Show Your Latest 1:400 Purchase
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VDH.FliesOut
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So for the past week and a half, I received six models in total. Four of them (Garuda & Malaysian) are from NG's last reward program, and two (Scoot & Tigerair) are ordered. All of them are fantastic, and I haven't found any issues.
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| Garuda Indonesia "Ayo Pakai Masker" livery (PK-GHC) A330-300
| Garuda Indonesia "Wonderful Indonesia" sticker (PK-GPU) A330-300
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| Malaysia Airlines "Negaraku" "Oneworld" livery (9M-MTE) A330-300
| Malaysia Airlines "Negaraku" livery (9M-MTJ) A330-300
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| Tigerair (9V-TRB) A319 | Scoot "Tigerair" colours (9V-TRA) A319 |
Irish
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Most likely the retailer in which you got the replacement from has quite a few broken ones which isn’t too good on NGs part, try sending NG a DM and see if they are willing to send you a replacement, they usually try to make things right so see what they can do.
Aviation Enjoyer
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NG probably got flooded with people sending them stuff after the "Year of the classics" announcement though.
Bulgogi77
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Super excited to get the Gemini Jets Delta Connection E-175! Obviously this model has been highly requested in the community and it's so satisfying to finally have it made. Although the nose gear could be raised ever so slightly, Gemini did an outstanding job on this one! I'm impressed at the amount of detail on a model as tiny as this, especially on the belly 
Jazajia
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A lot of people are excited about this, and I'm glad you guys got something you wanted. I have a GJ200 Delta Connection E-170 with a reg. that I actually flew as a copilot, but not something that really fits in my 1:400 collection. I saw one at the Houston show today, nice model, odd that it doesn't have antennas.Super excited to get the Gemini Jets Delta Connection E-175! Obviously this model has been highly requested in the community and it's so satisfying to finally have it made. Although the nose gear could be raised ever so slightly, Gemini did an outstanding job on this one! I'm impressed at the amount of detail on a model as tiny as this, especially on the belly
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Jazajia
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First batch of some of the nice recent releases that have caught my eye, plus a couple from a collection sale. All from the Houston Airline Collectibles show 2023.
I knew the GJ Cubana An-26 was likely going to be arriving at retailers around the date of the show, so I purposely waited to get it there, but it almost backfired as the Texan Airplane Store only ordered enough to fulfill pre-orders and no extras. Luckily Ming Lee from LA-Center.com (another regular at the Houston show) had one
From the Texan Airplane Shop collection:
And another recent GJ from LA-Center:
Also got some 1:600 and a 1:72 at the show. No bargains or treasures, only fair-priced items that are widely available online, but it is always just nice to buy models straight from another human being. You know? I give you money, you give me airplane, and we have a nice chat, like in the old days...
I knew the GJ Cubana An-26 was likely going to be arriving at retailers around the date of the show, so I purposely waited to get it there, but it almost backfired as the Texan Airplane Store only ordered enough to fulfill pre-orders and no extras. Luckily Ming Lee from LA-Center.com (another regular at the Houston show) had one
From the Texan Airplane Shop collection:
And another recent GJ from LA-Center:
Also got some 1:600 and a 1:72 at the show. No bargains or treasures, only fair-priced items that are widely available online, but it is always just nice to buy models straight from another human being. You know? I give you money, you give me airplane, and we have a nice chat, like in the old days...
mike_charlie_lima
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picked up today the GeminiJets Air Force Ones and the Phoenix VA346.
both decent models.
both decent models.
DreamlinerFan2016
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My 2 Delta E175s have finally arrived at my collection! I am so happy to finally receive them, and I cannot Thank GeminiJets enough for finally doing this model in 1:400 Scale. It has been a model I requested since I began model plane collecting! My Delta Fleet wouldn't be complete without this aircraft!
quanng
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A very very early birthday gift for me (my birthday is 2 days before Xmas) just came in. Luckily all came intact this time (Yayyyyyy). I would like to introduce the 3 newcomers and all are NG recent releases:
- Closest to our frame is Virgin Australia B737Max8 VH-8IA Monkey Mia - the airline's first MAX, which is seen on the daily journey between Cairns and Haneda.
To the other side, we have an airline which is repeatedly released and brought lots of discomfort for collectors - ZIPAir B787-8 JA850J - my first NG 788 and I am really pleased how it turns out. For my collecting criteria, I try to get a diverse array of airlines. Currently, only ANA, JAL and ZIPAir serve the Japanese passenger market, whereas NCA does cargo flights. Hopefully in the near future I can have more airlines. I particularly like Peach but the currently-available models of the airline aren't really good and I look forward to NG's rendition. I also like Jetstar Japan but that has the same livery as JQ that I got from Singapore.
Saving the best for the last - one of the most colorful tail design - BoA A330-200 CP-3209. I just adore the scheme. Nonetheless NG actually screwed up the window lines, which is a tad higher than my liking!
- Closest to our frame is Virgin Australia B737Max8 VH-8IA Monkey Mia - the airline's first MAX, which is seen on the daily journey between Cairns and Haneda.
To the other side, we have an airline which is repeatedly released and brought lots of discomfort for collectors - ZIPAir B787-8 JA850J - my first NG 788 and I am really pleased how it turns out. For my collecting criteria, I try to get a diverse array of airlines. Currently, only ANA, JAL and ZIPAir serve the Japanese passenger market, whereas NCA does cargo flights. Hopefully in the near future I can have more airlines. I particularly like Peach but the currently-available models of the airline aren't really good and I look forward to NG's rendition. I also like Jetstar Japan but that has the same livery as JQ that I got from Singapore.
Saving the best for the last - one of the most colorful tail design - BoA A330-200 CP-3209. I just adore the scheme. Nonetheless NG actually screwed up the window lines, which is a tad higher than my liking!
Irish
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Super happy they are out too, gotta thank JJ, Citrus and others for keeping Gemini in check to making this!
MSRT&A Productions
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Just arrived in the mail.
I'm happy that GJ has made this model, but there is one issue that someone pointed it out. The left side. It is slightly upward towards the rear of the aircraft.
But I'm happy about the wingflex (comparing to the United 175 to the left)
But all in all, great to have this to the collection.
I'm happy that GJ has made this model, but there is one issue that someone pointed it out. The left side. It is slightly upward towards the rear of the aircraft.
But I'm happy about the wingflex (comparing to the United 175 to the left)
But all in all, great to have this to the collection.
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Atlspotter
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Well, it seems like everyone is getting the Delta E175, and I’m no exception. GJ definitely put in the effort in this release, they knew it was highly anticipated, and they delivered! Here’s mine. Overall, one of, if not the best, GJ model this year. They got almost everything right, my only issue is instead of the characteristic nose-up attitude of the E-jets, this one has a slight nose down. Definitely a top model here!
LeoMuse747
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These two are so beautiful. The Air Seychelles livery looks stunning and suits the 767 so well!
Some nice birds here too! The BoA was a very cool release by NG and always good to see Latin Amerian carriers.
quanng
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Thanks Leo! Hopefully in the near future I can get more colorful liveries! Looking forward to more active South American widebodies - especially AR A332!
KG3036_SS
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My wallet yells for mercy just minutes after my salaries arrived at my account - New models from NG and Phoenix has arrived alongside an old Phoenix Mad dog. (Acually my local retailer urged me to quickly pick up them - or else they'll sold them to other customers
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Phoenix Far Eastern Air Transport(FAT) MD-83 B-28025
The model looks is slightly odd with the fuselage seems to be slightly nose up, but as a stop-gap on an airline that seldom gets release it gets the job done.
Phoenix Lufthansa A340-200 D-AIBE "Stuttgart"
Not too convinced on the grey, but the font and the crane at least looks slightly more natural than the A346 sister in the same livery released by PH not long ago...
Phoenix Virgin Atlantic A340-600 G-VWEB "Surfer Girl"
The red and aubergine colors, as well as the small elements on the plane (Varga Girl, Aircraft name titles etc.) looks great, but the lack of that pearlescent paint across the fuselage make her rather dull and lacks that shiny texture that screams VS...
Typical Phoenix decison though...
NG Models American Airlines N759AN "Pink Ribbon" c/s
With the JC version so hard to find here in Hong Kong, this NG version will do the trick for me.
NG Models British Airways G-YMML "Great Festival of creativity" c/s
Same reason as the AA Pink Ribbon 77E - just that this time it's PH who make the other one on the market.
Actually a few JC Wings has already arrived at another retailer - it's just that I ran out of time today to pick them up
- New models from NG and Phoenix has arrived alongside an old Phoenix Mad dog. (Acually my local retailer urged me to quickly pick up them - or else they'll sold them to other customers)Phoenix Far Eastern Air Transport(FAT) MD-83 B-28025
The model looks is slightly odd with the fuselage seems to be slightly nose up, but as a stop-gap on an airline that seldom gets release it gets the job done.
Phoenix Lufthansa A340-200 D-AIBE "Stuttgart"
Not too convinced on the grey, but the font and the crane at least looks slightly more natural than the A346 sister in the same livery released by PH not long ago...
Phoenix Virgin Atlantic A340-600 G-VWEB "Surfer Girl"
The red and aubergine colors, as well as the small elements on the plane (Varga Girl, Aircraft name titles etc.) looks great, but the lack of that pearlescent paint across the fuselage make her rather dull and lacks that shiny texture that screams VS...
Typical Phoenix decison though...NG Models American Airlines N759AN "Pink Ribbon" c/s
With the JC version so hard to find here in Hong Kong, this NG version will do the trick for me.
NG Models British Airways G-YMML "Great Festival of creativity" c/s
Same reason as the AA Pink Ribbon 77E - just that this time it's PH who make the other one on the market.
Actually a few JC Wings has already arrived at another retailer - it's just that I ran out of time today to pick them up
LeoMuse747
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My wallet yells for mercy just minutes after my salaries arrived at my account
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Phoenix Far Eastern Air Transport(FAT) MD-83 B-28025
The model looks is slightly odd with the fuselage seems to be slightly nose up, but as a stop-gap on an airline that seldom gets release it gets the job done.
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Phoenix Lufthansa A340-200 D-AIBE "Stuttgart"
Not too convinced on the grey, but the font and the crane at least looks slightly more natural than the A346 sister in the same livery released by PH not long ago...
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Phoenix Virgin Atlantic A340-600 G-VWEB "Surfer Girl"
The red and aubergine colors, as well as the small elements on the plane (Varga Girl, Aircraft name titles etc.) looks great, but the lack of that pearlescent paint across the fuselage make her rather dull and lacks that shiny texture that screams VS...
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NG Models American Airlines N759AN "Pink Ribbon" c/s
With the JC version so hard to find here in Hong Kong, this NG version will do the trick for me.
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NG Models British Airways G-YMML "Great Festival of creativity" c/s
Same reason as the AA Pink Ribbon 77E - just that this time it's PH who make the other one on the market.
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Actually a few JC Wings has already arrived at another retailer - it's just that I ran out of time today to pick them up
I like the FAT MD-83! The cockpit windows could have a better position and the nose gear could be shorter... On the other hand, the nose gear position looks correct to me - muuuuch better than these recent Gemini releases.
