{"product_id":"die-cast-model-south-african-airways-douglas-dc-4-herpa-1-500-with-original-box","title":"DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇿🇦 South African Airways — Douglas DC-4 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHerpa 1:500 scale Douglas DC-4 in classic South African Airways livery, registration ZS-AUB. Features the airline's distinctive blue and orange color scheme from the golden age of propeller-driven air travel.\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\u003e512435\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\u003e4013150512435\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\u003eSouth African Airways\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-4\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: 28.6 m (93 ft 10 in)\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: 35.8 m (117 ft 6 in)\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📐 Model Size (1:500)\u003cbr\u003eLength: approx. 5.7 cm (2.2 in)\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: approx. 7.2 cm (2.8 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\u003cspan\u003eZS-AUB\u003c\/span\u003e\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 Herpa Wings 1:500 scale model represents a Douglas DC-4 in the classic livery of South African Airways. The die-cast features the airline's distinctive blue and orange color scheme with 'SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS' prominently displayed along the fuselage. Registration ZS-AUB is clearly marked on the aircraft. The model showcases excellent attention to detail including accurate engine nacelles, landing gear, and the characteristic straight-wing configuration of the DC-4. This collectible comes in its original Herpa packaging and represents a significant era in South African aviation history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Douglas DC-4 was a four-engine propeller-driven airliner developed by Douglas Aircraft Company in the 1940s. It became one of the first long-range commercial airliners to see widespread use after World War II, capable of carrying up to 86 passengers. The DC-4 featured a pressurized cabin and had a maximum range of approximately 4,000 kilometers. With a wingspan of 35.8 meters (117 ft 6 in) and a length of 28.6 meters (93 ft 10 in), the DC-4 served airlines worldwide throughout the 1950s and 1960s. At 1:500 scale, this model measures approximately 5.7 cm in length with a wingspan of about 7.2 cm, making it a perfect desk display piece for aviation enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🇿🇦 About the Airline\u003cbr\u003eSouth African Airways (SAA) was founded in 1934 and became one of Africa's leading carriers. During the DC-4 era in the 1950s, SAA operated these aircraft on regional African routes and some international services, helping to establish South Africa's presence in global aviation. The airline's blue and orange livery from this period remains iconic among aviation collectors and historians.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"aviation.brussels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54242752397658,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/P7162619.JPG?v=1781176179","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/die-cast-model-south-african-airways-douglas-dc-4-herpa-1-500-with-original-box","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}