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quanng
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Another parcel came and it's time for new models. From front to back on the port side:
- Spring Air A321-253NX B-30EU by PandaModels released in 2020 is another addition to my Mainland China fleet, which now has a total of 14 different passenger airlines. I have 2 more coming within this week so be sure to check out. The model came with its front tyre detached, which can be put back into place easily.
- Frenchbee A350-941 F-HREY by NGModels - the correct title one. Overall a well-made and flawless model. Actually I was thinking of getting this A359 from NG or A35K from AV400 - tough choice as both are solid model but I decided to go with NG this time.
- Air Mauritius A330-941neo 3B-NBV by JCW- the 2nd release of this airline and aircraft combo - what the manufacturer tends to do. I think that the window lines are printed a bit to high as compared to the real aircraft (this can be seen on the starboard shot). Like the FrenchBee this model came intact.
- AirEuropa B787-9 EC-MSZ by NG released in 2020 iirc. To my surprise, my model featured the high main landing gear leg of the early NG 787s as opposed to the correct one nowadays - maybe it was my mistake looking at the illustrations available online or? Unfortunately this model came with its eng#1 detached and left a kinda small.paint chip underside. This issue will be solved once I complete all the incoming exams.
That's all for today and I wish you all a great and productive day ahead if you are on the other side of the globe and a nice evening also!
The starboard side
- Spring Air A321-253NX B-30EU by PandaModels released in 2020 is another addition to my Mainland China fleet, which now has a total of 14 different passenger airlines. I have 2 more coming within this week so be sure to check out. The model came with its front tyre detached, which can be put back into place easily.
- Frenchbee A350-941 F-HREY by NGModels - the correct title one. Overall a well-made and flawless model. Actually I was thinking of getting this A359 from NG or A35K from AV400 - tough choice as both are solid model but I decided to go with NG this time.
- Air Mauritius A330-941neo 3B-NBV by JCW- the 2nd release of this airline and aircraft combo - what the manufacturer tends to do. I think that the window lines are printed a bit to high as compared to the real aircraft (this can be seen on the starboard shot). Like the FrenchBee this model came intact.
- AirEuropa B787-9 EC-MSZ by NG released in 2020 iirc. To my surprise, my model featured the high main landing gear leg of the early NG 787s as opposed to the correct one nowadays - maybe it was my mistake looking at the illustrations available online or? Unfortunately this model came with its eng#1 detached and left a kinda small.paint chip underside. This issue will be solved once I complete all the incoming exams.
That's all for today and I wish you all a great and productive day ahead if you are on the other side of the globe and a nice evening also!
The starboard side
LeoMuse747
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Gorgeous birds and pictures! These models look even better in a diorama environment. Sad about your Air Europa engine issue, hope you can glue it back flawlessly 
quanng
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Thank you Leo for your kind compliment. It is indeed a little misfortune that it came that way but oh well I am glad that the solution was not that complex anyway.Gorgeous birds and pictures! These models look even better in a diorama environment. Sad about your Air Europa engine issue, hope you can glue it back flawlessly
SmallTimeAviation
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Mikeymag
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I've noticed that engine number one is in takeoff mode, Lol!
SmallTimeAviation
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So is number two!
Bulgogi77
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Gemini Jets Delta 717. The front gear unfortunately came detached, but I was able to easily glue it back in. This is a nice addition to my Delta fleet
Fun fact: On February 10th, 2021, this exact plane (N998AT) skidded off a taxiway at Philadelphia International Airport before a scheduled departure to Atlanta as Delta Air Lines flight 2231. The incident was nearly much worse, as the aircraft stopped just feet away from a steep embankment.
Fun fact: On February 10th, 2021, this exact plane (N998AT) skidded off a taxiway at Philadelphia International Airport before a scheduled departure to Atlanta as Delta Air Lines flight 2231. The incident was nearly much worse, as the aircraft stopped just feet away from a steep embankment.
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Aviation Enjoyer
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Oh that looks a bit nicer than the pictures. Maybe I should get one. No eyebrows really bothers me though.
TheEpicBirb
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Very nice one!
But isnt the livery a Canada 3000/BA hybrid, and not Air 2000?
(edit: i just realized the air 2000 livery was the same as canada 3000)
Bulgogi77
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I noticed the lack of eyebrows too, but it's actually accurate to the real aircraft. Based on my count, Delta's youngest 17 717s (rolls right off the tongue) don't have the eyebrows.
pons399
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Singapore 777-300ER (9V-SWS) by AV400. This was only available from Prairie so the shipping costs were steep, but it was a no-brainer considering I've spotted it before.
Compared to the recent B-KPF, moulding on the belly is a lot sharper, but the nose shape is quite off. Very satisfied nonetheless.
Compared to the recent B-KPF, moulding on the belly is a lot sharper, but the nose shape is quite off. Very satisfied nonetheless.
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Aviation Enjoyer
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It would've been nice to get one with eyebrows. It just looks so odd without them on the Gemini one. And speaking of angrypuppies, maybe a Air Tran and a SWA fantasy in some kind of twin pack would be something I'd buy!
quanng
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Another package came with 3 models, and they are from front to back:
- China Express A320-200 by Skywings on PandaModels mould - I was luckily to get it from China it was really sought after. However the low price tag came also with a detached starboard wing - a quick fix which I will do alongside with AirEuropa's engine and CX loose port wings and stabilizers.
- Juneyao Airlines A321-271NX by HYJL - my first HYJL A321. I heard HYJL had a separate mould from NG despite the two being very similar. I hope to get more HYJL A321s in the future. The model was really well-made! Nevertheless it came without the HYJL model card - which explained for its lower price tag.
- Furthest is also the cheapest nodel I got this year for 8USD shipped - Jetstar B787 by WittyWings/Apollo. It was described with defects - glue mark on wings, minor paint scratches at many places, wings curved upward, came without box or cradle, missing 2 wheels of main landing gear - what a long list. Unfortunately, when it arrived, the port wingtip was broken - do you have any suggestion to recreate it? Maybe making a mould and fill with composite?
The port side. The HYJL Juneyao is a beauty!
The Jetstar from above, here you can see the flaws. I bought an extra set of AC A330 wheels to fill the gap. The starboard side looks great which I will photograph and upload to my ig soon.
- China Express A320-200 by Skywings on PandaModels mould - I was luckily to get it from China it was really sought after. However the low price tag came also with a detached starboard wing - a quick fix which I will do alongside with AirEuropa's engine and CX loose port wings and stabilizers.
- Juneyao Airlines A321-271NX by HYJL - my first HYJL A321. I heard HYJL had a separate mould from NG despite the two being very similar. I hope to get more HYJL A321s in the future. The model was really well-made! Nevertheless it came without the HYJL model card - which explained for its lower price tag.
- Furthest is also the cheapest nodel I got this year for 8USD shipped - Jetstar B787 by WittyWings/Apollo. It was described with defects - glue mark on wings, minor paint scratches at many places, wings curved upward, came without box or cradle, missing 2 wheels of main landing gear - what a long list. Unfortunately, when it arrived, the port wingtip was broken - do you have any suggestion to recreate it? Maybe making a mould and fill with composite?
The port side. The HYJL Juneyao is a beauty!
The Jetstar from above, here you can see the flaws. I bought an extra set of AC A330 wheels to fill the gap. The starboard side looks great which I will photograph and upload to my ig soon.
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Danio1988
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I’d never heard of Canada 3000 till you mentioned it and being from the UK, that’s not surprising. So I done some research and found out that Canada 3000 was a subsidiary of Air 2000 hence why basic same livery.
TheEpicBirb
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I see.
VDH.FliesOut
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Arrived yesterday~
I have been on a Dragon Wings mood, and I ordered some B747 models. Despite how old these models are, DW's B747 moulds are still impressive.
Virgin Atlantic (G-VGAL) in its older livery. This one, sadly, had a detachted engine and loose rear stabilizers. But, they're easily repairable~
Singapore Airlines "Megatop" (9V-SMC). This one came with a plastic stand.
KLM Combi (PH-BFJ). Interestingly, this is the only model that didn't come with landing gear covers. I also noticed there were some smudges on the model (it's difficult to see). Some advice on how to clean them would be appreciated~
I have been on a Dragon Wings mood, and I ordered some B747 models. Despite how old these models are, DW's B747 moulds are still impressive.
Virgin Atlantic (G-VGAL) in its older livery. This one, sadly, had a detachted engine and loose rear stabilizers. But, they're easily repairable~
- Honestly, I'm so glad I found this model with this type of livery. It's difficult to find a Virgin B747, and even if you do, they're not cheap!
Singapore Airlines "Megatop" (9V-SMC). This one came with a plastic stand.
- Fun fact, this registration is still in use today as an A350-900.
KLM Combi (PH-BFJ). Interestingly, this is the only model that didn't come with landing gear covers. I also noticed there were some smudges on the model (it's difficult to see). Some advice on how to clean them would be appreciated~
