DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇬🇧 British Airways — Boeing 747-200 — Sweden Livery — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 60,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 502665 |
| EAN | 4013150502665 |
| Airline Company | British Airways |
| Aircraft Type | Boeing 747-200 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 70.66 m (231 ft 10 in) Wingspan: 59.64 m (195 ft 8 in) Height: 19.33 m (63 ft 5 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 14.1 cm (5.6 in) Wingspan: approx. 11.9 cm (4.7 in) |
| Registration |
G-BDXG
|
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisite Herpa Wings die-cast model represents the British Airways Boeing 747-200 in the stunning 'Sweden' special livery. Part of Herpa's exclusive limited edition series, this 1:500 scale model showcases exceptional attention to detail with precise markings, accurate color reproduction, and fine panel lines. The model features the distinctive colorful tail design celebrating Sweden, making it a standout piece in any aviation collection. Manufactured by Herpa Miniaturmodelle GmbH in Germany, this collectible comes with a protective display case and is part of the British Airways World Images series licensed by British Airways plc in 1999.
The Boeing 747-200 is an iconic wide-body commercial airliner that revolutionized long-haul air travel. With a wingspan of 59.64 meters, length of 70.66 meters, and height of 19.33 meters, this jumbo jet was designed to carry passengers across continents in comfort and style. British Airways operated numerous 747-200 aircraft throughout its fleet history, and the special 'Sweden' livery represented one of several unique tail designs celebrating different nations and cultures. This particular variant became a favorite among aviation enthusiasts for its vibrant artistic tail decoration featuring traditional Swedish folk art patterns in gold, orange, and red hues against the airline's classic white fuselage.
🇬🇧 About the Airline
British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom and one of the world's most prestigious carriers. Founded in 1974 through the merger of BOAC and BEA, BA has maintained a reputation for excellence in international aviation. The airline's World Tail livery program in the late 1990s featured unique designs representing different global cultures, making these aircraft highly collectible in die-cast form.