Hobby Master Airliner Series HL2005
Douglas DC-4 Diecast Model
Qantas, "Hong Kong Trader", 1949
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Douglas DC-4 | | 5.75" | | 7" |
PLEASE NOTE: This item has a planned release date of April 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.
In August 1946 this aircraft was a DC-4-1009 c/n 43067-63 manufactured for Trans Australia Airlines as VH-TAC and named “John Forrest”. Twenty months later the plane was sold to British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines as VH-BPA and named “Adventure”. On February 15, 1949 the plane sold to QANTAS Empire Airways Ltd. as VH-EBL named “Hong Kong Trader”. January 13, 1961 it sold to Ansett-ANA as VH-INY and later Leased to McRobertson Miller Airlines. This aircraft was owned and/or operated by all four Australian airlines before being scrapped in South Africa in January 1979.
Designed as an advanced civil transport to replace the DC-3, the DC4 was first flown on June 7th, 1938.© 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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