Indonesia One: Air Shop's Panda Exclusive

Panda Models already makes models for both Skywings and HYJL wings but it seems they have also just finished a new model specifically for the Indonesian model shop 'Air Shop Miniatures' featuring the Indonesian Presidential aircraft known as 'Indonesia One'. I only heard about this release through Facebook posts so thanks to those that posted about it.

Indonesia One Boeing 737-800BBJ A-001, 1:400 Scale Panda Models for Air Shop

In real life the aircraft is a Boeing 737-800 based upon the Boeing Business Jet 2. Completed as N454BJ she was ferried from Boeing Field to Georgetown on January 23, 2012 for fitting of long range tanks. Fitting out wasn't completed until 2014 when msn 41706 / ln 3902 was registered A-001. She is equipped with 67 passenger seats as well as the expected meeting rooms and executive suites.

Indonesia One Boeing 737-800BBJ A-001, 1:400 Scale Panda Models for Air Shop

Previously Indonesia had chartered aircraft from the fleet of Garuda for presidential use but following delivery to Jakarta on April 10, 2014 'Indonesia One' was ready to take over the duties as VVIP transport. She is operated by the Indonesian Air Force and maintained by Garuda.

At Amsterdam. Photo by Rob Schlieffert from Wikipedia

The aircraft has a rather attractive livery with an unusual deeper blue nosecone although the tail is a little bland. I like the Panda 737-800 and they look like they've done a good job recreating this model. It doesn't fit my collecting criteria but if you want one contact Air Shop Miniature via Facebook.