DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇧🇪 SABENA — DC-7C — DOUGLAS — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 50,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | n/a |
| Article Number | n/a |
| EAN | n/a |
| Airline Company | SABENA |
| Aircraft Type | Douglas DC-7C |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 112 ft 3 in (34.21 m) Wingspan: 127 ft 6 in (38.86 m) Height: 31 ft 10 in (9.70 m) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 6.8 cm (2.7 in) Wingspan: approx. 7.8 cm (3.1 in) |
| Registration | OO-SFA |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisite die-cast model represents a SABENA Douglas DC-7C in the airline's classic livery. Manufactured by a reputable brand and presented in its original 'First Class' packaging, this model captures the elegance of the golden age of propeller-driven airliners. The silver finish with blue detailing reflects the sophistication that SABENA brought to transatlantic travel. The model features fine details including authentic markings, propeller blades, and landing gear, making it a prized piece for aviation collectors.
The Douglas DC-7C was a long-range airliner developed in the 1950s, representing the pinnacle of piston-engine aircraft technology before the jet age. Known as the 'Seven Seas', it was capable of non-stop transatlantic flights and served many major airlines during its operational period. SABENA operated these aircraft on prestigious routes connecting Europe with Africa and North America. The DC-7C featured four powerful Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone engines and could carry passengers in comfort over distances exceeding 4,000 miles. At 1:500 scale, this model measures approximately 22.6 cm in length with a wingspan of about 25.3 cm, faithfully reproducing the graceful lines of this historic aircraft.
🇧🇪 About the Airline
SABENA (Société Anonyme Belge d'Exploitation de la Navigation Aérienne) was Belgium's national airline from 1923 to 2001. Known for its extensive African network due to Belgium's colonial history, SABENA was a prestigious European carrier that pioneered many transatlantic routes. The airline was renowned for its service quality and distinctive blue livery. Though it ceased operations in 2001, SABENA remains beloved by aviation enthusiasts and collectors for its rich heritage and iconic aircraft.