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The L-1049, often called the "Super Connie," was a stretched and more powerful version of the earlier Lockheed Constellation models, designed to compete with the Douglas DC-6. It featured a fuselage lengthened by 18 feet, larger fuel capacity, pressurized cabin, and improved passenger accommodations, allowing seating for 76–106 passengers depending on configuration.The aircraft had a distinctive triple-tail design and was powered by four Wright R-3350 turbo-compound radial engines, each producing up to 3,250 horsepower. Development began in 1943, with the first prototype flying on October 13, 1950. The production L-1049 first flew on July 14, 1951, and entered service with Eastern Air Lines in December 1951.
Trans World Airlines (TWA) was a major airline in the United States and was founded on 16 July 1930, as Transcontinental and Western Air. The famed aviator Howard Hughes acquired control of TWA in 1939. The airline ceased operations on 01 December 2001, when it was merged with American Airlines.
This L-1049 Constellation with registration N6937C was first delivered to Slick Airways on 17 September 1957. It provided service with Slick until July of 1966, when it was sold to Airlift International. Through the years, it went through eight more owners, finally ending up with Florida based Super Connie LLC, owned by actor/pilot John Travolta. Although it was airworthy and on the airshow circuit, after an engine failure it was grounded and still not in airworthy condition. The last flight was after a replacement engine flight test failure in 2006. The four engines are now running, and a taxi test has been made, but the Connie has not been made airworthy yet.
This 1:200 diecast reproduction of this beautiful aircraft is a detailed model that includes:
- Diecast metal construction
- Razor sharp historically accurate TWA markings
- Excellent factory mold
- Wingtip fuel tanks
- Rotating propellers
- Detailed engines
- Detailed landing gear
- Rolling rubber tires
- Chrome display stand
The approximate dimensions are: 7.0" long with a 7.6" wingspan.
The box has minor shipping/storage wear. All sales are final. Shipping to the USA only. This is the only one available.
NOTE: Although Herpa lists this model as a L-1049G model, N6937C, as they have this model identified, is actually an L-1049H model. The L-1049H was a freighter/passenger model that had a large cargo door for loading, which is also is not shown on this model. Despite that factory issue, this is still a beautiful, highly detailed reproduction of the Connie.
NOTE: This reproduction of TWA's Lockheed L-1049 Constellation is a EXTREMELYRARE, HIGHLY COLLECTIBLEand no longer manufactured. This model will be an exceptionaladdition to any rare aircraft model collector, any TWA collector, any Constellation collector, or any aviation enthusiast's collection. This is the only one available.
NOTE: The third from the last photograph in the series is of the actual interior of the restored N6937C Connie. The second to the last photograph is either before or after an airshow appearance. The last photograph in the series is a beautiful inflight shot of N6937C when it was still airworthy.
