NG & AeroPolaris A350 cockpit window printing too high (comparison)

[Battlecry]

Recent NG Model A350 releases have been plagued with cockpit printing errors that ruin the distinctive look of the A350's nose. The cockpit window is painted too high up on the fuselage, giving the aircraft the appearance of a long, pointed nose. Some recent model releases with this issue in my collection include the latest A350-1000 Virigin Atlantic (G-VNVR), A350-900 Emirates, A350-1000 Japan Air Lines, and the recent A350-900 Swiss release. Years prior, NG's original A350 releases didn't suffer this issue; I've had the SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Aeroflot, Virgin Atlantic (G-VEVE) and Singapore Airlines in my collection.

Looking at release photos, the recent Cathay Pacific 80th anniversary suffers the same issue, so I decided to give AeroPolaris a try since they reportedly use a very similar mould to NG & Panda. Unfortunately, to my disappointment, AeroPolaris suffers the exact same cockpit printing issue.

AeroPolaris Cathay Pacific vs. Old NG Model A350 Aeroflot (2021 release):



NG A350 Virgin Atlantic G-VEVE (2021 release) vs. NG A350 Virgin Atlantic G-VNVR (2026 release):



NG A350 Virgin G-VNVR (2026 release) vs. Aviation400 A350 Etihad Airways (2019 release):

 

[777-300ER]

They also print too low sometimes

 

[Battlecry]

They also print too low sometimes

I am curious to ask which specific models had this issue, and if you have any pictures to share. I don't think I've had one with the cockpit printed too low yet.

 

[Timmy186GTR]

I am curious to ask which specific models had this issue, and if you have any pictures to share. I don't think I've had one with the cockpit printed too low yet.

The recent Philippines A350-1000 from NG has it printed way too low.

 

[777-300ER]

AeroPolaris Cathay Pacific vs. Old NG Model A350 Aeroflot (2021 release):

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NG A350 Virgin Atlantic G-VEVE (2021 release) vs. NG A350 Virgin Atlantic G-VNVR (2026 release):

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I have the 2021 and 2026 versions of the Virgin Atlantic A350 from NG and the 2026 version is more accurate. Also, the CX 80th cockpit looks more realistic than the Aeroflot from this picture.

I found the newer NG A350 more accurate than what they used to do. I don’t think this is a right thing to encourage them to make lower cockpit windows They better focus on a consistant accurate shape and size

 

[Battlecry]

I have the 2021 and 2026 versions of the Virgin Atlantic A350 from NG and the 2026 version is more accurate. Also, the CX 80th cockpit looks more realistic than the Aeroflot from this picture.

I found the newer NG A350 more accurate than what they used to do. I don’t think this is a right thing to encourage them to make lower cockpit windows They better focus on a consistant accurate shape and size

After looking at more pictures of the real thing, you might be right to some extent. I'm noticing the cockpit window scale differs on some models, which could account for the perception of it being too high or too low compared to the real thing. Another issue might actually be with the NG / AP mould having a too-pronounced indent under the cockpit, giving it a more pointed appearance. The indent below the cockpit is more subtle on the real thing.

The AP A350 CX door and cabin windows also appear to be printed too high.