DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇯🇵 JTA (Japan TransOcean Air) — BOEING 737-400 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	505932
EAN	4013150509329
Airline Company	JTA (Japan TransOcean Air)
Aircraft Type	Boeing 737-400
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 36.40 m (119 ft 5 in) Wingspan: 28.90 m (94 ft 9 in) Height: 11.10 m (36 ft 5 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 7.3 cm (2.9 in) Wingspan: approx. 5.8 cm (2.3 in)
Registration	JA8954
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This Herpa miniature model represents a Japan TransOcean Air (JTA) Boeing 737-400 in the distinctive 'Fish' special livery featuring Papas Island branding. The 1:500 scale die-cast showcases the airline's creative red and white color scheme with stylized fish graphics along the fuselage. Manufactured by Herpa Miniaturmodelle GmbH in Germany, this collector's piece (article number 505932) features authentic markings including the registration visible on the aircraft. The model captures the essence of JTA's unique promotional livery that celebrated island tourism. As noted on the packaging, this is a true-to-scale airplane model for collectors, not suitable for children under 3 years, and contains small parts that present detailed construction accuracy.

The Boeing 737-400 is a stretched variant of the popular 737 Classic series, designed to accommodate between 146-188 passengers depending on configuration. First introduced in 1988, the 737-400 features an extended fuselage compared to its predecessors, making it ideal for medium-haul routes. The aircraft measures 36.40 meters in length with a wingspan of 28.90 meters and a height of 11.10 meters as specified on this model's packaging. Japan TransOcean Air operated this aircraft type on inter-island routes connecting Okinawa and other Japanese destinations, where the 737-400's range and capacity proved perfectly suited for regional operations.

🇯🇵 About the Airline
Japan TransOcean Air (JTA) is a Japanese regional airline based in Okinawa, founded in 1967. As a subsidiary of Japan Airlines, JTA specializes in connecting Okinawa with other Japanese islands and mainland destinations. The airline is known for its distinctive liveries celebrating Okinawan culture and island tourism, making their aircraft popular subjects for die-cast collectors.