General Air
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Preserve a forgotten chapter of West German regional aviation with this historically accurate decal set for the Convair CV-440 Metropolitan in the General Air 1971 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
- General Air
- Livery year
- 1971
- 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 (General Air 1971)
- Fuselage titles, airline 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
General Air was a small West German regional airline that operated in the late 1960s and early 1970s, offering scheduled and charter services primarily within Germany and to neighboring European destinations. Flying during the era when West Germany's regional aviation market was just beginning to develop, General Air was one of several short-lived carriers that bridged the gap between the major flag carriers and the holiday charter boom. The airline is largely forgotten today, making any surviving photographic or material record — including this decal — a genuine rarity for aviation historians and collectors alike.
This decal set faithfully reproduces the complete 1971 General Air livery: fuselage titles, color scheme, registration markings, and full window lines — all researched from historical sources.
