DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇵🇭 VARIG — McDonnell Douglas MD-11 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
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Prix régulier 25,00 € TTC 6%
Herpa Wings 1:500 scale McDonnell Douglas MD-11 in VARIG livery. Detailed diecast model of this iconic Brazilian airline's wide-body trijet with authentic markings and Philippine sun emblem.
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 503402 |
| EAN | 4013150503402 |
| Airline Company | VARIG |
| Aircraft Type | McDonnell Douglas MD-11 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 61.40 m (201 ft 4 in) Wingspan: 51.80 m (169 ft 11 in) Height: 17.68 m (58 ft) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 12.3 cm (4.8 in) Wingspan: approx. 10.4 cm (4.1 in) |
| Registration | PP-VRG |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This Herpa Wings 1:500 scale diecast model represents a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 in VARIG livery, featuring the airline's distinctive white fuselage with blue engines and tail fin adorned with the Philippine sun emblem. The model showcases exceptional detail including engraved panel lines, printed window details, and accurately replicated landing gear. Herpa's precision manufacturing ensures this collectible piece authentically captures the elegant proportions and livery of this wide-body trijet aircraft.The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 is a three-engine wide-body jet airliner developed from the DC-10. First flown in 1990, the MD-11 featured improved fuel efficiency, extended range, and modernized avionics compared to its predecessor. The aircraft measures 61.40 m (201 ft 4 in) in length with a wingspan of 51.80 m (169 ft 11 in) and a height of 17.68 m (58 ft). At 1:500 scale, this model measures approximately 12.3 cm in length with a wingspan of approximately 10.4 cm.
🇧🇷 About the Airline
VARIG (Viação Aérea Rio-Grandense) was Brazil's first airline and once South America's largest carrier, founded in 1927. Operating until 2006, VARIG was renowned for its extensive international network and high service standards. The airline's livery featuring blue accents and the distinctive branding made it an iconic presence in global aviation, making VARIG models highly sought after by collectors interested in historic South American carriers.