Panda Models May 2021 Announcements - 737-400s and Tu-134s

Panda Models are something of an enigma and they make at least as many models for others as they do under their own brand name. You're never sure when they'll announce new models or what they'll be but they have several excellent new moulds for narrowbodies that are crying out for usage and this month the four models announced are awesome.

These models haven't actually been announced at retailers yet and aren't even on most of the taobao sites but I was alerted by a friend today of their existence at one of the more obscure taobao shops so can bring the news to you. 

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Boeing 737-400s

So far Panda's releases using the new 737-400 mould have been obscure modern cargo and government aircraft but finally they are going back to the type's roots - literally. ​

Nice Mould - Obscure Subject Matter

It's almost as if they read my wishlist! Here we have the prototype 737-400 in house colours (something of a Panda specialty) and the launch customer Piedmont Airlines in the pre-USAir merger natural metal finish.

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Tupolev Tu-134As

Likewise with the Tu-134s it is once again the obvious and most welcome addition of a pair of standard livery Tu-134As, one of which has the Moscow Olympics titles. The Panda Models Tu-134 is a real gem so any new Crusty's are more than welcome. Obviously both featured in my Tu-134 wishlist too.

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Summary

Needless to say these 4 announcements make me very happy. The only concern is that the listings I've seen suggest they may not be available until July/August.