DIE-CAST MODEL — EASTERN — DOUGLAS DC-8-61 — SCHUCO STAR JETS — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 60,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Schuco StarJets |
| Article Number | 355 7515 |
| EAN | 4007864575158 |
| Airline Company |
Eastern Air Lines
|
| Aircraft Type | Douglas DC-8 |
| Original Size | 142ft. 4in. * 183ft * 42ft. 4in. |
| Registration | N8778 |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisite die-cast model represents an Eastern Airlines Douglas DC-8-61 in the classic airline livery. Manufactured by Schuco under their Star Jets collection, this precision model features realistic metal landing gear, detailed printed graphics, and authentic Eastern Airlines markings. The model captures the elegant lines of the DC-8-61 with meticulous attention to detail, making it a highly collectible piece for aviation enthusiasts and model collectors alike.
The Douglas DC-8-61 was a stretched variant of the iconic DC-8 jetliner, offering increased passenger capacity while maintaining the performance characteristics that made the DC-8 series successful. With a length of 183 feet and a wingspan of 142 feet 4 inches, the DC-8-61 could accommodate 210 passengers in typical mixed class configuration or up to 269 in high-density seating. Powered by four jet engines, it cruised at 575 mph with a range of 4,500 miles, making it ideal for domestic and medium-range international routes during the jet age.