NG Ultimate Collection packaging design revealed

[777-300ER]

While the concept is nice, I don’t see much of a reason for this as I don’t mind the box design that much. Once I have the model in hand, the box goes on my shelf and isn’t displayed as prominently as the model is.

I agree with you. I think they need to work more on the model realism than on the box design. I don’t buy a model for its box but the model itself.

I hope the D-ABYT Lufthansa 747-8i retro livery will have accurate colors, cockpit windows (which wasn’t the case for the previous NG 747-8s), logos and good proportions.

 

[skonga]

The satcom is missing in their drawing

 

[B767Avia]

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The satcom is missing in their drawing

The Lufthansa titles aren't looking all that good either. If you could, please send it to NG before they finish the production for this one.

 

[pons399]

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The satcom is missing in their drawing

You should email NG, this kinda stuff does get fixed if you contact them soon enough.

As a sidenote, the larger release sets do seem to be doing a number on quality...

 

[B767Avia]

You should email NG, this kinda stuff does get fixed if you contact them soon enough.

As a sidenote, the larger release sets do seem to be doing a number on quality...

Usually if you notify them before the box arts come out, they'll most likely fix it. Although these issues are getting increasingly common which can't be a good sign...

 

[pons399]

Usually if you notify them before the box arts come out, they'll most likely fix it. Although these issues are getting increasingly common which can't be a good sign...

Hopefully the cockpit windows get tweaked on this release, the BOAC's artwork was correct but the real thing looks off.

 

[B767Avia]

Cockpit windows in particular always seem to be a hit or miss. I suppose it's a bit more "subjective" (although the real thing is there) than other details.

Pretty much every single aircraft type with the exception of the 757 first had a cockpit profile that was far from perfect, and they've managed to polish most of them with given time. Although I have to say it blows my mind seeing some of the aircraft types with their perfectly fine cockpit profile changing to one that's worse.

Namely the 737, A320 series, 787, and 777 (although this one took quite a while) improved over time. The A330 took the wrong turn. A350 and 747 seem to be in a standstill with room for improvement.

 

[pons399]

Cockpit windows in particular always seem to be a hit or miss. I suppose it's a bit more "subjective" (although the real thing is there) than other details.

Pretty much every single aircraft type with the exception of the 757 first had a cockpit profile that was far from perfect, and they've managed to polish most of them with given time. Although I have to say it blows my mind seeing some of the aircraft types with their perfectly fine cockpit profile changing to one that's worse.

Namely the 737, A320 series, 787, and 777 (although this one took quite a while) improved over time. The A330 took the wrong turn. A350 and 747 seem to be in a standstill with room for improvement.

I actually think NG'S 748 cockpit windows are a step down from those on the SP, probably due to the size.

Such regression is quite a surprise, as NG's known to have a more automated production process; theoretically there wouldn't be much deviation as long as they nail it the first time.