747 436 Appraisal

Gemini Jets British Airways Boeing 747-436 'Holland' G-CIVN 1:400 Scale Diecast Model

This is a 1:400 scale precision diecast metal model of a British Airways Boeing 747-436, specifically registration G-CIVN featuring the 'Holland' World Tail livery part of the 'Utopia' series. The model is housed in its original blue and white collector's box with a flip-up display lid that provides detailed aircraft specifications. The aircraft itself features a white fuselage with navy blue 'British Airways' titles and the 'Speedmarque' logo toward the nose. The wings and horizontal stabilizers are finished in a realistic light grey with detailed engine cowlings depicting the Rolls Royce RB211-524H2 engines. The most distinguishing feature is the intricate blue and white 'Delft pottery' inspired pattern on the vertical stabilizer (tail), which was part of a series of ethnic tail designs used by the airline in the late 1990s. The model includes realistic metal landing gear and high-quality printed graphics. The condition appears to be excellent/new-in-box, with the packaging showing minimal wear on the corners. The manufacturing is attributed to Gemini Jets, a brand known for high-tier aviation collectibles. The registration G-CIVN indicates a specific airframe delivered in September 1997, making this a replica of a late 20th-century aviation era.