DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇨🇭 Swiss Air Lines — Douglas DC-6B — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	508247
EAN	4013150508247
Airline Company	Swiss Air Lines
Aircraft Type	Douglas DC-6B
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 30.66 m (100 ft 7 in) Wingspan: 35.81 m (117 ft 6 in) Height: 8.66 m (28 ft 5 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 6.1 cm (2.4 in) Wingspan: approx. 7.2 cm (2.8 in)
Registration	HB-IBZ
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This exquisite 1:500 scale Herpa model captures the classic beauty of Swissair's Douglas DC-6B in its iconic polished aluminum and red livery. The model features remarkable detail including the distinctive red cheatline with window band, the Swiss cross on the tail, and detailed four-blade propellers on each of the four engines. The registration HB-IBZ is faithfully reproduced, and the model comes in a protective display case with transparent window. This is a limited edition piece of only 1,000 units produced, making it a valuable collector's item commemorating one of Switzerland's most beloved airline liveries from the golden age of propeller aviation.

The Douglas DC-6B was a four-engine piston-powered airliner built by Douglas Aircraft Company between 1951 and 1958. It was developed as an improved version of the DC-6, featuring increased fuel capacity and greater range, making it ideal for transatlantic routes. Swissair operated the DC-6B during the 1950s and early 1960s, using these aircraft on European and intercontinental services. With a wingspan of 35.81 meters, length of 30.66 meters, and height of 8.66 meters, the DC-6B could carry up to 102 passengers in typical configurations. The aircraft represented the pinnacle of piston-engine airliner development before the jet age, offering pressurized cabins and reliable long-range performance that helped establish modern international air travel standards.

🇨🇭 About the Airline
Swissair, known as the 'Flying Bank' due to its reputation for quality and reliability, was Switzerland's national airline from 1931 to 2002. During its golden era in the 1950s and 1960s, Swissair built a prestigious reputation for service excellence and operated a fleet of Douglas propliners including the DC-6B. The airline's classic red and white livery became iconic in aviation history, making vintage Swissair models highly sought after by collectors worldwide.