Lockheed EC 121 Warning Star, 135756, USN Pacific Missile Range, Point Mugu California 1961.
1/144 Minicraft, almost OOB, I added some piano wire axels to the main undercarriage, finished in MM enamels with Future over kit and other decals, built 2006 to 2009.
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Terry Schuler said on October 28, 2017
Allan, This looks great, a very attractive airplane with a very attractive paint scheme. This is a beauty !
Allan J Withers said on October 28, 2017
Thanks Terry.
George Williams said on October 28, 2017
Very smart indeed, Allan. I still think that a “Year of the Kangaroo” group build has possibilities………
Allan J Withers said on October 28, 2017
Thanks George, what a good idea !!
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on October 28, 2017
I kinda like that idea, myself! And I’m a Yank! Sure would be a change for me, too.
Tom Bebout said on October 28, 2017
Damn, that looks nice Allan. Love that paint scheme, really shows off a Connie.
Allan J Withers said on October 28, 2017
Thanks Tom.
neil foster said on October 28, 2017
Really nice work Allan,well done.
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Allan J Withers said on October 28, 2017
Thanks Neil.
Craig Abrahamson said on October 28, 2017
Yep….I agree – that right there looks pretty nice, Allan. I like it.
Allan J Withers said on October 28, 2017
Thanks Craig.
Julian Shawyer said on October 28, 2017
Superb paint work.
Allan J Withers said on October 28, 2017
Thanks Julian.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on October 28, 2017
Allan, great scheme for the early warning Connie. Jazzes up that overall seaplane gray. I’m really beginning to like Navair utility aircraft.
Allan J Withers said on October 28, 2017
Thanks Bernard, there are some great subjects out there !!
Robert Royes said on October 28, 2017
Beautiful aircraft, beautiful build!
Allan J Withers said on October 28, 2017
Thanks Robert.
Dirk Derks said on October 29, 2017
Hello Allan,
What a beautiful aircraft. As mentioned above, superb paint job.
This model could be displayed in a museum.
Regards, Dirk / The Netherlands.
Allan J Withers said on October 29, 2017
Thanks Dirk.
Hongseob CHOI said on October 29, 2017
Never knew this paint scheme! it’s one of the best color of constellation I think. and what a wonderful finish you did! I wonder how you apply future for finish step. I tried several time just dipping whole model in it but it went bad with crack overall.
Allan J Withers said on October 29, 2017
Thanks Hongseob, I airbrush Future thinned with around 70% methylated spirits, even so I have had cracking at times, I think it needs applying in several light coats allowing to dry in between to avoid cracking, but I am not that patient.
Roberto Colaianni said on October 29, 2017
Nice bird in a nice dress.Great painting job.
Allan J Withers said on October 30, 2017
Thanks Roberto.
IT Lahtinen said on October 30, 2017
Constellation is one of the most beautiful plane. This paint scheme is crème de la crème and so is the finishing.
Allan J Withers said on October 30, 2017
Thanks IT.
Greg Kittinger said on October 30, 2017
Wow – something from Allan without Kangaroos in the roundels! Very nice looking Connie.
Allan J Withers said on November 1, 2017
Thanks Greg, not every thing I do has roos !!!
Jeff Bailey said on October 31, 2017
Beautiful Connie, Allan! Take off the big radar dome fin and you have – in MY opinion – the prettiest multi-engine passenger aircraft ever made. I’ve flown round trip from New York to Rio de Janiero on Varig airlines Super G Constellations and it was a real thrill!
And just think, the Connie shares the (nearly) exact wing (shape) as the P-38, also a beautiful … and unique – aircraft from the same era. Those Lockheed folks can sure make great aircraft! And you have made a real beauty in a VERY interesting paint scheme.
Allan J Withers said on November 1, 2017
Thank you Jeffry.
krzysztof bytniewski said on November 26, 2017
Beautifully presented, good work, I like it
Allan J Withers said on November 26, 2017
Thanks Krzysztof.