 The majority of models made by smaller 400 scale brands have been aimed at their home markets, which has led to a lot of Chinese releases, however brands like Aero Polaris and C Models have released non-Chinese registrations. Z2 Models is another new Chinese brand that has shown an interest in foreign aircraft. Of 30 models they have announced the four that have been released are all non-B reg (although 16 of the rest are). Their release choices are a little scattershot, but have included gems like this Delta 767. Each review is to split into three key areas:
This review is sponsored by Northeast Diecast. Check out their store for an excellent range of hard to find 200 and 400 scale collection sale models and get 15% off!  MOULD  Usage of the Panda Models Boeing 767-200 mould is picking up pace. There have been 15 models announced using it, although curiously none have been made for Panda Models themselves. The current split is as follows: C Model (5), Patriot Model (2), V1:400 (6) and Z2 Model (2). There are 2 further series 200s yet to be announced by V1:400.  Competition from a mould perspective comes mostly from the updated 2005 Gemini Jets mould (being used by JC Wings) and the newer, but arguably inferior 2018 Aeroclassics mould. Phoenix never produced a series 200 to go with their 300 and the NG Models mould has only received 2 releases in 20 months (one of which was a blank).  In fact, the Dragon Wings 767-200, dating from 2000, remains a viable competitir in 2026 due to the weakness of several of the other moulds and a lack of release diversity. The lack of usage of the NG Models mould would be of greater concern if NG was better at printing the windowline on their 767s.  As it is the Panda Models 767-200 is the superior option for the type, with few faults. For a detailed comparison of all 5 767-200s checkout the scoring comparison I undertook in November 2025:  Although the Panda only beats the NG by a small margin in that review as an overall package I think it is better, mostly due to the rather flat wings of the NG version that lack enough dihedral. This isn't an issue with the Panda.  Most of the 767-200 offerings have good fuselage barrels, but i think the look of the Panda pips the others. This mould is seamless so easily surpasses the old cradle-mounted Gemini version, but also has a better moulding of the fairing join than the Dragon and Aeroclassics.  Area's requiring finesse and detail, such as the nosegear, engine pylons and nacelles achieve accuracy levels that put the other moulds, aside from the NG, in the shade also. The one area of criticism for the Panda mould relates to the maingear. Although nicely detailed and shaped it is set slightly further aft than it should be and also the tyre hubs lack detail.  I am very pleased with how the Panda 767s have turned out. They provide strong competition to the NG mould and if used correctly should render the other castings obsolete. SCORE - 9 PAINT & LIVERY  Delta is an obvious choice for 767-200 models with at least 7 schemes possible, however given their strictness around licensing and strong relationship with Gemini they are not a particularly viable release option unless licensing is not something that is an issue.  N102DA is of course 'The Spirit of Delta', now on display at the Delta Heritage Museum after being retired 20 years ago last month. During her career she wore multiple different special schemes, but arguably the nicest was the one worn to celebrate the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.  The scheme features a deep blue rear with the Olympic flame logo repeated on the tailfin. Both the 4 shades of colour and position of the flame elements are excellent. The Atlanta titles and full logo on the rear fuselage are also very nicely done.  The only portion of the livery reproduction that is a little suspect is rather curiously the main Delta Air Lines titles. The font isn't quite correct leaving the letters not tightly enough spaced, especially the e and s of Lines. Other inaccuracies can be seen at the top of the t in Delta, the curve of the a in Delta and the curve of the r in Air. Exact fonts can be difficult to reproduce and the result isn't dreadful, but could be better. SCORE - 9 PRINTING & QUALITY CONTROL  The printing on the model is of a high quality, although as is standard for Panda they do not print panel lining on the engine nacelles. On the plus side the cockpit shape and windowline height are all good, something that NG has struggled with on its own 767s to date.  Quality control is something that Panda could at times improve on. The biggest issue with their 767s to date has been the fit of the engine nacelle in relation to the pylon and hot section. Often the engine fan section appears to be angled upwards. It isn't to bad on this model as I have seen on others, but it is still there.  Additionally, I noticed that the underbelly forward aerial has been glued in facing sideways and another minor issue common on Panda 767s is that there is usually some leftover gash in between the maingear struts. Nothing too serious, but worth checking for. SCORE - 8  SUMMARY  I was pleased to see this model announced last year as I had purposely avoided Delta for the V1:400 767s, however at the time it did seem like an unusual release for a new Chinese brand lacking much in the way of international distribution. As it is I acquired my copy via taobao and I'm not sure it has been widely available in the USA. Regardless of that the end product is a nice model and a suitable replacement for the 2006 Gemini Jets version I already owned. I hope to see further Delta 767s using this mould in the future, as presently it is my first choice for the 767 in general. FINAL SCORE - 26/30 
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