DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇺🇸 Federal Express — Boeing 747 — Schabak — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 35,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | Schabak |
| Article Number | 901/66 |
| EAN | 4018288981665 |
| Airline Company | Federal Express |
| Aircraft Type | Boeing 747 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 70.66 m (231 ft 10 in) Wingspan: 59.64 m (195 ft 8 in) Height: 19.41 m (63 ft 8 in) 📐 Model Size (1:600) Length: approx. 11.8 cm (4.6 in) Wingspan: approx. 9.9 cm (3.9 in) |
| Registration | N07FE |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This meticulously crafted 1:600 scale die-cast model represents a Federal Express Boeing 747 in the airline's iconic purple and orange livery. Manufactured by Schabak, a renowned German producer of quality aviation miniatures, this model features the distinctive color scheme that made FedEx instantly recognizable during the era of wide-body freighter operations. The model captures the essential details of the 747's profile, including its characteristic hump and four-engine configuration, all rendered in durable die-cast metal with precise tampo-printed markings.
The Boeing 747, often called the 'Queen of the Skies,' revolutionized air cargo when introduced to freight operations. Federal Express operated various 747 variants as the backbone of their long-haul international network, capable of carrying massive payloads across continents. The 747's distinctive upper deck and wide fuselage made it ideal for express cargo operations, with a typical length of 70.66 meters (231 ft 10 in), wingspan of 59.64 meters (195 ft 8 in), and height of 19.41 meters (63 ft 8 in). These aircraft could transport over 100 tons of cargo, making overnight global delivery possible.
🇺🇸 About the Airline
Federal Express, now known as FedEx, was founded in 1971 and revolutionized the logistics industry with its overnight delivery service. The company's purple and orange livery became synonymous with reliable express shipping worldwide. FedEx operated one of the largest fleets of cargo aircraft, including numerous Boeing 747 freighters that formed the backbone of its international operations throughout the 1980s and 1990s.