Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental 100y Lufthansa D-ABYN(1:500)

Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental 100y Lufthansa D-ABYN(1:500)

The Herpa Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental “100 Jahre / 100 Years” D-ABYN “Niedersachsen” 539500 is a highly detailed 1:500 scale die-cast aircraft model produced by Herpa Wings, representing Lufthansa’s flagship jumbo jet in a striking centenary commemorative livery. This collector’s model accurately recreates the Boeing 747-8I featuring the bold blue “XXL crane” design and special “100 Years” markings, with aircraft registration D-ABYN named “Niedersachsen”.

Manufactured in die-cast metal with precision printed detailing, the model captures the iconic silhouette of the “Queen of the Skies”, including its upper-deck hump, four-engine layout, and extended wingspan. At 1:500 scale, it is perfectly suited for display alongside other modern and historic wide-body airliners in premium aviation collections.

Ideal for collectors of modern airline models, Lufthansa memorabilia, and die-cast aviation displays, the Herpa 747-8 “100 Years” combines contemporary aviation heritage with premium German model engineering.

Features

• Official Herpa Wings 1:500 scale die-cast aircraft model
• Depicts Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental D-ABYN “Niedersachsen”
• Special “100 Years” centenary livery with XXL crane design
• Precision metal construction with detailed wings, engines, and landing gear

Historical Background

The Lufthansa introduced the “100 Years” livery in 2026 to celebrate its heritage dating back to 1926, applying the special design across several aircraft types in its fleet. The Boeing 747-8 is one of Lufthansa’s most iconic long-haul aircraft and among the last passenger Boeing 747 variants still in regular commercial service.

Aircraft D-ABYN “Niedersachsen” was painted in the United States before entering scheduled service from Frankfurt, operating long-haul routes including transatlantic flights. The aircraft features the distinctive enlarged crane logo and “1926 | 2026” anniversary markings, symbolising a century of German aviation history.