Hobby Master Airliner Series HL1005
Lockheed L-188 Electra Diecast Model
VARIG Airlines
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-188 Electra | | 6.25" | | 6" |
PLEASE NOTE: This item has a planned release date of March 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.
Brazil’s first airline was founded on May 7, 1927 as VARIG Airlines (Viacao Aerea RIo Grandense Airlines). Domestic flights began in July 1927 with international service in 1942 and trans-Atlantic service in 1969. One of the 14 VARIG L-188s first flew in 1959 for American Airlines as s/n 1025 and registered as N6104A. The aircraft was obtained by VARIG on August 30 1962 as PP-VJM and on May 7, 1992 was donated to Museo Aeroespacial in Rio de Janeiro and wears the full Varig colors.
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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