Still waiting on my Landor. This may be my first and last experiment with Taobao.
How did you do it - direct through a site or through engtaobao? I have found it to be reliable.
Anyway my latest 3 NG Models 757s arrived today (not via taobao for a change). Unfortunately my Eastern is delayed. All good except the top aerial on the Republic was on backwards.
I just got my Icelandair from Demographer on eBay yesterday. Still waiting on the house colour from Moons. Moons have suggested that they are still on their way from China in a recent post on here.
Yeah it's moons I've ordered from, should be any day now I reckon
Still waiting on my Landor. This may be my first and last experiment with Taobao.
I heard from NG that many of their Landor 757 models were lost in the typhoon (or something like that, perhaps lost in translation) and none of the Chinese retailers got any. NG said they would be out towards the end of the month. I have had several good experiences from Taobao that were very quick and from the same vendor that I ordered the Landor 757 from, so I am not concerned. Things happen.
I heard from NG that many of their Landor 757 models were lost in the typhoon (or something like that, perhaps lost in translation) and none of the Chinese retailers got any.
This makes sense. It is the only one of the models that the Skywings taobao store hasn't had real photos of on their site.
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Of my order of 8 via Engtaobao, only 5 have shipped. Eastern, regular Icelandair and BA Landor have not. Fortunately I have secured a Landor from Demographer X as replacement for a lost A340 order, it arrived today and got an Eastern model via ARD. Just need the Icelandair now which was always going to be in short supply anyway. Hopefully NG can issue some more...
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Of my order of 8 via Engtaobao, only 5 have shipped. Eastern, regular Icelandair and BA Landor have not. Fortunately I have secured a Landor from Demographer X as replacement for a lost A340 order, it arrived today and got an Eastern model via ARD. Just need the Icelandair now which was always going to be in short supply anyway. Hopefully NG can issue some more...
I believe you might be able to get the Iceland model from seller:bundys-boutique on eBay.
Seems like there's a shortage of regular Icelandairs
Yep NG already explained that the typhoon in China had affected production of the September releases, and right in the middle of the Icelandair 757 run by the sounds of it. They also said more should get produced later.
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How did you do it - direct through a site or through engtaobao? I have found it to be reliable.
Direct through a vendor on Taobao. I have a work colleague who is fluent in Mandarin, so I thought I'd try to be clever and get one direct.
Trouble is I can't follow it up with her at the moment as I managed to smash my ankle up last weekend and am immobilised at home for the next week or two.
Perhaps lost in the Typhoon then? I don't mind waiting, it's the not knowing that makes me itch.
Trouble is I can't follow it up with her at the moment as I managed to smash my ankle up last weekend and am immobilised at home for the next week or two.\
Prayers for your speedy recovery....hope you're back on your feet soon!
And I hope that you, and all, soon have all of your models!
Jim
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Thank you for your kind thoughts Jim.
My own fault really. I keep forgetting that 20 year old me was a few decades ago when I decide 'yeah I can do this, not a problem!'
The Landor 757 in Richard's post sure looks nice. I'm sure I'll manage to get one at some point.
Some of my Engtaobao order arrived today. The Landor is on the way seperately too and my Eastern came via ARD. Just awaiting Icelandair regular livery and owed a 'spare' Eastern from Taobao...
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Nice collection of NGs Allen. I’m waiting in hope for the 757 Romania tail which will almost complete my world tail collection.
Yes it's coming along nicely. These 757's are really excellent ! Hopefully more to come soon, it's all gone a bit worryingly quiet on the NG front round here of late...
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Yes it's coming along nicely. These 757's are really excellent ! Hopefully more to come soon, it's all gone a bit worryingly quiet on the NG front round here of late...
I was thinking the same thing. I've pre-ordered the Eastern regular-livery 757 of the October models, and already have space awaiting it in my 80's North America section. Looking forward to its arrival. The October models announcement at this site came on Sept. 29, so we may get a November announcement soon. Would love some USAir and TWA.
Jim
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Not too impressed with my first order of one of the NG models. My Landor arrived in this condition. Anybody else get one with detached wing and bent gear?
I just got my Republic 757s (I doubled up because I love this scheme and it's an excellent model) and I'm in awe. I immediately contacted my favorite retailer to try to secure some other liveries. Fingers crossed!
Now, not to be greedy, but I've waited for that other behemoth manufacturer to make my favorite model/livery combination in 1/400 to no avail.
NG Models, you're my only hope!
It'd be lovely to finally get a couple of these in 1/400.
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Thank you Gemini for the 1/400 TWA MD-80s (couple more schemes left).
Thank you NG for the TWA 757.
Thanks Aeroclassics for the Braniff Ultras!
My Wishlist: Air1, FrontierHorizon, Presidential, Air Atlanta, AirCal.
Not too impressed with my first order of one of the NG models. My Landor arrived in this condition. Anybody else get one with detached wing and bent gear?
Yikes. Wing is an easy fix, but looks like the tug driver needs to be fired...
Yes it's coming along nicely. These 757's are really excellent ! Hopefully more to come soon, it's all gone a bit worryingly quiet on the NG front round here of late...
I’ve finally heard something today from NG regarding their absence the last few weeks.
This is what Lily told me:
“Recently, the government asked to upgrade the fire protection setting. Recently, we stopped production for several days to do this to meet the government's new requirements on production safety.”
I presume this is also the reason the October releases are delayed.
Lastly, L-1011 is coming soon, MD-80 will be developed next year.
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I’ve finally heard something today from NG regarding their absence the last few weeks.
This is what Lily told me:
“Recently, the government asked to upgrade the fire protection setting. Recently, we stopped production for several days to do this to meet the government's new requirements on production safety.”
I presume this is also the reason the October releases are delayed.
Lastly, L-1011 is coming soon, MD-80 will be developed next year.
Glad to hear it, I was beginning to think something more sinister had happened !
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Why, oh why, would you divulge info on new moulds?? It’s been well-established that GJ/ADI is hellbent on predatorial tactics in dealing with NG. Why would you tip their hand, like that??
While the info itself is particularly vague, it should still be up to them to decide the ‘if’ and ‘when’ of an announcement.
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I’ve finally heard something today from NG regarding their absence the last few weeks.
This is what Lily told me:
“Recently, the government asked to upgrade the fire protection setting. Recently, we stopped production for several days to do this to meet the government's new requirements on production safety.”
I presume this is also the reason the October releases are delayed.
One can certainly understand a delay for fire protection and production safety upgrades! Looking forward to the October release when it is ready.
Jim
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Why, oh why, would you divulge info on new moulds?? It’s been well-established that GJ/ADI is hellbent on predatorial tactics in dealing with NG. Why would you tip their hand, like that??
While the info itself is particularly vague, it should still be up to them to decide the ‘if’ and ‘when’ of an announcement.
It could be a 'Red Herring', specifically to goad others into rushing theirs into production and screwing them up?
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DC-8s still needed to be done in 1/400: Air Ceylon, Air Spain, Seaboard World (-63CF)
Comets still missing- Dan Air (4 & 4C), United Arab Airlines/Misrair/Egyptair, Kuwait AW, Sudan AW, East African AW, Saudi Royal Flt.
Caravelles still not made: Luxair, Air Algerie,SABENA (final scheme), Libyan Arab Airlines, SAS ( SCANDINAVIAN titles scheme)
Ilyushin IL-18s still not made: Tarom (billboard,) Malev (1st scheme),Cubana, Balkan/ Tabso-Bulgarian Air Transport,
Any pics yet of the new United and American 757s? Looking forward to grabbing at least the United. I'm always slightly concerned buying bare metal models, though. As much as I love the classic AA livery, it sucks to have models tarnish, like some of the early Gemini 1:200 American releases.
It could be a 'Red Herring', specifically to goad others into rushing theirs into production and screwing them up?
Hmm. Yeah, you could be right. That said, GJ hasn't had an L1011 in 20 years, and I have to imagine they have no intention to make a new one anytime soon. Not to mention that an AC or NG L1011 would obviously be of superior quality.
As for the MD80, I was completely shocked to see them release another for October. Delta new colors, of course. But, still, I figured that GJ mould was already dead & buried along with all their other classics.
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Any pics yet of the new United and American 757s? Looking forward to grabbing at least the United. I'm always slightly concerned buying bare metal models, though. As much as I love the classic AA livery, it sucks to have models tarnish, like some of the early Gemini 1:200 American releases.
Having already bought the Northwest Orient and Eastern 757's from NG, they're outstanding. I'd have no concern about the quality of other the American or the newest Eastern announced with the October releases.
Having already bought the Northwest Orient and Eastern 757's from NG, they're outstanding. I'd have no concern about the quality of other the American or the newest Eastern announced with the October releases.
Good to hear that. But I'm thinking more long term. Will that polished metal still look good in a year? 5 years?
This was the issue with some of the early Gemini200 AA birds. The 757 and MD-80 in particular had some issues with the metal tarnishing and turning very dull and blotchy after a couple years.
I'll probably still get the NG AA 757 anyway, and hope for the best.
As for the MD80, I was completely shocked to see them release another for October. Delta new colors, of course. But, still, I figured that GJ mould was already dead & buried along with all their other classics.
One for Delta fleet builders, I suppose. I'd guess GJ / ADI was trying to compete with AC / NG preemptively if they released something from the 80's.
Jim
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GJ could've done better, I was disappointed with the MD80 when i saw the ugly 1990s landing gears in the image released by GJ . Guess the glory of GJ are gone now.
Still waiting for the LAndor & Negus 757's to arrive, and then fingers crossed for the Air Europe & Britannia to follow soon after....
But in the meantime, here's another G- Reg, G-MONB, I believe it was the first for that airline, and it sported both RR engine types during it's time with them.
Good to hear that. But I'm thinking more long term. Will that polished metal still look good in a year? 5 years?
I'll probably still get the NG AA 757 anyway, and hope for the best.
Yeah, probably best to just get them anyway. I’d have to think that given how NG makes relatively limited production runs anyway, they’ll be particularly hard to find 4-5 years after the production run. Either that, or just quite expensive.
Still waiting for the LAndor & Negus 757's to arrive, and then fingers crossed for the Air Europe & Britannia to follow soon after....
But in the meantime, here's another G- Reg, G-MONB, I believe it was the first for that airline, and it sported both RR engine types during it's time with them.
Already proposed the Monarch a while ago so a bit of 'bumping up' is defo worth it. Were Monarch the first UK (or European ?) charter airline operator of the 757 in fact ? More reason to produce the model I'd say !
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1. I received the Eastern 757 N505EA model today. The right wing was separated and fell to the ground through the gap in the styrofoam packaging when I took the model out of the box. Luckily there was no damage to the fuselage from scraping or when the wing hit the ground and I was able to glue it back on. I understand that it is open at the bottom so the foam or plastic can't be pushed up to damage or break the gear but I highly recommend having a thin solid layer of foam on the bottom to prevent that from happening.
2. The nose gear has fallen off of 3 of my NG models. Again, everything turned out ok since I was able to glue them back in no problems but if they had fallen out of the bottom of the foam and slipped out of the box, they would be lost. I appreciate that you are willing to send replacement gear but I think you can avoid some of this with a little more glue to secure your nose gears.
Thanks again for what you are doing in the 400 scale market and I truly appreciate your models.
Already proposed the Monarch a while ago so a bit of 'bumping up' is defo worth it. Were Monarch the first UK (or European ?) charter airline operator of the 757 in fact ? More reason to produce the model I'd say !
Sorry, yeah, plagiarism
As for your question, could be, as I must admit when I looked it up I was very surprised to see it as Line Number 14, Monarch were very early to the 757 party! Anyone know for sure??
Still waiting for the LAndor & Negus 757's to arrive,
Mine have just arrived direct from NG and they really are excellent -superb mould with aerials. accurate livery colours with fine detail printing and each with its own printed airline box. Interestingly, my BA Landor model came with the nose gear detached and an a separate bag ready to attach. A good move, which I don't mind if it means the model does not get damaged in transit.
If NG keep this up, we don't need anyone else to make 757s in 1/400.
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DC-8s still needed to be done in 1/400: Air Ceylon, Air Spain, Seaboard World (-63CF)
Comets still missing- Dan Air (4 & 4C), United Arab Airlines/Misrair/Egyptair, Kuwait AW, Sudan AW, East African AW, Saudi Royal Flt.
Caravelles still not made: Luxair, Air Algerie,SABENA (final scheme), Libyan Arab Airlines, SAS ( SCANDINAVIAN titles scheme)
Ilyushin IL-18s still not made: Tarom (billboard,) Malev (1st scheme),Cubana, Balkan/ Tabso-Bulgarian Air Transport,
Mine have just arrived direct from NG and they really are excellent -superb mould with aerials. accurate livery colours with fine detail printing and each with its own printed airline box. Interestingly, my BA Landor model came with the nose gear detached and an a separate bag ready to attach. A good move, which I don't mind if it means the model does not get damaged in transit.
If NG keep this up, we don't need anyone else to make 757s in 1/400.
It’s possible to order directly from NG?
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Mine have just arrived direct from NG and they really are excellent -superb mould with aerials. accurate livery colours with fine detail printing and each with its own printed airline box. Interestingly, my BA Landor model came with the nose gear detached and an a separate bag ready to attach. A good move, which I don't mind if it means the model does not get damaged in transit.
If NG keep this up, we don't need anyone else to make 757s in 1/400.
Very envious!! Still waiting for mine....
....and you've opened a can of worms, you can order direct from NG???
I'm glad Adrian has received our gift. In the past, Adrian has given us a lot of help, which will help us make more correct and richer products. To show our gratitude, we presented two products to Adrian.
In general, NG does not retail products directly. If you want to buy NG products, you can ask the retailers who cooperate with us.
But there is only one case in which we may do a small amount of retail. In the future, we may participate in some exhibitions. In order to create the atmosphere of the exhibition, we may sell a small number of products on site.
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Mine have just arrived direct from NG and they really are excellent -superb mould with aerials. accurate livery colours with fine detail printing and each with its own printed airline box. Interestingly, my BA Landor model came with the nose gear detached and an a separate bag ready to attach. A good move, which I don't mind if it means the model does not get damaged in transit.
If NG keep this up, we don't need anyone else to make 757s in 1/400.
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It’s possible to order directly from NG?
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Very envious!! Still waiting for mine....
....and you've opened a can of worms, you can order direct from NG???
Already proposed the Monarch a while ago so a bit of 'bumping up' is defo worth it. Were Monarch the first UK (or European ?) charter airline operator of the 757 in fact ? More reason to produce the model I'd say !
I just got my Republic 757s (I doubled up because I love this scheme and it's an excellent model) and I'm in awe. I immediately contacted my favorite retailer to try to secure some other liveries. Fingers crossed!
Now, not to be greedy, but I've waited for that other behemoth manufacturer to make my favorite model/livery combination in 1/400 to no avail.
NG Models, you're my only hope!
It'd be lovely to finally get a couple of these in 1/400.
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