V1:400 Update & 727 / DC-9 Photos

[YesterAirlines]

Does that mean no more DC-9s and 727s?

Nothing is certain but probably not using these moulds after these first two batches

Prime opportunity for HX though...

I dunno. HX's record on narrowbodies so far is poor and their mainly Asian release choices would never match the usage of those moulds.

 

[TrijetTrilogy]

That's a disappointment, hopefully the engines issue can be sorted.

 

[miaoyimiaozhongl]

I honestly never thought I'd see such ridiculous nonsense in the airliner model community in 2026. If it isn't returned to the factory for a correct engine replacement, this brand might as well call it quits.

 

[YesterAirlines]

I honestly never thought I'd see such ridiculous nonsense in the airliner model community in 2026. If it isn't returned to the factory for a correct engine replacement, this brand might as well call it quits.

Well they haven't left the factory yet so keep your pants on

 

[miaoyimiaozhongl]

Well they haven't left the factory yet so keep your pants on

Such dedication to "perfection"

 

[YesterAirlines]

Such dedication to "perfection"

If you're looking for perfection I suggest you stop collecting 400 scale models!

Anyway we have finally received a response from the manufacturer in which they say:

"We agree to investigate the cause and resolve the issue before proceeding with shipping. However, due to the holiday constraints, we are currently unable to provide a definitive timeline for resolution. We sincerely apologize for this situation"

So there is reason to believe this will get resolved but the 727s at least will definitely be delayed and timelines are unclear at the moment.

 

[Macsergey]

how would they fix it? rip off the engines and install the correct size ones?

 

[YesterAirlines]

how would they fix it? rip off the engines and install the correct size ones?

Unclear at this point. There is the possibility that assembly wasn't completed for a good chunk of the 727s so in an ideal world they wouldn't need to remove the existing engines for all of them. Have to wait and see what they say.

 

[bakejobb_23]

So there is reason to believe this will get resolved but the 727s at least will definitely be delayed and timelines are unclear at the moment.

Will everything else be shipped and just the 727s will be delayed?

 

[YesterAirlines]

Will everything else be shipped and just the 727s will be delayed?

I would expect so yes

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

Definitely slurping up the 'delicious' Saul Bass trio

the TWA delivery & Eastern polished DC-9s are nice too...........
hopefully they'll be able to fix the engines on the TWA trijet

 

[airbeluga]

The 727s are the only ones I didn't order. But looking forward to the 767s and DC-9s.

 

[DarkKnight]

puhleeze polished metal ex-Eastern Trump shuttle, the aeroclassics is too small

 

[aviation456]

Hopefully Richard has looked into the use of the Panda 737 classics (-300/400s) and NGs after this headache!

 

[TrijetTrilogy]

Hopefully Richard has looked into the use of the Panda 737 classics (-300/400s) and NGs after this headache!

Exactly! I would love some Panda -300/-400, they seem amazing and I am yet to buy one.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

Exactly! I would love some Panda -300/-400, they seem amazing and I am yet to buy one.

Saul Bass UA............!

 

[keji833]

I just placed an order for the 762s to support the brand even though they are outside of my criteria, keep it up!

 

[Starz10p Aviation]

I’ll be getting a DC-9 and the battleship grey 767.