DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇺🇸 Continental Airlines — Boeing 757-300 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 40,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 510424 |
| EAN | 4013150510424 |
| Airline Company | Continental Airlines |
| Aircraft Type | Boeing 757-300 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 54.47 m (178 ft 7 in) Wingspan: 38.05 m (124 ft 10 in) Height: 13.56 m (44 ft 6 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 10.9 cm (4.3 in) Wingspan: approx. 7.6 cm (3.0 in) |
| Registration | N75851 |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisitely detailed Herpa die-cast model represents a Continental Airlines Boeing 757-300 in the carrier's classic livery featuring the iconic globe logo on the tail. Part of Herpa's New Generation series, this 1:500 scale replica captures the sleek lines and proportions of the 757-300 with remarkable accuracy. The model features Continental's clean white fuselage with blue tail section and distinctive branding, making it a standout piece for any aviation collection.
The Boeing 757-300 is the stretched variant of Boeing's popular 757-200, offering increased passenger capacity while maintaining the excellent performance characteristics that made the 757 family so successful. With a length of 54.47 meters (178 ft 7 in), the 757-300 can accommodate significantly more passengers than its shorter sibling, making it ideal for high-density routes. Continental Airlines operated these aircraft on both domestic and international services, leveraging the type's versatility and range capabilities.
🇺🇸 About the Airline
Continental Airlines was a major American airline founded in 1934, which became one of the largest carriers in the United States. Known for its hub operations in Houston, Newark, and Cleveland, Continental merged with United Airlines in 2010-2012 to form the world's largest airline at that time. The airline's distinctive globe logo and professional service made it a recognizable brand in American aviation.