No N-registered hints for 1:400; I think that‘s the first time in a long time (or even ever) that we’ve had that happen.
Anyways, prediction time!
Boeing 738
C-FYXX - Swoop re-release?
C-FPXX - Don’t know for sure
XA-AXX - Aeromexico
XA-MXX - the only current 737s with this prefix are MAXes... very interesting, but it’ll probably be another Aeromexico
Boeing 787
HZ-AXXX - Definitely Saudi Arabia for both
HZ-AXX - “”
Airbus A321
G-UXXX - Thomas Cook?
VT-TXX - Vistara
Airbus A350
9V-SMX- Both of these are Singapore
9V-SMX - “”
Lockheed Tristar L1011-1
C-FTXX - not too sure on this one
Overall, not liking this release as an American collector already, so my wallet is saved this month!
__________________ My BIGGEST requests for new 1:400 releases
- Frontier 737-200 Saul Bass
- United Airbus A320 Evo Blue
- Allegiant Douglas DC-9, first livery
- Northwest Airlink CRJ-200 Bowling Shoe
- North Central DC-9-30 w/ Gold Trim
Some interesting hints this month. I hope NG addresses the fan blade issue with the a321neo as it is quite obvious and doesn't seem to of been addressed yet.
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Presumably only if they have managed to solve whatever problem they had in doing bare metal/polished bellies on Tristars?
Indeed, if that's been resolved it could also be Air Canada delivery c/s; otherwise it's likely that this could be another Air Canada in '70s-'80s red cheatline scheme with grey belly, to accompany the previous Dash 500 release. Or, maybe a burgundy stripe version? That would be nice.
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No 757s either. With more moulds being developed by NG, I hope they don't let the 757 go dormant.
Harvey
A bit disappointing in terms of variety, but January is typically a slow month so they're not really releasing great models. They just want something to go out for this month then focus on what to do for January, then hop into Chinese New Year for some time off. You gotta give it to NG, they've done all sorts of great releases this year.
__________________ My BIGGEST requests for new 1:400 releases
- Frontier 737-200 Saul Bass
- United Airbus A320 Evo Blue
- Allegiant Douglas DC-9, first livery
- Northwest Airlink CRJ-200 Bowling Shoe
- North Central DC-9-30 w/ Gold Trim
Cheap month for me. At most the L-1011. I would especially like either Air Canada 70's delivery livery, or the original blue-cheatline Air Transat. But I'd probably get any AC or TS L-1011 NG would make.
What on earth is this polished-belly problem NG has been having with L-1011 models? I hope it is resolved soon if not already. Some of my highest priorities have bare metal on them.
Jim
__________________ The greatest need in 1:400:Reissues of Major Passenger-Carrier 747 Classics: -100/200, -300, and SP, of NG / Aeroclassics / Big Bird Mk. 1 quality. Examples: American; United Blue-Star, Bass; TWA double globe, double stripe; Pan Am delivery; British Airways Negus, Landor; KLM 70's-80's blue top; Air France 70's-80's; Lufthansa 70's-80's; Aer Lingus delivery; Sabena 80's circle-s; Japan Air Lines 70's-80s; All Nippon 70's; and Qantas 70's-80's.
I think either tomorrow or Thursday. They were supposed to be announced today but they’ve been delayed for unknown reasons.
__________________ My BIGGEST requests for new 1:400 releases
- Frontier 737-200 Saul Bass
- United Airbus A320 Evo Blue
- Allegiant Douglas DC-9, first livery
- Northwest Airlink CRJ-200 Bowling Shoe
- North Central DC-9-30 w/ Gold Trim
I think either tomorrow or Thursday. They were supposed to be announced today but they’ve been delayed for unknown reasons.
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Thanks, wonder why they were delayed.
I keep telling you guys you're going to continue to be disappointed if you expect any sort of consistency from manufacturers regarding release announcements or deliveries.
I keep telling you guys you're going to continue to be disappointed if you expect any sort of consistency from manufacturers regarding release announcements or deliveries.
We never spoke of consistency in this thread, nor were we hoping for it. Most of us have known this for a while now.
__________________ My BIGGEST requests for new 1:400 releases
- Frontier 737-200 Saul Bass
- United Airbus A320 Evo Blue
- Allegiant Douglas DC-9, first livery
- Northwest Airlink CRJ-200 Bowling Shoe
- North Central DC-9-30 w/ Gold Trim
Hard pass on preorders this month, nice to save some
I know people get bored of US stuff but that’s my focus. Maybe one of the Aeromexicos later on but not now.
I like some of these releases, but nice to save up for next month! Or next year in this case
__________________ My BIGGEST requests for new 1:400 releases
- Frontier 737-200 Saul Bass
- United Airbus A320 Evo Blue
- Allegiant Douglas DC-9, first livery
- Northwest Airlink CRJ-200 Bowling Shoe
- North Central DC-9-30 w/ Gold Trim
I hope they mean bare metal/polished and not silver paint...
Yeah I saw this too. Normally it’s always described as “polished belly” so going by that it’s looking like it could be a silver painted alternative, which would be very disappointing. We’ve had no update as to whether or not the issues with the polished finish on this mould have been resolved; if not I’d rather they’d continue to hold off doing any subject with a polished belly/fuse until this can be fixed, instead of compromising with silver paint.
31019 Air Transat L-1011-1 C-FTNC (1980s colors; silver belly)
NG, could you please explain what "silver belly" means? Will the model be made with a bare-metal belly, or will you be painting it silver?
If you are doing the aircraft in bare-metal belly livery, bare metal surfaces must be bare metal.
Jim
__________________ The greatest need in 1:400:Reissues of Major Passenger-Carrier 747 Classics: -100/200, -300, and SP, of NG / Aeroclassics / Big Bird Mk. 1 quality. Examples: American; United Blue-Star, Bass; TWA double globe, double stripe; Pan Am delivery; British Airways Negus, Landor; KLM 70's-80's blue top; Air France 70's-80's; Lufthansa 70's-80's; Aer Lingus delivery; Sabena 80's circle-s; Japan Air Lines 70's-80s; All Nippon 70's; and Qantas 70's-80's.
Probably the Vistara and one of the Saudias for me, not sure if I like the G20 livery or not... Would get the SIA A350 but I own the Av400 version so it’s not worth it.
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Very happy to see models I suggest be done, even down to the registration
I feel you, but with EC-NBE, the Iberia A359. Glad they really listen to their customers.
I like most of these releases, I will only be getting a few based on my over all interest. Probably the Sunwing pair for me, maybe the G20 Saudi, Probably both A321s, and once I see photos, probably the Air Transat. Thanks NG!
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If the Air Transat has the bare-metal belly shown in the image, I will get it for sure. It's been on my L-1011 list.
Jim
__________________ The greatest need in 1:400:Reissues of Major Passenger-Carrier 747 Classics: -100/200, -300, and SP, of NG / Aeroclassics / Big Bird Mk. 1 quality. Examples: American; United Blue-Star, Bass; TWA double globe, double stripe; Pan Am delivery; British Airways Negus, Landor; KLM 70's-80's blue top; Air France 70's-80's; Lufthansa 70's-80's; Aer Lingus delivery; Sabena 80's circle-s; Japan Air Lines 70's-80s; All Nippon 70's; and Qantas 70's-80's.
Anyone knows what's up with the last two 747SP though? The SAA and Qatar Amari set for November. No news on these two so far and they've also been skipped during the latest releases photo posts, hmmm...
Perhaps NG could do that same Delta Connection CRJ livery but with the operator being Comair some time? Itd go very nicely with my little 1/400 GJ one
I would like that as well! Flown on both ASA and COMAIR Delta CRJ-200s numerous times back in the day. NG has released duplicates of U.S. CRJs (with different reg#s) in the past (United Tulip livery and Northwest final livery). Releasing a COMAIR version of the Delta Ron Allen livery would be just like how NG released various Lufthansa Cityline/Regional liveries in the past.
Anyone knows what's up with the last two 747SP though? The SAA and Qatar Amari set for November. No news on these two so far and they've also been skipped during the latest releases photo posts, hmmm...
They are just delayed a bit. They weren't the only models delayed.
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