Lockheed WV-2E/EC-121L model and L-084 variants

Radish · May 08, 2013, 09:40:05 AM

Try looking in B&Q and other places for door knobs.
I've been building a B-17G in 1/72nd.....the actual addition of "the knob" was easy.....bodge a hole and fix with superglue.
Primed and ready to paint last November, it's still awaiting completion

Pellson · May 08, 2013, 10:18:34 AM

I need the wing tip tanks, planning an MPA based on a civil Connie. Anyone got any Airfix/Heller tanks to spare?

PR19_Kit · May 08, 2013, 11:43:44 AM

Quote from: Pellson on May 08, 2013, 10:18:34 AM
I need the wing tip tanks, planning an MPA based on a civil Connie. Anyone got any Airfix/Heller tanks to spare?

The tip tanks off an Airfix 1/72 Super Connie you mean? If so I just may have......

Radish · May 08, 2013, 12:31:51 PM

Why not add bigger ones or underwing tanks?

Pellson · May 08, 2013, 01:36:36 PM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on May 08, 2013, 11:43:44 AM
Quote from: Pellson on May 08, 2013, 10:18:34 AM
I need the wing tip tanks, planning an MPA based on a civil Connie. Anyone got any Airfix/Heller tanks to spare?

The tip tanks off an Airfix 1/72 Super Connie you mean? If so I just may have......

Indeed those. I'll pop you a PM.

PR19_Kit · May 08, 2013, 02:40:52 PM

OK, I'll dig them out when I get home tomorrow.

McColm · July 15, 2013, 03:02:54 PM

Got my paws on the Heller 1/72 EC-121/WV-2 Warning Star. I'm thinking of using the engines from the two Br1150 Atlantic Revel kits and use them on the Airfix Super Constellation ,the rotating radom will come from an earlier whiff (E-3) with a E-2 Hawkeye stand. I shall call it the WV-2F.

McColm · September 02, 2013, 05:42:40 AM

I know where I saw the twin fin tail Lockheed Constellation look-a-like in a photo of the De Haviland DH -91 Albatross .
Only seven of these were built . The stats are similar to the early short body Connie .The DH-91 could seat 22 passengers .
My stash is full at the moment but I do have the Airfix Super Connie . I will fit four Rolls Royce Dart Turboprops from Heritage Aviation Models and source the De Haviland logo decals .

McColm · September 02, 2013, 06:14:12 AM

Additional info on the De Haviland DH-91.
Built in 1937 and scrapped in 1943, users BOAC and 271 Squadron RAF.
Routes Bristol -Lisbon ,Bristol -Shannon
RAF to Iceland ,long range mail transporter or courier duties due to its speed.
Same construction as the Mosquito ,made from wood .

Captain Canada · September 04, 2013, 01:53:35 PM

Sounds pretty neat that one !

The Big Gimper · December 02, 2013, 05:23:11 PM

How about a KC-121G tanker?

I just picked up an Academy KB-29A and an Airfix/Heller Super Constellation. Move the boom over, add a boom operator's window, and under the wings and J-35s or J-47s.

McColm · December 02, 2013, 06:10:30 PM

I'm already building my own version using the Heller EC-121 and Academy KC-97L parts to create a tanker,saving the Super Connie for a turbo jet powered sea plane idea .

McColm · December 02, 2013, 06:16:28 PM

Quote from: The Big Gimper on December 02, 2013, 05:23:11 PM
How about a KC-121G tanker?

I just picked up an Academy KB-29A and an Airfix/Heller Super Constellation. Move the boom over, add a boom operator's window, and under the wings and J-35s or J-47s.

Good luck and go for it .

The Big Gimper · December 02, 2013, 06:18:22 PM

Quote from: McColm on December 02, 2013, 06:10:30 PM
I'm already building my own version using the Heller EC-121 and Academy KC-97L parts to create a tanker,saving the Super Connie for a turbo jet powered sea plane idea .

Race ya.

McColm · March 06, 2014, 12:07:03 PM

Hi Guys,
I haven't given up on a turbojet version of the Heller 1/72 EC-121 using the wings from the Airfix BAe Nimrod and tail section off a DC-3/47. The rotodome and stand is off a Hawkeye E-2 kit.
I have tried to build this before,but ended in the bin.
I will replace the tail section of the DC-3/47 with a twin fin from the Connie, after I have stripped the paint off it.