• 1/200 scale die-cast metal with minimal use of plastic.
• All markings are tampo (pad) applied, no decals to discolor or flake.
• Free-spinning propellers.
• Rolling wheels.
• Landing gear can be removed or added.
• Model comes with a display stand.
• A brief history of the aircraft type and the airline is supplied with each model.

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.


Northwest began flying passengers in 1927. During WWII the airline flew military
personnel and material to Alaska and for a visual aid in harsh weather they began
painting the tails of their aircraft bright red.
Northwest Airlines took delivery of their first red tailed L-188 Electra on June 1st, 1959.
The original paint scheme had an emblem of an Imperial Eagle on the tail. This was to
symbolize the Imperial Service the passengers would receive when they flew Northwest
Airlines new all-jet fleet. After serving with several other airlines; this particular aircraft
was scrapped in September 2000.