Model teaser from HX model, partially physical.

[vsr]

I’ll probably pass on the MD-11; I was fortunate to pick up the UC/Panda release of B-2174 from earlier this year.

I’m still eagerly awaiting more EU/NA passenger 747s on the HX mould, and I’d even be happy for some more Asian releases (JA/NH/MH/SQ etc)

 

[LeoMuse747]

The cockpit windows are off on both

Wunala looks OK to me! Looks beautiful next to the Nalanji 743 The China Eastern have a slight upwards angle at the outer windows, but not a deal breaker for me.

I noticed the nose gear on the MD-11 is not angled as it should. Looks straight just like the old Dragon Wings MD-11.

 

[Aeromini]

I wish the engines on the Wunala were chrome electroplated like they did with the Pan Am. It would be especially fitting on this model with the RB211’s

 

[LeoMuse747]

I wish the engines on the Wunala were chrome electroplated like they did with the Pan Am. It would be especially fitting on this model with the RB211’s

You mean the Nalanji, right? Wunala is the 747-400.
The electroplating on the Pan Ams was too strong, the engines were not that shiny chrome in real life. I think the result ended up too fantasy/toyish in my opinion

 

[Aeromini]

You mean the Nalanji, right? Wunala is the 747-400.
The electroplating on the Pan Ams was too strong, the engines were not that shiny chrome in real life. I think the result ended up too fantasy/toyish in my opinion

Yes that’s what I meant ! I agree with you for the most part, although I think if any model was to have chrome engines this should be the one.

Atleast it looks good on the 1:200 version imo, but I’d imagine it wouldn’t be as subtle as this in 1:400.

 

[qweyrhgf]

Qantas 747-400 (VH-OJB, Wunala Dreaming Livery)


Flaps Down version

 

[qweyrhgf]

(If you are considering buying JC VH-OJB but dislike the landing gear a too short, you might as well buy the HX instead.And the price is more cheaper)

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

(If you are considering buying JC VH-OJB but dislike the landing gear a too short, you might as well buy the HX instead.And the price is more cheaper)

This one is priced at JC level though

 

[LeoMuse747]

HX rules!

 

[Aircrafter93]

Qantas 747-400 (VH-OJB, Wunala Dreaming Livery)
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Flaps Down version
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That is also, I do think the main landing gears are still a bit too tall, but with the flaps down versions, it’s not too bad. Displays like a light 747 after a long flight.

 

[LeoMuse747]

That is also, I do think the main landing gears are still a bit too tall

I don't think HX ever adjusted the gears. If they did, it was minimal and they still look too high. That's basically the only thing that bothers me in their 747s

 

[Aircrafter93]

I don't think HX ever adjusted the gears. If they did, it was minimal and they still look too high. That's basically the only thing that bothers me in their 747s

They adjusted the nose gear a while back, starting with the Cathay 747-400F (I believe) and so forth. They used to be taller and made of plastic but now it’s metal. The main gear are still the same height as the original and also made of plastic.

The nose gear height looks good now, but because the main gear have not been adjusted, the models have a nose down dragster look. If they can decrease the height of the main gear, and preferably in the same sturdy metal as the nose gear, it’ll be perfect.