What is the first 1:400 scale model aircraft you got?

[Lokian777]

my first model is the GeminiJets SAS Airbus A321neo SE-DMO GJSAS1944 which i got in 2023.

 

[GoLithuania]

This American Eagle E170 N760MQ from GeminiJets

 

[MacSergey]

My first model was A350 Finnair by JC which arrived in such state. I successfully glued it and sold after I got the same model by NG

 

[GoLithuania]

My first model was A350 Finnair by JC which arrived in such state. I successfully glued it and sold after I got the same model by NG

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Cripes...

 

[Mikeymag]

I have been collecting 27 years. My first 1/400 was a GJ purchase for $26.99 in 1999.

 

[GoLithuania]

I have been collecting 26 years. My first 1/400 was a GJ purchase for $26.99 in 1999.

$27 in 1999 is worth $52.26 now so my how the times haven't changed lol

 

[jetliner10101]

It was the Dragon Wings Dragonair A330 that came with the acrylic Kai Tak display in 1998 or 99. The model arrived with a broken engine pylon. If I remember correctly it was before Gemini's first few releases like the Air China and Virgin 747 were out in store. I waited for those Gemini first releases to come out and bought them right away.

 

[Phantom]

As I'm just digging through some old storage boxes...
here's my three "milestone" models united in one picture.
The one in center was my first 1/400 - I think that was 2001 or so. GJ release.
The one to the right (NG) brought me back into 400 scale after a long break and the one to the left was my first diecast aircraft model that started it all. Probably mid to late 1980's. 1/600 Schabak. I see I even modified the engines at some point.

Excuse the bluish grey interims backdrop...

 

[LeoMuse747]

My first models in 1:400 scale were these two below. I bought them together from the Prairie Diecast store on Ebay back in 2020.
Back when Gemini Jets used to release interesting stuff, I guess

 

[Boeing_3019]

My first ever model was NG Models Sichuan Airlines B-32AG. Now it's... uh... a little damaged. Haven't dared to touch it in case the main landing gear breaks again...