DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇺🇸 American Airlines — Douglas DC-6 — Schabak — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 50,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | Schabak |
| Article Number | 948/29 |
| EAN | 618285194829 |
| Airline Company | American Airlines |
| Aircraft Type | Douglas DC-6 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 30.66 m (100 ft 7 in) Wingspan: 35.81 m (117 ft 6 in) Height: 8.66 m (28 ft 5 in) 📐 Model Size (1:600) Length: approx. 5.1 cm (2.0 in) Wingspan: approx. 6.0 cm (2.4 in) |
| Registration | N90744 |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This meticulously crafted 1:600 scale die-cast model by Schabak captures the iconic Douglas DC-6 in American Airlines' classic polished aluminum livery with distinctive red and blue cheatlines. The model features authentic detailing including the airline's vintage logo on the tail, accurately rendered four-engine configuration with propellers, and the characteristic nose profile of this legendary airliner. With article number 948/29, this German-made collectible represents Schabak's commitment to quality miniature aviation replicas from the golden age of propeller airliners.
The Douglas DC-6 was a four-engine piston-powered airliner developed in the late 1940s as an evolution of the DC-4. American Airlines operated the DC-6 extensively during the 1950s and early 1960s on transcontinental and medium-haul routes, making it a workhorse of their fleet during the post-war aviation boom. The aircraft's pressurized cabin, improved range, and passenger comfort made it a significant advancement in commercial aviation. At 1:600 scale, this model measures approximately 17 cm (6.7 inches) in length with a wingspan of around 19 cm (7.5 inches), making it an ideal display piece for collectors of vintage airliner models.
🇺🇸 About the Airline
American Airlines is one of the world's largest airlines and a founding member of the Oneworld alliance. Established in 1930, it played a pivotal role in developing commercial aviation in the United States and operated numerous iconic aircraft types including the DC-6 during aviation's golden era. The airline's classic bare metal livery with red and blue accents remains highly collectible among aviation enthusiasts.