My 1:400 collection (mostly A350s!)

[jkim1123]

Had a blast at Airliners International 2025 in Atlanta last week and managed to purchase this beauty during the convention: NG's version of the Delta A350 w/ 100 years livery!



I originally wasn't going to get this one next, but had to change my mind since it's been selling very quickly. And also the fact that this livery only looks more and more gorgeous as I keep looking at images of the real-life aircraft. It does have the older winglets which is a slight inaccuracy, but I can get by with that. Definitely a must-have for any collector of Deltas and/or 350s, you won't regret it!

 

[jkim1123]

Hey all, long time no see! Sorry that I've not been as active on MAF as before, I've just been spending more time on my IG account and it's been tons of fun sharing my model/planespotting photos with others. To those on the platform, thank you so much for making the experience a delightful one.

Very recently, I decided to capture some photos of my two Qatar A350s in various arrangements. The -900 (NG's A7-AME) and -1000 (Av400's A7-ANP) are respectively the third and fourth-ever models in my collection (both obtained in 2023), and with both A350 variants of the same airline, why not play a round of "spot the difference" ?

Thanks and hope you enjoy! P.S. I've seen the massive amount of individual NG releases and, well, think I have to reprioritize what I want to acquire next haha.

 

[PeachStateAviation]

Hey all, long time no see! Sorry that I've not been as active on MAF as before, I've just been spending more time on my IG account and it's been tons of fun sharing my model/planespotting photos with others. To those on the platform, thank you so much for making the experience a delightful one.

Very recently, I decided to capture some photos of my two Qatar A350s in various arrangements. The -900 (NG's A7-AME) and -1000 (Av400's A7-ANP) are respectively the third and fourth-ever models in my collection (both obtained in 2023), and with both A350 variants of the same airline, why not play a round of "spot the difference" ?

Thanks and hope you enjoy! P.S. I've seen the massive amount of individual NG releases and, well, think I have to reprioritize what I want to acquire next haha.

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I would be lying if I said the answer as if I didn’t get it from your post on instagram. So I’ll say this, one flies to ATL and the other doesn’t.

 

[jkim1123]

I would be lying if I said the answer as if I didn’t get it from your post on instagram. So I’ll say this, one flies to ATL and the other doesn’t.

Usually yes haha. I've also seen the -900 fly a few times to ATL this year as exceptions. The -900 also used to be a regular visitor to HJ some years ago.

 

[PeachStateAviation]

Usually yes haha. I've also seen the -900 fly a few times to ATL this year as exceptions. The -900 also used to be a regular visitor to HJ some years ago.

Yea she is a rare equipment swap from time to time. The 359 is rare in NA, it is just on Boston, and 3x a week to IAD. Her bigger sister and the 77W is the preferred chariot of choice.

 

[jkim1123]

Already mentioned this in the 1:400 purchase thread, but just acquired Av400's Delta A350 in the Paris-themed Team USA livery (N521DN)! Here she is along with 3 other DL 350s in the current collection :

 

[Boeing_3019]

Already mentioned this in the 1:400 purchase thread, but just acquired Av400's Delta A350 in the Paris-themed Team USA livery (N521DN)! Here she is along with 3 other DL 350s in the current collection :

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I can't wait for the third and final Delta A350 in another Team USA livery. It's as stunning as all the other ones!

 

[jkim1123]

I can't wait for the third and final Delta A350 in another Team USA livery. It's as stunning as all the other ones!

Oh for sure, super stunning. Btw as an update, 531 recently completed a customer acceptance flight at TLS, so delivery may likely happen in the coming weeks.

 

[jkim1123]

I apologize if this is somewhat off-topic (mods, feel free to let me know if there are any issues posting it here), just super excited to share something I've been working on during the past few weeks with everyone.

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Map link: https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1Ep45TVIuBo-4Zx9XILTcbBE9V3xTBjY.

For this project, I have created a map showing commercial A350 flights in 2025. These include anything, from daily services to one-off occurrences. This is the cumulative result from tracking everyday movements of ~700 frames through FR24 last year. Overall, more than 300 airports received A350 service, and over 1,000 segments have been flown.

Feel free to let me know if you have questions or feedback. Really hope you enjoy and might find it useful for planning out model airports!

 

[bakejobb_23]

any fun stats to share? what airport gets the most, what’s the weirdest airport one’s landed at? shortest vs longest flight? etc etc?

 

[PeachStateAviation]

any fun stats to share? what airport gets the most, what’s the weirdest airport one’s landed at? shortest vs longest flight? etc etc?

Off the top of my head, the longest flight would be SIN-EWR on the -900 and DOH-AKL on the -1000. I would guess SIN had the most flights as they have the largest 350 fleet. DOH would probably be the busiest hub for the -1000 as Qatar has the most of that type. Lubumbashi (FBM) probably is the most unique I can think of, as it is quite a small and is barely quipped to handle a 350.

 

[jkim1123]

any fun stats to share? what airport gets the most, what’s the weirdest airport one’s landed at? shortest vs longest flight? etc etc?

I actually didn't record any stats haha, but the (world's) longest flight is JFK-SIN which very slightly edges out EWR-SIN by a few miles.

Not 100% sure about shortest, but a top candidate by far is between Brazzaville (BZV) and Kinshasa (FIH) in the two Congos. Neighboring cities that literally face each other across the Congo River, and their airports are only less than 20mi apart. Air France flies this as part of a CDG-BZV-FIH-CDG triangle route.

 

[JJ Skippy]

I actually didn't record any stats haha, but the (world's) longest flight is JFK-SIN which very slightly edges out EWR-SIN by a few miles.

Not 100% sure about shortest, but a top candidate by far is between Brazzaville (BZV) and Kinshasa (FIH) in the two Congos. Neighboring cities that literally face each other across the Congo River, and their airports are only less than 20mi apart. Air France flies this as part of a CDG-BZV-FIH-CDG triangle route.

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I'm curious, can you book BZV-FIH separately? Or do you have to book the whole roundtrip? If you can do just that segment that would be fun for someone like Jeb Brooks to do lol

 

[jkim1123]

I'm curious, can you book BZV-FIH separately? Or do you have to book the whole roundtrip? If you can do just that segment that would be fun for someone like Jeb Brooks to do lol

BZV-FIH can be booked separately on other airlines, but don't think it's possible with AF.

 

[PeachStateAviation]

I actually didn't record any stats haha, but the (world's) longest flight is JFK-SIN which very slightly edges out EWR-SIN by a few miles.

Not 100% sure about shortest, but a top candidate by far is between Brazzaville (BZV) and Kinshasa (FIH) in the two Congos. Neighboring cities that literally face each other across the Congo River, and their airports are only less than 20mi apart. Air France flies this as part of a CDG-BZV-FIH-CDG triangle route.

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BZV-FIH is the shortest intl flight itself, who it should take the cake.