1/17 scale Lockheed Constellation 1049

Super 'G'

This model has an 88" wing span and has an all up weight, with 2 x 11.1v 3700mah Lipo flight pack, of only 10lbs .  The model is designed for four 480 size speed Brushed motors, 3.5:1 gearboxes and two 50amp brushed speed controller.

The model has the PN Designs hallmark of construction, the successful egg box method which alleviates any building anomalies.

The construction is built on a 1/8" Liteply keel with 1/16" birch ply main formers. Standard formers are 3/32" balsa and wing, tail and fin ribs are from 1/16" balsa.  The fuse is skinned in 3/32", sanded down to 1/16" and wings skins are 1/16" balsa, The tailplane and fin skins are made from 1/32" balsa.  The model will be designed for retracts. The prototypes were covered in Profilm.

The TWA Vinyl scheme is available.

All the hardware is available from any good Model retailer

Parts available:

Plotted Plans.

Vacformed Cowls

Laser cut parts from Green air designs or Manzano.

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1/10 scale Lockheed Constellation 1049 Super 'G'

 This model will have a 148" wing span and is predicted to have an all up weight of only 38lbs (17.25kgs) .  The model will be designed for four OS FL70 Four stoke engine turning 13 x 8 three bladed props or brushless motors.  Each i.c. engine will have an 11onz fuel tank..

All the hardware is available from any good Model retailer

Parts available:

Plotted Plans, Laser cut parts from Green air designs Only. Fibreglass Cowls.