DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇯🇵 TDA (Toa Domestic Airlines) — AIRBUS A300 — SCHABAK — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 25,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | SCHABAK |
| Article Number | 903/74 |
| EAN | n/a |
| Airline Company | TDA (Toa Domestic Airlines) |
| Aircraft Type | AIRBUS A300 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 54.08 m (177 ft 5 in) Wingspan: 44.84 m (147 ft 1 in) Height: 16.53 m (54 ft 3 in) 📐 Model Size (1:600) Length: approx. 9.0 cm (3.5 in) Wingspan: approx. 7.5 cm (3.0 in) |
| Registration | JA8454 |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This Schabak 1:600 scale die-cast model represents a TDA (Toa Domestic Airlines) Airbus A300, capturing the airline's distinctive livery featuring bold red, orange, and yellow stripes running along the fuselage against a clean white body with dark blue tail markings. The model showcases excellent attention to detail including molded panel lines, painted windows, rolling landing gear, and the characteristic TDA branding. Article number 903/74, this piece was imported from Germany and represents a significant era in Japanese aviation history. The model's compact size makes it perfect for display in collections focused on Asian carriers or wide-body aircraft.
The Airbus A300 was the world's first twin-engine wide-body airliner, revolutionizing medium to long-haul air travel when it entered service in 1974. With a length of approximately 54 meters (177 feet), wingspan of 44.84 meters (147 feet), and height of 16.53 meters (54 feet), the A300 could carry between 250-290 passengers depending on configuration. At 1:600 scale, this model measures approximately 9 cm in length with a wingspan of about 7.5 cm. TDA operated the A300 on domestic Japanese routes, taking advantage of its excellent fuel efficiency and passenger capacity for high-density markets.
🇯🇵 About the Airline
TDA (Toa Domestic Airlines) was a major Japanese carrier that operated from 1971 until 1988, when it merged with Japan Air System. Known for its colorful livery and focus on domestic routes, TDA played a crucial role in connecting Japan's major cities during a period of rapid economic growth. Models of TDA aircraft are highly sought after by collectors due to the airline's distinctive branding and relatively short operational history.