About This Item
Brand new 1/200 scale diecast model of the Lockheed L-188 Electra Commercial Aircraft "National Airlines" (N5017K) in White and Gray from the "Gemini 200" Series by GeminiJets. The model features a detailed exterior, true-to-scale detail, and comes with a display stand, and it does not have any openings. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts, the model is packaged in the manufacturer’s original unopened packaging and measures approximately 6.25 inches long with a wingspan of 6 inches, offering durable, heavy, and realistic construction. This scale model accurately represents National Airlines’ Lockheed L-188A Electra, registered N5017K, which marked the airline’s transition into the turboprop era, providing improved speed, reliability, and passenger comfort along key East Coast and Southeast routes. N5017K operated extensively on National’s “Star Route” network, connecting destinations such as Miami, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Tampa, and New York, becoming a familiar and iconic presence in mid-20th-century air travel. Despite early industry-wide challenges with the Electra, structural improvements ensured N5017K’s safe and reliable operation, helping National maintain competitiveness until jets like the DC-8 and 727 became standard. This 1:200 scale model captures the aircraft’s sleek lines, accurate colors, and classic design, making it an ideal collectible for enthusiasts of historic commercial aviation and the golden era of American airlines.
