Hobby Master Airliner Series HL2008
Douglas DC-4 Diecast Model
Capital Airlines, N91070, 1950 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Douglas DC-4 | | 5.75" | | 7" |
N91070 started out as an R5D-1 msn 7447 and was converted to DC-4 standards in October 1945 and delivered to Pennsylvania Central Air Lines (in 1948 became Capital Air Lines) in April 1946. The airline was the first commercial airline to fly the new DC-4. It operated in the Capital fleet as aircraft number 613 until 1961 when it was sold to United Air Lines who two months later sold it. The aircraft passed through a couple of other airlines eventually being scrapped in Wilmington Delaware. In 1948 Capital was the first airline to offer airborne television service. On July 1, 1961 Capital Air Lines merged with United so ending the Capital era.
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 2003-2025 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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