Hobby Master Airliner Series HL2022
Douglas C-54 Skymaster Diecast Model
Flying Tiger Line, N90433, 1955 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Douglas C-54 Skymaster | | 5.75" | | 7" |
N90433 was built in 1942 for the USAAF as Douglas C-54A c/n 10410 and serial 42-72305. In September 1946 it was delivered to American Airlines as N90433 until March 1949 when it was leased to El Al Israeli Airlines as 4X-ACC and named Rechovoth. In January 1952 the aircraft began operations with Flying Tiger Line. On September 24, 1955 during a cargo flight from Wake Island to Hawaii the aircraft crashed into the Pacific 1,000 miles west of Honolulu killing 3 of the 5 crew.
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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