Popular Post Snafu35 Posted February 28 Popular Post Posted February 28 (edited) Good morning all, Here is my model of the MATS Lockheed C121A Constellation proposed by Heller, which I have just built as part of the current Heller Construction Group. I modified the original Heller model a little by engraving the panel lines, changing the engines and wheels to add-on Plus Model, modifying the heat exchangers on the right wing, and engraving a loading door. But the decals are original! (I simply changed the s/n from 48-613 to 48-616 to match the model I reproduced) the construction thread is here: I'm showing some detail photos, there are more on the construction thread. It's a great model, but I've got even bigger ones in 1/72 scale: Where am I going to put all this? Regards, Eric-Snafu35 Edited February 28 by Snafu35 83 2 10 5
keith in the uk Posted February 28 Posted February 28 That sir is simply stunning , what a super model . 1
Ad-4N Posted February 28 Posted February 28 Phenomenal work. One of the best Connies I’ve ever seen. Your KC-97 is incredibly sharp as well! 1
fox1_BE Posted February 28 Posted February 28 From what I read in the progress thread: impressive work on resizing/relocating those fuselage windows 👍 Great job! Patrick 1
Ad-4N Posted February 28 Posted February 28 I’m blown away. I probably would have chickened out and left the windows as is! How did you cut the 5mm masks? 1
TheyJammedKenny! Posted March 1 Posted March 1 Outstanding work, and it's amazing how little size difference there appears to be between the KC-97 and C-121. You know that if you're having difficulty finding space for them, you can put the models in a small room with the kitten and...they'll become smaller. 1
MrB17 Posted March 1 Posted March 1 Excellent work Eric! The diorama and vehicles are the icing on the cake. The antennas with insulators are very nice. It’s been a real pleasure watching your build, and these excellent photographs. Well done Cheers Jeff 1 1
bigbadbadge Posted March 1 Posted March 1 Looks fantastic, love the NMF, looks very convincing. Cracking work. Chris 1
kapam Posted March 2 Posted March 2 Stunning work on a beautiful plane! Congratulations on a brilliant job! 👏👏👏 1
Sky Keg Posted March 2 Posted March 2 Outstanding Eric. I`m like Ad-4`s post above and never would have dared tried to make that relic of a kit into a work of art. My compliments on the beautiful and most accurate result!!! Mike 1
Vultures1 Posted March 2 Posted March 2 Wow! A beautiful build of a beautiful aircraft - well done 👍 1
Billy54 Posted March 2 Posted March 2 Very nice build and diorama, thank you for sharing your images. 1
PATRICK FROM THE SANDS Posted March 2 Posted March 2 Grand bravo, wonderful Connie, the hard work paid! Superbe 72eme! 1
David H Posted March 2 Posted March 2 I love it, Eric! Somehow i missed the build evolution. I will need to go back and look at it. I think the antenna work is excellent and i like the replacement engines. Connie powerplant units went through a ton of design changes as the plane evolved, and i think this is the first one i've seen with early cuffed propellers. -d- 1
busnproplinerfan Posted March 2 Posted March 2 Nice work, love the backround atmosphere with the trucks. 1
David H Posted March 2 Posted March 2 On 2/28/2025 at 6:36 AM, Snafu35 said: Good morning all, Here is my model of the MATS Lockheed C121A Constellation proposed by Heller, which I have just built as part of the current Heller Construction Group. I modified the original Heller model a little by engraving the panel lines, changing the engines and wheels to add-on Plus Model, modifying the heat exchangers on the right wing, and engraving a loading door. But the decals are original! (I simply changed the s/n from 48-613 to 48-616 to match the model I reproduced) the construction thread is here: I'm showing some detail photos, there are more on the construction thread. It's a great model, but I've got even bigger ones in 1/72 scale: Where am I going to put all this? Regards, Eric-Snafu35 This is an example where making kit corrections and throwing aftermarket at it .....really paid off! 1
72modeler Posted March 3 Posted March 3 Eric- Where am I going to put all this? Mike- In my display case! An incredible model! Flawless and realistic finish, and a beautiful diorama- now you need to do the Heller C-118 to go with it! Mike 1 1
Snafu35 Posted March 4 Author Posted March 4 Hello modelling friends, Thank you for your kind messages and the popularity of this post. On 28/02/2025 at 18:24, Ad-4N said: I’m blown away. I probably would have chickened out and left the windows as is! How did you cut the 5mm masks? @Ad-4N: I cut them to the diameter of a butcher's block and made them this way: I pierced a circle of the required diameter in a sheet of plastic, then turned a needle through it. This needle cut the tablet out of the 1mm thick plastic. I then forced these pellets onto a forest handle to give them a convex appearance, making them easier to glue. @72modeler: Oh No! I'll be strong! Regards, Eric-Snafu35 3
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