Dynasties in total Somewhat unsurprising considering NG’s strong local ties.

As for KAL, the 747SP didn’t sell well, while the 78X, special 77W, and 321neo all sold out. Demand for modern types is clearly there… so it’s a head-scratcher seeing many of those neglected.