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Gemini Jets, January 2023: Announcement

1/19/2023

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It has been some time since I've gone looking for a model from Gemini Jets. (I did recently pick up the Alaska Air Max 9 "West Coast Wonders' which is certainly a more preferable option than the version offered by Aeroclassics). The issue lately with Gemini though has been stale offerings on subpar moulds. But it does seem as though they are trying to respond to the changing 1/400 market. This month has 12 new models on 12 moulds from five countries across several eras. For details on each one, read on...

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Aeroclassics January 2023

1/7/2023

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It's hard to believe that we are well into the year 2023. Right on schedule, Aeroclassics have announced their lineup for January. There are six name brand models this month and three are using the royalty-dodging 'Blue Box' label. So that makes for a total of nine 1/400 scale models. Seven of the models this month are U.S. based while Austria and Thailand also garner some attention. For more on this month's installments, read on.

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Panda Model July 2022 - Exclusive Release for Waffle Collectibles

7/6/2022

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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...

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JC Wings September 2022 Announcements

6/29/2022

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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...

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Buchannan Models July 2022 Announcement

6/28/2022

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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! 

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Gemini Jets June 2022 Announcements

6/20/2022

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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...

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Gemini Jets April 2022 Announcements

4/19/2022

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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. 

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Aeroclassics February 2022

2/10/2022

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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...

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NG Models March 2022 Announcement

2/9/2022

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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...

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Gemini Jets February 2022 Announcement

2/3/2022

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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.

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NG Models January 2022 Announcements

1/13/2022

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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...

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Gemini Jets December 2021/January 2022 Release List

12/22/2021

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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.

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