NG Model 1:400 February 2026 Release Hints

[planes_on_a_shelf]

Although I know it can't be changed, I still have to complain. NG, where did you put the WiFi dome for B-LBB? You clearly put the WiFi dome to other two CX righ.......?But you missed this one?

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Was the wifi dome installed later?

 

[JJ Skippy]

Exactly. We’re getting models either way, and there’s nothing that we can do about it after the fact. In my opinion, they look fine!

I've given NG my fair share of criticism in recent times but at minimum I appreciate them doing the PAL A35K. Still gonna get one in a few weeks hopefully.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

and make some OTT comments

come on man, it's not very often that we can get dramatic behind a mask

 

[YesterAirlines]

Don't get me wrong I'm all for complaining just sometimes it is a little kneejerk. Sometimes it is spot on though. I agree the cockpit on the PAL looks low and NG have been making more mistakes recently.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

Don't get me wrong I'm all for complaining just sometimes it is a little kneejerk. Sometimes it is spot on though. I agree the cockpit on the PAL looks low and NG have been making more mistakes recently.

So NG changed the CX A330 front section side view photos on Rednote
The reactions may seem knee jerk - but it did make them realise something, albeit belatedly.
On Rednote, folks are quite direct and critical - it's an intriguing landscape so different from IG. People are pretty unforgiving.

The CZ cockpit is high as well - but within acceptable limits suitably obscured and overwhelmed by that livery. Unlike how bad it was on that Korean duo. Folks have been really critical of NG on that aspect too

 

[ChairFlyer101]

So NG changed the CX A330 front section side view photos on Rednote
The reactions may seem knee jerk - but it did make them realise something, albeit belatedly.
On Rednote, folks are quite direct and critical - it's an intriguing landscape so different from IG. People are pretty unforgiving.

The CZ cockpit is high as well - but within acceptable limits suitably obscured and overwhelmed by that livery. Unlike how bad it was on that Korean duo. Folks have been really critical of NG on that aspect too

Can we see the new side view photos here?

And also reminds me of the fantasy Delta A35K. Awfully high windows too

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

Can we see the new side view photos here?

Here you go

 

[Travertineeye]

Oh my... This is really bad.

Yes indeed. Looks like occasionally and only for some models, NG is screwing the A350’s cockpit glazing.

I noticed right away on my 9V-SGA, Singapore airlines A359ULR. The cockpit was printed too low. That compared to the latest Virgin Atlantic A35K releases and the JAL A359, is too slow and that was disappointing because the model is otherwise is perfect.
I would commend NG for placing the cockpit windows consistently on those other models. But I strongly recommend they check this going forward. They look like a totally different aircraft nose.
Hopefully the next set of SIA A350s does not have this issue.

 

[777-300ER]

I noticed right away on my 9V-SGA, Singapore airlines A359ULR. The cockpit was printed too low. That compared to the latest Virgin Atlantic A35K releases and the JAL A359, is too slow and that was disappointing because the model is otherwise is perfect.
I would commend NG for placing the cockpit windows consistently on those other models. But I strongly recommend they check this going forward. They look like a totally different aircraft nose.
Hopefully the next set of SIA A350s does not have this issue.

They should also stay consistent on an accurate shape

 

[Tropicalista]

someone knows if on the dec-25 b-6101 is ok the a333?

 

[JET-10/11/47]

NG had the best A330. Shape of nose, cockpit windows and very accurate looking engines. So why fix what’s not broken? In other words,why change something to make it look inaccurate? I can never understand this!!

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

NG had the best A330. Shape of nose, cockpit windows and very accurate looking engines. So why fix what’s not broken? In other words,why change something to make it look inaccurate? I can never understand this!!

Nothing has changed - thankfully
The release photos were badly edited / shot
Thus they shot a new set of photos

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

Some photos below, of the NG CX A330s, I found on Rednote, credits to individual users

 

[777-300ER]

Some photos below, of the NG CX A330s, I found on Rednote, credits to individual users
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I never released how tall the new HKG terminal is until I saw the first 2 pics

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

I never released how tall the new HKG terminal is until I saw the first 2 pics

Those are diorama shots

 

[777-300ER]

Those are diorama shots

 

[B767Avia]

Every month you guys fret over the minutest details in the NG photos, and make some OTT comments, only to realise that a) mostly the models look fine and b) mostly they look better than the competition even if there are issues.

This is true but just because it's better than the competition doesn't mean it can't be better. I don't look at my models and say I like it because it's better than some other offering by some other company. Most of these competitor moulds are miles behind (except for Panda/Av400 in which case the NG isn't even always at the very top) and that's not a high bar. I just check if it actually looks as close to the real thing as it gets -- and NG is capable of doing that. You can call me nitpicky and I fully understand if some of you don't mind these errors but it still is frustrating most of these are things they've gotten right before. If it ain't broken don't fix it.

 

[Travertineeye]

They should also stay consistent on an accurate shape

Yes. The shape of the nose of the SIA is also a bit rounder. It’s like they’re using old stock on this one, and some newer mold for others.

 

[JET-10/11/47]

This is true but just because it's better than the competition doesn't mean it can't be better. I don't look at my models and say I like it because it's better than some other offering by some other company. Most of these competitor moulds are miles behind (except for Panda/Av400 in which case the NG isn't even always at the very top) and that's not a high bar. I just check if it actually looks as close to the real thing as it gets -- and NG is capable of doing that. You can call me nitpicky and I fully understand if some of you don't mind these errors but it still is frustrating most of these are things they've gotten right before. If it ain't broken don't fix it.

. Totally with you on this and have said the same myself before. Funny how no one seems to notice when we lavish NG in praise for a job well done! Only when we’re critical of something we know they’re capable of doing better!

 

[Tropicalista]

someone knows if on the dec-25 b-6101 is ok the a333?

Anyone can provide a feedback on this? I see also not so much sponsorized this model