DIE-CAST MODEL — ✈️ Boeing Prototype Livery — BOEING 737-100 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	519304
EAN	4013150519304
Airline Company	Boeing Prototype Livery
Aircraft Type	Boeing 737-100
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 28.67 m (94 ft 0 in) Wingspan: 28.35 m (93 ft 0 in) Height: 11.29 m (37 ft 0 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 5.7 cm (2.2 in) Wingspan: approx. 5.7 cm (2.2 in)
Registration	N73700
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This exquisite Herpa miniature model represents the Boeing 737-100 in its original prototype livery, registration N73700. The model features the iconic yellow and black color scheme that adorned the very first 737 aircraft during its development and testing phase. Crafted at 1:500 scale, this limited edition piece showcases remarkable attention to detail, from the precisely printed window lines to the authentic Boeing prototype markings along the fuselage. The polished metal finish on the wings and tail surfaces adds to the model's premium appearance, making it a standout piece for any aviation collection.

The Boeing 737-100 was the original and shortest variant of the legendary 737 family, which would go on to become the best-selling commercial jetliner in history. First flown on April 9, 1967, the 737-100 was designed as a short-range twin-engine jet airliner to complement Boeing's larger aircraft. With a length of 28.67 meters, wingspan of 28.35 meters, and height of 11.29 meters, the -100 could accommodate up to 124 passengers. Only 30 units of the 737-100 were produced, making it the rarest variant of the 737 family and a significant piece of aviation history. The prototype N73700 played a crucial role in the certification and development of what would become one of aviation's most successful aircraft families.

✈️ About Boeing Prototype Livery
Boeing prototype liveries represent the company's test and development aircraft, typically featuring distinctive yellow and black color schemes that make them easily identifiable during flight testing. These special liveries are highly sought after by collectors as they represent pivotal moments in aviation history and are rarely reproduced in model form.