The Boeing 737 is the most ordered and most produced jet airliner in history with over 6,000 manufactured and a further 2,000 on order in May 2009. On average there are 1,250 737s in the air at any given time.

The Boeing 737-600 to 737-900 were the Next Generation 737s, developed from 1993 to compete with the Airbus A.320 series.

Improvements included, improved engines, a glass cockpit, intercontinental range and passenger cabin upgrades.

The 737-900 is the longest and most powerful of the 737 series. It competes with the Airbus A.321 and entered service in 2001.

Continental Airlines is one of the United States oldest surviving airlines. Its current major routes include Europe and Asia.

This model represents N75436 c. mid 2009. It appears in the Continental retro scheme, based on its 1947 livery and designed to commemorate the airline’s 75th anniversary.

Revell 1/144 kits with Draw Decals decal completed by Leigh Edmonds in April 2010.