{"product_id":"1-400-swissair-boeing-747300-polished-reg-hbigf-with-antenna","title":"1\/400 Swissair Boeing 747-300 \"Polished\" Reg: HB-IGF with Antenna","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a comprehensive description of the 1\/400 Swissair Boeing 747-300 \"Polished\" Reg: HB-IGF with Antenna:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft Type: This model represents the iconic Boeing 747-300, often referred to as the \"Jumbo Jet\" or \"Queen of the Skies.\" The -300 variant is characterized by its stretched upper deck, making it slightly longer than the earlier -100 and -200 series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale: The model is presented in 1:400 scale, a popular size for collectors that allows for significant detail while remaining manageable for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003eOperator \u0026amp; Registration: It faithfully replicates a real aircraft, HB-IGF, which was part of the fleet of Swissair.\u003c!----\u003e Swissair was the flag carrier of Switzerland until its grounding in 2002, making this model a valuable piece of aviation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\"Polished\" Livery: This is a defining feature of the model. It refers to Swissair's classic livery, which famously featured a highly polished, unpainted natural metal lower fuselage. This gave their aircraft a distinctive, gleaming appearance in the sunlight. The model aims to reproduce this metallic sheen accurately, often using a special metallic paint or finish to mimic the polished aluminum. The upper fuselage would typically be white with the Swissair titles and the Swiss cross on the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailing\u003cbutton\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiecast Metal Construction: The primary fuselage and wings are typically made from high-quality diecast metal, giving the model a substantial and realistic feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccurate Markings: All Swissair titles, logos, windows, doors, and the distinctive \"HB-IGF\" registration are precisely printed (pad-printed) to ensure fidelity to the real aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntennas: The inclusion of \"with Antenna\" indicates that even the smallest details, such as the numerous communication and navigation antennas found on the real aircraft's fuselage, are accurately replicated.\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 for added realism. The landing gear is typically fixed but can sometimes be removable for \"in-flight\" display on a stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Significance: This model is particularly significant as it represents a classic aircraft type in the livery of a beloved, but now defunct, airline. It serves as a tangible reminder of Swissair's legacy and the golden age of the Boeing 747.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this model is a premium collector's item, appealing to enthusiasts of classic airliners, Swiss aviation history, and the iconic Boeing 747.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JC Wings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44691208175772,"sku":"JCXX40281","price":112.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/JCXX40281.webp?v=1752683095","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-400-swissair-boeing-747300-polished-reg-hbigf-with-antenna","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}