Alaska Airlines Boeing 727-100 Totem Pole colors

Product detailed description

Alaska Airlines Boeing 727-100 - 1:500 Scale Aircraft Model

General information

We present to you a detailed model of a Boeing 727-100 in the colors of Alaska Airlines. This metal model with plastic parts is made in scale 1:500 by the renowned manufacturer Herpa. The model is ideal for collectors and aviation enthusiasts who value quality and precise workmanship.

Origin and history

The Boeing 727 was a three-engine narrow-body airliner that significantly influenced commercial air travel in the 1960s and 1970s. The 727-100 model was the first variant of this successful aircraft. Alaska Airlines, a regional airline based in Seattle, used these planes for its flights around the US West Coast and Alaska.

Curiosity

• The Boeing 727 was the first commercial airplane to surpass the 1000 unit sales mark
• The characteristic feature of the 727 is the three engines located in the rear of the fuselage
• Alaska Airlines used the 727 from 1966 until 1994

Questions and answers

Is the model suitable for children?

This model is primarily intended for adult collectors. Due to the small parts and detailed processing, it is not suitable as a toy for small children.

What are the dimensions of the model?

Exact dimensions depend on the size of the actual aircraft. At 1:500 scale, the model has an approximate length of around 9 cm.

Summary

The Alaska Airlines Boeing 727-100 model in 1:500 scale from Herpa is a high quality collector's item. Thanks to its metal design with plastic details, it offers a faithful reproduction of this iconic aircraft. It is an ideal choice for aviation fans, model collectors and admirers of the history of commercial aviation.