pons399
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That’s not been the case for 6 months or so, even if you email them proactively.
NG Model 1:400 June 2025 Release Hints
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planes_on_a_shelf
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MIAv8Diecast
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Looks like we have an updated APU exhaust section for the 777 from NG.
Boeing_3019
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Been on the 777 since January, but I haven't noticed until now. Absolutely beautiful
MIAv8Diecast
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This month's releases was the first time I noticed it...Been on the 777 since January, but I haven't noticed until now. Absolutely beautiful
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Sithan400
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Still, oversized for my liking. Especially the bottom apendage. Seems like NG have simply copied JC Wings' 777 APU. At 400 scale those apendages should be much smaller. I would have been happier if NG had simply squared it off. Anyway here we are again - close, but still no cigar.
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MIAv8Diecast
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Yes, I agree both the JC/NG molds are a bit overdone... The shape of the fuselage is mostly square like you mention and the appendages are merely unnoticeable at this scale.
pons399
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Yeah it’s barely visible on the real thing, NG’s old version was better.
Sithan400
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The APU on the 777 is as distinctive as her head. So far none of the brands have got it right. Really quite surprising when you consider the attention to detail a brand like NG prioritizes.
The Phx 777's APU is short stubby and rounded. JC recognized the flaw, but exagerated the corrections. NG's was sharp but slightly rounded. Now they've borrowed from JC, and made it worse.
A shame, I hope they fix this issue. They seem to be interested in addressing areas of concern and making changes. A good thing.
This one however...looks so weird on the 777, when the tail is sharp and those pointy things are tiny, albeit visible.
The Phx 777's APU is short stubby and rounded. JC recognized the flaw, but exagerated the corrections. NG's was sharp but slightly rounded. Now they've borrowed from JC, and made it worse.
A shame, I hope they fix this issue. They seem to be interested in addressing areas of concern and making changes. A good thing.
This one however...looks so weird on the 777, when the tail is sharp and those pointy things are tiny, albeit visible.
MIAv8Diecast
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I don’t know NG seems to be slipping with the tiny details as of late and since this is a brand new adjustment I wouldn’t count on it changing anytime soon.
planes_on_a_shelf
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The 777 nose / cockpit region especially. It was perfectly fine.
Now it's screwed up.
pons399
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planes_on_a_shelf
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Talking about the recent CA 773s - have they made the same mods on this as well?
EDIT: saw the images on IG - seems like the 772 hasn't received the nose / cockpit mods (thankfully)......?
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777-300ER
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I see a lot of criticisms about the new APU. Yeah maybe it’s a little exaggerated but this is honestly better than a rounded inaccurate APU. And if you don’t like the new one, just cut 1/2mm of the bottom with some scissors and you will be good.
Also, regarding the cockpit region, I still don’t understand how it could be worse than the previous version. We finally have an almost perfectly rounded cockpit area shape which matches the nose shape and give an accurate result. Now NG just have to make sure they don’t mess up the cockpit windows printing for each release. The issue in these recent releases is the printing, not the mould: that’s why CPA 777s look better than these Asiana 772.
The older NG 777 was really bad (I owned the UAL and AFL 77W and I regret not having chosen the AV400 and Phoenix version, because of the old NG cockpit section and nose). I have their AFR 77W and I really hope NG makes another one with the new mould or maybe another brand, since this is an important aircraft for me. And I hope NG won’t have to use the old mould again
Also, regarding the cockpit region, I still don’t understand how it could be worse than the previous version. We finally have an almost perfectly rounded cockpit area shape which matches the nose shape and give an accurate result. Now NG just have to make sure they don’t mess up the cockpit windows printing for each release. The issue in these recent releases is the printing, not the mould: that’s why CPA 777s look better than these Asiana 772.
The older NG 777 was really bad (I owned the UAL and AFL 77W and I regret not having chosen the AV400 and Phoenix version, because of the old NG cockpit section and nose). I have their AFR 77W and I really hope NG makes another one with the new mould or maybe another brand, since this is an important aircraft for me. And I hope NG won’t have to use the old mould again
planes_on_a_shelf
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The thread below has a good discussion on the nose/cockpit region issues - NG mould V1 vs V2:
NG Models tinker with their moulds a lot, even though they are usually great anyway. They have recently designed an entirely new fuselage barrel for their 777-300ER and it introduces several major changes. Not only that, but they've also been playing around with the cockpit printing. Here I take a look at the February release of this Love China 777, which also comes with the new NG stand style:
I was following the discussion in the NG hints thread and I have to say...
Air China | Boeing 777-39LER | B-2006 | NG Models
NG Models has a history of tinkering with its moulds, despite them usually being the best anyway. There are almost no moulds in their catalogue that haven't had some form of modification - from 757 to L-1011 to A350 to 787. They've all had changes and sti
www.yesterdaysairlines.com
I was following the discussion in the NG hints thread and I have to say...
ChairFlyer101
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Agreed. Having gotten one of the CX 777s, once you get it in hand the flattened “platapus” look is much less pronounced and the shape overall is fairly accurate. The mould itself is nearly perfect imo and the apu section is honestly a welcome touch. I still like the PHX windows the most but their mould leaves too much to be desired. AV400 windows are way too skinny and I’ve had to replace my only copy of it recently with the new JC Swiss.
Boeing_3019
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Just noticing, how good is NG's new stand? Does it do any damage to the models?The thread below has a good discussion on the nose/cockpit region issues - NG mould V1 vs V2:
NG Models tinker with their moulds a lot, even though they are usually great anyway. They have recently designed an entirely new fuselage barrel for their 777-300ER and it introduces several major changes. Not only that, but they've also been playing around with the cockpit printing. Here I take a look at the February release of this Love China 777, which also comes with the new NG stand style:
Air China | Boeing 777-39LER | B-2006 | NG Models
NG Models has a history of tinkering with its moulds, despite them usually being the best anyway. There are almost no moulds in their catalogue that haven't had some form of modification - from 757 to L-1011 to A350 to 787. They've all had changes and stiwww.yesterdaysairlines.com
I was following the discussion in the NG hints thread and I have to say...
Phantom
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They are consequent at least. The tail now is as hideous as the front.
I really don't like the trend of models going for gimmicks over accuracy. I mean, these things are nothing but tiny sockets for rear facing lights, nothing I'd want to see modeled the size of a man in 400 scale. NG once had good 777s.
No it doesn't but I'm not 100% sold on it.
In relation to NG 777s they haven't all been great. While the Air China I reviewed was really good some of the Air Chinas and Cathay's from that month had some serious nose issues - presumably due to polishing. I wasn't impressed Hopefully this isn't an ongoing issue!
This post is dedicated to everyone that says I don't criticise NG by the way
Hideous Alex. More of that OTT language from you
