Southwest special schemes part 3

[OscarBravo992]

Aeroclassic did N792SW in the special desert gold, and it looked more like the standard "mustard rocket". When heard Gemini was doing N714CB, I was really excited, as Gemini usually get their colors spot on. When it came out, it was just too bright, looked more yellowish than gold.

I have seen neither of these models in person, but judging from photos I can say I agree with you.

 

[redriveraviation]

Oh yeah, even though it varies in lighting situations, its more of a mat color rather than a gloss.

 

[Purpleplane]

Oh yeah, even though it varies in lighting situations, its more of a mat color rather than a gloss.

That's true. Must be one reason why it's so variable.

 

[Mikeymag]

Also looking forward to the new special schemes on the MAX-8's. N871HK in the desrt gold and N872CB in Canyon Blue.

Closeup of The Herbert D Kelleher and N872CB.

 

[Purpleplane]

Closeup of The Herbert D Kelleher and N872CB.

Awesome. Looks like N872CB still needs some paint. I've heard that they have both been test flown already: N871HK fron Renton to Boeing Field on the 21st, and N872CB from Renton to Moses Lake also on the 21st.

 

[Mikeymag]

Another view of N872CB.

 

[redriveraviation]

So excited for these two! GeminiJets needs to do them soon!

 

[Purpleplane]

I would hope they'd be done by the end of this year.

 

[redriveraviation]

Might take a touch longer, but I'm hopeful. They have jumped the gun on many in the past though.

 

[Purpleplane]

Yeah, I'd rather have them take their time and do them right.

 

[redriveraviation]

No kidding, especially after the last dessert release. This new one is certainly a mat color from my assessment. Super excited for this release, such a pretty plane! Credit to woodysaeroimages on Instagram for this excellent picture!

 

[Purpleplane]

Wow, that is beautiful...can't wait to see it.

 

[redriveraviation]

I bet it will be in IND in no time!

 

[Purpleplane]

I bet it will be in IND in no time!

They usually show up here pretty quick after they enter service.

 

[Purpleplane]

Time to add one more special scheme to my Southwest Fleet. NG Models 737-8H4WL N8620H Tennessee One, just arrived this morning:

 

[OscarBravo992]

Time to add one more special scheme to my Southwest Fleet. NG Models 737-8H4WL N8620H Tennessee One, just arrived this morning:
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Looking good! I would imagine we will see the two retro maxes and Illinois One -800 soon?

 

[Purpleplane]

Looking good! I would imagine we will see the two retro maxes and Illinois One -800 soon?

Yes, it would be great to see Gemini release those 2 MAXs

 

[OscarBravo992]

It really would. We will see them sooner or later, and one has already been teased in the future releases. What we really need is a Heart 737-700 that is not from a scam retailer!

 

[Purpleplane]

It really would. We will see them sooner or later, and one has already been teased in the future releases. What we really need is a Heart 737-700 that is not from a scam retailer!

I'm really hoping that NG will do one of them.

 

[Purpleplane]

2 new Southwest special schemes.

737-8H4 N8619F Illinois One by NG Models:


737-MAX 8 N871HK "The Herbert Kelleher in desert gold retro: