DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇵🇭 Philippine Airlines — Boeing 747 — Schabak — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | Schabak |
| Article Number | 901/90 |
| EAN | 4019181901906 |
| Airline Company | Philippine Airlines |
| 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: 19.41 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 detailed die-cast model aircraft represents a Philippine Airlines Boeing 747 in the carrier's distinctive livery featuring the iconic sunburst design on the tail. Manufactured by Schabak, a respected German producer of scale aviation models, this 1:600 scale replica captures the essence of one of Asia's most recognizable wide-body aircraft. The model features the airline's classic white fuselage with 'Philippine Airlines' titles along the side, complemented by the vibrant red, orange, yellow, and blue sunburst pattern that has become synonymous with the flag carrier of the Philippines. The attention to detail includes accurately scaled windows, doors, and engine nacelles.
The Boeing 747, often called the 'Queen of the Skies,' revolutionized long-haul air travel when it entered service in 1970. As a wide-body, four-engine jet airliner, the 747 became an icon of commercial aviation with its distinctive hump-shaped upper deck. The aircraft measures approximately 70.7 meters (231 feet 10 inches) in length with a wingspan of 59.6 meters (195 feet 8 inches) and a height of 19.4 meters (63 feet 8 inches). At 1:600 scale, this model measures approximately 11.8 cm in length with a wingspan of about 9.9 cm, making it a compact yet highly detailed representation perfect for collectors and aviation enthusiasts.
🇵🇭 About the Airline
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the flag carrier of the Philippines and one of Asia's oldest airlines, founded in 1941. Known for its distinctive sunburst logo symbolizing the warmth and hospitality of the Filipino people, PAL has played a crucial role in connecting the Philippines to the world. The airline operated various Boeing 747 variants over the decades, using them on long-haul routes to North America, Europe, and the Middle East, making this model a significant piece of Asian aviation history.