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HL1009 Hobby Master Northwest Airlines L-188 Electra Model Airplane

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Item #: HL1009
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This is a 1:200 scale die-cast model airplane from HobbyMaster of the Lockheed L-188 Electra in the colors of Northwest Airlines. In 1954 American Air Lines was in the market for a 75 to 100 passenger aircraft for its short to medium range domestic routes. In response Lockheed developed the low wing L-188 Electra powered by four sleek turboprops instead of the usual large radial engines or jet turbines. The combination of engine and the Hamilton Standard propeller offered a an altitude of 20,000 25,000 feet. When production ended in 1961 there had been 170 Electras completed. Twice as large as a standard die cast airliner, this 1:200 scale Hobby Master model of a Lockheed L-188 Electra delivered to Northwest Orient Airlines in 1959 features engraved panel lines, rotating propellers, separately applied plastic detail parts, optional position landing gear, and a precisely replicated livery with the famous, recently retired red tail. Measures 6" long with a 6" wingspan and includes a display stand.
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