YesterAirlines
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It isn't the NG mould (they really don't get along) but it looks great to me. Don't know what you guys are on about with the windowline and nose comments!
Panda Models' Latest Mould Samples
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planes_on_a_shelf
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MHH seems to have only received 60pc or so of the listed pre-order quantity
planes_on_a_shelf
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Not from the Waffle site - but the pics on mv400 show the nose section clearly. That's kinda can't-unsee types - both the CZ and SQ have that - seems to be a mould thing maybe?
ChairFlyer101
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Is that less than usual for a normal model?
planes_on_a_shelf
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For a normal Panda release, Yeah. They'd placed an order for close to 40.
But Panda cut theirs by half.
Unboxing Aviation
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Unboxing Aviation
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The winglets on the new Panda A350 are quite similar in size to those on the older NG mold, though NG's A350 mold remains superior overall. That said, I do appreciate the tilting main gear on the Panda A350—it's a nice touch.
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pons399
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Not really. PM's are slimmer, straighter and taller because they replicate the upgraded PIP winglets found on the ULRs.
planes_on_a_shelf
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Quick question
The upgraded winglets are identical on both ULR and non-ULR versions?
pons399
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Yep, every 350 delivered after 2018 has the new winglet. For example, SGG and SHR both have it, despite the former being a ULR and the latter a "regional" variant. SMR doesn't, since it was delivered in 2017.
planes_on_a_shelf
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Gotcha. Thank you.
Travertineeye
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Thanks for the picture comparison and delivery references. I’ve been expecting NG to create a ULR for years. Now I’m thinking I should get the Panda but the nose ain’t as nice as NGs.
Anyway, I’d like to point out the blocked windows and the very obvious pattern of close/open windows on half the fuselage of the ULR A350s compared to the standard planes.
Ah! and the ULRs also have a now absent set of probes over the nose which I hope model makes don’t miss adding or avoiding printing whichever the case.
pons399
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NG recently introduced the updated winglets on their newer 350s, so they're perfectly capable. It's just that they're in no rush to make SQ again, for whatever reason.
OscarBravo992
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I've got this on order thinking it had the old winglets... Looking forward to seeing them in person!
planes_on_a_shelf
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Right. Considering they took forever to make CZ regulars, it'll probably take a while to make SQs again. I'll hold off on that PM 9V-SGG, let's see when NG makes one.
planes_on_a_shelf
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Another quick question, are these upgraded winglets not fitted on the A35K?
was seeing pictures of Ethiopian's first - looked like the older winglets
pons399
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They're not, no clue why.
Phantom
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The -1000 has a different wing with increased chord thus again a different winglet.
planes_on_a_shelf
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Gotcha. So the winglet 'looks' like the older A359 ones, or is identical?
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