RacerDave Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I'm just about ready to call this one done, I just have to add the wing walk lines on top of the wings. Its the Minicraft kit 100% OOB. I dont remember when I started but shes been on my shelf of doom for over 5yrs! She just needed a new paint job and fresh decals. The only bad part is that now I want to get cracking on my other connies! lol These pics are kinda terrible, shot on my floor. I'll try to get some nice outdoorsy pictures soon. She will be making the trip to MI this weekend for the Kalamazoo contest, See you guys there? Posing next to Mount R-3350 (aka, my coffee table!) And a quick new vs. old picture! And finally, one that I know you LSP guys will appreciate! Saber 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timvkampen Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Good luck with this one. Very curious to see how you will tackle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I just sold the same kit recently, figured I'd never get around to it. I did get a chance to go to an open house that TWA had here a few years back, and a very nicely restored TWA Connie was present, as was a Martin 404 and Ozark DC-3. Very cool stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Very nice work Dave! It seems you have a thing for Connies! I'm in that club too. Your 787 looks terrific as well. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOTR Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Ah, Connies are travelling in style! Always love to see one. Nuffin' like 2012 Cattle Air What, still no progress on yer 1/32 one? I'm disappointed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Nothing as gorgeous as a Connie. Nice work on the TWA bird. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerDave Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 What, still no progress on yer 1/32 one? I'm disappointed! I'm still in research mode!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightwrecking Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Constellation, best looking airliner EVER! Nice job on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOTR Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I'm still in research mode!! Okay, that counts as progress Nice collection of references there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radial Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Love redos. An especially fine Connie. I'll be at the Zoo Sat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerDave Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Thanks guys! I promise it looks better in pictures than in person! lol. I'll do better next time! I'm actually planning to build the entire series of Constellations in 1/144, from the 049 straight up thru the 1649B including paper projects! About 20 models on the civvy side! Dont even get me started on Military variants, I'll save those for when I go truely insane! lol. Thanks again guys, I truely appreciate it! Keep an eye out for more Connies from me! ...I'll be at the Zoo Sat. I'm disappointed that the contest isnt at the Airzoo this year! I'll have a couple friends in tow so we will probably spend most of the day at the air museum instead of the contest. I have not made it to this show since I moved to TN so I'm very excited to drop in. I remember when it was held in the restoration hanger surrounded by airplanes and parts, it was great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerDave Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 Just a quick footnote on this one... The contest in Kalamazoo was great! I had a lot of fun and my non-modelling friends werent completely bored to tears! I'd call that a success by itself! lol. Radial, it was good to meet you! Your Waco looks simply amazing in person! Fantastic color too! To my complete Shock the Constellation was awarded both the Best out-of-box award and First Place in category! I literally just threw this thing together and made several mistakes in the paintjob but I guess the judges missed those! lol and best of all, my packing skills seem to be improving! Three models in one box a 1400 mile round trip on four airplanes, several cars, and unavoidable rough handling all survived without even the slightest scratch! Amazing! Saber 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Dave Congrats on the awards, as they were well earned. :thumbsup: Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOTR Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Congratulations, Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Congrats on your well-deserved award Dave! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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