1:144 CFM56-7BE - Two Closed Or One Open Engine For Boeing 737 600/700/800 (For Zvezda)

The real subject

The CFM56-7B turbofan is the powerplant of the newer generation Boeing 737s, that is the 737-600, 700 and 800 versions. The letter E at the end of the designation belongs to a later improved form, which was meant to cut fuel consumption and extend the time between overhauls. The mark of the whole line is a nacelle with a flattened underside: a circular intake would not fit under the low-set wing of the Boeing 737, so the nacelle was given a shape you will not find anywhere else. It is exactly this detail that makes the silhouette of the 737 unmistakable even from a distance.

What the set offers

The set gives a choice of two building options. Either you build two closed engine nacelles from it, that is both engine stations of the aircraft, or one nacelle in the open form that lets you look inside. Exactly what opens up on the open variant and how the parts go together is given in the instructions from the manufacturer. According to the name, the set is intended for the Zvezda kit in 1:144 scale.

• CFM56-7BE engines for the Boeing 737-600, 700 and 800
• A choice between two closed nacelles and one open one
• 1:144 scale, according to the name for the Zvezda kit
• The characteristic nacelle with a flattened underside

Building and painting tips

Decide on the variant before you start gluing, because the parts will build only one of them. The parts are not polystyrene; cyanoacrylate glue holds reliably. Cut the excess material off with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the rest back, so that the edge of the intake stays thin. On the open variant, paint the inner surfaces before closing the assembly up. Wash and degrease the parts before painting.

Who it is for

For modelers of airliners who want a more accurate shape or a look inside the engine instead of the nacelles from the kit. Paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.