TWA Super Constellation

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Hello all,

Anyone have a source or sources for the paint scheme (re: colors) on the TWA Lockheed Super Constellation. It is a two color scheme, Upper two thirds of the fuselage in white and the bottom third in grey or aluminum. I have several color photos of various TWA Super Connees but it is difficult (at least for me) to determine the bottom fuselage color. Any information will be appreciated.

Thanks to a Finescale forum member in Austraila I’ll soon have the correct TWA decals. We were able to affect a decal trade.

These forums are a boon to all of us modelers. Thanks FineScale Modeler.

Sarge1

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I’m real certain that they were originally aluminum. The 6937 is gray, but I’m not sure why. She is heavily renovated from a long and sad life.

Here’s a shot of another 1049

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You might want to look at the Save A Connie foundation here. They have an excellent walk around page with good photographs. I too have many taken of the Connies that made appearences at EAA.

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I helped someone with the same question awhile back. The TWA Connie in service had a white top and natural metal belly. The referburished Connie has a grey belly.

Do a search on airliners.net will give you penty of reference phots.

This link might help:

http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=136307&st=0&p=1215753&#entry1215753

/forums/858216/ShowPost.aspx Here is a link to a finishte TWA Connie:

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Does anyone know if the Revell of Germany 1:144 issue (saw it in the new Squadron lit.) is the same as the Minicraft 1:144 issue number 14443? Both have TWA schemes on the box. Thanks. Joe

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The new RoG kit is a totally new tool, and miles ahead to the Minicraft offering.

Phil

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Thanks Bondoman for the info and photo they’re a big help.

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Thanks for the info, Silverback.