Hobby Master Airliner Series HL2006
Douglas C-54 Skymaster Diecast Model
USAAF, "Sacred Cow", 1947 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Douglas C-54 Skymaster | | 5.75" | | 7" |
To accommodate the special needs of President Franklin D. Roosevelt the USAAF had Douglas Aircraft construct an aircraft that would meet these requirements. Douglas came up with the VC-54C that was nicknamed the "Sacred Cow". The aircraft was equipped with a conference room and bulletproof picture windows. The most unique feature was an elevator located behind the passenger cabin to lift President Roosevelt and his wheelchair straight up into the plane. In 1947, on board this plane President Truman signed the National Security Act that created the USAF.
Designed to meet a United Airlines requirement for a long-range passenger airliner, the Douglas DC-4 was first flown on June 7, 1938. The prototype was a very ambitious four-engined, pressurized aircraft that was three times the size of its predecessor, the DC-3-a design that proved far too expensive and difficult for civilian airlines to maintain. Douglas revised the design, but by the time it was complete WWII was well underway and development of the aircraft was channeled to the US military. Post-war, the DC-4 became a popular and reliable airliner with major carriers such as National and Northwest Airlines. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:200 Airliner Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:200 Airliner Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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