Popular Post Etiennedup Posted February 2 Popular Post Share Posted February 2 Here is my Connie model depicting a South African Airways example in use during the fifties. For a kit dating from 1985 it went together quite easily partly due small amount of parts, unlike today's models that is sometimes 'over engineered'. The finished product nevertheless represents a good example of a real Connie. Various shades of kitchen and Bare Metal foil as well as locally produced decal by "Le Voss " finished this most enjoyable build that took longer than normal because of the foiling process. Cheers, Etienne. 113 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Fantastic `Connie` there Etienne, very realistic. Beautiful job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés S. Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Beautifull !!!!! Andrés Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpoud117 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon020 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Wow. Who doesn't love a constellation! Superb work... love the foil finish too. Is that different foils for different shades? I intent to try some foiling techniques at some point and have experimented on some small spare parts using self-adhesive foil tapes.... but want to try it some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Great job Etienne, you pay tribute to a classic with style and talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Fantastic work Etienne. It certainly shows off all the beautiful lines of this most elegant of aeroplanes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno P Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Really, really nice!!!! I have always liked the Constellation very much for its elegant shapes and you really made it to the fullest!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Beautiful job on this! Love all of it, just check #4 engine and pop that prop back in. That's a very difficult airline scheme, especially over the engine cowlings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc72 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Really impressive! I toyed with the idea, but finally never dared to use metal foil on a model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Pure class with real engines.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPoirot Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 It is quite superb ! 👍 And the pictures nicely do it justice, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Beautiful. That pretty much covers it really, just beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Blimey that is superb, not enough of these seen built. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Absolutely lovely. Exquisite finishing of a good classic kit of one of the world's most beautiful aircraft in a timeless livery. My hat's off to you, sir! All the best, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 That’s quite a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Superb metal finish. Well done sir!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 That's very nice! Excellent work on the foils ... it makes a great effect! 👍 I loke the last picture .... it looks so real! Keith 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrB17 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 That’s a very nice Constellation, Etienne. Bare metal foil is excellent and in combination with the nice paintwork and those complex antennae, it does look very much like the real thing. Cheers Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Outstanding! Fantastic looking Connie! Brilliant work with the foil, absolutely stunning😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Very nice build, Heller made some nice kits back in the day, and still scrub well with the modern era of kits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Smashing job Etienne. We are very lucky to have a decent starting point with the Heller Connie and DC6. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lefthands Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Gorgeous bird!!! I want to travel in it, smoking and drinking of course.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Superb model of arguably the shapliest airliner ever. Impressively realistic diorama in the last photo, too… Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 That’s a very nice Connie straight out of the box, great job on the foil that looks terrific 👍 cheers, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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