DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇰🇼 Kuwait Airways — Boeing 747 — Schabak — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 25,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | Schabak |
| Article Number | 901/119 |
| EAN | 4010290011197 |
| Airline Company | Kuwait Airways |
| 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: 19.40 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 | n/a |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This meticulously crafted die-cast model represents a Kuwait Airways Boeing 747 in the airline's classic livery from the 1980s-1990s era. Produced by Schabak, a renowned German manufacturer known for precision miniatures, this 1:600 scale model features the distinctive white fuselage with turquoise blue cheatline and checkered pattern accent. The model captures the iconic hump of the 747 with excellent detail, including painted windows, engine nacelles, and accurate tail markings with the Kuwaiti flag. The landing gear is molded in black plastic, and the overall finish reflects Schabak's commitment to quality in small-scale aviation collectibles.
The Boeing 747, often called the 'Queen of the Skies,' revolutionized long-haul air travel when it entered service in 1970. This four-engine wide-body aircraft features the distinctive upper deck that gives it its recognizable profile. The 747 can carry between 366 to 568 passengers depending on configuration and has a range of approximately 13,450 kilometers (7,260 nautical miles). At 1:600 scale, this model measures approximately 11.8 cm in length with a wingspan of about 9.9 cm, making it a perfect display piece for collectors with limited space. Kuwait Airways operated various 747 variants as flagship aircraft on long-haul routes connecting the Middle East with destinations worldwide.
🇰🇼 About the Airline
Kuwait Airways is the national carrier of Kuwait, founded in 1953 and one of the oldest airlines in the Middle East. Operating from its hub at Kuwait International Airport, the airline has maintained a significant presence in international aviation despite challenges including the Iraqi invasion of 1990. The livery shown on this model represents the airline's classic identity, featuring the turquoise and white color scheme that became synonymous with Kuwaiti aviation during its golden era of expansion in the 1980s and 1990s.