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Thomas Cook A320 D-AICH (powered by Condor) produced by StarJets many years ago.
A small masterpiece in 1:500 scale but, unfortunately, a fantasy model because D-AICH was never flying with Thomas Cook titles. D-AICH was full Condor fuselage written + Thomas Cook "Sunny Heart" tail fin, Condor retro livery, Condor old yellow belly livery.
A small masterpiece in 1:500 scale but, unfortunately, a fantasy model because D-AICH was never flying with Thomas Cook titles. D-AICH was full Condor fuselage written + Thomas Cook "Sunny Heart" tail fin, Condor retro livery, Condor old yellow belly livery.
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Herpa USAF DC-6 (VC-118) "The Independence"
"Two Douglas VC-118 were built specifically to transport the President of the United States. A military version of the Douglas DC-6 commercial airliner, it was used by President Harry S. Truman from 1947 to 1953. At the suggestion of the aircraft’s pilot, President Truman named it The Independence in recognition of his hometown, Independence, Mo.
In 1947 U.S. Army Air Forces officials ordered the 29th production DC-6 to be modified as a replacement for the aging VC-54C Sacred Cow presidential aircraft. Different from the standard DC-6 configuration, The Independence included an aft stateroom for the president and a main cabin which seated 24 passengers or 12 “sleeper” berths. Other improvements included reversible-pitch propellers, weather radar, a radar altimeter, autopilot and other advanced navigation equipment. Water injection gave the engines more power at takeoff, and larger fuel tanks enabled it to fly nonstop to any location within the continental United States. The Independence had a unique, bright color scheme, recommended by the Douglas Aircraft Co., consisting of a stylized American eagle with the feathers carried down the fuselage to the vertical stabilizer.
The Independence was formally commissioned on July 4, 1947, and President Truman made his first official flight in the aircraft on Aug. 31 to an international conference at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of the plane’s most historic flights occurred in October 1950, when it carried President Truman to Wake Island to discuss the Korean War situation with Gen Douglas MacArthur.
In May 1953, after nearly six years of White House service, the U.S. Air Force retired The Independence from presidential service, and it became a VIP transport for several Air Force organizations. The aircraft was retired from service and placed on display at the museum in 1965. In 1977-1978, museum personnel restored The Independence and returned the aircraft to its former presidential markings and eagle motif paint scheme".
TECHNICAL NOTES:
Crew: Nine (plus 25 passengers)
Engines: Four Pratt & Whitney R-2800s of 2,100 hp each
Maximum speed: 360 mph
Range: 4,400 miles
Ceiling: 31,200 feet
Weight: 93,200 lbs. (loaded)
"Two Douglas VC-118 were built specifically to transport the President of the United States. A military version of the Douglas DC-6 commercial airliner, it was used by President Harry S. Truman from 1947 to 1953. At the suggestion of the aircraft’s pilot, President Truman named it The Independence in recognition of his hometown, Independence, Mo.
In 1947 U.S. Army Air Forces officials ordered the 29th production DC-6 to be modified as a replacement for the aging VC-54C Sacred Cow presidential aircraft. Different from the standard DC-6 configuration, The Independence included an aft stateroom for the president and a main cabin which seated 24 passengers or 12 “sleeper” berths. Other improvements included reversible-pitch propellers, weather radar, a radar altimeter, autopilot and other advanced navigation equipment. Water injection gave the engines more power at takeoff, and larger fuel tanks enabled it to fly nonstop to any location within the continental United States. The Independence had a unique, bright color scheme, recommended by the Douglas Aircraft Co., consisting of a stylized American eagle with the feathers carried down the fuselage to the vertical stabilizer.
The Independence was formally commissioned on July 4, 1947, and President Truman made his first official flight in the aircraft on Aug. 31 to an international conference at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of the plane’s most historic flights occurred in October 1950, when it carried President Truman to Wake Island to discuss the Korean War situation with Gen Douglas MacArthur.
In May 1953, after nearly six years of White House service, the U.S. Air Force retired The Independence from presidential service, and it became a VIP transport for several Air Force organizations. The aircraft was retired from service and placed on display at the museum in 1965. In 1977-1978, museum personnel restored The Independence and returned the aircraft to its former presidential markings and eagle motif paint scheme".
TECHNICAL NOTES:
Crew: Nine (plus 25 passengers)
Engines: Four Pratt & Whitney R-2800s of 2,100 hp each
Maximum speed: 360 mph
Range: 4,400 miles
Ceiling: 31,200 feet
Weight: 93,200 lbs. (loaded)
a very cool classic by Herpa, well made!
Funny how Herpa can delivery great quality classic models but can't get an A320 shape correct
Indeed. Sarcastic and very sad.
Herpa should announce the news this week, right? Monday 8th there will be the streaming on Instagram.
One of Herpa workhorses have been Russian airlines moulds: Il-62, Il-86, Il-96, SSJ-100, Tu-134, Tu-204. About the Tu-154 i have many doubts because the nose section/cockpit windows of the Tu-154 mould are wrong and misplaced IMHO.
As always for Herpa when a mould Is well done and works well Is abandoned preferring to continue to produce pieces of crap...
Here an Armenian Airlines Il-86
As always for Herpa when a mould Is well done and works well Is abandoned preferring to continue to produce pieces of crap...
Here an Armenian Airlines Il-86
Herpa November - December 2025 news:
528085-003 Boeing 787-9 KLM
537193-001 Airbus A380 Emirates
538145 Airbus A320neo Austrian "Yes to Europe"
538404 Boeing 737 Max 10 Boeing House colors
538701 Airbus A319 Air Canada Rouge
538718 Airbus A319neo Tibet Airlines
538725 Airbus A319 ACJ Ukraine Government
538732 Airbus A320 Condor "FlyPink Plane"
538787 Ilyushin IL-18 LOT (original colors)
538800 Ilyushin IL-18 Interflug
538817 Airbus A321P2F Qantas "Santa´s Freight"
538843 Boeing 747-400F Asiana Cargo (current livery)
https://www.herpa.de/media/df/29/0f/...links_deut.pdf
New Club Models:
538220 Condor B757-300WL "Sunshine"
528085-003 Boeing 787-9 KLM
537193-001 Airbus A380 Emirates
538145 Airbus A320neo Austrian "Yes to Europe"
538404 Boeing 737 Max 10 Boeing House colors
538701 Airbus A319 Air Canada Rouge
538718 Airbus A319neo Tibet Airlines
538725 Airbus A319 ACJ Ukraine Government
538732 Airbus A320 Condor "FlyPink Plane"
538787 Ilyushin IL-18 LOT (original colors)
538800 Ilyushin IL-18 Interflug
538817 Airbus A321P2F Qantas "Santa´s Freight"
538843 Boeing 747-400F Asiana Cargo (current livery)
https://www.herpa.de/media/df/29/0f/...links_deut.pdf
New Club Models:
538220 Condor B757-300WL "Sunshine"
The silver should be way more lighter and less glitterly than this...
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I agree. Looks way too sharp and bold.
Do you remember Herpa ALWAYS had problems with grey liveries??? Finnair A319 retro NG1, Alitalia latest livery (all glittered, while Alitalia grey wasn't glittered), SAS, some American Airlines models...always problems!
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