Description:

L-1011 TWA Wood Model Airplane

Unbeatable unmatched quality best describes our handcrafted model airplanes just like the L-1011 TWA. After many hours of crafting the exact details by our master modelers, the parts are sanded and primed to perfection. Talented artists then paint on the intricate details with great skill and care. A final coat of clear lacquer protects the model of the airplane and gives it a glossy finish. The Model airplane then exhibits a superior quality and intricate design to obtain the exact look of the actual aircraft.

The Model aircraft comes with a handsome base and a plaque describing the aircraft and it's duties. It then undergoes strict scrutiny before being placed in its box. The L-1011 TWA is perfect as an addition for your collection or as an exquisite gift for an aircraft enthusiast. Each L-1011 TWA model plane will surely be appreciated by your friends and colleagues because it is one of the finest examples that relives their memory of the actual L-1011 TWA airplane.

Wingspan: 10.75"
Length: 12.5"

History:

The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, commonly referred to as just L-1011 pronounced ell-ten-eleven or TriStar, is a medium-to-long range, three-engine, widebody passenger jet airliner

Most major airlines have retired the type from their fleets. Cathay Pacific retired its L-1011 fleet in October 1996, replacing the fleet with Airbus A330-300. TWA withdrew its last TriStar from service in 1997. Delta retired its TriStar fleet in 2001, replacing them with the Boeing 767-400ER.

The L-1011 still sees use by smaller start-up carriers, particularly in Africa and Asia. These operators mainly do their business in the ad hoc charter and wet leasing businesses. ATA Airlines (formerly known as American Trans Air) fleet included over 19 Tristars, but operations dwindled to only three L1011-500s prior to the company's shut-down in April 2008.

The two L-1011 aircraft delivered to Pacific Southwest Airlines were configured with internal airstair doors that led into an entry hall in what was normally the forward lower baggage hold. This was to allow operations from airfields that did not have terminal buildings with jet bridges. These two aircraft were later in service with Aeroperú and Worldways Canada.

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