Roden Boeing 720 ‘The Starship’ Elton John 1974 1/144 Model Kit
The Roden Boeing 720 ‘The Starship’ (315) is a 1/144 scale plastic model kit representing the aircraft associated with Elton John in the United States during 1974. Known as ‘The Starship’, this Boeing 720 carries the American registration N7201U and construction number 17907.
This release focuses on a particular aircraft and its connection with Elton John rather than a conventional airline subject. The combination of a Boeing passenger jet and its association with a major figure in 1970s music gives the model an identity that extends beyond commercial aviation.
Boeing 720 ‘The Starship’
The Boeing 720 was an American jet passenger aircraft developed by Boeing. Closely related to the Boeing 707, it belongs to the early generation of commercial jetliners that became prominent during the post-war period.
‘The Starship’ is the name associated with the individual Boeing 720 represented by this kit. Its identity is established by registration N7201U and construction number 17907, distinguishing it from other aircraft of the same type.
Roden’s model depicts the aircraft during its 1974 association with Elton John. This makes it a specific subject for collectors interested in individual aircraft histories, particularly those connected with entertainment and popular music.
Elton John and the 1974 Starship
The 1974 Elton John connection is the defining feature of this release. The aircraft represented is the Boeing 720 known as ‘The Starship’, rather than a standard passenger airliner in scheduled airline service.
For modellers collecting historic civilian aircraft, this distinction gives the subject a different character from conventional airline models. It also provides an aviation-related subject for collectors of Elton John memorabilia and 1970s music history.
The aircraft’s registration, N7201U, is particularly relevant when identifying this version. Together with construction number 17907, it establishes the individual Boeing 720 associated with the Starship name.
1/144 Scale Plastic Aircraft Kit
Produced by Roden in 1/144 scale, this plastic model kit represents the Boeing 720 ‘The Starship’ for assembly and painting.
The 1/144 scale is commonly used for commercial aircraft models, allowing the completed Boeing 720 to be displayed alongside other passenger jets and historic civilian aircraft. It also provides a consistent scale for comparing different aircraft from the early jet age.
The kit belongs within Roden’s range of 1/144 scale model kits. Modelling glue is required for assembly, while paint is needed to finish the aircraft.
Kit Details
- Manufacturer: Roden
- Aircraft: Boeing 720
- Aircraft name: The Starship
- Associated artist: Elton John
- Year represented: 1974
- Aircraft registration: N7201U
- Construction number: 17907
- Country: United States
- Aircraft type: Civilian jet aircraft
- Scale: 1/144
- Product type: Plastic model kit
- Manufacturer reference: 315
- EAN: 4823017701762
Paint and glue are required to complete the model. This Roden release represents Boeing 720 N7201U, known as ‘The Starship’, during its association with Elton John in 1974.
