Commercial Modern Military WWI & WWII Helicopters Private and Civilian Plaques and Seals Clearance

Customize - Commercial Douglas DC-6 For a larger view, click on thumbnail. While the DC-3's and DC-4's civilian careers were interrupted by WW2, the opposite applies to the DC-6, which was developed in response to meet the military airlift requirement. The Douglas DC-6 is a piston-powered airliner and transport aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1946 to 1959. Originally the DC-6 was intended as a military transport for World War II. After World War II the DC-6 was reworked to compete with the Lockheed Constellation in the long-range transport market. More than 700 DC-6s were built, and many still fly today in cargo, military, and wildfire control roles. The United States Army Air Forces commissioned the DC-6 project as the XC-112 in 1944. The US Air Force wanted an expanded, pressurized version of the popular C-54 Skymaster transport with improved engines. By the time the DC-6 prototype flew, the war was over, and the US Air Force had rescinded its requirement. Douglas converted its prototype into a civilian verison and delivered the first production DC-6 in March of 1947. However, a series of mysterious in-flight fires (including the fatal crash of United Airlines Flight 608) grounded the DC-6 fleet later that year. The cause was found to be a fuel vent located adjacent to the cabin cooling turbine intake. All DC-6's in service were modified to correct the problem, and the fleet was flying again after just four months on the ground. The DC-6 went on to become Douglas' most successful four engined piston airliner. Choose Options Scale Length Wingspan Price 1:120 10.1 11.8 $269.00 1:110 11.0 12.9 $299.00 1:100 12.1 14.1 $339.00 1:90 13.5 15.7 $369.00 1:80 15.1 17.7 $399.00 1:70 17.3 20.2 $469.00 ** Prices include total customization of the model, a plain solid mahogany stand,     and S&H from the Philippines to shipping address. Paint Scheme Add Description Here Tail Number or pick one for me (authentic) Plain Solid Mahogany Stand (Included with model) Customize Logo or Inscription on stand for ($20.00) Add Description Here Brass Plaque Engraving on Stand 3"x1" ($10.00) Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Additional Comments Add Description Here You will be able to upload images once you place your order.