{"product_id":"die-cast-model-cathay-pacific-airways-douglas-dc-3-schabak-1-250-with-original-box","title":"DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇬🇧 Cathay Pacific Airways — Douglas DC-3 — Schabak — 1:250 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eSchabak 1:250 scale Douglas DC-3 in vintage Cathay Pacific Airways livery, registration VR-HDB. Classic cream and orange scheme from the airline's formative years in Hong Kong.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCIVIL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:250\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchabak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArticle Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1028\/50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003en\/a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirline Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCathay Pacific Airways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouglas DC-3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft)\u003cbr\u003eLength: 19.43 m (63 ft 9 in)\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: 29.11 m (95 ft 6 in)\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 5.16 m (16 ft 11 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📐 Model Size (1:250)\u003cbr\u003eLength: approx. 7.8 cm (3.1 in)\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: approx. 11.6 cm (4.6 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVR-HDB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite 1:250 scale die-cast model represents a Douglas DC-3 in the historic livery of Cathay Pacific Airways, registration VR-HDB. Manufactured by Schabak, a renowned German producer of high-quality metal aviation miniatures, this model features authentic detailing including the airline's vintage cream and orange color scheme with \"Cathay Pacific Airways\" titles prominently displayed along the fuselage. The model showcases twin propellers, detailed passenger windows, and accurate landing gear, capturing the classic appearance of this legendary airliner during its service era. The registration VR-HDB identifies this as a Hong Kong-registered aircraft from Cathay Pacific's early fleet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Douglas DC-3 is one of the most iconic and influential aircraft in aviation history, first flown in 1935 and revolutionizing air transport worldwide. With a wingspan of 29.11 meters and a length of 19.43 meters, the DC-3 could carry up to 24 passengers at a cruise speed of 365 km\/h over a range of 2,575 km, reaching a maximum altitude of 7,315 meters. Its robust construction, reliability, and economical operation made it the backbone of airlines globally during the 1930s-1950s. Cathay Pacific Airways operated DC-3s during its formative years, helping establish air routes throughout Asia and building the foundation for what would become one of the world's premier airlines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🇭🇰 About the Airline\u003cbr\u003eCathay Pacific Airways, founded in 1946 in Hong Kong, began operations with DC-3 aircraft serving regional routes. The airline has grown from these humble beginnings to become one of Asia's leading international carriers, renowned for exceptional service and operational excellence. Models featuring Cathay Pacific's early liveries are highly sought after by collectors as they represent the airline's pioneering heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"aviation.brussels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54388388168026,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/P8125662.JPG?v=1783086232","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/die-cast-model-cathay-pacific-airways-douglas-dc-3-schabak-1-250-with-original-box","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}