NG Model 1:400 October 2025 Release Hint

[MIAv8Diecast]

I agree. I am almost certain that upsized titles are just another excuse for NG to remake the Delta A319, and that this could have been shelved in favor of more unique and necessary releases. That being said, it is still different to some extent and therefore (to me) is worthy of a release, but would have been more appropriate to release after they've done some more important airplanes.

I agree with the last part... Ill only be getting it because it exists and I feel obligated too but it's totally uninspiring. I didn't even know these larger Delta titles existed until it was posted on this forum though and was actually shocked as the goal is to start retiring the A319's over the next 5 years. I thought it was fake stock image from Google.

 

[JJ Skippy]

I do have hope that because they are almost done with the entire fleet of xiamen and china southern by now we will see some more variety in the next releases

That’s good to hear. I feel like this set should’ve fulfilled their quota for both airlines for a while!

 

[Bulgogi77]

I agree. I am almost certain that upsized titles are just another excuse for NG to remake the Delta A319, and that this could have been shelved in favor of more unique and necessary releases. That being said, it is still different to some extent and therefore (to me) is worthy of a release, but would have been more appropriate to release after they've done some more important airplanes.

I get why they’re releasing the A319 with the larger titles (it’s the first release with those titles and it’s easy to do). It’s not too surprising given NG’s love for repetition and small variations. I definitely agree that something better could’ve taken its place, like the American A319 that’s been approved on the wishlist, or a European narrowbody.

 

[qweyrhgf]

According to the released by rednote, NG has roughly announced the release hint for October and other Products.


Japan Airlines A350-1000 (JA04WJ)


Delta A319-100 (N348NB)

 

[Columbus Aviation]

Honestly, I'm somewhat disappointed, but I'm still glad they're doing some more US models. Nothing in this batch that I'd need to immediately buy.

 

[squatchys_diecast_hangar]

Terrible releases for the North American market. They are saving folks money and us from ordering. The couple that we would order from this set aren't worth the ship cost and tariff costs. I guess we will push once again.

 

[YesterAirlines]

October's NG releases are the biggest since January with 40 models, however if you're not a fan of B or N then you're largely out of luck. Then again if you're from Xiamen, Chengdu or Honolulu you should be happy. Check out my thoughts and rankings here.

I wouldn't say this is a terrible set for the North American market to be honest. There are at least 7 very saleable US models here. None I want though...

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

October's NG releases are the biggest since January with 40 models, however if you're not a fan of B or N then you're largely out of luck. Then again if you're from Xiamen, Chengdu or Honolulu you should be happy. Check out my thoughts and rankings here.

I wouldn't say this is a terrible set for the North American market to be honest. There are at least 7 very saleable US models here. None I want though...

There's no doubt that this is a good set - as you mention, long awaited ones on great moulds - especially the Hawaiian and Sichuan ones - and of course that stunning retro. US folk still have their treats on here - EU and the ROTW need to patiently wait for their turn.
Of course the Xiamen flood can be attributed to their recent partnership with the airline - and is not unwelcome at all.
I am eyeing six from this set - let's see.

 

[PeachStateAviation]

There's no doubt that this is a good set - as you mention, long awaited ones on great moulds - especially the Hawaiian and Sichuan ones - and of course that stunning retro. US folk still have their treats on here - EU and the ROTW need to patiently wait for their turn.
Of course the Xiamen flood can be attributed to their recent partnership with the airline - and is not unwelcome at all.
I am eyeing six from this set - let's see.

Just out of curiosity, what the significance of the 8888th airframe to have a sticker (I'm not in tune with Chinese traditions or customs)?

 

[abdulmohiuddin]

Just out of curiosity, what the significance of the 8888th airframe to have a sticker (I'm not in tune with Chinese traditions or customs)?

The number 8 is considered very lucky in China and other Asian nations. It is also part of the reason why the A380 was called the A380, there was a hope that the 8 in the name would attract Asian airlines to the plane.

 

[YesterAirlines]

The number 8 is considered very lucky in China and other Asian nations. It is also part of the reason why the A380 was called the A380, there was a hope that the 8 in the name would attract Asian airlines to the plane.

It is the main reason why Boeing and Airbus stopped naming variants rationally. You can thank the Chinese for the A380-800, 737 MAXs starting at 8, A330neo starting at 800, A350s starting at 800 (although that variant was canned), 747-8, 777-8 etc etc

On the plus side it helped me sell my house in NZ once as the buyers were a young Chinese couple and we lived at no 8!

 

[swagninja84]

It is the main reason why Boeing and Airbus stopped naming variants rationally. You can thank the Chinese for the A380-800, 737 MAXs starting at 8, A330neo starting at 800, A350s starting at 800 (although that variant was canned), 747-8, 777-8 etc etc

On the plus side it helped me sell my house in NZ once as the buyers were a young Chinese couple and we lived at no 8!

MAXs start at 7.
There were technically 747-500,600 and 700, they were just not produced.

 

[PeachStateAviation]

The number 8 is considered very lucky in China and other Asian nations. It is also part of the reason why the A380 was called the A380, there was a hope that the 8 in the name would attract Asian airlines to the plane.

Kind of how 7 is over here in the US. American, Delta, and United all have flight 777 to Vegas as people see it as a lucky number.

 

[JJ Skippy]

Kind of how 7 is over here in the US. American, Delta, and United all have flight 777 to Vegas as people see it as a lucky number.

And then you step off the plane in Vegas to be greeted by slot machines displaying that number

 

[PeachStateAviation]

And then you step off the plane in Vegas to be greeted by slot machines displaying that number

Never flown into Vegas yet, but will in the coming weeks for NBAA, I'll have to check this out.

 

[YesterAirlines]

MAXs start at 7.
There were technically 747-500,600 and 700, they were just not produced.

Good point on the MAX!

Yeah you're right on the 747 but those versions never got off some artwork so usually they'd have just skipped them and made it a 747-500 I think.

Even so, too many 8s for my liking

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

Just out of curiosity, what the significance of the 8888th airframe to have a sticker (I'm not in tune with Chinese traditions or customs)?

That's also the reason Shanghai's Jin Mao building, the first supertall to be completed in the Pudong district, is based off the number 8 - from the plan geometry, to the number of setbacks, to the 88 floors - cue KL's Petronas and their geometry - and it too has 88 floors, and go back to the basis of the arabesque etc etc

So I guess the 8888th Boeing airframe was another reason for celebration - luck and prosperity for the airline.

 

[Boeing_3019]

The number 8 is considered very lucky in China and other Asian nations. It is also part of the reason why the A380 was called the A380, there was a hope that the 8 in the name would attract Asian airlines to the plane.

I believe it also shows wealth.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

I believe it also shows wealth.

Yep. Prosperity , and thus wealth

 

[Boeing_3019]

Yep. Prosperity , and thus wealth

Ah yeah didnt see that, really tired today haha