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[Mikeymag]

Latest arrival from NG models.

 

[TheEpicBirb]

Picked this up from the Waffle Collection Sale for $50. Most of you would know this set usually sells for a lot more, but this one was actually on the "Scratch Dent" section. Turns out it was a broken tail on the Shuttle, and some minor marks on the paint on an otherwise very well-maintained set. It is easy for the Shuttle to wabble around in the cradle, which is why I think it got damaged, instead of mistreatment.

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After a good polishing and a drop of glue this is the result:

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Living in Houston and having spent five years of my life around Ellington Field towards the end of the Space Shuttle program, I've got tons of cool memories and photos of the SCA (N905NA), and also got to see it carrying Shuttle Endeavour once. Very happy to have found this set at a price that I was willing to pay.


This is when N905NA stopped in Houston on September 29, 2012 taking Shuttle Endeavour to its final resting place in California..

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Then the 747 came back to Houston and it is now displayed at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. The photo below is from March, 20, 2014 when it was being dismantled at Ellington for transportation to the Space Center. It remains my most watched photo at JP.com

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incredible price for that model!!

 

[KG3036_SS]

Grabbed a bunch of models as of late - I guess it would be better to split them into a few separate post.

It would be nice to start with a few 747s - both are Lufthansa

1) NG Models B747-8i D-ABYM "5 Starhansa"

Nose Section:

Tail:
Comparison with the earlier NG D-ABYT:
2) Aeroclassics B747-200M D-ABYL

Nose Section:
Comparison with earlier AC 742s
Comparison with NG 748 D-ABYT:


My Lufthansa 747s fleet:

 

[mike_charlie_lima]

this one comes in last week, YY Model's D-ABYA with flaps down.
first ever FD of a 748, and given the price and quality, gotta say it's well done.
I'm letting go the PH ABYA after receiving YY's one.

 

[quanng]

Eagerly awaiting my copy of D-AIMK (held up along with NG's first 'classic' releases due to PH's nowhere-to-be-seen Kuwait A343 - any idea when that's due for release?)

The Kuwait just showed up at Westmaintoys HK and should be on the way to retailers across the world soon. Your wait is coming to an end.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

The Kuwait just showed up at Westmaintoys HK and should be on the way to retailers across the world soon. Your wait is coming to an end.

Thanks Bud. Eager to see images of how it turned out! Pretty long gestation period! Better be awesome

 

[nsxr_]

Just picked up JC's Aeroflot-Don Il-86 which I pre-ordered. Also bought AC's AeroSvit A320, a nice surprise to see her in stock which I had to get!

 

[Jazajia]

Grabbed a bunch of models as of late - I guess it would be better to split them into a few separate post.

It would be nice to start with a few 747s - both are Lufthansa

1) NG Models B747-8i D-ABYM "5 Starhansa"
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Nose Section:
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Tail:View attachment 28621
Comparison with the earlier NG D-ABYT:View attachment 28625
2) Aeroclassics B747-200M D-ABYL
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Comparison with NG 748 D-ABYT:
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My Lufthansa 747s fleet:View attachment 28630

The Aeroclassics recent LH looks quite nice!

 

[CPHL1011]

Latest arrivals

 

[KG3036_SS]

Continuing on with my recent model spree I guess it would be nice to come up with a few A380s after the Lufthansa Queens:

The Aviation400 A380s - I only get the Qantas and Air France in this batch - though I am indeed thinking of getting the Lufthansa and the HiFly A380.
Individual models:
F-HPJA

VH-OQD

And ultimately an A380 that I did not expect - the Phoenix Malaysian A380 9M-MNC.
The Phoenix one was a bargain to me - at 25USD/20GBP, although it suffers from the usual nose-up problem, the price alone is good enough.

P.s. I didn't find the in-flight mode accessory in mines' AV400 A380s - did AV400 cut cost on these or it's just pure bad luck on my side?

Update: As stated by @quanng below I find the flight mode accessory bundled with the stand - hence the line is deleted.

 

[quanng]

P.s. I didn't find the in-flight mode accessory in mines' AV400 A380s - did AV400 cut cost on these or it's just pure bad luck on my side?

Those are lovely A380 additions. I am very satisfied with my QF.

Regarding the inflight mode accessories: mine is bundled with the stand, which is different to the previous AVs I receive.

 

[KG3036_SS]

Regarding the inflight mode accessories: mine is bundled with the stand, which is different to the previous AVs I receive.

Indeed it was! My bad

Honestly isn't it better to be put together with the gear set rather than the landing gears?

 

[LeoMuse747]

New arrival for me!
Emery Worldwide - McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73F - N792FT

Been looking for this model for ages, and I finally got it for a good price. Bought it from a collector from The Netherlands.
Super cool release by Gemini. I wonder why they're not releasing DC-8s anymore. Overall, this mould is good! I like it.
My only complain are these engines, slightly crooked upwards, specially engines #1 and #2. But it's a minor issue for me.
It's the first DC-8 in my collection, and I already have some more on my wishlist!

 

[Phantom]

NG's A321Neo (my first!) of Korean joins the recently received 738.
Thumbs up for NG finally paying more attention to overwing exit walkways but I wish they'd also care for getting a tighter fit for their nose gear axles which are often very wide - I blame this on those damned rolling gears.
HL8509
hl8509b by Alexander Kern, auf Flickr
hl8509a by Alexander Kern, auf Flickr
hl8509c by Alexander Kern, auf Flickr

 

[Phantom]

Me and MAX will never fall in love, this 737-10 N27753 was just added to the fleet out of curiosity. Solid NG quality with a slight demerit in the artwork department, but if only this would be a 727 or such...
n27753 by Alexander Kern, auf Flickr
n27753b by Alexander Kern, auf Flickr
n27753c by Alexander Kern, auf Flickr

 

[LeoMuse747]

Both very nice looking models! I agree about the nose gear issue, though.

 

[Irish]

Received my Lysia Delta 744! The retailer Aero Le Plane (idek who makes what in this case) due to some in store renovations, my package was delayed in the shipping process. Before it finally got shipped they emailed me and mentioned I got a bonus model too as compensation for the delay! I was originally thinking it’d be another airline however they were kind enough to send a Delta A333 with it! Additionally received a 747 coaster as the cherry on top! From what I know the Delta A330 is pretty rare and lacks photos online. I snapped some quick ones right now however I plan to bring out the camera for it! The mould is pretty decent and reminds me of Dragon Wings a lot. The 747 is also pretty nice and funny how this is my first Delta 744 instead of GJ lmao. Keep in mind these planes do suffer some paint QC issues but nothing else from what I’ve seen except a detached gear on the A330 (fix was super easy). I patched up a few paint chips with paint pens but can’t recover the stabilizer on the 747. Nonetheless huge shout out to Aero Le Plane for being awesome about everything and for the extra stuff!!

 

[LeoMuse747]

Received my Lysia Delta 744! The retailer Aero Le Plane (idek who makes what in this case) due to some in store renovations, my package was delayed in the shipping process. Before it finally got shipped they emailed me and mentioned I got a bonus model too as compensation for the delay! I was originally thinking it’d be another airline however they were kind enough to send a Delta A333 with it! Additionally received a 747 coaster as the cherry on top! From what I know the Delta A330 is pretty rare and lacks photos online. I snapped some quick ones right now however I plan to bring out the camera for it! The mould is pretty decent and reminds me of Dragon Wings a lot. The 747 is also pretty nice and funny how this is my first Delta 744 instead of GJ lmao. Keep in mind these planes do suffer some paint QC issues but nothing else from what I’ve seen except a detached gear on the A330 (fix was super easy). I patched up a few paint chips with paint pens but can’t recover the stabilizer on the 747. Nonetheless huge shout out to Aero Le Plane for being awesome about everything and for the extra stuff!!

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This is super cool! Congrats for your two new arrivals!!! The A330 model is a great companion for your 747

 

[Irish]

This is super cool! Congrats for your two new arrivals!!! The A330 model is a great companion for your 747

Thank you very much!!!

 

[Phantom]

This was close... Not giving up hope for NG to do some Lauda Air finally...
Austrian 737-600 by NG
oelnm1 by Alexander Kern, auf Flickr
oelnm2 by Alexander Kern, auf Flickr