DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇬🇧 Caledonian Airways — Boeing 757 — Schabak — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 25,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | Schabak |
| Article Number | 909/27 |
| EAN | 4010820010104 |
| Airline Company | Caledonian Airways |
| Aircraft Type | Boeing 757 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 47.32 m (155 ft 3 in) Wingspan: 38.05 m (124 ft 10 in) Height: 13.56 m (44 ft 6 in) 📐 Model Size (1:600) Length: approx. 7.8 cm (3.1 in) Wingspan: approx. 6.3 cm (2.5 in) |
| Registration | n/a |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisitely detailed die-cast model represents a Caledonian Airways Boeing 757 in the airline's classic livery. Manufactured by Schabak at 1:600 scale, this model features the distinctive cream upper fuselage with dark blue lower section, separated by elegant gold cheatlines. The Caledonian crown logo is prominently displayed on the tail fin, capturing the airline's heritage and identity. The model includes realistic engine details, accurate window placement, and authentic airline markings. This piece is part of Schabak's renowned collection and is marked as item 909/27, made in Germany with the quality craftsmanship the brand is known for.
The Boeing 757 is a twin-engine narrow-body airliner that revolutionized medium-range air travel. First introduced in the 1980s, the 757 became a workhorse for airlines worldwide, capable of operating both short domestic routes and longer transcontinental flights. With its efficient twin-engine configuration and modern aerodynamics, the 757 offered airlines excellent fuel economy and operational flexibility. The aircraft typically seats between 200-240 passengers in a two-class configuration and features a distinctive elongated fuselage profile. At 1:600 scale, this model measures approximately 7.8 cm in length with a wingspan of around 6.3 cm, making it a perfect size for display in collections or dioramas.
🇬🇧 About the Airline
Caledonian Airways was a British charter airline that operated leisure flights primarily serving the UK holiday market. The airline was known for its distinctive livery featuring the Scottish crown emblem, reflecting its heritage. Caledonian operated various aircraft types including the Boeing 757 on medium to long-haul charter routes to popular vacation destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean, and beyond. The airline became part of the consolidation in the UK charter market and remains a nostalgic favorite among aviation enthusiasts and collectors.