DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇧🇪 SABENA — Lockheed Lodestar — Lockheed Lodestar — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 50,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | n/a |
| Article Number | n/a |
| EAN | n/a |
| Airline Company | Sabena |
| Aircraft Type | Lockheed Lodestar |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 15.19 m (49 ft 10 in) Wingspan: 19.96 m (65 ft 6 in) Height: 3.63 m (11 ft 11 in) 📐 Model Size Scale not specified on packaging |
| Registration | OO-AUO |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisite die-cast model represents a Sabena Lockheed Lodestar, a classic airliner from aviation's golden age. Manufactured with attention to detail, this collectible captures the distinctive lines and proportions of the twin-engine transport aircraft that served European routes in the mid-20th century. The model features Sabena's historic livery in polished metal finish, complete with authentic markings and registrations. Crafted for collectors and aviation enthusiasts, this piece preserves an important chapter in Belgian aviation history.
The Lockheed Lodestar was a twin-engine transport aircraft developed in the late 1930s and widely used throughout the 1940s and 1950s. As a development of the Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra, the Lodestar featured a lengthened fuselage and improved performance characteristics. Sabena Belgian World Airlines operated these reliable aircraft on European routes during the post-war reconstruction period. The Lodestar typically measured approximately 15.2 meters (49 ft 10 in) in length with a wingspan of 19.96 meters (65 ft 6 in), powered by two Pratt & Whitney radial engines that provided dependable service across medium-range routes.
🇧🇪 About the Airline
Sabena (Société anonyme belge d'exploitation de la navigation aérienne) was Belgium's national airline from 1923 until its bankruptcy in 2001. Known for its distinctive livery and pioneering routes to the Belgian Congo, Sabena was a respected carrier in European aviation history. The airline's legacy continues to fascinate collectors, particularly models representing its classic propeller-era fleet.