Beyond The Sprues
Modelling => Ideas & Inspiration => Aero-space => Topic started by: GTX_Admin on May 05, 2013, 04:24:22 PM
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Hi folks,
A thread dedicated to your Lockheed Constellation...and derivatives Ideas and Inspiration.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/Superconstellation2594.jpg)
Regards,
Greg
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What about a RAF EC-121?
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d7/Lockheed_EC-121D_Thailand_1972.jpg)
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Random idea: KC-121
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of course we can't forget the XB-30:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5a/Lockheed_XB-30.jpg)
Which there is a kit of available (http://www.anigrand.com/AA4030_XB-30.htm)
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B-30 evolution in parallel with the Constellation to a late-model version similar to the Starliner. Perhaps some adapted as KB-30's to refuel early jets?
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Maybe a Super Connie with podded jets?
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Like this?
(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j340/ysi_maniac/Drawing/jet_constellation.jpg) (http://s1080.photobucket.com/user/ysi_maniac/media/Drawing/jet_constellation.jpg.html)
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I'm not terribly informed on the aircraft, but did they ever try turboprops on her?
I'd think it might do well in the MPA role if you could successfully get a weapons bay into her.
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Yep;
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0a/Lockheed_R7V-2_turboprop_Connie_in_flight_c1953.jpeg)
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Wonder how well Constellation would perform with contemporary turboprop engines & props.
Throw in newer lighter weight avionics and materials here-n-there.
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Like this?
([url]http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j340/ysi_maniac/Drawing/jet_constellation.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1080.photobucket.com/user/ysi_maniac/media/Drawing/jet_constellation.jpg.html[/url])
This is so cool. Build it and put it beside the Comet and the AVRO Jetliner.
Would love to build the XB-30 too but the Heller L-749 kits (http://www.scalemates.com/products/product.php?id=114948) cost too much..
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A second study
(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j340/ysi_maniac/Drawing/jet_constellation_1.jpg) (http://s1080.photobucket.com/user/ysi_maniac/media/Drawing/jet_constellation_1.jpg.html)
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The two dominant airliner manufacturers of the late 1940s combine their talents to come up with this trend-setting Jet Airliner:
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/Alvis3_1/JetConnie_zpscf100bc3.jpg)[/URL]
Alvis 3.1
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^^^^^
Beautiful! :) :-*
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Making it in styrene is proving to be a bit frustrating. First, you have to carve up both a Connie AND a Nimrod....
Alvis 3.1
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Searching for Jet Constellation in Secret Projects forum, I got this. A marvel:
(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j340/ysi_maniac/Drawing/Constellations-superimposed.gif) (http://s1080.photobucket.com/user/ysi_maniac/media/Drawing/Constellations-superimposed.gif.html)
Then I give you 2 proposals:
(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j340/ysi_maniac/Drawing/jet_constellation_3.jpg) (http://s1080.photobucket.com/user/ysi_maniac/media/Drawing/jet_constellation_3.jpg.html)
... with more affordable (from a styrene point of view) engines ...
(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j340/ysi_maniac/Drawing/jet_constellation_2.jpg) (http://s1080.photobucket.com/user/ysi_maniac/media/Drawing/jet_constellation_2.jpg.html)
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Sweet!
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Like a Jetstar on steroids!
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Single tail Connie. HERESY!
(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j340/ysi_maniac/Drawing/super_constellation_singletail.jpg) (http://s1080.photobucket.com/user/ysi_maniac/media/Drawing/super_constellation_singletail.jpg.html)
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Making it in styrene is proving to be a bit frustrating. First, you have to carve up both a Connie AND a Nimrod....
Alvis 3.1
In 1/72 scale that's true but in 1/144 you'd need a Minicraft Connie and an Airfix Comet 4B, not quite so expensive.
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Single tail Connie. HERESY!
No, logical ! --- :)
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BTW, someone has written this article in wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_L-193 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_L-193)
Is the author any of us? Anyway, it is a great idea !!!
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Found on Facebook.
Artist: David Holmes
Group: The Greatest Planes That Never Were
Text: The early Constellation shared many design features with the Lockheed Lightning
(https://scontent.fyzd1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-0/p180x540/214715532_10159764369392386_3646951361341117659_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=T1W2xLckmWAAX-ESXx3&_nc_ht=scontent.fyzd1-2.fna&tp=6&oh=af0512314ec02125c991891d5531f5f1&oe=60EB6F25)
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Found on Facebook.
Artist: David Holmes
Group: The Greatest Planes That Never Were
Text: Connie commuter
(https://scontent.fyzd1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/198104262_10159713484397386_653904118576582577_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=_wayqg9bH2oAX832NyH&_nc_ht=scontent.fyzd1-3.fna&oh=fce0e46a7b2b0131b8f9b69a09268898&oe=60ED05FA)
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Found on Facebook.
Artist: David Holmes
Group: The Greatest Planes That Never Were
Text: Lockheed Constellation with the special "extended gear" for deep snow conditions (Ahh, not really)
(https://scontent.fyzd1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/169173946_10159534536007386_3946947923179622371_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=JeDDdCw0aGQAX87Jp0D&_nc_ht=scontent.fyzd1-2.fna&oh=18ce764bf88ba4f101dc92c4de5e0cbd&oe=60EB7CB0)
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Found on Facebook.
Artist: David Holmes
Group: The Greatest Planes That Never Were
Text: The early Constellation shared many design features with the Lockheed Lightning
(https://scontent.fyzd1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-0/p180x540/214715532_10159764369392386_3646951361341117659_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=T1W2xLckmWAAX-ESXx3&_nc_ht=scontent.fyzd1-2.fna&tp=6&oh=af0512314ec02125c991891d5531f5f1&oe=60EB6F25)
That needs to be built.
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Love these! That "deep snow conditions" Connie should've been in TCA markings though. Just sayin' ... ;D
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:o :smiley: 8) :-*
Yes - needs to be on someone's build list.
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Rear freight ramp for airdrops and LAPES?
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Rear freight ramp for airdrops and LAPES?
I was thinking more of perspex cone for viewing lounge.
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Rear freight ramp for airdrops and LAPES?
I was thinking more of perspex cone for viewing lounge.
For the airliner version, no doubt. I could see the cargo version with either a rear freight ramp and/or clam shell doors.
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Via tsrjoe. Also Special Projects Forum.
Lockheed Model L-255, In 1953 CALAC proposed to the RCAF a modified Constellation 1049D for maritime recon. The Connie airframe was modified with a nose-mounted 20-mm gun turret, increased cockpit windows, added search radar, added external pod for gunner, stores, radar and camera, added MAD tail and added wing rockets and missiles provisions. Internal changes would be minor except as necessary for the new equipment.
Performance would have been a bit less than the Model 1049D due to the added protuberances creating additional drag. The idea was to have turboprop power plants to restore performance levels. (Note: which would have reduced range)
Retractable dorsal turret visible on the forward fuselage in the side view
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Cor! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: that's as good as the Douglas MPR-10 found in Nimrod's Genesis
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AAAH,,, that's what to do with one of stash Constellations !
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What if the R3350 had more development problems and the US Military went with the V3420 (as on the XB-39) instead. Consider both a Constellation and a B-30 derivative with that engine change.
Too, a XB-30 development with the turboprop engine fit tested on the R7V-2.
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What if the R3350 had more development problems and the US Military went with the V3420 (as on the XB-39) instead. Consider both a Constellation and a B-30 derivative with that engine change.
Might be a bit underpowered
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What if the R3350 had more development problems and the US Military went with the V3420 (as on the XB-39) instead. Consider both a Constellation and a B-30 derivative with that engine change.
Might be a bit underpowered
I don't believe the V3420 was below the R3350 in power ratings. I just checked, until you get well into the postwar years, they are quite matched in power and I suspect the V3420 had room for growth had it ever been needed, There is a conversion out there in 1/72 for the XB-39, it's tempting to fit one to a kit of an early Constellation.