Varig Boeing 767-200 PP-VNN

Product detailed description

Varig Boeing 767-200 - 1:500 scale metal model

General information

We present to you a highly detailed metal model of the Boeing 767-200 in the colors of the Brazilian airline company Varig. This precisely crafted model in a scale of 1:500 is made by the renowned company Herpa from metal with plastic details, which guarantees its high quality and fidelity to the original.

Origin and history

The Boeing 767 is a wide-body twin-engine medium- and long-haul aircraft that entered service in 1982. The 767-200 model is the original version of this successful series of aircraft. Founded in 1927, Varig was Brazil's largest airline until its demise in 2006.

Curiosity

• The Boeing 767 was the first twin-engine wide-body aircraft approved for transatlantic flights
• Varig was the first Boeing 767 operator in South America
• The 767-200 could carry up to 290 passengers depending on configuration

Questions and answers

Is this model suitable for children?

Due to the fine processing and the materials used, this model is rather intended for collectors and adult modelers. We recommend more durable plastic models for children.

How big is this model?

At 1:500 scale, the model is approximately 9-10 cm long, making it an ideal collection piece that doesn't take up much space.

Summary

This Boeing 767-200 metal model in Varig colors is the perfect addition for any aviation fan or model airplane collector. Thanks to precise processing, quality materials and a faithful representation of a real airplane, it brings a piece of commercial aviation history right into your home or office.