Academy 9-12634 1/144 USAF C-118 Liftmaster
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1/144 USAF C-118 Liftmaster
The Academy 1:144 USAF C-118 Liftmaster kit is a finely detailed plastic model of the U.S. military's long-range piston-engine transport aircraft, based on the Douglas DC-6. This kit features accurate exterior detailing, including panel lines and markings for seven different aircraft, allowing modelers to recreate various real-world service liveries.
- 1:144 scale plastic model kit
- U.S. Cold War-era military transport
- Based on Douglas DC-6 design
- 4-engine piston-driven aircraft
- Includes decals for 7 variants
- Accurate surface and panel detailing
- Assembly required
- Paints and glue not included
Highly Detailed Cold War Transport Aircraft
This 1:144 scale Academy model accurately replicates the C-118 Liftmaster. Every element-from the four-engine configuration to the airframe's proportions-is faithfully reproduced to reflect the real aircraft's operational design.
Delicate Panel Line Expression
True-to-life surface details are emphasized through finely engraved panel lines that replicate the structural skin of the actual aircraft. Modelers will appreciate the attention to detail that brings out the Liftmaster's distinctive construction in miniature form.
7 Decal Options Included
- Military Air Transport Service (MATS) C-118A, USAF, early 1960s;
- US Navy R6Ds of Fleet Logistics Support Reserve Squadron 52 (VR-52), Detachment Washington DC, ca.1976;
- VC-118B BuNo 128426/7, US Marine Commander, from the late 1970s;
- VC-118, President of Republic of Korea 1970-74 until the acquisition of HS-748;
- MATS, USAF 1956.
- VC-118 53-3303, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), 1970s.
- DC-6B 43536, President of Republic of China 1978.
Background Information
The Douglas C-118 Liftmaster was a four-engine, piston-powered military transport aircraft derived from the civilian Douglas DC-6 airliner. Designed and produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company, it served with the United States Air Force and Navy from 1955 to 1971. The C-118 was primarily used for long-range cargo and personnel transport, and occasionally for VIP and medical evacuation missions. Known for its reliability and range, the aircraft played a key role in Cold War-era logistics, bridging continents in support of U.S. military operations worldwide.
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Academy 9-12634 1/144 USAF C-118 Liftmaster
- Brand: Academy
- MPN: Academy 9-12634
- Part #: MDLADY9-12634
Product URL: https://www.pbtech.com/pacific/product/MDLADY9-12634/Academy-9-12634-1144-USAF-C-118-Liftmaster
Features
1/144 USAF C-118 Liftmaster
The Academy 1:144 USAF C-118 Liftmaster kit is a finely detailed plastic model of the U.S. military's long-range piston-engine transport aircraft, based on the Douglas DC-6. This kit features accurate exterior detailing, including panel lines and markings for seven different aircraft, allowing modelers to recreate various real-world service liveries.
- 1:144 scale plastic model kit
- U.S. Cold War-era military transport
- Based on Douglas DC-6 design
- 4-engine piston-driven aircraft
- Includes decals for 7 variants
- Accurate surface and panel detailing
- Assembly required
- Paints and glue not included
Highly Detailed Cold War Transport Aircraft
This 1:144 scale Academy model accurately replicates the C-118 Liftmaster. Every element-from the four-engine configuration to the airframe's proportions-is faithfully reproduced to reflect the real aircraft's operational design.
Delicate Panel Line Expression
True-to-life surface details are emphasized through finely engraved panel lines that replicate the structural skin of the actual aircraft. Modelers will appreciate the attention to detail that brings out the Liftmaster's distinctive construction in miniature form.
7 Decal Options Included
- Military Air Transport Service (MATS) C-118A, USAF, early 1960s;
- US Navy R6Ds of Fleet Logistics Support Reserve Squadron 52 (VR-52), Detachment Washington DC, ca.1976;
- VC-118B BuNo 128426/7, US Marine Commander, from the late 1970s;
- VC-118, President of Republic of Korea 1970-74 until the acquisition of HS-748;
- MATS, USAF 1956.
- VC-118 53-3303, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), 1970s.
- DC-6B 43536, President of Republic of China 1978.
Background Information
The Douglas C-118 Liftmaster was a four-engine, piston-powered military transport aircraft derived from the civilian Douglas DC-6 airliner. Designed and produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company, it served with the United States Air Force and Navy from 1955 to 1971. The C-118 was primarily used for long-range cargo and personnel transport, and occasionally for VIP and medical evacuation missions. Known for its reliability and range, the aircraft played a key role in Cold War-era logistics, bridging continents in support of U.S. military operations worldwide.
Specifications
Type
Plastic Model Kit
Brand
Academy
Model No.
12634
Scale
1/144
Color
Unpainted (requires painting)
Glue Required
Yes
Paint Required
Yes
Skill Level
Level 4
Aircraft Type
Military transport aircraft
Decal Options
7 included
Skill Level
Intermediate
