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The Ultimate 1:400 Scale Model Tier List - Rating 1:400 Model Manufacturers!

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  • Опубліковано 6 лип 2020
  • Welcome back! Today we will be rating most of the 1:400 Scale model manufacturers such as Gemini Jets, NG Models, Phoenix Models, Panda Models, JC Wings, Aviation 400, AeroClassics, Apollo, Velocity Models, Dragon Wings and Herpa.
    We will be rating them in a Tier list which, for those of you who are unaware, is a rating system where we rate the companies. S is best and going down through A, B, C, D, E, and F is worst.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 289

  • @Aviation18
    @Aviation18  4 роки тому +44

    Fun fact that I didn't include in the video: 20.1% of my Gemini Jets models have arrived broken.
    While Phoenix is at 4% and NG is at 0%

    • @aquatikat
      @aquatikat 4 роки тому +2

      That is sad.

    • @swisscheeseaviation590
      @swisscheeseaviation590 4 роки тому +2

      Honestly I’m not surprised, GJ’s models are too expensive, it’s over $65 for me to buy a 1:400 Q400 at the hobby store I go to.

    • @SomeGuyFromMalta
      @SomeGuyFromMalta 3 роки тому

      he said

    • @sanchez9225
      @sanchez9225 3 роки тому

      Pls unbox a AVIATION400 A350-900

    • @sto1017
      @sto1017 Рік тому

      One of my NG models one came broken

  • @Redriveraviation
    @Redriveraviation 4 роки тому +6

    Enjoyed it! Very much agreed with all those rankings! I’ll be excited to see you collect more of those other brands in the future!

  • @MileHigh_Aviation
    @MileHigh_Aviation 4 роки тому +11

    Awesome list!! I agree with you on pretty much all of them! Liked!

  • @CitrusAviation
    @CitrusAviation 4 роки тому +6

    Fantastic models company ranking list and yes, I agree with these! I’m super happy to have helped out, and it is awesome that people are helping you make amazing content!

  • @Aviation_-st7yu
    @Aviation_-st7yu 4 роки тому

    Been waiting for one of these vids

  • @rmaviationtravel
    @rmaviationtravel 4 роки тому +12

    I was waiting for you to pull out a picture of AS Aviation’s Herpa A346 that was absolutely garbage lol. Amazing video, and I agree with your rankings as well. Very fair.

  • @MileHigh_Aviation
    @MileHigh_Aviation 4 роки тому +3

    Also thank you for using my clip!

  • @acs777x2
    @acs777x2 4 роки тому +7

    Awesome video!! *Me flexing with 22 NG Models* And 3 of my NG models were broken but are now successfully fixed, and 2 are currently broken, I still need to fix them

    • @Aviation18
      @Aviation18  4 роки тому

      Thanks man and I hope you get your models fixed!

    • @acs777x2
      @acs777x2 4 роки тому

      @@Aviation18 Thank you so much for replying sir!

  • @mariosaviationmore4982
    @mariosaviationmore4982 4 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @jlaviation6207
    @jlaviation6207 4 роки тому +9

    I have a lot of respect for Aeroclassics since they make some very rare airlines

  • @EKC2024
    @EKC2024 4 роки тому +11

    NG RULES!!! To be honest, I don’t think anyone has received an NG models broken yet.

  • @BradleyPennyAviation
    @BradleyPennyAviation 4 роки тому

    Great videos! I normally go with NG models or Pheonix!

  • @mrman0-095
    @mrman0-095 4 роки тому +1

    This is gonna be good!

  • @idaviation
    @idaviation 4 роки тому

    Really enjoyed it. This is pretty much what I think too! Awesome job! 😃

  • @pacificcy3182
    @pacificcy3182 4 роки тому +5

    I would rate AeroClassics at a C, since they are basically kind of like a budget sort of aircraft. They don't come broken, they are good quality, but they are rather basic, it's kind of like the Hornby RailRoad range of starter models for model railway blokes like me. I hope you get what I mean.

  • @bagels377
    @bagels377 4 роки тому +5

    I've got a panda sas a340. Its a fantastic mould with really nice quality and detail.

    • @Aviation18
      @Aviation18  4 роки тому

      I've heard they're really good and I'd want to experience that myself!

  • @alphabravoindia5267
    @alphabravoindia5267 4 роки тому +5

    Aeroclassics needs some more love. Who else agrees?

    • @alexaviation4202
      @alexaviation4202 4 роки тому

      Me

    • @bearabletable7527
      @bearabletable7527 5 місяців тому

      they make awesome retro jets and RARE jets such as the Caravelle, BAC one eleven, Trident, DH Comet...etc

  • @user-ot4wm2fh8g
    @user-ot4wm2fh8g 4 роки тому +4

    I think you may have treated Aeroclassics somewhat unfairly. Their modern models may not be as good as other manufacturers but I’ve heard good things about their moulds of older aircraft such as their DC-10 and older Douglas Aircraft. I’ve also heard pretty good things about their A330.

  • @JoshuasPHXAviation
    @JoshuasPHXAviation 4 роки тому

    Nice video👍👍. Liked

  • @Liza_F2P
    @Liza_F2P 4 роки тому +2

    I agree with the list. Also, I was gonna get the Singapore A330 MRTT since my country Air Force has it but it was sold out

  • @joshhedges6472
    @joshhedges6472 5 місяців тому

    Checking out this video, really enjoying your content. I see this video is 3Y old…would you say ratings hold true now?

  • @CAFC_DANBRO
    @CAFC_DANBRO 4 роки тому +1

    Yay you actually did it

  • @redsbricks5993
    @redsbricks5993 4 роки тому +1

    You seriously need to get Panda. Good video!

  • @H.R.King.
    @H.R.King. 3 роки тому +1

    What app/ website/ program do you us

  • @JJ_Skippy
    @JJ_Skippy 4 роки тому

    Your video ended up on the Diecast Aircraft Forum (DA.C)!
    Two things I want to say regarding your ratings:
    - I think Aeroclassics should be a bit higher on the list, maybe up to a C. While the molds and detail aren’t that great, you have a much better chance of getting a model clean than broken with Aeroclassics.
    - NG and has some awesome molds, far superior to their competition; I think they should bet at the S rank, considering their customer service is excellent.
    This is all my opinion, and I respect your ratings. Great video nonetheless.

  • @airbus7379
    @airbus7379 4 роки тому

    Great vid I agree

  • @ASAviation
    @ASAviation 4 роки тому +29

    Herpa over Gemini?? Hmmm maybe I could agree with that one actually. Brilliant vid mate.

    • @Aviation18
      @Aviation18  4 роки тому +7

      Yeh, I don't have a huge amount of experience with Herpa but the AN-225 that I have it amazing! and Thanks man!

    • @muhammadhaider1885
      @muhammadhaider1885 4 роки тому

      Hi as aviation

  • @LeeAviation
    @LeeAviation 4 роки тому

    My Phoenix A350 MAS looks really good! They got the molding right for me :)

  • @ckasala4
    @ckasala4 3 роки тому

    Where do you buy your models?

  • @aviationproductions2663
    @aviationproductions2663 4 роки тому

    So cool

  • @oneworldman0
    @oneworldman0 4 роки тому +49

    F should’ve been called Gemini gets

    • @dyeet6861
      @dyeet6861 4 роки тому +3

      lol yeah

    • @stevensaviationspotting
      @stevensaviationspotting 4 роки тому +3

      oneworldman2009 Yeah I agree!

    • @mickeywys8524
      @mickeywys8524 4 роки тому +2

      no just.......no

    • @aviationw12-4rd3
      @aviationw12-4rd3 4 роки тому +9

      don't judge gemini jets by what you heard, you should judge them by your personal experiences with them.

    • @joeyyy4864
      @joeyyy4864 4 роки тому

      😂 saying what we’re all thinking

  • @mksaviation7270
    @mksaviation7270 4 роки тому

    Agree with your list 91%😆 I would have put GJ in B and herpa in D otherwise I think it was a very accurate assessment 👍🏽

  • @Aidan_-xv8cm
    @Aidan_-xv8cm 4 роки тому +2

    Lol I said gemini200, I meant gemini jets because I have more of those than ng. Oops

    • @Aidan_-xv8cm
      @Aidan_-xv8cm 4 роки тому

      Honestly I did not see the 1:400

  • @Adriatic1290
    @Adriatic1290 4 роки тому

    I have a U.S. Navy P-3 Orion and a Lufthansa A340-300 aswell as an Air Canada A340-500 aircraft from Dragon wings. And they are amazing

  • @dannyliu214
    @dannyliu214 4 роки тому

    I have three aviation400 and I love it!’s a350 is so good! 777’s are even more outstanding!

  • @RoyMcTaggart
    @RoyMcTaggart 4 роки тому

    Great video! One small point, Dragon Wings quit the 1:400 scale in 2012.

    • @hyrengan954
      @hyrengan954 4 роки тому

      Yep, now they only make military and space equipment models

  • @elijahhuang5393
    @elijahhuang5393 4 роки тому +1

    Next time you do an update, can you please do an Emirates 777-300ER to Dubai international?

  • @parthabanerjee7670
    @parthabanerjee7670 4 роки тому

    Confused about phoenix and ng model. What should buy...

  • @ttv-crqzy8
    @ttv-crqzy8 4 роки тому

    I have 2 Dragon models from 2011 (USAF B-1 and C-5) and they are very good. You can take off the landing gear and put it back on.

  • @magdalenakwiecien4606
    @magdalenakwiecien4606 4 роки тому +2

    I think NG Models because I personally think that they don't really mess up with there models

  • @bassaviator2789
    @bassaviator2789 3 роки тому

    what about a321 eva air from phoenix for 16 euro is it good? anyone have it?

  • @AdventureswithaaronB
    @AdventureswithaaronB 4 роки тому +2

    Just an honest question, I’m only recently getting Into this, what is Gemini 200? Is that the same as Gemini jets? If so, is it just as bad?

    • @Aviation18
      @Aviation18  4 роки тому

      Gemini200 is the 1/200 scale version of Gemini Jets. I didn't include them in this because this list is just about 1/400 models but they're actually Very Good! A lot better than their 1/400 variation

    • @AdventureswithaaronB
      @AdventureswithaaronB 4 роки тому

      Aviation18 o wow, thx so much

  • @michealgo9646
    @michealgo9646 4 роки тому

    I agree with your opinions almost entirely. I know nobody cares, but I'd put Panda in S, simply because of how they are like Robin Hood. The steal from the rich (they produce Easy Jet models without license) to give to the poor (us, who have almost no other source for them).
    Then considering I haven't seen any Dragon produced after 2012, the models and molds, and they're Paint work and detailing is of today's standard. They did have too much plastic, but unlike plastic on today's models, it didn't fall off and somehow it was fairly sturdy.
    Anyway, great video, great topic, really happy your discussing this.

  • @yulaviation3868
    @yulaviation3868 4 роки тому

    Noice!

  • @Mo-ij8re
    @Mo-ij8re Рік тому

    which company makes the best 747 and a380 would you say ? in terms of detail and accuracy.

    • @bearabletable7527
      @bearabletable7527 5 місяців тому

      NG for 747SP, Dragon for boeing 747-100 to 400 , and gemini for 747-8.

  • @jacobt1366
    @jacobt1366 4 роки тому

    How many of these manufacturers planes do you have

  • @Aviation-fi3sv
    @Aviation-fi3sv 4 роки тому

    Nice list I would go Phoenix or NG

  • @aidenaviation
    @aidenaviation Рік тому

    Do you know what company has the best 777-300er?

    • @Oatmealgoat18
      @Oatmealgoat18 Рік тому

      I would say av400 or jc wings. The Gemini jets new mould is also pretty good I think. The NG one is decent.

  • @johnsappleseed
    @johnsappleseed 4 роки тому +1

    Phoenix's 767 mould is amazing.

  • @rickbear7249
    @rickbear7249 3 роки тому +1

    Although I found this an interesting video, you should bear in mind that most of the manufacturers are actually just "brand names" who share each-other's moulds. So you can't really say "brand x is better than brand y" with any certainty. When looking for where to buy the best models, it's best to concentrate on the aircraft model MOULDS rather than the brand names on the boxes. You can find who is using which mould, and I'd advise using this as your starting point. That said, it's always a pleasure to hear from new reviewers.

  • @adamreynolds2372
    @adamreynolds2372 4 роки тому +1

    Ah you missed hogan. Got the oasis Hong Kong for 20 quid brand new. Decent, looked like a 747 and looks nice but no aerials and rolling gear so I’d say they’d sit with Apollo or dragon. Not the best but cheap.

  • @eriknilsson1686
    @eriknilsson1686 4 роки тому

    I have an AeroClassics 757-200 (livery is United Blue Tulip) and the mold itself is decent, but the decalling is terrible. I have a Herpa E170 (also United Blue Tulip Livery) and besides the landing gear being on the plasticy side, it is a solid model, though the stripes come to a point at the nose and rear of the plane instead of wrapping around, but that’s my only complaint with the Herpa mold.
    Edit: I forgot to mention that I also have a Herpa Swiss CS100/A220 and that is also another good model as well.

  • @BlueRockerPR
    @BlueRockerPR 4 роки тому +1

    I believe Dragon Wings no longer make aircraft models, but I would have definitely NOT put them under D. They're about the only company that put a stand, extra tires and "in-flight" configuration on all their models.

    • @vcchannel4191
      @vcchannel4191 Рік тому +1

      Dragon wings were a different era so can’t compare, I would never got into collecting if I never came across DW

  • @jamesnewcombe3551
    @jamesnewcombe3551 3 роки тому

    Hey could you do this for 1:200 scale?

  • @ScienceGuy5610
    @ScienceGuy5610 5 місяців тому +1

    12:29
    To give you some information Dragon Wings went out of business in 2016..so there's actually not much to be up-to-date...

  • @rosscurrie3979
    @rosscurrie3979 4 роки тому

    Gemini jets are better than c man
    Great Video loved seeing you rate the company’s and see some I have not bought from up with ng. maybe I will buy some of there models.

  • @jarnold1236
    @jarnold1236 4 роки тому

    My Phoenix broken percentage is 100%. I do only have one, a BA A321, but it had a missing inside tyre on the rear set of gear. The actual wheel was there, but not the tyre, and the outside one was there.

  • @CalAviator
    @CalAviator 4 роки тому +1

    I find it weird JC Wings models seem to always have better quality compared to Gemini Jets even if they share moulds/are made in the same factory.

  • @Kidsfurnitureusa
    @Kidsfurnitureusa 4 роки тому

    What are some companies that make good 767 models?

  • @aviation0197
    @aviation0197 4 роки тому +18

    Could someone pls explain me the trend of rolling gear. I personally don’t mind it rolling or not but the fact that most rolling landing gears are terrible makes me prefer non rolling

    • @Aviation18
      @Aviation18  4 роки тому +1

      Literally same!

    • @tl7773
      @tl7773 4 роки тому +1

      yeah, they seem to be very "kid friendly" with the rolling landing gears and the CRJ 900 mould with the main wheels attached to the fuselage.

    • @kenmann7406
      @kenmann7406 2 роки тому

      I also agree. For me, the issue is how rolling landing gear on some models makes their proportionality warped. It also also find their "utility" pointless, since I imagine many collectors are so gentle with their models that they'd rather not drag them across any surface.

  • @pusheen7329
    @pusheen7329 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome but NG is more expensive than the others and I’m on a budget so I don’t have any NG’s :(

  • @JPsAviation
    @JPsAviation 4 роки тому

    I agree with you no most. I collect some Herpa wings 1:500 and they always come late and always broken so I would put them in D.

    • @SomeGuyFromMalta
      @SomeGuyFromMalta 2 роки тому

      I also collect 1:500 Herpa Models, sadly I have 2 damaged models
      Really small damage however
      Usually a Front Landing Gear tilted

  • @keidfilms6782
    @keidfilms6782 7 місяців тому

    Though Gemini Jets are expensive They are extremely high quality. I’ve had great luck on Gemini jets. Even though I am a beginner, my favorite model I have is an A330 and I love it. The glossy texture is really nice and they get a lot of details. Good but I have heard they come broken but that still does not stop me from buying their products.

    • @aviator359
      @aviator359 4 місяці тому

      Yes the quality of the models are relatively high (if you don’t count the broken ones) but NG models is just better

  • @alexis_ian
    @alexis_ian 3 роки тому

    From my personal ranking based on my current models 3 Aviation 400 A350-900, 1 Aeroclassic A321neo, 5 Gemini jets 1 A319 1 A320 and 3 A321, 2 JC Wings A350 and 1 NG Models B787.
    1,) NG Models
    2,) Aviation 400
    3,) Gemini Jets
    4,) JC Wings
    5,) Aeroclassic
    My ranking will likely changed if I acquire Phenoix and some more NG models, JC Wings, Gemini Jets and Aviation 400.

  • @tallenbakrr2278
    @tallenbakrr2278 4 роки тому

    My favourite is Gemini but they come broken so I think that it’s either Phoenix, Herpa or NG but I really like Ng more

  • @rexhall1130
    @rexhall1130 Рік тому

    Can you make a video on how to get good deals on models?

  • @yb6.
    @yb6. 3 роки тому +1

    Phoenix a380s B777s are on point

  • @josephb6708
    @josephb6708 4 роки тому

    What about daron diecast planes? Good vid btw.

  • @wolcas5756
    @wolcas5756 4 роки тому

    Please make a video about the 1:200 scale model tier list.

  • @aviation67yt
    @aviation67yt 4 роки тому +1

    what song is Aviation18 playing in the beginning of the video

  • @alexaviation4202
    @alexaviation4202 4 роки тому +1

    I managed to get the emirates a380 normal livery by Gemini Finnally since I do Dubai airport updates

  • @planespottersimulatorplaye6882
    @planespottersimulatorplaye6882 4 роки тому +7

    Awesome video man! NG is best models of all time! NG definitely at A and GJ at F since they are the worst

  • @user-ot4wm2fh8g
    @user-ot4wm2fh8g 4 роки тому

    I have:
    8 NG Models (5 on order)
    15 Phoenix Models (3 on order)
    2 Gemini Jets (1 on order)
    1 Aeroclassics
    I would personally rate them as follows:
    NG Models (By Miles)
    Phoenix Models
    Gemini Jets
    Aeroclassics
    In regards to Phoenix, if you avoid the 747-400, 737 and A300 the rest of their moulds range from decent to great.

  • @VeselinVasilev-hz6wb
    @VeselinVasilev-hz6wb 3 місяці тому

    I can say that the models I might need I am not sure but phoenix and Ng models maybe

  • @__Pathfinder__
    @__Pathfinder__ 2 роки тому

    The list is a nice idea. JC Wings should be on same tier like Gemini. Beside problems with broken parts Gemini has really good and detailed models. Herpa is special. They do 1:500 scale for building compact
    airports. In this scale they know what they do. They do more airlines from Europe and
    historical airplains like the beautiful JAT Yugoslav Airlines 707-300c. The newer JC Wings 747 moulds are really nice. Should be the same mould Gemini uses for their 747... Gemini and JC Wings share a lot of moulds for makeing the newer models.

    • @coconutdreams1238
      @coconutdreams1238 Рік тому +1

      Yeah, I've noticed that too!
      I have Gemini and JC Wings 1:200 scale MD-11s and they both have the exact same mold!

    • @aviator359
      @aviator359 4 місяці тому

      I want to agree with you about the JC wings situation but the model I ordered from them (a320neo) the landing gear came broken and the nose gear is detaching

  • @AotearoaAviation
    @AotearoaAviation 4 роки тому +1

    JC wings is the best! They actually make air new zealand atr-72s!

  • @elite_facts_10140
    @elite_facts_10140 4 роки тому

    I thought you had the Virgin Galactic aircraft by JC???

  • @CptMehdi05
    @CptMehdi05 4 роки тому

    Can you rate airport in the usa

  • @abhibejgum704
    @abhibejgum704 4 роки тому +1

    I think NG models should get an s because they are great quality models and the never come broken and there models look so realistic

  • @TOBK0828
    @TOBK0828 Рік тому

    My first Gemini Jets is not a 1 400 it is a 1 200 scale and the left horizontal stabilizer came broken and I bought it off of Amazon and I glue it back and it was fine

  • @sliferxxxx
    @sliferxxxx 4 роки тому

    I collect 1:500 and imo it's probably Starjets. Unfortunate, Herpa pretty much has the monopoly on 500 scale, so I'm stuck with them.

  • @antonioquental809
    @antonioquental809 3 роки тому

    “None of my NG models came broke “ *laughs in future*

  • @modelaviation6930
    @modelaviation6930 4 роки тому +1

    I think Phoenix should be in group A because most of their models are great and they have the best a380 mold but I agree with u that their a350 mold is not that realistic.

  • @susancure5854
    @susancure5854 4 роки тому

    If you would like, you can add terminals and control towers to your airport from this website airportdesigns.com/ so your airport would look realistic.

  • @captainyolowaffle3160
    @captainyolowaffle3160 3 роки тому

    I had quite the experience with Phoenix
    For Christmas I’m asked for an Etihad 787 for Christmas and instead *3 days* later I got a pheonix model. It was the wrong one, I got a trip 7, a Kuwait trip 7. Wtf Phoenix come on! But a very good model tbh

  • @discomau5
    @discomau5 2 роки тому

    In my opinion Herpa should be in A.But great video.

  • @XabiExplores
    @XabiExplores 4 роки тому +2

    I like Herpa best

  • @michaelmorley6887
    @michaelmorley6887 3 роки тому

    1 of 2 dragon wings came broken but it was shook around so I have a China eastern md11f and the broken delta 767 232 I fixed the delta and they were of Aircraft model store they were cheap

  • @aviationsaltlakecity6164
    @aviationsaltlakecity6164 4 роки тому

    Yeah I cannot find any Gemini or NG JAL or ANA aircraft

  • @Crm_Spotting
    @Crm_Spotting 4 роки тому

    My list:
    NG=A
    400 Aviation=N/A
    Phoenix=S
    Herpa=S
    Gemini Jets=B
    JC wings=A
    Pandamodel=B
    Apollo=N/A
    Dragon wings=B
    Aero classics=A
    Velocity=N/A
    The N/A is I have never heard of them and have never seen or had one of their models

  • @BoxInThisLapVR46
    @BoxInThisLapVR46 4 роки тому +1

    Do a cheap Gemini jets vs expensive

  • @federicosarria6978
    @federicosarria6978 4 роки тому

    Ng us the best from what i have percieved in your videos but it varietes depending tha aircraft

  • @bearabletable7527
    @bearabletable7527 5 місяців тому

    2024 for me:
    NG - S
    Gemini Jets - A
    Aviation 400 - B
    Herpa - C
    JC wings - S
    Aeroclassics - S
    Phoenix - A
    Panda - A
    Dragon - A

  • @jelly-lines3311
    @jelly-lines3311 2 роки тому

    What about Daron? [Another scale model company]

    • @reazyy9667
      @reazyy9667 11 місяців тому

      They make toy aircraft not collector models

  • @carolushirokisatyanegara7044
    @carolushirokisatyanegara7044 4 роки тому

    Btw dragon wings stopped producing model planes years ago i think

  • @ChezyInParis
    @ChezyInParis 4 роки тому +1

    Just got JC wing 787

  • @ttv-crqzy8
    @ttv-crqzy8 4 роки тому

    I have 12 models and never got any broken, 2 NG, 2 Dragon, 1 herpa an 225, and the rest are Geminijets. I will say, the Gemini Jets are the best, followed by NG, DRAGON,AND MY 1 HERPA.

  • @lbwertheimer5705
    @lbwertheimer5705 4 роки тому +1

    those dislikes are from the salty dragon wings fans

  • @RiceCookerAviation
    @RiceCookerAviation 4 роки тому +2

    JC Wings 787s are the best

  • @Theaeroplaneguy
    @Theaeroplaneguy 4 роки тому

    in my portfolio of models I only have phoenix and gemini jets and of those I think phoenix is my favourite as I have had had a considerable amount of gemini jets arrive broken. :(