NG Model - 1:400 February 2023 Release "Hints"

[AviationJay🛩️]

Ahead of the Chinese New Year, NG Model have provided the following "hints" for their 1:400 February 2023 Release. The formal announcement will be made shortly, so to the "hints" -

Boeing 737
HA-XXX
N78XXX
B-5XXX
N87XXX
N37XXX
VH-XXX
VH-XXX

Boeing 747SP
F-GXXX

Boeing 757
RP-C2XXX

Boeing 777
JA7XXX
PK-XXX

Boeing 787
A7-BXX
A7-BXX
A7-BXX
B-17XXX

Airbus A318
YR-XXX

Airbus A319
VT-SXX
VT-SXX

Airbus A320
N82XXX

Airbus A321
ZK-NXX
HL85XX
HL83XX
N21XXX
G-GXXX
C-GXXX
SX-XXX

Airbus A330
CS-TXX
CS-TXX

Tristar L-1011
VR-XXX

Tupolev Tu-154
RA-85XXX

I’m glad they finally listened to me on releasing American based a320s. Shows how disposable my wallet will be this year.

 

[AviationJay🛩️]

Boeing 737
HA-XXX - Travel Service (-800)
N78XXX - New Mexico One
B-5XXX - China Eastern (-700)
N87XXX - Canyon Blue Retro
N37XXX - United Evo Blue (MAX 9)
VH-XXX - Virgin Blue
VH-XXX - Virgin Blue (13 6789)

Boeing 747SP
F-GXXX - Corsair

Boeing 757
RP-C2XXX - Cebu Pacific (City of Manila)

Boeing 777
JA7XXX - Japan Airlines
PK-XXX - Garuda Indonesia (retro)

Boeing 787
A7-BXX - Qatar (-8)
A7-BXX - Qatar (-9)
A7-BXX - Qatar (-9) (2022 FIFA World Cup)
B-17XXX - China Airlines

Airbus A318
YR-XXX - TAROM

Airbus A319
VT-SXX - Air India
VT-SXX - Indian

Airbus A320
N82XXX - jetBlue

Airbus A321
ZK-NXX - Air New Zealand (all black) (NEO)
HL85XX - Korean Air (NEO)
HL83XX - Air Busan (NEO)
N21XXX - Hawaiian (NEO)
G-GXXX - United Kingdom Government (NEO)
C-GXXX - Air Canada
SX-XXX - Aegean (NEO)

Airbus A330
CS-TXX - TAP Air Portugal (-200)
CS-TXX - TAP Air Portugal (-300)

Tristar L-1011
VR-XXX - Cathay Pacific

Tupolev Tu-154
RA-85XXX - UTair

NG needs to slow down with these massive releases! I’m loving the variety here but my goodness, can their factory keep up with this next batch? Praying QC isn‘t a huge issue out of this release.

For the 320, I had recommended N826JB the most.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

seems decent
YR-XXX is tarom? again?
was hoping for an HK-XXX
that sp must be a

Yeah looks like a re release.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

Immaturity warning….


Yes, yes, yes, YES! Cathay Tristar, Air New Zealand All Blacks A321neo, and not one, but TWO Australian 737s! Oh my goodness NG, my wallet is going to kill me!


Immaturity over…

ZK-XXX - Air New Zealand A321neo ZK-NNA ‘All Blacks’ livery
VR-XXX - Cathay Pacific L1011-1 VR-HHY
VH-XXX - Bonza 737MAX 8 VH-UJT ‘Shazza’
VH-XXX - Bonza 737MAX 8 VH-UIK ‘Bazza’

Haha I'm with you on this!

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

Woww... 2 VT's.. great set!! Will be great if they do Air India b787 and b777

Also, do anyone know why qatar airways is more represented by model makers for past 3-4 months?

I'm thinking maybe those are to compete with the recent PM announcement of the A320. Will complete the set!

 

[Harishr]

I'm thinking maybe those are to compete with the recent PM announcement of the A320. Will complete the set!

That would be cool but still missing the a321's.. I have missed the past release from AC

 

[Alzyerpal]

Me waiting for a sudden downfall of NG models with too many massive releases...

Are you feeling obliged to buy every release or something ?

 

[Purpleplane]

Looks like I may end up missing some due to limited budget.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

Looks like I may end up missing some due to limited budget.

Yes True. Likewise

 

[Purpleplane]

For example, If those 737s are indeed N872CB and N781WN New Mexico One, I'll have to opt for New Mexico One...,.even though I'd really want both.

 

[Mikeymag]

For example, If those 737s are indeed N872CB and N781WN New Mexico One, I'll have to opt for New Mexico One...,.even though I'd really want both.

GJ will probably be releasing N872CB too!

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

This list is going to be a test of abstinence

 

[JJ Skippy]

As much as it would be great, I doubt NG will be making any Virgin Blues. They have little interest in Australian aviation history, one of my friends emailed them asking if they could make those two aircraft and they said maybe but unlikely. The 13 6789 livery has a special place in my heart, my first Virgin Blue flight was on that bird. I'd say the best bet for the VH-s would be Bonza and/or REX.

You never know what they will do for sure, but I can see why they might not be interested. Perhaps later on they will make a Virgin Blue?

 

[JJ Skippy]

Looks like I may end up missing some due to limited budget.

I’m afraid so as well. I don’t buy much anyway as I don’t like to use up my money on just models, but events like Airliners International do help in allowing me to get what I didn’t when it was initially released.

 

[CPHL1011]

Cathay Tristar for me!

Still hoping for more OY, SE or LN releases in the future

 

[Cloudchasermodels]

criteria.
World Cup, I assume. Hopefully it doesn't last, Qatar's mind-numbingly boring. I haven't seen or heard of a single person who collects Qatars.

lol this comment

GJ will probably be releasing N872CB too!

lol seriously the Qatar comment reminds me of the Emirates haters with Gemini.

As far as 872CB I’m waiting for Gemini as I was truly disappointed that NG didn’t even attempt a shiny finish to 871HK let alone they painted it the actual original desert Colors of Southwest.

 

[Purpleplane]

lol this comment



lol seriously the Qatar comment reminds me of the Emirates haters with Gemini.

As far as 872CB I’m waiting for Gemini as I was truly disappointed that NG didn’t even attempt a shiny finish to 871HK let alone they painted it the actual original desert Colors of Southwest.

I bet Gemini will. They're doing N871HK also... Hopefully SOMEONE CAN GET THE COLOR RIGHT!!!

 

[Steinar]

I'm still waiting for a number of SAS B737 in different versions to replace my older models. Their B737 mould is very good (600/700/800).

 

[JJ Skippy]

I bet Gemini will. They're doing N871HK also... Hopefully SOMEONE CAN GET THE COLOR RIGHT!!!

Very curious as to how GJ’s rendition will fare as well. Saw a few NG pics and the color seems a bit rich so you’d hope GJ does a better effort.

 

[OscarBravo992]

Looks like I may end up missing some due to limited budget.

Unfortunately me too… 3 last month, 4 this month… Thankfully no one else released anything to kill my wallet, and I don’t expect them to, and unless GJ makes a QF Q400 or AC makes anything Australian, I am safe.