AeroClassics Continental Airlines Boeing 720 N57203 1:200 Diecast Model

1:200 Diecast: Continental Airlines Boeing 720-024B N57203 "Golden Jet" (AeroClassics AC211330)

N57203 carries MSN 18418 (line number 288) and was delivered to Continental Airlines on June 26, 1962. The aircraft is a Boeing 720-024B, the Continental-specific series designation of the 720 — a lightened, short-to-medium-range derivative of the 707. Continental operated the type on domestic trunk routes throughout the 1960s, retiring the 720 fleet around 1975. Model dimensions: 20.84 cm length / 19.94 cm wingspan (8.09 in / 7.75 in).

Livery & Visual Details

This is Continental's "Golden Jet" livery, worn from 1958 to 1968. The fuselage is white above, silver below, with a prominent gold cheatline accented by a thin black stripe running the full length. The vertical stabilizer carries "GOLDEN JET" and "720 B" in white lettering on a gold field, with "CONTINENTAL" in bold white below. "CONTINENTAL AIRLINES" appears in black on the mid-fuselage. N57203 is printed below the window line. The Continental gold jetstream circular logo is visible near the nose. Four podded engines in silver finish are suspended beneath the wings; wingtips are classic straight-cut with no extensions.

Model Craft & Collectibility

AeroClassics AC211330 is cast in full diecast metal at 1:200 scale with tampo-printed details. AeroClassics is known for its focus on vintage and retired types; the 720-024B tooling captures the narrow fuselage and four-engine layout distinct from the later 737 era. This release is a discontinued item, adding secondary-market interest for collectors of 1960s American jet liveries.

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