Heller 56382 US C-121A Constellation MATS Starter Kit 1:72 Model Kit

US C-121A Constellation MATS Starter Kit (1:72 Scale)

Build your own realistic 1:72 scale aircraft with this high-quality plastic model kit. Designed with accuracy in mind, it features finely detailed parts that closely replicate the original prototype.

Plastic kit building is a great hobby for both kids and adults alike and care must be taken when removing any parts from the sprues during construction. This kit will give you hours of entertainment and building it is only half the fun, it will need painting too.

Features

• 1:72 Scale Model
• Paints Included
• Suitable Glue
• This kit includes 91 separate parts
• The completed model measures 403mm long
• The completed model measures 521mm wide

Contents

• 1 x Plastic Kit
• Detailed Building Instructions
• Paints Included
• Suitable Glue

The Constellation project was launched in 1939 at the request of the company TWA. Under its military name of C-69 the prototype „Constel“ first flew on 9th January 1943. After the Second World War, ten C- 121 Constellations were made available by the US Air Force for operations by the „Military Air Transport Service“ (MATS). The C-121 was a version of the model 749, with seats which could be removed and replaced by stretchers in case of an emergency evacuation. The C- 121 played on active port in the „Berlin Air Lift“ which started in May 1948 transporting freight from the United States to Europe, and on to West Berlin in smaller aircraft.