DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇬🇧 HeavyLift Cargo Airlines — Lockheed L-100-30 — Herpa — 1/500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	510882
EAN	4013150510882
Airline Company	HeavyLift Cargo Airlines
Aircraft Type	Lockheed L-100-30
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 34.37 m (112 ft 9 in) Wingspan: 40.41 m (132 ft 7 in) Height: 11.66 m (38 ft 3 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 6.9 cm (2.7 in) Wingspan: approx. 8.1 cm (3.2 in)
Registration	PK-PLR
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This exquisite 1:500 scale die-cast model from Herpa represents a Lockheed L-100-30 in the livery of HeavyLift Cargo Airlines. The model features accurate markings including the registration PK-PLR and showcases the distinctive white fuselage with HeavyLift's bold red and blue branding. This is a limited edition piece, as indicated by the "Limited Edition" stamp on the packaging. The attention to detail includes painted propeller hubs in yellow, landing gear, and the characteristic high-wing configuration of this legendary cargo aircraft. Herpa's expertise in creating museum-quality miniatures is evident in every aspect of this collectible piece.

The Lockheed L-100-30 is the civilian cargo variant of the famous C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft. With its stretched fuselage compared to earlier L-100 models, the L-100-30 offered increased cargo capacity, making it ideal for heavy freight operations. Powered by four Allison turboprop engines, this rugged aircraft could operate from unpaved runways and deliver substantial payloads to remote locations. The L-100-30 measures approximately 34.37 meters (112 ft 9 in) in length with a wingspan of 40.41 meters (132 ft 7 in), making this 1:500 scale model approximately 6.9 cm long with an 8.1 cm wingspan. The type became a workhorse for cargo operators worldwide, valued for its reliability and versatility in challenging operating conditions.

🇳🇱 About the Airline
HeavyLift Cargo Airlines was a British cargo airline that operated large freight aircraft for specialized heavy cargo operations. The airline was known for operating unusual aircraft types including the Belfast and Hercules variants for oversized cargo missions. Models in HeavyLift livery are particularly sought after by collectors due to the airline's unique operational profile and distinctive branding.