Below is my view on the best 400 scale moulds for a selection of Boeing types based on buying a lot of 400 scale models and looking at them in detail across many years. You may not agree but if you don't you should at least mount a sensible argument about why you don't!
NOTE: Just because a mould isn't the best it doesn't mean it isn't good and that you shouldn't buy it. I buy a wide range of good moulds for many of these types myself. In the end your collecting is up to you. Use the resources linked to below to get a better understanding of what is available.
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There are lots of 777 moulds out there and none of the four active ones are at all bad, however in detail for me it is the current JC Wings / Gemini version (not the old seamed mould) that tops the list and this is one of few areas where the NG Models mould isn't the best. The Aviation400 777-300ER is also very nice and even the old Phoenix mould is still competitive.
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-9X |
Presently there is only a single 777-9X mould available in 400 scale and it is available in two versions (wingtips folded and wingtips down). The mould, like their 777-200/300 is lovely although windowline print height has been an issue. There is another 777-9X mould under development, by Aviation400, but it has not broken the surface yet.
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The 787 is a core type in 400 scale nowadays and so almost all major brands have one and pleasingly 3 of the 4 moulds are new and of a high standard. In fact, you could argue that of those 3 any could be considered the best, however for me the NG Models and JC Wings / Gemini Jets efforts just pip the Aviation400. Only the very old Phoenix mould trails behind and although seamless is only marginally better than the old seamed Gemini mould (now inactive).
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