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Alaska Airlines was a large operator of the 737-400. At one point Alaska operated 30 737-400s. One of these was converted to the world's first 737-400 freighter, see our Alaska Air Cargo set 737-65, and four were also converted to combi's. This set depicts the standard scheme on the Alaska 737-400 fleet. -
After joining the Star Alliance in October 2009, Continental Airlines painted several aircraft in the Star Alliance color scheme. This includes a single 737-824 - N26210. The aircraft continues to wear this scheme following the Continental's merger with United Airlines, though it now has United titles. -
Northwest Orient Airlines took delivery of their first 727-200 (N252US) on October 19, 1968. These were followed by the 727-200A (advanced) with higher thrust engines. Later, additional 727-200s were acquired from the merger with Republic. The markings on this sheet represent the second scheme worn by the type at Northwest with the "NORTHWEST" titles replacing the previous "NORTHWEST ORIENT" titles. In addition, when the later "Bowling Shoe" scheme was unveiled many of the aircraft remaining in this scheme had the new style "N" added to the tail which is also included with this set. -
Founded by George T. Baker, Miami-based National Airlines operated until 1980 when they were acquired by Pan Am. National operated a large fleet of DC8s, just two of which were the "stretch eight" DC-8-61s which our decal depicts. We include ship names for both aircraft, N45190 "Catherine" and N45191 "Christine."
About Draw Decal
Offering High Quality and Unique Aircraft Decals Since 1999!
How did we get our Name?
My father is a US Army-trained draftsman, and he always signed his drawings with the initials “DRAW.” Since we have to DRAW our decals, and DRAW is also the first four letters of my last name, it seemed to be a natural name for our company.
What is the idea behind DRAW Decal?
I produce airline decals that normally would not be popular enough to justify mass producing. Each decal is printed as demand warrants, one page at a time by a professional print house. This makes for slow production, but it allows us to individually inspect each decal and to also update the decal sets as the need arises. While these production sets are all currently available, they are only produced (i.e. printed) as they are ordered. I have no large pile of unsold, unpopular decals to contend with this way. Our decals are as close to custom-made as possible.
Who creates your art?
The art work for our decals is created by a group of artists, with each one contributing sets of their own unique design and preference. Currently, DRAW Decal offers decals designed by: Tim Bradley, Mike Egan, Norm Filer, Mike Jernfors, Jeff Thomsen and yours truly, Greg Drawbaugh. Each set is identified by whom designed it unless I was the one who designed it.
How do I do that?
Our decals are printed in our exclusive Next Generation DIGITAL Silk process using a large format digital printer that prints white ink. We do NOT sell ANY laser-printed decals. Laser printers are for printing instruction sheets, not printing decals.
We are made the switch to our latest Next Generation DIGITAL Silk process to provide what we believe to be among the highest quality decals in the industry. We also want to be able to provide subjects that just would not print well using any other process. Quality and value have always been our driving force, and we continue to push the limits of what our printer and artwork is capable of producing. We operate under a continual improvement process for all of our decals.
Do you run out of stock?
No, as I print decals only as they are ordered. This ensures that the decals are fresh and never out of stock. This also allows me to make corrections and additions to each set as they occur.
Once applied, these decals will look just like they were painted on, rather than just “stickers” applied over a paint job. Remember, the art of decaling is making it look like you did not use any decals!
Thanks for stopping by, and come back often to see what we have added.