LEGO® Jumbo Jet

Description

An airliner for beginners

In 1970 the jumbo jet stood for a new age of travel, and this set picks up on exactly that. Its 118 pieces make a fuselage with wings and a tail without needing many specialist parts. Because only 16 different shapes are used, the build stays easy to follow. You can see at a glance where each brick belongs, and despite the low piece count the result is clearly recognisable as an aeroplane. Younger builders also get on well with it, because little can go wrong.

Colours of a real airport machine

White, black, light grey and transparent parts shape the look. White forms the fuselage, black adds contrast on the wheels, and light grey suits the engines and undercarriage. The transparent elements stand in for windows or the cockpit. The parts list on this page shows how the colours are spread, and it is especially worth a look on second-hand sets, since white bricks often yellow over the years and clear parts scratch easily. Its pale colouring recalls the airliners of the era.

Samsonite and its sets

The System / Samsonite range stands for early sets that appeared in North America under that licensing name. For collectors such models are a piece of history, because numbers and packaging differ from the European releases. The Jumbo Jet shows nicely that even small sets could take on big subjects. Every part of the set is listed on this page, which makes it easier to track down individual replacement pieces when something has gone missing.

Display it or rebuild it

There are no minifigures, so the aircraft stands on its own. That suits a shelf display, yet leaves room for changes such as longer wings or other colours. Use the “What can I build?” tool to check which other models you could assemble from the same bricks once the jet has been taken apart again, or which parts from your own collection would let you improve it. The jet also combines nicely with other models from the same period, such as houses or cars, so a small airport scene could grow around it.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Jumbo Jet 346-1 have?

The set has 118 pieces in 16 different shapes. The full list with colours and quantities is on this page.

Are there any minifigures?

No, the set has no minifigures. It consists of the aeroplane only.

When was the set released?

It came out in 1970 in the System / Samsonite range. Its main colours are white, black, light grey and trans-clear.