1:300 Scale Airliners

[RunwayOneSixRight]

Howdy modelers...

As a "sister" thread to my 1:200 Scale Airlines we're going even smaller with 1:300. To start things off I am doing a "quick build" of this Štefíno Boeing 737-400 for Alaska Airlines.

Also! This was printed a while back and on HP #32 LB cardstock. I would use my #110 LB cardstock but for an aircrafr of this scale it would be too hard to shape and bend. I am planning on building mostly Paper-replika and Scissorandplanes aircraft.

Here is a short history of the Boeing 737 and Alaska Airlines...

My other thread: 1:200 Scale Airliners

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Source: Boeing 737 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Boeing 737 is a short- to medium-range twinjet narrow-body airliner. Originally developed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engined airliner derived from Boeing's 707 and 727, the 737 has developed into a family of nine passenger models with a capacity of 85 to 215 passengers. The 737 is Boeing's only narrow-body airliner in production, with the -600, -700, -800, and -900ER variants currently being built. A re-engined and redesigned version, the 737 MAX, is set to debut in 2017.

Originally envisioned in 1964, the initial 737-100 flew in 1967 and entered airline service in February 1968. Next, the lengthened 737-200 entered service in April 1968. In the 1980s Boeing launched the -300, -400, and -500 models, subsequently referred to as the Boeing 737 Classic series. The 737 Classics added capacity and incorporated CFM56 turbofan engines along with wing improvements. In the 1990's Boeing introduced the 737 Next Generation with multiple changes including a redesigned wing, upgraded cockpit, and new interior. The 737 Next Generation comprises the four -600, -700, -800, and -900ER models, ranging from 102 ft (31.09 m) to 138 ft (42.06 m) in length. Boeing Business Jet versions of the 737 Next Generation are also produced.

The 737 series is the best-selling jet airliner in the history of aviation. The 737 has been continuously manufactured by Boeing since 1967 with 7,865 aircraft delivered and 3,680 orders yet to be fulfilled as of December 2013. 737 assembly is centered at the Boeing Renton Factory in Renton, Washington. Many 737's serve markets previously filled by 707, 727, 757, DC-9, and MD-80/MD-90 airliners, and the aircraft currently competes primarily with the Airbus A320 family. There are 1,250 Boeing 737's airborne at any given time on average, with two departing or landing somewhere every five seconds as of 2006.

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Short history on Alaska Airlines:

Source: Alaska Airlines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Alaska Airlines, sometimes incorrectly referred to as "Alaskan Airlines" is an airline based in the Seattle suburb of SeaTac, Washington, in the United States. The airline originated in 1932 as McGee Airways. After many mergers with and acquisitions of other airlines, including Star Air Service, it renamed itself Alaska Airlines in 1944. It now has service throughout the contiguous United States, Canada, Mexico, and four Hawaiian Islands. Alaska Airlines carries more passengers between Alaska and the contiguous United States than any other airline.

Classified as a major carrier, it is the seventh-largest US airline in passenger traffic. Alaska currently operates its largest hub at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Alaska Airlines' sister carrier, Horizon Air, is closely integrated into Alaska's operations, with Alaska and Horizon sharing many routes. Both airlines are owned by Alaska Air Group. In 2013, J. D. Power and Associates ranked Alaska Airlines highest in customer satisfaction of traditional North American airlines for the sixth consecutive year.

Alaska Airlines is not part of any of the three major airline alliances. However, it has codeshare agreements with some members of Oneworld, such as British Airways, LAN Airlines and American Airlines, and with some SkyTeam members, including Air France, Korean Air and Delta Air Lines.

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Enjoy...

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[croden]

You are finally stepping into the world of 1/300 models! They're super easy to store because of their size. Good luck with these models

[RunwayOneSixRight]

Originally Posted by croden

You are finally stepping into the world of 1/300 models! They're super easy to store because of their size. Good luck with these models

Thank you Christopher.

Someone needs to come slap me in the face... I just looked at the original cover of the model and realized this is in 1:250 scale...not 1:300 scale...

I will finish this build though.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[MacSongLi]

Good luck Matthew, look forward to your build.

My old eyes and fat fingers make it impossible for me to try this.

Gary

[RunwayOneSixRight]

Thank you Gary for your comment. The wings are both glued on now as well as the flap track fairings, I'm going to work on the aft fuselage and hopefully I can get both the vertical and horizontal stabilizers done by tonight.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[herky]

love your work.i just need to convince to do the same range at mayby 1;72 scale

[RunwayOneSixRight]

Originally Posted by herky

love your work.i just need to convince to do the same range at mayby 1;72 scale

Oh trust me, I will do a 1:72 Scale Airliners thread sometime soon. I will have Paper-replika, Scissorsandplanes, and Skyline models there.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

[herky]

waits with baited breath.i do buy from skyline and have made some of the paper replika aircraft.i just enjoy the larger scale.personal preference i guess.

[nikischutt]

Originally Posted by herky

waits with baited breath.i do buy from skyline and have made some of the paper replika aircraft.i just enjoy the larger scale.personal preference i guess.

I'm waiting for the Skyline 1:72 B777. Must have it!

[martinhc]

Very good model, I will watch this post!

Greetings.-