L-188 Electra by HM

Ernesto · 07-08-2009, 11:33 PM

Has anybody received the ELECRA L-188 Eastern Air Lines (Golden falcon) by HOBBY MASTER? I would like to buy it, but I don't know the quality and the accuracy.

Thanks a lot friends

Justino · 07-09-2009, 12:31 PM

Beautiful model....I HIGHLY recommend it.

Ernesto · 07-09-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Justino

Beautiful model....I HIGHLY recommend it.

Thanks a lot Justino, do You have some pictures?
Kind regards and big hugs from Bogotá - Colombia

Charlie Alpha 757 · 11-08-2009, 01:59 PM

I used to go to Hollywood Burbank Airport and watch the PSA Electras operate out of there for hours on end. I have both the Hobby Master and the Aviation 200 Electras, and they are excellent models, and each have their own good points.

The Electra had a double taper curve to the upper rear of the rudder/vertical stabilizer. The tail contour on the Hobby Master is more rounded and does not look right to me. I think the Aviation 200 contour is closer to the real thing.

The cockpit windows on the Aviation 200 look closer to the 1:1, but should be a little bigger. Those 2 big front panes of plexiglas were completely flat, as they are on most aircraft, not slightly rounded as on the Hobby Master job.

Finally, the propellers and prop hubs look better on the Hobby Master model, although the hubs are a bit too small (they are too big on the Aviation200 model for my taste). They do a better job of catching the mass of those huge 13' props.

Both are excellent models. I think, depending on taste, you will be happy with either one.

dash7 · 11-08-2009, 05:30 PM

Please find pictures of Western Models and Hobby Master Electras to compare. WM fuselage is narrower (and looks more appropriate as for me), HM is slightly too bulky. WM has more details painted (static ports, details of cargo doors), engines looks like made of one part of metal (in HM front part of cowling is attached). As you see blue and red strips painted on HM fuselage are not so smooth - look at it just after second window above wing.. Anyway HM looks great, livery is really nice - that is why I bought it (and the price was below 40EUR in the shop).

Retroguy · 11-08-2009, 06:59 PM

ARD still has one HM (EAL) in there,...and also the green box Cathays, too...and the Varigs...

Santos · 11-08-2009, 08:04 PM

I didn´t know they had released the VARIG. Good ! So up to now we have 3 different manufactures that released a VARIG Electra in 1/200 scale. True?

Who is selling these models?

Charlie Alpha 757 · 11-08-2009, 08:24 PM

The Western Models is BEAUTIFUL, but I don't know where I can get WM here in the U.S..

travsuz · 11-09-2009, 09:48 AM

I have the Eastern Airlines Electra L-188 by Hobby Master for sale, $55.00 FREE shipping to the US, $9.00 Internatinoal if you are intrested. Item is new, mint condition, only taken out of the package one time. I have photos if you want to see. You can e-mail me directly if you want at: travsuz@msn.com.

maverick231 · 11-09-2009, 10:51 AM

Im looking for the Atlantic Airways Electra.

Ernesto · 11-09-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dash7

Please find pictures of Western Models and Hobby Master Electras to compare. WM fuselage is narrower (and looks more appropriate as for me), HM is slightly too bulky. WM has more details painted (static ports, details of cargo doors), engines looks like made of one part of metal (in HM front part of cowling is attached). As you see blue and red strips painted on HM fuselage are not so smooth - look at it just after second window above wing.. Anyway HM looks great, livery is really nice - that is why I bought it (and the price was below 40EUR in the shop).

Those airplanes are SIMPLY MAJESTIC

dash7 · 11-10-2009, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ernesto

Those airplanes are SIMPLY MAJESTIC

Maybe not the best pictures (I attached previously) but models are beautiful. Electra is one of my favourite 1/200 item.

Santos · 11-14-2009, 12:18 PM

Anyone know where can I find the VARIG Electra made by HM?

Thanks in advance

Charlie Alpha 757 · 11-14-2009, 12:29 PM

I think the Varig Electra was by Aviation200, and Sky's the Limit Aviation has some available. (800) 763-6485 or Diecast Scale Models Including Gemini Jets, Dragon Wings, Herpa Wings, Phoenix Models, Aero Classics, Hogan Wings.
Chris (Charlie Alpha 757)

Santos · 11-14-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie Alpha 757

I think the Varig Electra was by Aviation200, and Sky's the Limit Aviation has some available. (800) 763-6485 or Diecast Scale Models Including Gemini Jets, Dragon Wings, Herpa Wings, Phoenix Models, Aero Classics, Hogan Wings.
Chris (Charlie Alpha 757)

There are 3 VARIG L-188 in 1/200 scale, the WM, AV200 and the one made by HM. The first two I already have but the latter one seems to be hard to find.

Thanks. Will look there anyway.