Hobby Master Airliner Series HL2009
Douglas R5D Skymaster Diecast Model
USN Blue Angels, 1956 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Douglas R5D Skymaster | | 5.75" | | 7" |
As the Blue Angels gained in popularity the number of shows increased and so did the flight crews and aircraft. This meant an increase in the number of mechanics and spare parts needed for all aircraft involved. They first acquired a Douglas R4D-5 (DC-3) Skytrain and a C-46 Curtiss Commando. In 1956 the team started using variants of the R5D Skymaster until 1968 when it was replaced by the C-121J Constellation. The first support aircraft to wear the blue and yellow paint scheme was R5D-3 BuNo 50868 and it did so until May 9, 1963.
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 2003-2026 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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