Hobby Master Airliner Series HL9013
Lockheed EC-121K Warning Star Diecast Model
USN Pacific Missile Range, #137890, NAS Point Magu, CA, 1962 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed EC-121K Warning Star | | 7" | | 7.5" |
Lockheed 1049A EC-121K Warning Star (137890 c/n 1049A-4347) was delivered to the US Navy in March 1955. This type of aircraft was designated a WV-2, referred to as a “Willie Victor” by its crews but in 1962 they were re-designated EC-121 but kept the “Warning Star” nickname. Aircraft 137890 was assigned to NAS Point Mugu, California’s Pacific Missile Range (PMR) as a down-range missile tracker. In May 1979 137890 was placed in storage until October 1985 when it was moved to Tinker AFB, Oklahoma and displayed as 53-0552.
Designed to meet Pan Am and TWA requirements for a 40 passenger airliner, the Constellation was first flown in its military version of C69 on January 9th, 1943. © 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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