The Boeing C-40B is a military version of the 737-700 Boeing Business Jet operated by the United States Air Force. It is a medium air transport for senior military and government leaders and is equipped with modern communication capabilities.
This model is my first airliner scale model build. I always had a strong interest in airliners but all of the plastic scale models I have built are military aircraft only. So with this build of the Boeing C-40B I wanted to kind of throw a bridge between both fields of aviation.
It was also my first Zvezda kit, and I have to say I like it a lot! The quality is really good. The parts are finely detailed and fit perfectly, no issues at all. The included instruction sheet has some small errors like a few mixed up part numbers but nothing serious. Decals are okay and robust to work with, however they are pretty thick. Two white decals developed a kind of red tint after bringing on Tamiya X-22 clear varnish, no idea why this happened. Also the passenger window decals are not measured correctly. They do not fit the windows in the fuselage and need to be cut in smaller pieces.
Overall I am quite satisfied with this build. It was my first model with a high gloss finish which was a bit of a challenge for me. Since the C-40 is a well maintained and perfectly cleaned aircraft for government purposes I did not add any weathering to my model. I think this fits the look of the actual aircraft best - even if I usually like to have my planes pretty dirty and worn.
Let me know what you think of this build. Your comments and opinions are highly appreciated. Please bear in mind I am not a professional modeler, I just build these models for fun and relaxation and to help regain my mental and physical health.
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4 янв 2021
