GeminiJets Braniff DC-8-62 N1805 Calder 1/400 GJBNF608

This GeminiJets 1:400 scale diecast model represents the Braniff International Douglas DC-8-62, registration N1805, wearing Alexander Calder’s spectacular “Flying Colours of South America” design.

Painted in 1973, the aircraft became a remarkable piece of flying art. Calder’s flowing shapes, vivid colours and individually decorated engine cowlings transformed the long-range DC-8 into one of the most distinctive airliners of its era.

The model faithfully recreates the colourful Calder design with detailed printed markings and fixed landing gear. Released in 2006 and now sold out through GeminiJets, GJBNF608 has become a particularly desirable release for collectors of Braniff, classic airliners and aviation art.

Historical Note

Alexander Calder supervised the application of the artwork to N1805 at Braniff’s Dallas Love Field facilities. The aircraft carried the design from 1973 until 1979 and appeared at the 1975 Paris Air Show, where Calder added further artwork to two of its engine cowlings.

Product Details

• Manufacturer: GeminiJets
• Airline: Braniff International Airways
• Aircraft: Douglas DC-8-62
• Registration: N1805
• Artwork: Flying Colors of South America
• Artist: Alexander Calder
• Scale: 1:400
• Reference: GJBNF608
• Release year: 2006
• Material: Diecast metal with plastic detail parts
• Landing gear: Fixed
• Display stand: Not included
• Approximate length: 12cm
• Approximate wingspan: 11.3cm