Hobby Master Airliner Series HL9001
Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation Diecast Model
Trans World Airlines, N6901C "Star of The Thames", 1952 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation | | 7" | | 7.5" |
Lockheed L-1049 c/n 4015 was delivered to TWA in August, 1952 as N6901C named "Star of the Thames". The aircraft was operated by TWA until October 1960 and then it was operated by California Hawaiian Airlines, Modern Air Transport, Florida State Tours Inc. before finally going to Lineas Aéreas Patagonicas Argentinas in February 1966. On March 6, 1966 while departing Lima, Peru bound for Asunción, Paraguay the aircraft had 3 engines fail and the crew had to ditch in the ocean. All 5 crew were rescued by a fishing boat.
Designed as a stretched version of the successful Constellation design, the Super Constellation was first flown on October 13th, 1950. © 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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