DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇩🇪 Lufthansa — Lockheed L1649A Super Star — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 45,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa Wings |
| Article Number | 513050 |
| EAN | 4013150513050 |
| Airline Company | Lufthansa |
| Aircraft Type | Lockheed L1649A Super Star |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 35.40 m (116 ft 2 in) Wingspan: 45.70 m (150 ft 0 in) Height: 7.54 m (24 ft 9 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 7.1 cm (2.8 in) Wingspan: approx. 9.1 cm (3.6 in) |
| Registration |
D-ALER
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| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisite Herpa Wings 1:500 scale die-cast model represents the Lockheed L1649A Super Star in classic Lufthansa livery. The model features the iconic white and silver fuselage with elegant blue cheatline and yellow Super Star branding along the side. With its distinctive triple-tail configuration and four radial engines, this miniature captures the essence of one of aviation's most elegant propeller-driven airliners. The attention to detail includes accurate Lufthansa markings, registration number, and the characteristic gold and blue color scheme that defined the airline's golden age of aviation.
The Lockheed L1649A Super Star, also known as the Starliner, was the ultimate development of the Constellation family and represented the pinnacle of piston-powered commercial aviation. With a wingspan of 45.70 meters, length of 35.40 meters, and height of 7.54 meters, this magnificent aircraft was designed for long-range intercontinental flights. It featured extended wings and increased fuel capacity, making it capable of flying transatlantic routes non-stop. Lufthansa operated these elegant aircraft during the late 1950s, using them as their flagship for prestigious international routes before the jet age transformed commercial aviation.
🇩🇪 About the Airline
Lufthansa, Germany's flag carrier, is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious airlines, founded in 1953 (originally in 1926). The airline has been a pioneer in commercial aviation, operating various iconic aircraft throughout its history. Lufthansa's classic livery from the 1950s era, featuring blue and gold accents, remains highly sought after by aviation enthusiasts and model collectors worldwide.