Hobby Master Airliner Series HL2018
Canadair C-4 Argonaut Diecast Model
BOAC, G-ALHJ "Arcturus", 1950s |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Canadair C-4 Argonaut | | 5.75" | | 7" |
Between March and November 1949 Canadair delivered 22 DC-4M aircraft BOAC. These aircraft were pressurized and powered by Merlin engines. BOAC designated them as C-4 Argonauts and began Argonaut service with all aircraft names beginning with “A”. The #156 C-4 off the line was registered as G-ALHJ and named Arcturus. Arcturus is the brightest star in the constellation Boötes seen in the northern hemisphere. The aircraft was delivered to BOAC at London Heathrow in July 1949 and in 1960 the aircraft began to be used to train apprentice cabin crew and engineers. In 1970 Arcturus became the property of the Heathrow Fire Service for the next 12 years before being broken up.
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 2003-2024 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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