Hapag Lloyd
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Relive the golden age of German charter aviation with this historically accurate decal set for the BAC 1-11 sr.500 in the Hapag Lloyd 1980 livery.
- Opaque white print, covers any base colour
- Safely packaged
- Return within 14 days
Fits these kits
Kits of the BAC 1-11 sr. 500 this decal is drawn for, by scale:
| 1/144 | Mark 1 Models, Authentic Airliners |
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Choose the decal in the same scale as your kit. Kit not listed? Ask us and tell us which one you have.
How to apply
- Prepare: Clean and dry model surface
- Cut: Cut decals with a sharp knife
- Soak: Submerge in warm water until detached
- Apply: Position decals, remove excess water/air
- Dry: Allow to dry before sealing
- Seal: Apply a thin layer of acrylic varnish
The aircraft behind the decal
- Type
- BAC 1-11 sr.500
- Operator
- Hapag Lloyd
- Livery year
- 1980
- Scales
- 1/144, 1/200, 1/72
- Printing
- Digital print with opaque white
Everything for one aircraft
- Full livery decals for the BAC 1-11 sr.500 (Hapag Lloyd 1980)
- Fuselage titles, airline markings, and registration numbers
- Available in multiple scales
Compatible kitsFits BAC 1-11 sr.500 kits from the major kit makers, in 1/144, 1/200 or 1/72.
The story behind the livery
Hapag-Lloyd Flug was one of West Germany's most prominent charter carriers throughout the 1970s and 1980s, flying millions of holidaymakers to Mediterranean sun destinations at a time when package tourism was transforming European travel. The BAC 1-11 sr.500 — the stretched, higher-capacity variant of the British twin-jet — was a natural fit for this kind of high-frequency leisure flying, offering efficiency and reliability on short to medium-haul routes. Hapag-Lloyd operated the type alongside larger jets, and the clean, distinctive 1980 livery reflects the airline at the height of its charter era identity.
This scheme is rarely represented in scale model form, making it a standout piece for any collection focused on German aviation or the charter boom years of the late 20th century.
