Big Bird Boeing 747-400 VARIG PP-VPI Brazil Scale 1/500 BB5-2002-12

Big Bird Boeing 747-400 VARIG PP-VPI Brazil Scale 1/500 BB5-2002-12

Model Notes: No faults, but the box has wear and tear. Both the model and the box are shown in the photos.

The Boeing 747-400 was the flagship of VARIG (Viação Aérea Rio-Grandense), Brazil’s premier international airline for decades.
This Big Bird BB5-2002-12 release depicts PP-VPI, one of the airline’s most iconic jumbos that served long-haul routes between São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and major world destinations including London, Frankfurt, and Tokyo.

Finished in VARIG’s timeless white, blue, and gold livery, this precision 1:500 die-cast model features accurate tail logos, detailed engines, and landing gear detail. Compact yet impressively accurate, it’s an excellent addition for collectors of classic South American airliners and Boeing 747 enthusiasts.

Model Details

• Manufacturer: Big Bird
• Airline: VARIG (Brazil)
• Aircraft: Boeing 747-441 (747-400)
• Registration: PP-VPI
• Scale: 1:500
• Catalogue No.: BB5-2002-12
• Material: Die-cast metal
• Features: Detailed printed markings, accurate proportions, landing gear detail
• Edition: Collector’s model
• Made in: China