The Exclusive releases facilitated by Panda Models are rolling in left and right. Also announced today (7/6) is another 737-300 special release for Prairie Diecast. While Panda Models have been fairly quiet, and have only released a few models at a time in 2022, they continue regular collaboration with well know model distributers. Here we take a look at a specially commissioned Air Inuit registered C-GFFN. For all the details on this one of special release from Panda Models and Prairie Diecast, read on...

Manufacterer-distributer alliances in 1/400 scale have become more commonplace in 2022. One of the most well known collaborations is between the infamous Panda Model company, and the edgy, yet dominant Waffle Collectables online model store. Their teamwork however has resulted in some very interesting release, here's what's planned for July, 2022. For all the details, read on...

JC Wings have announced on social media and their various 1/400 community channels the scheduled releases that will become available this September. While JC Wings remains notoriously bad at keeping any kind of schedule,  they are becoming a bit easier to keep track of as they've adopted an "available now, available later" monthly announcements. This September will see 12 models, for more, read on...

The agreement between NG Models and the newly established Buchannan Model Company seems to be working out quite well so far. Last Month Buchannan Models successfully brought to life their first 1/400 scale model airplane. The subject, a British Airways hybrid livery. This month, they are back again with another announcement! For all the details, read on! 

We are shockingly at the halfway point of 2022 and with the fast passing of the month arrives the most recent spread of upcoming Gemini Jets releases. As the arrival of May's models have been largely underwhelming due to the usually factory issues, so too are the list of upcoming models. While there are 12 models on the list, you can essentially chop it down by three as that's how many are 'flaps/slats extended' duplicates. With that being said there are 6 countries on 8 moulds. Let's take a closer look...

Consistency is key. Or is it? That is seemingly the question with Aeroclassics lately. If one thing is true, AC has struggled recently with timely monthly announcements. It is certainly known and forgivable that these delays have been largely a result of the global shipping crisis. But happily this month, AC is back on track. There are six countries this month on eight different moulds. For a complete break down, read on...

Presumably, as a result of last month's delays, May's arrivals were announced on the penultimate Friday of the month. There are some nice DC-6s this month and the usual representation of international fare. There is plenty of history to study and models from six different continents across nearly 8 decades. 

It seems as though Gemini Jets has something it hasn't really had in a while. Momentum. Everyone can do something well, but when you're unsure of what that is yourself, you tend to struggle. Gemini has been blasted for its lack of QC, and usually it's been justifiable. But it doesn't mean Gemini Jets should be avoided like the plague. Gemini has some of the best, and some of the only 1/400 scale moulds of small regional airplanes, and at long last, we are seeing them regularly. 

There was a lot of anticipation this month about what would be featured. Early reports indicated a number of deregulation jets, some tri-jets and some props as well. All rumors were true this month, but is it a TKO? That remains to be seen. There are a few reasons to take February's releases with a grain of salt. For my full take on all 12 models from AC-February 2022, read on...

Be it global congestion in shipping, Covid 19, economic woes, or a combination of the three, I am really am content to see a somewhat shorter release schedule for the coming month. 

There are four moulds this month, and the headliner is the brand new 777 mould. For a complete overview, continue on...

Gemini Jets rolls on in 2022 continuing to do Gemini Jets things. If a yawn could yawn, that would be Gemini Jets in February 2022. 

Because Gemini combined the December and January releases a little over a month ago,  the February 2022 wave is the first overall for the year. Let's take a look at what's to come.

Happily, 2022 is starting out with a much lighter then usual release schedule from NG Models. While that may not be great news for most collectors, the effort needed to keep up with everything in the world of 1/400 scale from the perspective of a writer is daunting.

This month, just six new models are expected from NG, but each of the six will be on moulds that are unparalleled in 1/400.

American collectors will be the happiest of the bunch. A sharp looking AA One World 757-200 headlines January 2022. For more, continue on...

It looks as though the continued worldwide economic and shipping struggles will continue to impact ADI at the end of 2021. This will be the  third and fourth month in a row of combined monthly releases. The good news though is that there are a handful of nice looking options. 

The best news of all is that both of the superb JC Wings 777 and 787 moulds appear to be here to stay. Two 'flaps-up, flaps-down' options are available this month and both will be popular provided an absence of production issues.

Aeroclassics continues its trend of early month announcements in October. What with the 10th month of the year starting on a Friday, it made sense to wait until the 8th to go live. I'm sure this decision was made easier by the many delays impacting all imported goods. I also suspect with this lighter list of models Aeroclassics is awaiting the arrival of a variety of finished product. 

If there is any benefit, the slimmer release list will make choices easier for collectors. This month sees eight 1/400 scale models on the brochure, but an additional BA A319, G-EUPZ is listed on Aeroclassics direct. The other selections include a Max8 and a Max9, two 767-200s, two DC-10s, an A320, and a TU-154.

Altogether, there are a total of seven countries represented from four different continents. Seven different moulds are here to choose from. With the usual variety, there's plenty to take a look at.

Phoenix continues to stumble along rather aimlessly in 2021. It has been a long time since I have deliberately ordered or preordered one of their models. It has been well discussed and documented by collectors the status of the most commonly used moulds. Most, if not all are now reaching obsolescence. Still, it couldn't hurt to keep an eye out for them. Here's what's on tap for July 2021.