Diecast Models

Initially established in 2021 as Eurowings Discover, the Eurowings spin-off served long-haul tourist destinations in North America, the Caribbean and Africa with a fleet of Airbus A330s. In order to differentiate itself more clearly from Eurowings, which...

Flying from Zurich to over 90 vacation destinations worldwide, the award-winning Swiss airline Edelweiss is investing in an extensive modernization of its long-haul fleet, to ensure that the best time of the year will continue to begin with boarding one...

On November 25, 2024, Emirates not only took delivery of its first of 65 Airbus A350 aircraft on order, but it also marks the first new aircraft type to enter the fleet since 2008. On her delivery flight from Toulouse, France to Dubai in the United Arab...

Founded in July of 2003, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates commenced operations on the 5th of November of the same year, with a flight from Abu Dhabi to Beirut, using one of the two A330-200s that made up its fleet at the time...

The newest member of the Lufthansa subsidiary's current fleet of more than 70 aircraft is the Airbus A320neo. Since 2022, seven “Neos”, the most modern and efficient variant of the successful Airbus A320 family, have been added to the fleet...

For 100 years, the iconic Goodyear Blimp has been soaring through the skies and captivating audiences worldwide. It all started back in 1925 with the “Pilgrim”. She was the first commercial non-rigid airship flown using helium, its gondola...

On November 6, 2024, the Spain’s flag carrier operated the world's first passenger flight with an Airbus A321XLR. Iberia currently mainly operates the long-haul version of the A321neo on routes across the Atlantic. The initial routes from Madrid to...

This newest 737 Max model of Icelandair sports the fourth livery variation to be released in the 1/500 scale. Each of the five tail colors on Icelandair’s new livery represents a phenomenon in Icelandic nature. As such, the green stripe represents...

The Japanese armed forces operate two “triple sevens” for high-ranking government representatives and the imperial family. For official government missions, the Boeing 777s are given the call signs “Japanese Air Force One” and...

The 302nd Fighter Squadron was formed on October 1, 1974 and equipped with the F-4 Phantom. In 2019 it retired its Phantoms and converted to the new F-35. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, this F-35 was painted in a special scheme. In contrast to most...

More than 80 brand-new Lufthansa aircraft such as the Boeing 787-9, Airbus A350 and Boeing 777-9 will fly to destinations all over the world, equipped with the new “Allegris” cabin features. Aircraft already in service for Lufthansa, such as...

Tactical Air Force Wing 33 in Büchel, in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, is one of two remaining active squadrons of the German Air Force equipped with the Tornado fighter-bomber. In addition to the special weapons order within the...

Johan Martin Schroeder was a pioneer in Dutch commercial aviation. A pilot himself, he founded Martin’s Air Charter in 1958, the first charter airline in The Netherlands. The very first flight with its, at the time, sole aircraft, an 11-seat de...

Having undergone a fundamental restructuring following the Covid-19 pandemic, which included a cancellation of all long-haul services, the fleet of Norway’s largest, and Europe’s fourth largest low-cost carrier is now once again centered...

At the end of 1958, Pan Am took delivery of the modernized and upgraded Boeing 707-320 “Intercontinental”. It enabled Pan Am to fly non-stop from New York to Frankfurt and Rome. This was a significant advance over earlier models that required...

Australia’s national carrier is the first in the Asia Pacific region to operate the brand-new, long-range Airbus A321XLR. The new aircraft will gradually replace Qantas’ Boeing 737 fleet over the next decade. Due to its fuel-efficiency and...

Denmark is one of several European Nations that have chosen to replace their F-16 fighters with the state-of-the-art F-35 Lightning stealth fighter jet. 27 are currently on order. The first six will remain at Luke Air Force Base in the U.S. for type...

On September 26, 2024, the last two KC-10 Extenders left Travis Air Force Base. Since 1980, the KC-10 had been a crucial asset for U.S. and allied forces, flying airlift and aerial refueling missions across the globe. The KC-10 could carry twice as much...

Celebrating Emirates' hometown of Dubai with a colourful livery, this A380 is the latest addition to our growing range of aviation toys. These sturdy die-cast metal and plastic aircraft are a great way for kids aged three and up to start their journey...

A large number of models of the Douglas DC-9 in Swissair colors have already been produced over the years. The DC-9 was the Swiss airline's main type on short and medium-haul routes for a little over two decades, from 1966 to 1988. No fewer than 22 of...

To emphasize its affiliation with the world’s largest aviation alliance, one of the 19 A330neo long-haul aircraft in the Portuguese airline's fleet bears the distinctive star on a black background on its tail, as well as the Star Alliance name in...

Starting from 2018, the United States Air Force has developed Bomber Task Forces to help develop the ability to operate from unfamiliar locations and integrate with allies and partner nations in both the Pacific and Europe. Usually, four to six B-52...

The AN-72, NATO code name “Coaler”, was developed in the late 1970s as a replacement for the widely used Antonov AN-26 turboprop transport aircraft. The positioning of the engines forward of and above the wing gives the aircraft its unique...

Originally designed as a commercial freighter to transport heavy machinery to remote places inside the Soviet Union without any infrastructure, the IL-76 developed into a large family of aircraft for both commercial and military use. More than 970 have...