Il62M Air Koryo P-885 1:200 with stand
Il62M Air Koryo P-885 1:200 with stand (diecast metal)
First Release of type in 1:200, scheduled for May 2021 release
On 18 June 1960, more than 60 years ago, the Council of Ministers of the USSR approved the development of a new four-engine long-range aircraft to replace the propeller-powered TU-114. Three years later, on 3 January 1963, the first prototype took off for its maiden flight. The TU-114 was to remain the standard long-haul aircraft of the Soviet Union and later Russia for decades. The IL-62 was exported to more than 30 countries. The last operator in the passenger service is the North Korean Air Koryo, which currently uses two units for scheduled service and two more for government flights.
Due to the arrangement of the four engines at the rear of the aircraft, the aircraft threatened to tilt slightly backwards in an empty state. To avoid this, Ilyushin installed a retractable support wheel, which is also replicated with the metal model in 1:200 as an interchangeable attachment.
Herpa of Germany started business as a model train manufacturer in 1949, followed by diecast automobiles in 1978, and ultimately 1:500 scale diecast aircraft 1987. Herpa's attention to detail and tampo printing systems led the industry in high quality diecast model aircraft markings, superceding other manufacturers that used decals.
Herpa began producing the highest quality airliner 1:200 scale models, exclusively for Lufthansa, the Lufthansa Model-Edition, moulded in plastic in 1988. Years later they expanded their 1:200 aircraft products to other airlines and new aircraft types, smaller types moulded in diecast metal, as well as an entire military aircraft line. Herpa's attention to detail and tampo printing systems lead the industry in high quality diecast plastic and metal models.
Pre-painted Diecast Metal Model
Collectors item: Not suitable for children under 14
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