{"product_id":"die-cast-model-texas-international-douglas-dc-9-14-herpa-1-500-with-original-box","title":"DIE-CAST MODEL — Texas International — Douglas DC-9-14 — HERPA — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eLimited edition 1:500 scale Herpa model of a Texas International Airlines Douglas DC-9-14 in classic livery with registration. Detailed collector's piece with authentic markings and rolling gear.\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\u003e514415\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\u003e4013150514415\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\u003eTexas International\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-9-14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27,25 m * 31,82 m * 8,38 m\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;\"\u003eN8902E\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 die-cast model represents a Texas International Airlines Douglas DC-9-14 in the carrier's classic livery featuring the distinctive red, white, and blue color scheme with the iconic star logo on the tail. Manufactured by Herpa as a limited edition collectible, this 1:500 scale model captures the authentic details of the original aircraft with precision molding and accurate paint application. The model features rolling landing gear and comes with its original registration markings, making it a valuable addition to any aviation collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Douglas DC-9-14 was a shortened variant of the DC-9 family, specifically designed for operations from smaller airports and shorter runways. Texas International Airlines operated these aircraft during the 1970s and early 1980s as part of their regional and domestic route network. With original dimensions of 27.25m wingspan, 31.82m length, and 8.38m height, the DC-9-14 was powered by two rear-mounted Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney JT8D turbofan engines and could typically accommodate around 90 passengers in a single-class configuration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eAbout Texas International Airlines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"132\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eTexas International Airlines was a U.S. airline that operated from 1944 to 1982, originally founded as Trans-Texas Airways. Based in Houston, it expanded from a regional carrier into a significant domestic airline during the 1970s. Known for its colorful liveries, the airline became part of Continental Airlines following a merger in 1982.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"aviation.brussels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53974037954906,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/image6_91a0d3d1-b82c-49fc-8b35-3c28c4c897ea.jpeg?v=1776180688","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/die-cast-model-texas-international-douglas-dc-9-14-herpa-1-500-with-original-box","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}