NG Models Airbus A380 Sample Review

[YesterAirlines]

Here's part 1 of this week's A380 content. NG's new A380 includes several features NG had been moving away from, but continues with others. The result is a competitive A380, but one that could do with a selection of small tweaks in a variety of areas to realise its full potential:

NG Models Airbus A380 1:400 Scale Mould Sample Review

An exclusive review of the new 1:400 sample Airbus A380 made by NG Models

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[B767Avia]

Have NG been responsive to feedback in your end? NG stopped responding to my emails in recent months. I'd understand if they no longer have time to respond to individuals but I certainly hope they still look at your reviews at least. I just read through the review and these are important points even if they appear minor.

 

[MacSergey]

it looks good enough. The imperfection you found are quite minor. I will wait when they make Qatar and Etihad because it is not possible to find AV versions

 

[Ted Lin]

Would hope that NG can consider releasing Singapore Airlines as part of their release plan especially 9V-SKP

 

[YesterAirlines]

Have NG been responsive to feedback in your end? NG stopped responding to my emails in recent months. I'd understand if they no longer have time to respond to individuals but I certainly hope they still look at your reviews at least. I just read through the review and these are important points even if they appear minor.

I sent them the link but haven't heard anything. NG aren't as forthcoming as they once were for sure.

 

[bakejobb_23]

The nose is the worst thing on the model and like you mentioned Richard, it’s mostly not the end of the world. Hopefully they nail the cockpit windows which will be the biggest gripe with many i'm sure. Everything else mentioned is entirely valid but doesn’t matter to me personally when picking what mold to buy. What will matter will seem to be AV400s gears and other bells and whistles in comparison.

also, Obligatory: “wHeReS tHe a340s 767S aNd 747s????”

 

[aviation456]

The sudden dramatic shift in strategy from NG, namely the return of hollow-core engiens and tilting gears, must be an indication of a change in leadership at the brand. I recall this being speculated upon a while ago - perhaps it could also explain the new release strategy. The mould itself is good, but the A380s should not be a priority considering more pressing releases (MD-80s etc.) are still to be made!

 

[JJ Skippy]

The sudden dramatic shift in strategy from NG, namely the return of hollow-core engiens and tilting gears, must be an indication of a change in leadership at the brand. I recall this being speculated upon a while ago - perhaps it could also explain the new release strategy. The mould itself is good, but the A380s should not be a priority considering more pressing releases (MD-80s etc.) are still to be made!

That and the return of better global variety too. Hopefully once we're past the upcoming April announcements we'll see what they'll do the rest of the year.

 

[pons399]

Doesn’t look better than AV400 tbh. Hopefully this will compel them do do some re-releases.

 

[YesterAirlines]

The sudden dramatic shift in strategy from NG, namely the return of hollow-core engiens and tilting gears, must be an indication of a change in leadership at the brand. I recall this being speculated upon a while ago - perhaps it could also explain the new release strategy. The mould itself is good, but the A380s should not be a priority considering more pressing releases (MD-80s etc.) are still to be made!

I've seen no indication that there has been any change in leadership. Same people.

I suspect that the changes between this mould and the others could be due to either the A380 being larger so them thinking they can carry off those attributes, a different factory producing this sample to the others or feedack from customers.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

I won't be surprised if they introduce tilting gears progressively on all wides
Not that I'm a fan. Tilting gears without FD don't really make sense on the stand

 

[Phantom]

Tilting gears without FD don't really make sense on the stand

This feature would only make sense in connection with FD and flexed wings.

Generally I realize a trend this hobby is moving away from accuracy towards toyish gimmicks.

 

[Sithan400]

A bit dissapointed in the tyre hubs... pretty subpar for NG standards.

 

[mark4323]

I sent them the link but haven't heard anything. NG aren't as forthcoming as they once were for sure.

I gather they sent you the sample mould to review. And then ignore your feedback. Hmmmm.

 

[YesterAirlines]

I gather they sent you the sample mould to review. And then ignore your feedback. Hmmmm.

To be fair I got the model last Friday and so it has been 2 working days for them since I wrote the review

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

This feature would only make sense in connection with FD and flexed wings.

Absolutely. Which is why perhaps the 787 FDs tend to be most realistic-ish amongst all.
Of course one can argue that the others are rolling along after TD awaiting flap retraction........

 

[YesterAirlines]

Following up on the written review here's a video looking in detail at the new NG Models A380 sample: