Hobby Master Airliner Series HL1002
Lockheed L-188 Electra Diecast Model
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, "Neptunus", 1960
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-188 Electra | | 6.25" | | 6" |
PLEASE NOTE: This item has a planned release date of May 2010 and is only available for PRE-ORDER at this time.- Orders are not shipped until complete. If you wish to receive in-stock items prior to pre-ordered items, you must place separate orders.
- Release dates are subject to change. Consider them to be estimates as manufacturers frequently revise them.
- Credit Cards are not billed until time of shipment. Check or PayPal payment (not recommended) is required at time of order.
Lockheed Electra L-188C production number 2014 first flew February 16, 1960. The aircraft was purchased by KLM – Royal Dutch Airlines and registered as PH-LLG and named “Neptunus”. On January 4, 1968 the aircraft was leased to Martinair Holland for one year before returning to KLM. Three weeks later it was sold to Universal Airlines and registered as N857U. After Universal the aircraft was owned by eight other airlines and received five different registrations. The last owner was Channel Express who purchased it in 1999 and it was still flying in 2005, 45 years after its first flight.
Designed as a short/medium range turbo-prop transport aircraft, the Electra was first flown on December 6th, 1957.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:200 Airliner Series" 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.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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