{"product_id":"1-400-pan-am-boeing-747100-clipper-champion-of-the-seaspolished-reg-n734pa-with-antenna","title":"1\/400 Pan Am Boeing 747-100 \"Clipper Champion of the Seas\" \"Polished\" Reg: N734PA with Antenna","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft Type: Boeing 747-100. This is the very first production variant of the legendary 747 family, recognizable by its shorter upper deck compared to later models. It was a pioneering aircraft that ushered in the era of wide-body airliners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale: 1:400, a very popular scale among collectors.\u003c!----\u003e It offers an excellent balance between capturing intricate details and providing a manageable size for display in collections or airport dioramas.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbutton\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperator \u0026amp; Registration: The model proudly displays the livery of Pan American World Airways (Pan Am), which was once the leading international airline of the United States and a true pioneer in global aviation.\u003c!----\u003e The specific registration N734PA identifies this as \"Clipper Champion of the Seas,\" a real aircraft in Pan Am's early 747 fleet.\u003c!----\u003e Pan Am famously named all its aircraft \"Clipper\" followed by a specific name.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbutton\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbutton\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Polished\" Livery: This is a crucial detail. The model replicates Pan Am's classic livery, which featured a highly polished, unpainted natural metal lower fuselage. This gave their aircraft a distinctive, gleaming, almost mirror-like appearance in the sunlight. The model aims to reproduce this metallic sheen accurately, often using a special high-gloss metallic finish or paint to mimic the polished aluminum. The upper fuselage would be white with the iconic blue \"Pan Am\" cheatline and titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiecast Metal Construction: The primary fuselage and wings are made from high-quality diecast metal, giving the model a substantial and realistic feel. Smaller components like engines, landing gear, and antennas are typically made from durable plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccurate Markings: All Pan Am titles, the \"Clipper Champion of the Seas\" name, windows, doors, and the \"N734PA\" registration are precisely printed (pad-printed) to ensure high fidelity to the real aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntennas: The \"with Antenna\" detail signifies that even the small, delicate communication and navigation antennas found on the real aircraft's fuselage are accurately replicated, significantly enhancing the model's realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanding Gear: Features detailed landing gear with rolling wheels, often made of rubber, allowing for realistic ground display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Significance: This model holds immense historical value. It represents the dawn of the jumbo jet era with Pan Am, an airline that played a pivotal role in shaping modern air travel before its cessation of operations. The \"Polished\" finish captures a classic aesthetic of that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JC Wings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44691208765596,"sku":"JCXX40365","price":112.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/JCXX40365.webp?v=1752683105","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-400-pan-am-boeing-747100-clipper-champion-of-the-seaspolished-reg-n734pa-with-antenna","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}