DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇳🇱 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines — Douglas DC-3 — Schabak — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | Schabak |
| Article Number | 932/5 |
| EAN | n/a |
| Airline Company | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines |
| Aircraft Type | Douglas DC-3 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 19.66 m (64 ft 6 in) Wingspan: 29.00 m (95 ft 2 in) Height: 5.16 m (16 ft 11 in) 📐 Model Size (1:600) Length: approx. 3.3 cm (1.3 in) Wingspan: approx. 4.8 cm (1.9 in) |
| Registration | PH-AJU |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisite die-cast model represents a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Douglas DC-3, crafted by Schabak in 1:600 scale. The model features authentic KLM livery in silver with red 'PH' markings on the wings and fuselage, complete with 'ROYAL DUTCH AIR LINES' text and tail number 44. The registration PH-AJU is accurately reproduced on the fuselage. This vintage collectible showcases fine detail including individual propellers, landing gear, and window placements, capturing the classic elegance of KLM's post-war fleet. The model comes in its original blue and cream presentation box with 'The reliable airline of Holland' slogan.
The Douglas DC-3 revolutionized commercial aviation in the 1930s and 1940s, becoming one of history's most successful aircraft designs. This twin-engine propeller-driven airliner could carry 21-32 passengers and played a crucial role in establishing reliable air routes worldwide. KLM extensively operated the DC-3 in their fleet, using it to rebuild European air services after World War II. The real aircraft measures approximately 19.7 meters in length with a wingspan of 29 meters, making this 1:600 scale model a compact yet detailed representation of this aviation icon.
🇳🇱 About the Airline
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, founded in 1919, is the world's oldest airline still operating under its original name. As the flag carrier of the Netherlands, KLM has been a pioneer in international aviation, establishing routes across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The airline's distinctive blue livery and crown logo have made it one of the most recognizable brands in aviation history.