• Brand new 1/1000 scale airplane model of LZ 129 Zeppelin "Hindenburg" model by Wings of the Great War.
• Brand new box.
• Detailed exterior.
• True-to-scale detail.
• Comes with a display stand.
• Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
• Dimensions approximately L-9.5, Wingspan-1.75 inches.
• This model is made of resin and does not have any openings.
• It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.

HISTORY ASPECTS:
The LZ 129 Hindenburg was the pride of Germany’s Zeppelin fleet, representing the peak of rigid airship engineering in the 1930s. Built by the Zeppelin Company and launched in March 1936, it was the largest flying machine ever constructed, measuring 804 feet in length and filled with hydrogen gas. Designed for luxurious long-distance passenger service, the Hindenburg carried travelers across the Atlantic in unmatched comfort, offering dining rooms, promenades, and even a smoking lounge. It quickly became a symbol of both German technological ambition and national prestige during the interwar years.
During its brief service life, the Hindenburg primarily operated as a civilian passenger airship, flying regular routes between Germany, the United States, and South America. While it was not used in active conflict, the Hindenburg was deeply entwined with the political climate of the era. Its flights often served as propaganda tools for Nazi Germany, with the swastika emblazoned on its massive tail fins. The airship’s grandeur was intended to showcase the technological superiority of the Reich at a time when aviation was rapidly advancing worldwide.
The Hindenburg’s legacy, however, was sealed on May 6, 1937, when it attempted to land at Lakehurst, New Jersey, after a transatlantic voyage. In a sudden and tragic accident, the hydrogen ignited, engulfing the massive airship in flames within seconds. Thirty-six people lost their lives, and the disaster was broadcast across the world in dramatic radio reports and photographs. The fiery end of the Hindenburg marked the collapse of the airship era, as public confidence in lighter-than-air travel evaporated in favor of airplanes. Despite its tragic fate, the Hindenburg remains one of the most famous airships in history, remembered both for its engineering brilliance and catastrophic demise.
This 1:1000 scale model perfectly captures the immense size and sleek elegance of the world’s most iconic airship. With precise detailing, it offers collectors and aviation enthusiasts a chance to own a piece of aviation history—an enduring reminder of both the golden age of Zeppelins and the moment that changed air travel forever.