Hobby Master Airliner Series HL1005
Lockheed L-188 Electra Diecast Model
VARIG, PP-VJM, 1962 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-188 Electra | | 6.25" | | 6" |
Brazil's first airline was founded on May 7, 1927 as VARIG Airlines (Viacao Aerea RIo Grandense Airlines). Domestic flights began in July 1927 with international service in 1942 and trans-Atlantic service in 1969. One of the 14 VARIG L-188s first flew in 1959 for American Airlines as s/n 1025 and registered as N6104A. The aircraft was obtained by VARIG on August 30 1962 as PP-VJM and on May 7, 1992 was donated to Museo Aeroespacial in Rio de Janeiro and wears the full Varig colors.
Designed and built by Lockheed for American Airlines, the L-188 Electra first flew on December 6, 1957. The L-188 was the first turboprop airliner produced in the United States, with standard seating for 66 to 88 passengers. Powered by four Allison 501D-13 turboprops, the aircraft performed nearly as well as contemporary turbojets but cost less to operate. Unfortunately, two fatal accidents quickly eroded faith in the type and led to early cancelation of production. Electras were most infamously flown by the Argentine Navy, who used them to dispose of political prisoners over the Rio de La Plata. © 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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