1/144 C-121 Super Connie

[T. van Vuuren]

Minicraft 1/144 C-121 Super Connie in the colors of MATS -US NAVY

It was a really basic kit, but the righthand side fuse was very bably warped....had to work it into position.

I tried alclad but in this small scale it didn't look right so I went for a normal silver with some wash and it gave me a better "aluminium" look to it.

Decals went on quite nice (about the only nice thing in this kit!)

My first micro scale plane, still allot to learn!

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[eddiesolo]

Always loved the Constellation, the lines and tri-rudder config. Awesome work and she looks gorgeous.

Si

 

[T. van Vuuren]

Interesting thinf with the Connie's tri-tail is that it had enough directional stability yet still fit in the hangers that the DC-7's used by TWA had.

Theuns

 

[Polux]

The colour looks great! Excellent and smooth paintwork

Cheers

Polux

 

[T. van Vuuren]

Thanx.

Silver followed by a coat of future, sanded with 8000 , then decals then alclad sheen clearcoat to tone it down a tad.

Theuns

 

[phikoleoputra]

Great build as usual Theuns, superb paint job!! I like that very much

 

[The Migrant]

Lovely build (and subject!)

 

[papa 695]

Awesome work Theuns

 

[monica]

great work Theuns

 

[yak face]

beautiful job Theuns , and a beautiful aircraft , cheers tony

 

[flyjoe180]

Superb work Theuns, your Super Constellation looks the part.

 

[Ziper_it]

Very good models, perfect painting.