DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇺🇸 Trans Caribbean — Douglas DC-8-61 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 125,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 514064 |
| EAN | 4013150514064 |
| Airline Company | Trans Caribbean |
| Aircraft Type | Douglas DC-8-61 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 57.12 m (187 ft 5 in) Wingspan: 43.38 m (142 ft 4 in) Height: 13.10 m (43 ft 0 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 11.4 cm (4.5 in) Wingspan: approx. 8.7 cm (3.4 in) |
| Registration | N8786R |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This Herpa Miniaturmodelle 1:500 scale replica captures the elegant lines of Trans Caribbean's Douglas DC-8-61 in stunning detail. Released as a Limited Edition in 2004 (item number 514064), this model features the airline's distinctive livery with a bright turquoise fuselage, bold red and blue striping along the windows, and the iconic Trans Caribbean titling. The model includes accurate registration markings and comes with a display stand. As part of Herpa's premium Wings collection, this piece showcases exceptional paint application and precision molding that collectors have come to expect from this renowned German manufacturer.
The Douglas DC-8-61 was a stretched variant of the DC-8 family, featuring a fuselage extension that made it one of the longest commercial jets of its era. With a length of 57.12 meters, wingspan of 43.38 meters, and height of 13.10 meters, the DC-8-61 could accommodate significantly more passengers than earlier versions. At 1:500 scale, this model measures approximately 11.4 cm in length with a wingspan of about 8.7 cm. Trans Caribbean Airways operated various aircraft types serving routes throughout the Caribbean region during the mid-20th century, and this DC-8-61 represents the airline's fleet during its operational years.
🇺🇸 About the Airline
Trans Caribbean Airways was an American airline that served Caribbean destinations and other routes from the United States. Known for its distinctive livery featuring vibrant turquoise and red colors, the airline operated during an era when jet travel to tropical destinations was expanding rapidly. Models of Trans Caribbean aircraft remain popular among collectors due to the airline's colorful branding and historical significance in Caribbean aviation.