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My latest build is the 1/144 Authentic Airliners ERJ-145 kit with the KLM Exel Livery. The ERJ-145, developed by the Brazilian company Embraer, made its first flight in August 1995. The aircraft was originally designed as a regional airliner with a capacity of approximately 50 passengers and is essentially an extended version of the EMB-120 but with jet engines. Since then, it has undergone various variants and improvements, including the ERJ-135 and the ERJ-140, to meet the diverse needs of airlines worldwide. With a maximum takeoff weight of around 24,000 kg and a maximum flight range of over 3,000 kilometers, the aircraft can handle a wide range of routes. The Embraer ERJ-145 has played a significant role in the regional aviation industry since its introduction. The aircraft is often used by regional airlines and charter companies to transport passengers between nearby cities and regions. Due to its compact size and efficiency, the ERJ-145 is ideal for servicing routes with lower passenger volumes, where larger aircraft might not be economically viable. Additionally, the ERJ-145 is also widely used for business purposes, such as corporate flights and aviation services for companies. Its ability to fly quickly and land at smaller regional airports makes it a favorite choice for business travelers seeking flexibility and convenience. Since 2016, the ERJ-145 series is no longer in production. However, with 1,231 units built and its proven track record of reliability, efficiency, and comfort, the Embraer ERJ-145 remains an essential part of many aviation fleets around the world. Just like the EMB-120, KLM Exel also flew the ERJ-145. Air Exel, established in 1991, was intended to be a major player in regional and charter flights within Europe. In the 1990s, a partnership with KLM was formed, and Air Exel operated under the name KLM Exel. KLM Exel served various destinations that were not always profitable for larger aircraft. The airline played an important role in expanding connectivity within Europe, particularly to smaller cities and regions that were not always served by larger airlines. This brought more flexibility and convenience for travelers, and also supported tourism and local economies in these destinations. However, despite the promising start, KLM Exel soon faced financial challenges and increasing competition in the aviation sector. The costs of operations proved to be high, and profit margins were slim, making it difficult for the company to remain profitable. This led to the eventual demise of KLM Exel in 2004, when it was discontinued due to financial problems. The kit is from Authentic Airliners and is excellent, as always. I used the Authentic Airliner metallic decal sheet for the cheatline (which I think matches the real colour pretty well). The white KLM logo's and registration are from a leftover F-RSIN decal sheet (which are a little bit to light unfortunately). The windows are from Authentic Airliner decals. The rest of the decals are made by me, with some of the details from the Nazca decal sheet. Display bases made by me. At any rate the pictures: For those interested: Top of the fuselage is Pantone 299C (which is the same KLM uses), wings are Boeing Grey, Engines and fuselage are RAL9010 (which is a little bit too yellow I think. Next time I wil try and use RAL9016) and the stabilizers are Tamiya TS-26 White. My next project will be the BPK 1/144 CL605 Qatar kit. Thanks for reading and see you next time!

Another One Man Model 3D printed kits project in 1/48th, 1/72nd & 1/32nd: the Embraer ERJ 145 is in currently design. Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02JrtKGtDDwFUJdghodkYGkhupws81Bd88ecwN5tsJm5UMQSksFM28FFKZ1aTaZpvRl&id=100005590215920 In design V.P.