DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇧🇷 VARIG Brasil — BOEING 737-800 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 35,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 505840 |
| EAN | 4013150505840 |
| Airline Company | VARIG Brasil |
| Aircraft Type | Boeing 737-800 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 39.50 m (129 ft 7 in) Wingspan: 34.30 m (112 ft 7 in) Height: 12.50 m (41 ft 0 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 7.9 cm (3.1 in) Wingspan: approx. 6.9 cm (2.7 in) |
| Registration |
PP-VSA
|
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisite 1:500 scale die-cast model represents a VARIG Brasil Boeing 737-800 in the airline's elegant white livery with distinctive blue tail featuring the iconic yellow sun logo. Manufactured by Herpa Miniaturmodelle, this highly detailed replica features winglets and includes the aircraft registration markings. The model captures the sleek lines and proportions of the Next Generation 737-800, making it a prized addition for collectors of Brazilian aviation history or Boeing narrowbody aircraft.
The Boeing 737-800 is a member of the 737 Next Generation family and serves as one of the most successful commercial aircraft ever produced. As a twin-engine, single-aisle jet, it can typically accommodate between 162 and 189 passengers depending on configuration. The real aircraft measures 39.50 meters in length with a wingspan of 34.30 meters and stands 12.50 meters tall. VARIG (Viação Aérea Rio-Grandense) operated various Boeing 737 variants during its operations, representing an important chapter in Brazilian commercial aviation before ceasing operations in 2006.
🇧🇷 About the Airline
VARIG was Brazil's first airline and once the largest carrier in Latin America, founded in 1927. Known for its distinguished service and iconic sun logo, VARIG connected Brazil to the world for nearly 80 years. The airline ceased operations in 2006, making models like this valuable collectibles commemorating a legendary name in aviation history.