The Boeing 737 is one of the longest running short/medium range haulers around. It is no surprise that when the -200 version came out that it would be kitted. The first and really only viable -200 in 1/144 scale is the one from Airfix. Typical of airliner kits, just the scheme that comes in the box is insufficient so there are truly a plethora of available schemes for this workhorse.

This particular one is from the now defunct company Rareliners (at least, I think it is defunct!). This one is for Air Guinee. Typically these countries do not have a lot of paved runways and gravel or dirt strips are not uncommon. To prevent airframe and engine damage a package is added to the aircraft. This consists of a gravel deflector for the nosewheel and a vortex dissipator in front of the engines to prevent stuff from being sucked in. While the sheet doesn't provide these items, it does give a very good set of diagrams and instructions on how to make these additions. At one time the sheet had a post card with it, but that has disappeared over the years. 

It is a striking livery and one that is recommended if you can find it.

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