Academy Plastic Model Kit
USAF C-118 Liftmaster (1/144) 12634
The Academy 1/144 scale C-118 Liftmaster kit represents the long-range military transport aircraft derived from the Douglas DC-6 airliner. Used extensively by the US Air Force during the 1960s and 70s, the C-118 provided strategic airlift and personnel transport capability. This finely detailed model features accurate fuselage and wing moulding, along with landing gear and authentic USAF markings from the Cold War era.
- 1/144 scale plastic model kit
- Douglas C-118 Liftmaster USAF transport aircraft
- Based on the civilian DC-6 airliner design
- Detailed fuselage, wings, and landing gear
- Authentic USAF Cold War markings, 1960s–70s
History
The Douglas C-118 Liftmaster was the military adaptation of the DC-6, developed in the post-WWII era to meet the growing demand for long-range transport aircraft. Entering service with the US Air Force and US Navy in the early 1950s, the Liftmaster was employed for personnel transport, cargo delivery, and VIP duties. It served throughout the 1960s and 70s, often operating alongside the C-124 Globemaster and later supplanted by jet-powered transports such as the C-141 Starlifter. Known for its reliability and range, the C-118 bridged the transition between piston-engined airlifters and the jet age, representing a key element of Cold War air mobility. Some remained in service into the early 1980s before being retired from frontline USAF operations.
Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
