DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇬🇧 Virgin — Vickers Viscount — Schabak — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 20,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | Schabak |
| Article Number | 941/127 |
| EAN | 4018280411270 |
| Airline Company | Virgin |
| Aircraft Type | Vickers Viscount |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 26.11 m (85 ft 8 in) Wingspan: 28.56 m (93 ft 8 in) Height: 8.15 m (26 ft 9 in) 📐 Model Size (1:600) Length: approx. 4.4 cm (1.7 in) Wingspan: approx. 4.8 cm (1.9 in) |
| Registration |
G-AOHT
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| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This Schabak 1:600 scale diecast model represents a Vickers Viscount in the striking livery of Virgin Atlantic. The model features authentic Virgin branding with the distinctive red tail design and Virgin script along the white fuselage. Made in Germany by Schabak, this detailed miniature captures the classic four-engine turboprop configuration with accurately positioned engines and landing gear. The model includes fine details such as painted windows, airline markings, and the characteristic shape of this historic British airliner.
The Vickers Viscount was the world's first turboprop-powered airliner to enter service and became one of the most successful British commercial aircraft ever built. First flown in 1948, the Viscount revolutionized air travel with its smooth, quiet operation compared to piston-engine aircraft. The four Rolls-Royce Dart turboprop engines gave it excellent performance and reliability. Over 440 Viscounts were produced, serving airlines worldwide from the 1950s through the 1990s. This model at 1:600 scale measures approximately 8.4 cm in length, representing the full-size aircraft's impressive dimensions.
🇬🇧 About the Airline
Virgin Atlantic, founded by Richard Branson in 1984, has become one of Britain’s most recognizable airlines, known for its bold red livery and innovative customer service. While primarily operating modern jets, the Viscount represents an interesting historical connection to earlier aviation eras. Virgin's distinctive branding and eye-catching aircraft designs have made their models highly collectible among aviation enthusiasts.