this is a re-edition of a classic tin-toy made by the German manufacturer "Schuco". The original "Radiant 5600" was made from 1958 to 1968 in the liveries of Lufthansa, Swissair, Air France, KLM, BOAC and Pan Am (hope I didn't forget any...). The remake is limited to 1.000 pieces per airline.
I have an original from around 1959/1960. Here are some pictures...
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Yes, the "Radiant 5600" was supposed to be a Vickers Viscount. Schuco started selling the original model in Germany around 1958 when Lufthansa took delivery of its first Viscounts.
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does the gear retract like the TOMY 707???
No, I'm afraid the only electric action comes from the propellers starting in sequence.
All in all this is really a great tin toy! It's quite large: overall length is about 48 cm. If you're interested in the "Radiant", try to get an original - they're on German eBay all the time for quite reasonable prices, but mostly without the original box.
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I would love to have one of these...I just dont know how to go about getting it!
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Nothing but the best! "I don't know why they call this stuff hamburger helper. It does just fine by itself, huh? I like it better than tuna helper myself, don't you, Clark?"
"you're the gourmet around here, Ed!"
The one being sold that I found is from a guy in Portree. I don't know if he ships worldwide, but ask him, he seems a reasonable enough kind of guy and I buy things from him every so often.
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Nothing but the best! "I don't know why they call this stuff hamburger helper. It does just fine by itself, huh? I like it better than tuna helper myself, don't you, Clark?"
"you're the gourmet around here, Ed!"
The Schuco Radiant replica is available at the big E in many countries. In Germany they offer it between 150,- and 220,- Euro. In USA it's around 300,- $. Original retail price in Germany is 199,- Euro. I think, it should be possible to find a German seller, who sends it worldwide.
It should be remarked, that the replica is not a pure copy of the original Radiant. The body of the replica is painted and the livery is tampo-printed.The original was entirely lithographed. Also the inside of the replica has new electronic components. The electric gear itself is similar to the old plane.
well I am the owner! thanks Roarer...I think that 150.00 US is a fair price and I look forward to getting it....roarer sent you an email...
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Real tomato ketchup Eddie?
Nothing but the best! "I don't know why they call this stuff hamburger helper. It does just fine by itself, huh? I like it better than tuna helper myself, don't you, Clark?"
"you're the gourmet around here, Ed!"
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