DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇩🇪 Lufthansa — Convair CV-440 Metropolitan — Solibak — 1:933 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:933 |
| Brand | Schabak |
| Article Number | 933/1 |
| EAN | n/a |
| Airline Company | Lufthansa |
| Aircraft Type | Convair CV-440 Metropolitan |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 24.84 m (81 ft 6 in) Wingspan: 32.12 m (105 ft 4 in) Height: 8.59 m (28 ft 2 in) 📐 Model Size (1:933) Length: approx. 2.7 cm (1.1 in) Wingspan: approx. 3.4 cm (1.3 in) |
| Registration | D-ACIB |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This vintage die-cast model represents a Convair CV-440 in classic Lufthansa livery, manufactured by Solibak in Germany. The model features the iconic silver fuselage with blue cheatline and yellow accent stripe that characterized Lufthansa's fleet during the 1950s-60s era. Registration D-ACIB is clearly visible on the fuselage. The model includes rotating propellers and displays fine attention to period-correct markings including the crane logo on the tail. This piece represents an important era in European aviation history when the CV-440 served as a workhorse for short and medium-haul routes.
The Convair CV-440 Metropolitan was an American-built twin-engine propeller airliner that first flew in 1955. It was an improved version of the earlier CV-340, featuring upgraded engines and enhanced passenger comfort. The aircraft typically seated 44-52 passengers and was widely used by airlines worldwide for regional services. With a length of approximately 24.84 meters (81.5 ft), wingspan of 32.12 meters (105.4 ft), and height of 8.59 meters (28.2 ft), the CV-440 was known for its reliability and operational efficiency. At 1:933 scale, this model measures approximately 2.7 cm in length.
🇩🇪 About the Airline
Lufthansa, Germany's flagship carrier founded in 1953 (as the successor to the original 1926 airline), has been a cornerstone of European aviation for decades. During the 1950s and 60s, Lufthansa operated the Convair CV-440 as part of its fleet modernization, using these reliable aircraft on European routes. The airline's classic livery from this era remains highly collectible among aviation enthusiasts.