Brand new 1/400 scale diecast airplane model of Douglas DC-8-61 Commercial Aircraft "Universal Airlines" White with Black Stripes die cast model by GeminiJets. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Does NOT include stand. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L-5.5 Wingspan-4.25 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Universal Airlines Douglas DC-8-61 holds a special place in the annals of aviation history. Introduced in the early 1960s the DC-8-61 was part of the renowned DC-8 series a trailblazing family of jet airliners that revolutionized long-distance air travel. Universal Airlines a carrier based in the United States deployed this aircraft on transcontinental and international routes offering passengers a new level of comfort speed and reliability.The DC-8-61 was celebrated for its spacious an