Hobby Master Airliner Series HL3003
Vickers Viscount 700 Diecast Model
Capital Airlines
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Vickers Viscount 700 | | 5.25" | | 5.75" |
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.
In 1955 Capital Airlines became the first U.S. Operator of Vickers Viscounts. Capital used Viscounts on their after dark “Nighthawk” routes between Chicago and New York but expanded to 4 or 5 other routes. Labor troubles and problems with the Civil Aeronautics Board nearly bankrupted Capital so they merged with United Airlines in 1961. N7402 was a V.744 with c/n 88 and leased to Capital and joined the fleet as #321. The aircraft had square tipped propellers which weren’t normal for the engines used. In 1961 the aircraft was destroyed during a landing.
Designed as a result of the UK Brabazon Committee's proposal for post WWII transports, the Viscount was first flown on July 16th, 1948.© 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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