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Lockheed NC-121K Constellation 1/200 Scale Diecast Model Named “Paisano Dos”, S/N 145925, VXN-8 World Travelers, US Navy, Project Magnet, 1963 Brand: Hobby Master 1/200 Airliner Series SKU: HL9016
AUD $150.00
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Lockheed NC-121K Constellation 1/200 Scale Diecast Model, VXN-8, US Navy – HL9016
Length | 17.7 cm | 7.0 in | Approx |
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Wingspan | 19.2 cm | 7.5 in | Approx |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with diecast metal and plastic components
- Undercarriage fixed extended
- Display stand included.
Hobby Master HL9016 1/200 Airliner Series
Hobby Master 1/200 Airliner Series HL9016 replicates in 1/200 scale diecast the NC-121K Constellation named “Paisano Dos” (Friend Two), S/N 145925. Assigned to VXN-8 World Travelers, US Navy based at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, USA, during Project Magnet, 1963.
Project Magnet
Project Magnet was a major geomagnetic survey project that originated in the US Navy Hydrographic Office from 1951 through 1994. The project supported world magnetic modelling and charting.
The project used aircraft and geophysical survey ships. The data obtained was used to support the navigation of ships, aircraft and Naval requirements and scientific research.
Lockheed EC-121K Constellation
The EC-121K (WV-2) Warning Star, a military version of the L1049 Super Constellation, is an American four-engine, airborne early warning and control aircraft. It first flew on June 9, 1949, entering service in 1954. Many underwent modification for specialised missions.
The main variants were:
- EC-121R “BatCat”: equipped to process signals from seismic instruments.
- NC-121K: special mission aircraft
- EC-121M/ WV-2Q: ELINT collection variant
- WC-121N/WV-3: weather reconnaissance variant
- EC-121P: anti-submarine variant
Production ended in 1958 with 332 airframes completed. The US Navy retired their last examples in 1982, and The USAF in 1978.
The flight crew varied, but usually 18: two pilots, two navigators, two weapons controllers, two flight engineers, one radio operator, two crew chiefs, five radar operators, and two radar technicians.
The EC-121K uses four Wright R-3350 turbo compound, supercharged, air-cooled 18 cylinders, twin-row, radial engines mounted two per wing, driving three-bladed constant-speed propellers.
Lockheed NC-121K Constellation 1/200 Scale Diecast Model Named “Paisano Dos”, S/N 145925, VXN-8 World Travelers, US Navy, Project Magnet, 1963 Brand: Hobby Master 1/200 Airliner Series SKU: HL9016
AUD $150.00
In stock