DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇪🇸 Air Spain — Douglas DC-8-21 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	513975
EAN	4013150515979
Airline Company	Air Spain
Aircraft Type	Douglas DC-8-21
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 45.87 m (150 ft 6 in) Wingspan: 43.41 m (142 ft 5 in) Height: 12.91 m (42 ft 4 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 9.2 cm (3.6 in) Wingspan: approx. 8.7 cm (3.4 in)
Registration	EC-BXR
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This exquisite Herpa 1:500 scale die-cast model captures the iconic Air Spain Douglas DC-8-21 in stunning detail. The model features the airline's distinctive red and gold livery with 'air spain' text prominently displayed along the fuselage. Crafted with precision metal construction, this limited edition piece showcases authentic detailing including panel lines, passenger windows, landing gear, and engine nacelles. The registration EC-BXR is accurately reproduced on the aircraft. This collectible comes in its original Herpa Miniaturmodelle packaging and represents a piece of Spanish aviation history.

The Douglas DC-8-21 was an early variant of the successful DC-8 long-range narrow-body jet airliner family produced by Douglas Aircraft Company. Introduced in the late 1950s, the DC-8 was Douglas's answer to Boeing's 707 and became one of the most important jetliners of its era. The -21 variant featured Pratt & Whitney JT4A turbojet engines and was optimized for domestic and medium-range international routes. The real aircraft measures 45.87 meters in length with a wingspan of 43.41 meters and a height of 12.91 meters, making this 1:500 scale model approximately 9.2 cm long with an 8.7 cm wingspan.

🇪🇸 About the Airline
Air Spain was a Spanish charter airline that operated during the late 20th century, serving leisure routes primarily to and from Spain. The airline featured a distinctive red and gold color scheme that reflected Spanish national colors. As a charter carrier, Air Spain played a role in Spain's growing tourism industry during its operational years. Models of Air Spain aircraft are relatively scarce in the collector's market, making this piece particularly interesting for aviation enthusiasts and die-cast collectors focused on European carriers.