Continental Airlines 1996 Embraer EMB-145 Factory Desk Model Danil Maquetes 8" For Sale

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Continental Airlines 1996 Embraer EMB-145 Factory Desk Model Danil Maquetes 8":
$299.20

Up for sale/sale is an incredibly rare piece of commercial aviation history: an authentic, vintage 1996 Continental Express Embraer EMB-145 desktop display model. This heavy, 8-inch solid resin/composite model (approx. 1:144 scale) rests on its classic original wood and metal display stand.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE & PROVENANCE:
This is an official factory display piece manufactured in Brazil by Danil Maquetes (the premier model maker commissioned directly by Embraer since the 1980s). These high-end models were never sold to the public; they were custom-built in Brazil and given exclusively to airline executives to commemorate aircraft rollout milestones and fleet purchase agreements.What makes this specific piece a crown jewel for collectors is the original handwritten notation on the bottom of the wooden base: "EMBRAER EMB 145 - 8/2/96".The real-world Embraer EMB-145 did not receive its official FAA flight certification until December 1996, and Continental Express did not launch regular passenger service until early 1997. Because this piece is physically dated August 2, 1996, it is a true pre-launch promotional piece from the very dawn of the regional jet era.
FEATURES:

Classic 1990s Continental Airlines "Globe" livery with Continental Express branding.
Heavy solid-cast body made by Danil Maquetes in Brazil.
Original real wood presentation base with an angled metal mounting arm.
Vintage hand-inked date and aircraft designation preserved cleanly on the underside.

CONDITION:
The model is in very good, stable vintage condition. The body, wings, and tail structures are entirely intact. The decals and paint scheme remain remarkably crisp and vibrant.Please note: Consistent with its age and the specific clear coat materials used by Danil Maquetes in the 1990s, there are a few very small, minor areas of light "crazing" or fine hairline micro-cracking in the clear glaze coat. This is purely cosmetic, very small, and typical for vintage resin displays of this era—it looks similar to the fine crazing lines seen in antique porcelain or glass glaze. The structural integrity of the resin body is excellent. (Please review all high-resolution photos closely for an exact look at the surface condition).
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