Am wondering if the engines were actual scale model radials (which do exist but are VERY expensive), or single cylinder. I'm guessing there's at least $20K tied up in this model.
daytenmillion@ I'm sorry but you're mistaken. The earlier Consttellations (049, 649, 749, 1049) did indeed have non radar noses before it became an FAA requirement to have weather radar on all airliners. However, the L-1649A Starliner Constellation was built during 1957/58 (they were the last of the Connies) and Lockheed only built 44. By then all airliners had to have weather radar. I have flown right seat on N974R, (ex D-ALAN, Lufthansa) twice and am extremely familiar with these airplanes.
Fabulous model although it does have the wrong nose. The L-1649A Super Star had a radar nose and it was always painted black. Otherwise an amazing job... congratulations!
i would cry if i was the passenger of that plane xD
KibblyCheese 1 month ago
If your gonna fly an rc airliner theres no better choice!
TheRCFool 1 month ago
yea its a super connie. its on youtube look up lufthansa auburn maine.
rotaryracing1982 3 months ago
im rebuilding one of these for lufthansa
rotaryracing1982 5 months ago
@rotaryracing1982 Are you working on a real Constellation?
RCAHEDS1992 4 months ago
Am wondering if the engines were actual scale model radials (which do exist but are VERY expensive), or single cylinder. I'm guessing there's at least $20K tied up in this model.
ROCKSTARCRANE 7 months ago
daytenmillion@ I'm sorry but you're mistaken. The earlier Consttellations (049, 649, 749, 1049) did indeed have non radar noses before it became an FAA requirement to have weather radar on all airliners. However, the L-1649A Starliner Constellation was built during 1957/58 (they were the last of the Connies) and Lockheed only built 44. By then all airliners had to have weather radar. I have flown right seat on N974R, (ex D-ALAN, Lufthansa) twice and am extremely familiar with these airplanes.
pjk1649a 9 months ago
The nose is wrong
NOTABOOS 1 year ago
very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mapuryte1 1 year ago
Now I want to try this..:))))
JunkComa 1 year ago
Beautiful! The Lufthansa machine inspired me to illustrate all the scheme variations that Lufthy flew on the Starliner. :)
Kind Regards,
Herb Greenwood
hotelgulf718 1 year ago
Most beautiful plane that ever flew.....
ROCKSTARCRANE 1 year ago
Terrific plane
1007bernie 2 years ago
Fabulous model although it does have the wrong nose. The L-1649A Super Star had a radar nose and it was always painted black. Otherwise an amazing job... congratulations!
pjk1649a 2 years ago
@pjk1649a Actually, I believe it is accurate. Some of the LuftHansa aircraft were ordered without radar.
daytenmillion 1 year ago
the wings look quite wide somehow maybe 1,5 inches too long
Powertampa 2 years ago
Great video!!!!
drankone4u 2 years ago
Beautiful!
givemetoast 2 years ago
The Constellation was one of the most elegant planes ever constructed! Yours is spot on with detail.
+5 well done!
jrc99us 2 years ago
very very nice!! I'm jealous....is it kit or scratch built?
XBoeingCapt 2 years ago
that is one hell of an rc plane!
mke15 2 years ago