Detailed Mould Comparison - Boeing 747-8I

[YesterAirlines]

There has been a lot of renewed competition recently in 400 scale and the 747-8 is a good example of this, since we have moved from 2 to 4 moulds with the introduction of the NG Models and YY Wings versions. I wrote this review last month and it's been sitting in the backlog but with no individual model review this week it seems an apt time to take a detailed look at the four moulds and do some scoring:

Boeing 747-8 1:400 Scale Detailed Mould Comparison Review

A detailed scoring of the 4 active Boeing 747-8I moulds in 1:400 scale in 2024 to see which comes out on top

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[mike_charlie_lima]

not sure where shall i post it, but I just found this on Taobao.
a brand new 747-8F mould with flap down version.
it's branded as HX wings, but seeing that the FD version i couldnt help to think it's from the same factory of YY wings 747-8i since it also has the only FD version of 747-8.
however, the listed price is almost 50% more than the YY, which is about the JC 747 level.
looking forward to it

 

[quanng]

not sure where shall i post it, but I just found this on Taobao.
a brand new 747-8F mould with flap down version.
it's branded as HX wings, but seeing that the FD version i couldnt help to think it's from the same factory of YY wings 747-8i since it also has the only FD version of 747-8.
however, the listed price is almost 50% more than the YY, which is about the JC 747 level.
looking forward to it
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I agree with your statement regarding the mould. I have seen photos of YY’s factory B748F in this bare metal scheme surfaced - this would be the justification for that. Nonetheless I see there is 1 different thing here, which they charge around 40% more - the collection card. I dunno if the final quality of these HX are better than YY though.

 

[mike_charlie_lima]

I agree with your statement regarding the mould. I have seen photos of YY’s factory B748F in this bare metal scheme surfaced - this would be the justification for that. Nonetheless I see there is 1 different thing here, which they charge around 40% more - the collection card. I dunno if the final quality of these HX are better than YY though.

if that's the case, i would expect the quality would at least be at the same level with YY.
also I notice that they say a metal stand, which currently YY is offering a plastic stand (which i already liked).
the price difference just shows how much profit margin in these models.
but what I'm more excited about this is, if they can do a modern 747-8 at this level, where could well be a wave of classic 747s (with new mould) coming with affordable price and acceptable quality in addition to PH and NG.

 

[quanng]

if that's the case, i would expect the quality would at least be at the same level with YY.
also I notice that they say a metal stand, which currently YY is offering a plastic stand (which i already liked).
the price difference just shows how much profit margin in these models.
but what I'm more excited about this is, if they can do a modern 747-8 at this level, where could well be a wave of classic 747s (with new mould) coming with affordable price and acceptable quality in addition to PH and NG.

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I remember that the owner of YY wanted to create his models, which were sold in the most accessible price, while retaining the high quality and that what made YY came to life. I also liked the plastic stand which came along already. I would also like that kind of wave for the classic 747s, which until now there is one - DeAgostini mould sold under JetHut brand - but it was poorly crafted - hence there is no much demand.

 

[LeoMuse747]

which until now there is one - DeAgostini mould sold under JetHut brand - but it was poorly crafted - hence there is no much demand.

Yep, their 747 effort is sadly extremely forgettable

 

[pons399]

not sure where shall i post it, but I just found this on Taobao.
a brand new 747-8F mould with flap down version.
it's branded as HX wings, but seeing that the FD version i couldnt help to think it's from the same factory of YY wings 747-8i since it also has the only FD version of 747-8.
however, the listed price is almost 50% more than the YY, which is about the JC 747 level.
looking forward to it
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This seems to be the same brand as SQwings, which has some really promising-looking moulds coming in 200 scale.

 

[skonga]

1/400 for YY model is now HX Wings / HX Model
HX stands for Huaxia or 华夏 in Mandarin which literally means China

1/200 for YY Model is now SQ Wings / SQ Model
SQ stands for Superb Quality

Thanks to Myhobbyhouse for the information

 

[mike_charlie_lima]

just saw the photos of the HX Model 748F online
looks alright to me at first glance

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

just saw the photos of the HX Model 748F online
looks alright to me at first glance

The panel lines are also reproduced

 

[LeoMuse747]

At first glance, it looks like a copycat of NG for me I wish we could se at least a new 747-400 or even a 747 Classic

 

[YesterAirlines]

At first glance, it looks like a copycat of NG for me I wish we could se at least a new 747-400 or even a 747 Classic

No it has the same inferior wing/fuselage join as their 747-8I. These are decent moulds and certainly competitive

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

No it has the same inferior wing/fuselage join as their 747-8I. These are decent moulds and certainly competitive

Right.
With their price point though they'll surely be popular.

 

[LiveryCollector]

@YesterAirlines I have the same JCWings boeing house livery but what bothers me with the mould is the wing shape.

It goes up but imo does not curve down correctly. I tried to take 2 foto's with some reference pictures of the real thing.

How are other moulds from that perspective? I am considering replacing this model in the future, but I am curious which manufacturer has the best front view in terms of correct wing curve.