Hobby Master Airliner Series HL1009
Lockheed L-188 Electra Diecast Model
Northwest Airlines, N130US, 1959 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-188 Electra | | 6.25" | | 6" |
Northwest began flying passengers in 1927. During WWII the airline flew military personnel and material to Alaska and for a visual aid in harsh weather they began painting the tails of their aircraft bright red. Northwest Airlines took delivery of their first red tailed L-188 Electra on June 1st, 1959. The original paint scheme had an emblem of an Imperial Eagle on the tail. This was to symbolize the Imperial Service the passengers would receive when they flew Northwest Airlines new all-jet fleet. After serving with several other airlines; this particular aircraft was scrapped in September 2000.
Designed and built by Lockheed for American Airlines, the L-188 Electra first flew on December 6, 1957. The L-188 was the first turboprop airliner produced in the United States, with standard seating for 66 to 88 passengers. Powered by four Allison 501D-13 turboprops, the aircraft performed nearly as well as contemporary turbojets but cost less to operate. Unfortunately, two fatal accidents quickly eroded faith in the type and led to early cancelation of production. Electras were most infamously flown by the Argentine Navy, who used them to dispose of political prisoners over the Rio de La Plata. © Copyright 2003-2024 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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