Popular Post Challenger350Pilot Posted August 28, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2018 This is the 1/72 scale Heller/Humbrol Super Constellation, completed as an L-1049H-82. This particular Constellation (Dutch registration PH-LKN) was entered into service in 1958 as one of 23 Super Constellations at KLM, and one of only three “H” model Connies in the fleet, configured as a “combi” for passenger and cargo carriage. She was christened the “Hermannus Boerhaave”, and could seat 112 when fully configured for passenger carriage. Sometime prior to her retirement from KLM in 1962, she underwent a livery design change, emerging in the later KLM Constellation livery of dark blue stripes over and under her windows. Following retirement, she flew for World Airways, then Flying Tiger Line. She was damaged beyond repair as a result of a fueling accident on Kingman, Arizona, and ended her useful life as a gate guard at the Mojave County Airport there in 1971. Sadly, as has been the finish for most of these beauties, she was broken into scrap in 1975. This model has been a long labor of more than a year, but nonetheless a joy and learning process to finally complete. Many thanks to my newly found Canadian friend “radioguy” for his much appreciated and treasured guidance, suggestions, and instructions from his own experience in Connie building…”school never stops!” To see the process of assembling this particular model, go here: Enjoy! 128 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdsvidioman Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 That is really beautiful. Good job. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Looks great. Nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelip90 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Wow, looks impressive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 The ground crew have been hard at work with spit'n'polish! Beautiful model of the most elegant airliner ever. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 What a stunning model. It really shows of the beautiful lines of this most elegant of aeroplanes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Spectacular! Very impressive indeed. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Beautiful work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Wow! Very nice. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Wonderful model of a beautiful plane! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I would suggest changing antennae cord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 (edited) Superb . Great work ,love it. Saw this when it was leased from World Airways to Flying Tigers in 66 and again after they bought it in early 67 at Gatwick as N45515 . Here is the real Flying Dutchman . https://www.ebay.com/itm/KLM-Lockheed-L-1049H-Super-Constellation-PH-LKN-at-AMS-1958-8-x12-Color-Print-/253829192282?oid=252972360678 Well done ,thanks for showing it off . Edited August 28, 2018 by bzn20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 What a beauty! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 An absolute beauty Cheers, Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 A masterpiece! I love the finish and attention to detail. Cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger350Pilot Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 56 minutes ago, bzn20 said: Superb . Great work ,love it. Saw this when it was leased from World Airways to Flying Tigers in 66 and again after the bought it in early 67 at Gatwick as N45515 . Here is the real Flying Dutchman . https://www.ebay.com/itm/KLM-Lockheed-L-1049H-Super-Constellation-PH-LKN-at-AMS-1958-8-x12-Color-Print-/253829192282?oid=252972360678 Well done ,thanks for showing it off . Thank you for the link to the pic! Its interesting to note that in the pic, the airplane has no tip tanks. I failed to mention in the short biography of the airplane that the H models had removable tip tanks, which explains why some pics of the original airplane are with and some without. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 That's right. Never looked like there was enough "meat" to hold those on . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 WOW ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 (edited) turned out like a restored showcar. To bad the real one didn't survive. Edited August 28, 2018 by busnproplinerfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 What a great build of one of the most iconic birds ever. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 That's a smashing job, but why no clear cockpit glazing? Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radioguy Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 3 hours ago, Pin said: I would suggest changing antennae cord. ...and to complete the thought, you would suggest changing it to what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radioguy Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Thanks for the shout-out, Paul. Yes, school never stops. Enjoy your break. Looking forward to seeing your next project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Brilliant, a wonderful job on a wonderful aeroplane. 👍 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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