Whiskey Jack Decals 1/144 Boeing 737-200s

By Tim Bradley

We have three exciting new releases from Whiskey Jack this month. Whiskey Jack whose selection of decals is typically from Canada's early flying years is bringing us into the mid-sixties with three 737-200's. Gordon Parker, owner of Whiskey Jack, has set out to provide decals of lesser-known interesting Canadian aircraft.

These are ALPS printed decals on a continuous clear carrier, meaning that each decal will have to be cut out. The registration and colors on these and all of Whiskey Jack's are of the highest standard. This company really excels at the details such as the very small badges or logos that would be lost on other decal sheets from other companies. The sheets have all windows, windshields and small detail items. The logo text, stripes, windows and doors are printed as one piece, which helps in keeping down on the layering of clear decal film, which in turn keeps the chances of silvering to a minimum. You will still need to paint or buy a Coroguard sheet to finish the 737. Gray is one of the ALPS downfalls, as it cannot print a solid gray that is useable. The instruction sheets include both left and right sides and a top view. Gordon also provides some fascinating history of each aircraft. All three of these sheets are made for the Airfix 737-200 kit.

Pacific Western Boeing 737 #144-021

A very appealing paint scheme with the well known "Flying Mustache" tail logo. These two are the first Boeings to be added the PW line in 1968. Three different registrations are possible with this sheet. You get a one-piece stripe with windows, doors and logos. I usually do not like "Kit" style decals as there is usually something wrong - like windows being misshapen, but not here. Everything is perfect on these sheets. This makes decaling very quick and painless.

Nordair Boeing 737 #144-023

The large white "N" was Nordair's signature logo. With this sheet comes four aircraft registrations including CF-GNDR with the Terry Fox name under the cockpit. "Who was Terry Fox?” I asked. Gordon replied, "He was a young man from Coquitlam, BC who lost a leg to cancer. He then started his "Marathon of Hope" planning to run across the country to raise money for cancer research. He got about two thirds of the way across when the cancer re-appeared and he had to go back into the hospital. He died shortly thereafter. He made the world pay attention to his cause during 1980." The sheet has the full blue stripe with doors and windows. The "N" on the tail is transparent so you will get a crisp bright white logo. The instructions call for painting the wing tip panels red. I would have liked to have seen these as decaled panels as provided on the EPA sheet. This is the only item on the three sheets that I would change, but this is only a preference, not a flaw.

Eastern Provincial Airways Boeing 737 # 144-024

This sheet is for EPA's first two 737's from 1969. Included are all the fin and wing tip red panels. Aircraft CP-EPR carries the EPA/CP Air "Together we're better" logo. It is the most colorful of the three sheets with the stylized goose on the tail.

The builder’s only problem with these beautifully done decal sheets will be to make a decision on which one to start with. For a look at the full range of other Canadian subjects, go directly to the Whiskey Jack website. Thanks to Gordon Parker at Whiskey Jack for these outstanding samples.