planes_on_a_shelf
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Totally agree.Having the stuff you want made on only the crappiest moulds available is probably worse than not having them made at all
JC Wings February 2025 Releases
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planes_on_a_shelf
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I'll wait for NG to wake up to QF regulars. JC's A330s s**kI’m super happy to finally see another Qantas OneWorld A330. A little disappointed that it’s not the new livery but oh well. The mould’s dogshhhhbut I’ll still get it.
British Airways fan
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British Airways fan
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Definitely me too
planes_on_a_shelf
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Looking forward to that one
OscarBravo992
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Oh I wish... 20 bucks they'll release then when I finally find a set of the Phoenix QF A330s for sale.
JJ Skippy
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I will respectfully disagree with you on this; I view it as you getting an opportunity to buy the product rather than going without, regardless of the mould.Having the stuff you want made on only the crappiest moulds available is probably worse than not having them made at all
Tropicalista
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Me too I have the Ryanair Sp-RSL and also if is not the best mould I’m so happy to have in my collection, also for the EI-HEA, one of the best plane in my collection…
The choise is always up to you… if you like you buy, if not… leave and wait
Is always a personal decision, and someone else will be happy to have this model
The choise is always up to you… if you like you buy, if not… leave and wait
Is always a personal decision, and someone else will be happy to have this model
bakejobb_23
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Agreed. While of course the preferred is on the best moulds available, it’s just unfortunately not realistic. Ultimately it’s down to each collector and their own “standards” whatever that may be. Some will buy because they get all the tiny details like the real thing and some will just want it to have it. There can only be so many specific models made in a calendar year let alone each month from these manufacturers (unfortunately of course) so…who knows when that next BA ATR will come out. I’ll be grabbing that Shamu simply because it hasn’t been made in nearly 20 years or so now according to MADb, regardless of how good or bad that mould is. I’ll probably be happier to be able to place on my dioramas than to go without for another 5/10/20 years.
JJ Skippy
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Exactly my thoughts. I feel like some people would be happier in this hobby if they settled for what’s on the market rather than hope and pray for the best-quality brand to release said product, not knowing when that’s going to happen. I used to chase that standard back in the COVID days, but after being enlightened by several collector friends of mine, I’ve changed my mindset in this hobby, and I’m better off buying what comes on the market first, whenever I can.
But like you said everyone’s entitled to their own decision with their own money, so there’s no reason for anyone to force a decision on collectors.
YesterAirlines
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I actually agree with both sides of this discussion. While I agree with @JJ Skippy that hoping for just the best mould to be used for a release is counterproductive it is also true that every release using a weak mould makes it less likely a better one will be made. Sometimes it is obvious that multiple versions will be made (usually with A350s and such) and in that case waiting for the best mould makes sense. Having said that there are not that many moulds that are so bad I avoid them totally, but there are a few that are so weak (Phoenix 747s and A300, JC/GJ A320NEO) that they really are too poor to buy imho.
In relation to the JC Wings ATR it is a fine mould. The 737-500 is good enough, not great, but there are no alternatives anyway. Both models are well worth buying I'd say.
In relation to the JC Wings ATR it is a fine mould. The 737-500 is good enough, not great, but there are no alternatives anyway. Both models are well worth buying I'd say.
planes_on_a_shelf
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the JC/GJ ATR is great and I have quite a few - most recently a pair of Thais, the Cubana, and an ANZ - at times the nlg is off, or the cockpit printing is off - fortunately my recent ones don't have these issues.
I'm getting that BA ATR with the Chelsea Rose - whenever it comes.
bakejobb_23
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I do also agree with this! I always take each release (non US Airways related ofc) as its own judgment based on (like you said) how there’s more of a guarantee it’ll be made many times like the A350s.
Recently, i’ve made the decision to not buy a GJ 737 (whatever max/-800 mould they’ve been using the last few years) as i’d rather wait for the off chance NG makes one later. If it’s an obscure or smaller airline? I’d naturally rather not take that chance. But an AA 737Max or a BA 777 or or or or or…that will be made every so often by many brands over the next 10-20 years…i’ll always just wait till the best mould version comes by before I pull that 45-65$ purchase.
Should also go without saying as I’d think about everyone would prefer to have the most detail and accuracy with each model for the price we are paying, but moulds cost a lot, brands can’t keep pushing new boundaries every single year blah blah blah so there’s a give and take with no hard lines in the sand when it comes to each individual release imo. all personal preference
bakejobb_23
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Honestly, while you can always scrutinize those details…these models (specifically props) in any scale around 1:400 are going to be T I N Y and it just gets that much harder to have a stable model that sits flat enough and it’s all 100% straight and even. It does suck when things happen but I personally cut a tiny ounce of slack for that. Especially with anything ATR/Dash 8 sized. I got my first ever Dash 8s recently and I knew they’d be small but mannnnnn they’re really tiny once you get them in hand….Glad to see the mould doesn’t seem too bad all things considered, very happy for you folks who want that BA ATR!
BHD
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Mark22
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I was hesitant to get the KLM ATR-42 as the cockpit windows looked off, but as you said, in person it's really not as noticeable, unless you take close-up/diorama pictures.
pons399
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Feels more like an opportunity to either get nothing or get something you won’t ever be happy with. The latter’s more annoying because it leads to the false hope of better brands also making what you want.
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JJ Skippy
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Personally I am more happy having a mediocre product than nothing at all if it came down to that (ex. GJ releasing the Avelo 737). Respectfully, I think your high standards for 1:400 are causing a burden for you in this hobby. Therefore, I recommend giving JC another chance when they have, for example, another KAL or SQ model in a future release, despite your past experiences with the brand. I think at the end of the day you’d be happier having a new KAL/SQ model from at least someone than having nothing new.
Box art for the QF A330 seems to suggest JC are also planning to release VH-EBN in standard 2007-2016 livery. Not sure what's behind that decision since VH-EBN is actually now the oneworld logojet in the current livery.
I'll pass on this since I have the old Gemini release (albeit with a different registration). If I recall correctly, all the QF A332s that have been released seem to have some issues:
I'll pass on this since I have the old Gemini release (albeit with a different registration). If I recall correctly, all the QF A332s that have been released seem to have some issues:
- The Gemini releases are on very old moulds
- The Phoenix releases have oversized horizontal stabilizers (has this been fixed yet?)
- The Aeroclassics have major printing problems (incorrect titles etc.)
BHD
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It’s mad how there ignore such an amazing aircraft they need major tweaks…
a normal liveried Qantas a330 would be nice surprised it hasn’t been made in a while. 
