DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇨🇱 LanChile — Boeing 707-300 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 60,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 503167 |
| EAN | 4013150503167 |
| Airline Company | LanChile |
| Aircraft Type | Boeing 707-300 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 46.61 m (152 ft 11 in) Wingspan: 44.42 m (145 ft 9 in) Height: 12.93 m (42 ft 5 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 9.3 cm (3.7 in) Wingspan: approx. 8.9 cm (3.5 in) |
| Registration |
CC-CEI
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| 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 represents a Boeing 707-300 in the classic LanChile livery. Manufactured by Herpa Wings, this collector's piece features the airline's distinctive red, white, and blue color scheme that adorned their fleet during the golden age of jet aviation. The model showcases accurate markings, detailed engine nacelles, and authentic landing gear configuration. Herpa's renowned attention to detail is evident in the precise application of decals and the smooth finish of the fuselage.
The Boeing 707-300 was the intercontinental variant of Boeing's revolutionary first jetliner, extending the aircraft's range and capacity. With a length of approximately 46.6 meters (152 ft 11 in), a wingspan of 44.4 meters (145 ft 9 in), and a height of 12.9 meters (42 ft 5 in), the 707-300 could carry up to 189 passengers on long-haul routes. At 1:500 scale, this model measures approximately 9.3 cm in length with a wingspan of about 8.9 cm. LanChile operated these aircraft on key South American and international routes, connecting Chile to the world during the jet age.
🇨🇱 About the Airline
LanChile (now LATAM Airlines) was Chile's flagship carrier, founded in 1929 as one of South America's oldest airlines. The airline played a crucial role in connecting Chile's remote regions and establishing international routes across the Americas and beyond. Its Boeing 707 fleet represented a significant modernization era, bringing jet-age speed and comfort to South American aviation. Today, models in this classic livery are highly sought after by collectors for their historical significance and striking appearance.