DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇧🇪 Belgian Air Force — Lockheed C-130H Hercules “20 Years” — GeminiMacs — 1:400 —
Prix régulier 49,00 € TTC 6%
Up for consideration is a highly collectible, premium die-cast metal military model produced by GeminiMacs (GeminiJets) in 1:400 scale. This piece accurately represents the Lockheed C-130H Hercules transport aircraft flying under the Belgian Air Force, featuring the iconic special commemorative "Sioux Indian Head" tail livery marking the 20th Anniversary of the 20th Tactical Airlift Squadron in 1992.
Characteristics
| Type | MILITARY |
| Scale | 1:400 |
| Brand | GeminiMacs (the specific military branch of the world-famous brand GeminiJets) |
| Article Number | GMBAF010 |
| Date |
Originally produced in 2005 |
| Operator | Belgian Air Force |
| Aircraft Type |
Lockheed C-130H Hercules |
| Original Size |
📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 29.8 m 📐 Model Size Length: approx. 7 cm
|
| Condition | Mint condition. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
Belgian Air Force (BAF) 20th Anniversary of the 20th Squadron ("Sioux Indian" special tail art from 1992).
This camouflage-painted aircraft features the remarkable Sioux chief nose art and anniversary markings applied to celebrate the 20th Squadron (“20e Escadrille”) of the Belgian Air Force transport wing.
A highly decorative and collectible military aviation miniature.
About the aircraft
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is one of the most famous military transport aircraft ever built. Introduced in the 1950s, the Hercules became legendary for its robustness and ability to operate from short and rough airstrips.
Belgium operated a fleet of C-130H Hercules aircraft within the 15th Air Transport Wing based at Melsbroek. These aircraft served for decades in humanitarian, military and NATO operations worldwide.
The spectacular Sioux-themed nose art seen on this model commemorates the 20th Squadron anniversary. The Sioux chief emblem is historically linked to the Belgian 15th Wing insignia. (fr.wikipedia.org)
This miniature was produced by Herpa Wings, the renowned German manufacturer specialized in collectible aviation miniatures.
Herpa is particularly respected among collectors for its highly detailed military and civil aircraft models produced in limited series since the 1980s.
The overall finish, proportions and decoration style correspond to Herpa military production models from the late 1990s / early 2000s. (aviation-center.com.au)