Lufthansa
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Relive the golden age of Lufthansa propeller operations with this historically accurate decal set for the Convair CV-440 Metropolitan in the classic Lufthansa 1966 livery.
- Opaque white print, covers any base colour
- Safely packaged
- Return within 14 days
Fits these kits
Kits of the Convair CV-440 this decal is drawn for, by scale:
| 1/144 | Roden, Authentic Airliners |
|---|---|
| 1/72 | Mach 2 |
Choose the decal in the same scale as your kit. Kit not listed? Ask us and tell us which one you have.
How to apply
- Prepare: Clean and dry model surface
- Cut: Cut decals with a sharp knife
- Soak: Submerge in warm water until detached
- Apply: Position decals, remove excess water/air
- Dry: Allow to dry before sealing
- Seal: Apply a thin layer of acrylic varnish
The aircraft behind the decal
- Type
- Convair CV-440 Metropolitan
- Operator
- Lufthansa
- Livery year
- 1966
- Scales
- 1/144, 1/200, 1/72
- Printing
- Digital print with opaque white
Everything for one aircraft
- Full livery decals for the Convair CV-440 Metropolitan (Lufthansa 1966)
- Fuselage titles, Lufthansa crane logo, and registration numbers
Compatible kitsFits Convair CV-440 kits from the major kit makers, in 1/144, 1/200 or 1/72.
The story behind the livery
By 1966, Lufthansa was well into its postwar renaissance as one of Europe's leading airlines — yet the Convair CV-440 Metropolitan was still quietly serving on domestic and short-haul European routes, wearing the elegant livery of Germany's flag carrier. This late-era propeller scheme, flown shortly before the CV-440 was phased out in favor of jets, represents a transitional and often-overlooked moment in Lufthansa's storied history. For modelers and collectors who love the propeller era, this livery captures Lufthansa at its most classic.
This decal set faithfully reproduces the complete 1966 Lufthansa livery for the Convair CV-440 Metropolitan: fuselage titles, iconic Lufthansa crane logo, registration markings, and full window lines — all researched from historical photographic and archival references.
