Royal Air Lao
5.0 · 1 reviewCapture a vanished corner of Southeast Asian aviation history with this historically accurate decal set for the Convair CV-440 Metropolitan in the Royal Air Lao 1975 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
- Royal Air Lao
- Livery year
- 1975
- 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 (Royal Air Lao 1975)
- Fuselage titles, national markings, 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
Royal Air Lao was the national airline of the Kingdom of Laos, operating during one of the most turbulent periods in Southeast Asian history. Founded in 1956, the airline connected Vientiane with regional destinations across Indochina, flying through an era of political upheaval and the Vietnam War — until the 1975 communist takeover ended the kingdom itself. The Convair CV-440 Metropolitan was the workhorse of this small but stoic carrier, keeping Laos connected to the wider world even as the country's fate hung in the balance. Today, Royal Air Lao liveries are extraordinarily rare in the scale modelling world, making this decal a genuine collector's piece.
This decal set faithfully reproduces the complete 1975 Royal Air Lao livery: fuselage titles in both English and Lao script, national flag markings, registration numbers, and full window lines — all researched from historical photographic references.
