{"product_id":"die-cast-model-sas-scandinavian-douglas-dc-8-55-herpa-1-500-with-original-box","title":"DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇸🇪 SAS Scandinavian — Douglas DC-8-55 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eHerpa 1:500 scale Douglas DC-8-55 in classic SAS Scandinavian livery. Limited Club Edition 2006 release featuring authentic detailing and the iconic Nordic carrier's vintage color scheme.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCIVIL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerpa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArticle Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e505383\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4013150503839\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirline Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSAS Scandinavian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouglas DC-8-55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft)\u003cbr\u003eLength: 45.87 m (150 ft 6 in)\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: 43.41 m (142 ft 5 in)\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 12.91 m (42 ft 4 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📐 Model Size (1:500)\u003cbr\u003eLength: approx. 9.2 cm (3.6 in)\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: approx. 8.7 cm (3.4 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-6 f-row items-center border-l pl-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cursor-pointer\" role=\"button\" id=\"base-ui-_r_1bd_\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tabular-nums text-nowrap font-b612\"\u003eLN-MOH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite 1:500 scale die-cast model represents a Douglas DC-8-55 in the classic SAS Scandinavian Airlines livery. Produced by Herpa as part of their exclusive Wings Club Limited Club Edition 2006 series (model number 505383), this collector's piece features the authentic white fuselage with blue 'SCANDINAVIAN' lettering along the side and the distinctive SAS tail logo. The model showcases exceptional attention to detail with accurately rendered passenger windows, four Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney JT3D turbofan engines, and precise landing gear. As a limited edition club release, this model represents a significant piece of aviation history and is highly sought after by serious collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Douglas DC-8-55 was a stretched intercontinental version of the DC-8 Series 50, featuring a lengthened fuselage that increased passenger capacity. This variant was powered by four Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney JT3D turbofan engines, offering improved fuel efficiency and reduced noise compared to earlier turbojet models. The real aircraft measured 45.87 meters in length with a wingspan of 43.41 meters and a height of 12.91 meters, making it one of the largest commercial jets of its era. SAS Scandinavian Airlines operated the DC-8-55 extensively on transatlantic and long-haul routes during the 1960s and 1970s, representing a golden age of jet travel in Scandinavia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🇸🇪 About the Airline\u003cbr\u003eSAS Scandinavian Airlines is the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, founded in 1946 through a consortium of the three countries' national airlines. As one of Europe's oldest airlines still in operation, SAS has been a pioneer in transatlantic aviation and polar route operations. The airline's distinctive livery and significant role in Nordic aviation history make their vintage aircraft highly desirable among die-cast collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"aviation.brussels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54498300756314,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/P9136531.JPG?v=1785848981","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/die-cast-model-sas-scandinavian-douglas-dc-8-55-herpa-1-500-with-original-box","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}