Yu ModeL New Airbus A300 First Look

[YesterAirlines]

Yu ModeL have been a brand I've followed since they started making models in 2020. The majority of their production to date has been Chinese, made with other's moulds, but now they are expanding with their own mould for the Airbus A300. Their first releases include a mix of Western and Chinese models. They have been kind enough to send me through some pictures of the initial sample to give you a first look. Hopefully they'll send me a sample in the future:

Airbus A300 by Yu ModeLs Model Announcement

A first look at the new Yu ModeL Airbus A300 in 400 scale

www.yesterdaysairlines.com

 

[Mark22]

I'll definitely be picking up the Air Niugini (if I can get my hands on one), can't wait. Love all the new retro moulds we are getting lately.

 

[OscarBravo992]

I've been looking for the Air Nuigini since I started collecting. I will be picking it up for sure, regardless of cost!

 

[pons399]

Looks fine, although if the nosewheel remains that large it could give off crude vibes.

 

[CPHL1011]

OMG….what a paradise the whole 1:400 world is facing at the moment.

A300 wish list is long but here are some of the most wanted:

Conair of Denmark
Lufthansa (80’s scheme)
Alitalia
Iberia
AA
Continental

 

[Phantom]

This mould is not -600, but a B2/B4 (A300Classic) with the outer wings and wingtips of a -600R. I was afraid it would be this way. Well, at least it's not the other way round.

 

[josecolme]

This mould is not -600, but a B2/B4 (A300Classic) with the outer wings and wingtips of a -600R. I was afraid it would be this way. Well, at least it's not the other way round.

True, the -600 version doesn't have those slat fences. Plus the rear fuselage and vertical stabilizer should be those of an a310 if it were a 600. Also it would be nice if the recreated the flap track fairings a bit better.

 

[Phantom]

True, the -600 version doesn't have those slat fences. Plus the rear fuselage and vertical stabilizer should be those of an a310 if it were a 600. Also it would be nice if the recreated the flap track fairings a bit better.

Let's wait, maybe there will be some more refinements.
But I suddenly lost all (the bit of) hope for two "correct" moulds.
But let's be fair - speaking from a mould development perspective - a B4-600R is as close to B2 than an MD-11 is to a DC-10.

Waiting for that LH A300 now. Put the proper early CF6-50s and sand those fences. I can live with the absence of low speed aileron panel lines. But check that v.tail!

 

[YesterAirlines]

Yeah realistically this guy isn't a big company like NG or JC. I don't think you're going to get an A300-600 that meets Phantom's standards. I think he's likely to produce an A300B4 fuselage and 600 wing then sand down the winglets for a B4 and sand off the rooftop aerial for a 600.

From what I can see Aeroclassics never made the distinction with the fuselage and tail either.

I can live with it given the difference in fuselage rear and tail are quite subtle:

 

[Phantom]

Yeah realistically this guy isn't a big company like NG or JC. I don't think you're going to get an A300-600 that meets Phantom's standards. I think he's likely to produce an A300B4 fuselage and 600 wing then sand down the winglets for a B4 and sand off the rooftop aerial for a 600.

From what I can see Aeroclassics never made the distinction with the fuselage and tail either.

I can live with it given the difference in fuselage rear and tail are quite subtle:

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Thanks for this. I just recently was looking for this chart but couldn't find it. Perfectly illustrates the difference and the reasoning for it. Airbus managed to increase payload volume without significantly stretching the fuselage. Besides the cabin increase, this allowed the 600 to carry 23 instead of 20 LD3s.

 

[reggiehunt]

Is anywhere currently accepting preorders for these models?

 

[YesterAirlines]

Is anywhere currently accepting preorders for these models?

No as the releases haven't been announced officially yet. Just hints so far...

Also Yu needs to sort out distribution to the West. I've been trying to lead the horse to water, so to speak.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

Also Yu needs to sort out distribution to the West. I've been trying to lead the horse to water, so to speak.

That's great to hear. Thank You!
Better to delay launch and get this sorted out as much as can be possible

 

[reggiehunt]

Any further news on this? Very excited by the prospect of a new A300.

 

[YesterAirlines]

The first releases are still being worked on. I was asked recently about cockpit window shape. I'll see if I can get an update

 

[OscarBravo992]

I've got the Air Nuigini on order, very eager to see photos but waiting patiently. I'd rather wait a long time for a good model than something that's rushed.

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

I've got the Air Nuigini on order, very eager to see photos but waiting patiently. I'd rather wait a long time for a good model than something that's rushed.

Where are these listed?

 

[OscarBravo992]

Where are these listed?

My local retailer sends out pre-order emails for (almost) every brand's releases. They'll then order just the number of pre-orders per model. Not sure if the pre-orders have closed yet, would you like me to check for you?

 

[1/400collector]

My local retailer sends out pre-order emails for (almost) every brand's releases. They'll then order just the number of pre-orders per model. Not sure if the pre-orders have closed yet, would you like me to check for you?

Can you give me a link to that store? I'm curious to see if they stock Aeroclassics and NG models

 

[OscarBravo992]

Can you give me a link to that store? I'm curious to see if they stock Aeroclassics and NG models

They do, and they also ship to Israel. Although they are quite expensive compared to intl standards.

https://www.camaust.com.au/product-category/aeroclassics/

https://www.camaust.com.au/product-category/ng-models/