The NAMC YS-11 in 400 Scale

[YesterAirlines]

Probably one of the most forgotten types in 400 scale is Japan's only delivered commercial airliner, the NAMC YS-11. The type sold surprisingly well and has had a surprising 3 moulds for itself in 400 scale to date. I've been expanding my Japanese classics fleet recently and now own 8 YS-11s. I'm determined to show all you 777 collectors what you're missing so lets take a look at the trusty YS-11 in 400 scale:

NAMC YS-11 1:400 Scale Mould Review

A review of the NAMC YS-11 in 1:400 scale, what has been made and what hasn't.

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How many YS-11s do you have in your collection??

 

[Mikeymag]

Probably one of the most forgotten types in 400 scale is Japan's only delivered commercial airliner, the NAMC YS-11. The type sold surprisingly well and has had a surprising 3 moulds for itself in 400 scale to date. I've been expanding my Japanese classics fleet recently and now own 8 YS-11s. I'm determined to show all you 777 collectors what you're missing so lets take a look at the trusty YS-11 in 400 scale:

NAMC YS-11 1:400 Scale Mould Review

A review of the NAMC YS-11 in 1:400 scale, what has been made and what hasn't.

www.yesterdaysairlines.com

How many YS-11s do you have in your collection??

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I have the Piedmont and Hawaiian.

 

[hkgdave]

I also have eight YS-11s in my collection.
Gemini Jets:
Hawaiian, Provincetown-Boston,
Japan Air Commuter JA8809, Japan Transocean JA8710 & JA8794
JCWings:
Japan Airlines JA8717, Southwest Air Lines (SWAL) JA8778
Phuket Air HS-KUO,

Would love to get my hands on the GJ Piedmont and Airborne Express versions and also the Hogan All Nippon ANA twinpack.

 

[YesterAirlines]

I also have eight YS-11s in my collection.
Gemini Jets:
Hawaiian, Provincetown-Boston,
Japan Air Commuter JA8809, Japan Transocean JA8710 & JA8794
JCWings:
Japan Airlines JA8717, Southwest Air Lines (SWAL) JA8778
Phuket Air HS-KUO,

Would love to get my hands on the GJ Piedmont and Airborne Express versions and also the Hogan All Nippon ANA twinpack.

Excellent. Likewise I'd be keen to get your JC Wings versions!

 

[Jazajia]

I have the ANA twin set, bought new at the ANA store in KIX in 2012. They are lovely gems:





Their 1:200 offering is very nice too.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

I have the ANA twin set, bought new at the ANA store in KIX in 2012. They are lovely gems:


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Their 1:200 offering is very nice too.

gosh they're lovely. Beautiful photos! This is a big gap in my ANA fleet

 

[YesterAirlines]

Looking through the operational history of the YS-11 it is impressive just how many major flag carriers flew the type and how much potential there still is for strong release candidates. Several of these have been made in 200 scale already, but not seen a 400 scale release. It isn't hard to find 21 YS-11s that would be well worth making and here they are:

Nippon Darts: A NAMC YS-11 Wishlist

The NAMC YS-11 is a type easy to ignore by Western collectors but that shoul;dn't be the case as it served widely and for some major and colourful non-Japanese airlies. Although there are 3 available moulds and there have been over 25 releases there is st

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[josecolme]

So much potential for customs!