Hobby Master Airliner Series HL1014
Lockheed L-188 Electra Diecast Model
Western Airlines, N9744C |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-188 Electra | | 6.25" | | 6" |
Western Airlines began operations on July 13, 1925 as Western Air Express flying a portion of the U.S. Mail routes. They also started to carry a few passengers and this became so successful that WAE began the first scheduled and sustained passenger service in the U.S.. On March 11, 1941 WAE was renamed Western Airlines. In 1986 Western began merger talks with Delta Airlines and on April 1 1987 Western Airlines ceased to exist. Electra N9744C c/n 1140 joined Western in 1961, was later converted from an L-188A variant to an L-188PF and in 1970 it was sold to Reeve Aleutian Airways.
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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