I have been absent from this thread for quite a while, since I was not getting any 1:400 in the time being (I got 2 LH Modell Edition 1:200 in that time so I am not off from collecting). This new set of models including all
NGModels released last year. I got them, well for their seemingly good price imo. My favorite aircraft type comprises for the first 4 arrivals:
- A newcomer for my active fleet collection - I did not think of getting this model before due to “realisticness” issue - it would be too much for a 752F to get from Canada to Asia - I found a way to justify this and got the model. Introducing
Cargojet B757-223(PCF)WL C-GVAJ. The previous operator of this aircraft is one of the big-3 US carriers - American Airlines according to its Boeing customer code “23”.
Next of are the trio joining my fantasy fleet. To keep up with the theme WL and AA - an
American Airlines Boeing 757-223(WL) N174AA in the shiny “Oneworld” scheme. I must admit, I really like the polished finish on models, which make them look so bright and attractive. AA’s 757 fleet shared the same exit config which is not as common for the type: 6 large Type 1 and 4 small overwing exits. I paid the most for this model, which I could make the offer lower. But I am still happy, though.
Rarely do I buy sets of models in the same (or consecutive) release - that practice only changed recently, which I will show you of my arrivals back at home the end of this year. But now is a pair - one colorfully vibrant and 1 oh-so white standard. The airline had the type for 5 years, before transitioning into the use of European made equipments. Here it is -
Cebu Pacific Boeing 757-236 RP-C2715 - an ex-BA bird.
Then in the background is its well-decorated siblings -
Cebu Pacific Boeing 757-236 RP-C2714 “City of Manila” to introduce the capital of the nation. And it could have been one of the most complex scheme to replicate in the model world.
Oh and I have not mentioned, this is also an all Boeing set as well. The previous one are mostly “blast from the past” and now let me introduce Boeing’s latest offering for passenger airliner and a Southeast Asian airlines -
Scoot Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner 9V-OFK “Getting Lei'd”. I am not so satisfied with this model as the window lines are printed too high and the wingflex seemed to be a bit higher than the usual NG 787s. This is also my first NG 788 by the way.
And lastly, a model that is not the major’s cup of tea - a fantasy model and also the model I paid the least. It is also my first NG B77W’s and also my first NG fantasy -
Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER B-HNR (could be -367ER) Lettuce Sandwich scheme. It is such an iconic scheme, which looked good enough on this aircraft type. As the first release, the model is not entirely flawless either. NG could have done the font better, but oh well, this is a fantasy model anyway.
So that’s all for my arrivals for today. Thank you so much for reading my lengthy post. What would be your choice of this release?
has arrived! JC WINGS' KLM 747-400 landed today, and much to my glee, intact, and without some of the annoying issues this outstanding mould has had in the past. Specifically the cockpit window printing and nosegear height. There has been some crooked printing on previous releases causing the Queen to have a bit of a frown... When she shouldn't. On my example, the 2030th of 5000 produced, the Queen is chill and seemingly raised ever so slightly by an adjusted nosegear. I still feel that NG replicates the cockpit area creases better, but elated to add this one! Obrigado #JCWings #KLMRoyalDutchAirlines #1400scale #queenoftheskies #747lovers #jumbos
Otherwise that El Al 744 would still be here and in a box with your address on it, unless you already have it of course.