SAS Boeing 737-700 in 1/144

[Skodadriver]

Here is the Zvezda Boeing 737-700 finished as SE-RJX “Vagn Viking” which as far as I know was the only 737 to carry SAS’s current livery. Somewhere along the way she also managed to acquire an A350-style black windscreen outline, no idea why.

 

SAS introduced their new livery in September 2019 when the days of the 737 fleet were already numbered and only SE-RJX had been repainted by the time Covid 19 brought everything to a stop. To the best of my knowledge the rest of the 737 fleet ended their SAS careers still in the previous livery which I think dated back to the 1990s. I was never a fan of the sandy grey with orange-red engines but I do like the bright, fresh look of the 2019 scheme so here is my take on it.

 

The build was straightforward and largely OOB with the addition of some Daco p/e and a couple of small details from plastic sheet.

 

The light grey is a by-the-eye mix of Mr Hobby H-1 and H-338, roughly 2:1. Blue is Mr Hobby H-5. Photographs were ambiguous about whether the wings, stabs and pylons were Boeing Gray (as they were in the old livery) or the same colour as the fuselage. I opted for the former and used Halfords Racking Grey. If I’m wrong, so be it. The engines are AK Interactive Aluminium overpainted with my favourite brushing satin varnish - Klear mixed with a few drops of Tamiya Flat Base. Other metallics are by Tamiya and Revell.

 

Livery decals are by Lima November with Authentic Airliners windows. Detail decals came from the kit sheet and the spares box.

 

Thanks for looking and constructive criticism is always welcome.

 

Dave G

 

 

 

 

[Adam Poultney]

Love the -700 and this is quite a nice livery. Great build. 

15 minutes ago, Skodadriver said:

Somewhere along the way she also managed to acquire an A350-style black windscreen outline, no idea why

Looks cool. Probably to give an impression of a more modern aircraft because it is a feature typically associated with the latest generation of airliners. 

[Rupert]

Two submissions on the same day! You are really spoiling us with your airliner models with wondrful finishes.

I hope to see them on the table at the Scottish Nationals next weekend.

Vincent

[Viking]

Oh yes! I really like that Dave. I hadn't realised that the 737's were on their way out, shame because it suits that scheme very well.

I happen to have a 737-700 in the stash with no decals for it - I think I might well get this set. Thanks for the tip on the paint mix as well.

 

Cheers

 

John

[stringbag]

There are few modern liveries that appeal to me these days but this one is rather nice I must say.

Another lovely model Dave.  Thanks for sharing.

 

Chris.

[Sky Keg]

It looks good Dave.  I like it!! 

 

Mike

[Alan P]

Another banger of a 737 ♥️ do you decant your Halfords paint to airbrush, because the smooth consistent finish you get with these is impressive 😎👍

[HKGBravo1]

Beautiful. As someone else said, this scheme really pops on a B737. Another masterpiece!

[Alex1978]

Another beauty Dave.

The SAS livery is spot on👍

Another 👍,as its a 737-700,my favourite of the NG 737 family 😊

 

Thanks for sharing

Alex

[Skodadriver]

Thanks for the comments and likes everybody. I really appreciate these 

 

On 4/23/2024 at 5:22 PM, Rupert said:

I hope to see them on the table at the Scottish Nationals next weekend.

Vincent

Already boxed up and awaiting loading into the car. It's the usual last-minute scramble to get everything ready but we seem to be on track. Unfortunately an A330-200 which I hoped to finish for the show has had to be postponed due to decal problems. A replacement decal set is on its way from Hannants but won't arrive in time. Annoying and disappointing but that's modelling!

 

On 4/24/2024 at 8:44 AM, Alan P said:

Another banger of a 737 ♥️ do you decant your Halfords paint to airbrush, because the smooth consistent finish you get with these is impressive 😎👍

I usually decant Halfords paint (except for primer) although there are plenty of modellers who get good results from the can. I make extensive use of Micromesh polishing cloths which aren't a magic bullet but are very helpful in obtaining a good finish.

 

Dave G

[phildagreek]

Tasty!