DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇱🇧 MEA (Middle East Airlines) — BOEING 747-2B4B (SCD) — HERPA — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	502658
EAN	4013150502658
Airline Company	MEA (Middle East Airlines)
Aircraft Type	Boeing 747-2B4B (SCD)
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 70.66 m (231 ft 10 in) Wingspan: 59.64 m (195 ft 8 in) Height: 19.33 m (63 ft 5 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 14.1 cm (5.6 in) Wingspan: approx. 11.9 cm (4.7 in)
Registration	OD-AGH
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 MEA (Middle East Airlines) Boeing 747-2B4B in the airline's classic livery featuring the iconic cedar tree emblem. Manufactured by Herpa Wings, this precision model captures the distinctive red and white color scheme with remarkable detail. The registration OD-AGH is accurately reproduced, and the model features rolling landing gear. This particular aircraft represents an important era in MEA's long-haul operations when the 747 was the flagship of their intercontinental fleet. The model comes in its original Herpa packaging with detailed specifications and is marked as no longer in service by MEA, making it a valuable collector's piece.

The Boeing 747-2B4B (SCD - Side Cargo Door) is a special variant of the iconic jumbo jet, distinguished by its side cargo door configuration. This particular model features impressive dimensions: a wingspan of 59.64 meters (195 feet 8 inches), length of 70.66 meters (231 feet 10 inches), and height of 19.33 meters (63 feet 5 inches). The -200 series was Boeing's second generation of the 747, offering increased range and payload capacity. The SCD variant was particularly valued by airlines requiring flexibility in cargo operations while maintaining passenger service capability. At 1:500 scale, this model measures approximately 14.1 cm in length with a wingspan of about 11.9 cm, making it an ideal size for display collections.

🇱🇧 About the Airline
Middle East Airlines (MEA) is the flag carrier of Lebanon, founded in 1945. Known for its distinctive cedar tree logo representing Lebanon's national symbol, MEA has maintained service through decades of challenges. The airline operated the Boeing 747 on long-haul routes to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East during the 1980s and 1990s. MEA models are particularly sought after by collectors due to the airline's rich history and iconic livery design.