Jacob’s “Model Mondays”

[bakejobb_23]

Hey all,

I started posting what i’m calling “Model Mondays” on my instagram to show off models in my collection. I’m planning to try showing off stuff I don’t get out much or stuff that doesn’t already have great photos online available. I’ll post them here as well for you all to see. All photos will be “standardized” showing both side angles, sometimes a front, plus a few others that I decide while photographing. The focus of this thread is on the models more than the diorama setups I normally do! (i’ll also loosely be abandoning my normal collection thread as well with all this. Probably posting more diorama setups content in that from now on if I do). Enjoy some photos!

My Instagram for those who want to follow: @uscactus_1400
Last weeks:

March 16, 2026
Model Monday #1:







This frame was originally intended for Aloha Airlines but was taken never taken up. Instead, it started its life with National Airways Corporation (NAC) in 1971 at ZK-NAJ. In 1978 it was transferred over to Air New Zealand. In 1986 it was moved to the United States under the “old” Frontier Airlines as N7310F and later that year finally moved to Continental Airlines. In 1992 it was re-registered to N10248 and then was finally withdrawn from use in September of 1998. I would assume it got painted into this globe scheme in 1992 when it was re-registered which puts this specific model in a 6 year window. It was broken up at Ardmore Municipal.

Model Info-
Manufacturer: JC Wings 2025ish [Jet-X Mold]
Item Number: XX40640
Scale: 1:400
Airline: Continental Airlines
Aircraft: 737-200
Registration: N10248

Personal Model Info-
: 43.79
: yankeevictor400
: March 13, 2026
irl: Carsten Bodenburg, KFLL January 1996

 

[bakejobb_23]

March 23, 2026
Model Monday #2:





This aircraft has been a workhorse for American Airlines since its delivery in October of 1999. In late 2007 it was fitted with its winglets seen on the model and was then repainted into AAs “new” livery in early 2016. That puts this model in a period of about 9 years which isn’t too bad. Unitlllll you see the nosecone. In late 2013 it was fitted with a full grey nosecone so this model dates from late 2007 to late 2013; about 6 years. This frame was also stored for about 4 years during the covid-19 pandemic. It is still active in American Airlines’ fleet today.

Model Info-
Manufacturer: C Models [Panda Model Mold]
Year: June 2024
Item Number: C0029
Scale: 1:400
Airline: American Airlines
Aircraft: 737-800
Registration: N920AN

Personal Model Info-
: 33.83
: Aviation Megastore
: Nov 29, 2024
irl: Nito (JetPhotos); TNCA, Aruba Feb 2015

 

[Jazajia]

March 23, 2026
Model Monday #2:

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This aircraft has been a workhorse for American Airlines since its delivery in October of 1999. In late 2007 it was fitted with its winglets seen on the model and was then repainted into AAs “new” livery in early 2016. That puts this model in a period of about 9 years which isn’t too bad. Unitlllll you see the nosecone. In late 2013 it was fitted with a full grey nosecone so this model dates from late 2007 to late 2013; about 6 years. This frame was also stored for about 4 years during the covid-19 pandemic. It is still active in American Airlines’ fleet today.

Model Info-
Manufacturer: C Models [Panda Model Mold]
Year: June 2024
Item Number: C0029
Scale: 1:400
Airline: American Airlines
Aircraft: 737-800
Registration: N920AN

Personal Model Info-
: 33.83
: Aviation Megastore
: Nov 29, 2024
irl: Nito (JetPhotos); TNCA, Aruba Feb 2015

This one is super nice. I stocked a few when I first opened the shop. They didn't last long. I did a comparison photoshoot with and NG one, but never got around to publishing it.

I'm no expert, but my perception is that there are subtle variations to the "Boeing narrow body nose." I want to say the chrome makes the Panda mold resemble a 707/727 more than a 737. An absolutely superb model nonetheless. I wish Panda came up with a 727 or 707; they've got the best Boeing narrow nose in the business, and they know where to print the cockpit windows.

 

[josecolme]

This one is super nice. I stocked a few when I first opened the shop. They didn't last long. I did a comparison photoshoot with and NG one, but never got around to publishing it.

I'm no expert, but my perception is that there are subtle variations to the "Boeing narrow body nose." I want to say the chrome makes the Panda mold resemble a 707/727 more than a 737. An absolutely superb model nonetheless. I wish Panda came up with a 727 or 707; they've got the best Boeing narrow nose in the business, and they know where to print the cockpit windows.

I think it's because the windows and doors are a little high. Then the cheatline soops down towards the nose giving a 707/727ish illusion.

 

[BubblesAviation]

This is an awesome idea Jacob! Please do one everyday

 

[LeoMuse747]

Love the pics and models! That AA 737-800 is really gorgeous.

 

[bakejobb_23]

This one is super nice. I stocked a few when I first opened the shop. They didn't last long. I did a comparison photoshoot with and NG one, but never got around to publishing it.

I'm no expert, but my perception is that there are subtle variations to the "Boeing narrow body nose." I want to say the chrome makes the Panda mold resemble a 707/727 more than a 737. An absolutely superb model nonetheless. I wish Panda came up with a 727 or 707; they've got the best Boeing narrow nose in the business, and they know where to print the cockpit windows.

I think it's because the windows and doors are a little high. Then the cheatline soops down towards the nose giving a 707/727ish illusion.

Here is the nose closeup I never included in the original post. I agree on all fronts from both of you. I do love this model a lot, a really nice representation, especially for the price I paid (a Black Friday bulk sale I believe)

 

[bakejobb_23]

This is an awesome idea Jacob! Please do one everyday

I would, but I would run out of models super fast lol. I’m thinking about doing some throwback thursday posts of either old airlines/aircraft or super old releases I own. Who knows where this all goes down the road.

 

[BubblesAviation]

March 23, 2026
Model Monday #2:

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This aircraft has been a workhorse for American Airlines since its delivery in October of 1999. In late 2007 it was fitted with its winglets seen on the model and was then repainted into AAs “new” livery in early 2016. That puts this model in a period of about 9 years which isn’t too bad. Unitlllll you see the nosecone. In late 2013 it was fitted with a full grey nosecone so this model dates from late 2007 to late 2013; about 6 years. This frame was also stored for about 4 years during the covid-19 pandemic. It is still active in American Airlines’ fleet today.

Model Info-
Manufacturer: C Models [Panda Model Mold]
Year: June 2024
Item Number: C0029
Scale: 1:400
Airline: American Airlines
Aircraft: 737-800
Registration: N920AN

Personal Model Info-
: 33.83
: Aviation Megastore
: Nov 29, 2024
irl: Nito (JetPhotos); TNCA, Aruba Feb 2015

Also, 34 bucks for this guy is a steal!