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Old 07-15-2019, 04:24 AM
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Giant 1:6 scale Lockheed Super Constellation TWA 'Star of America' airliner

Owned and built by Keith Mitchell, this model took 5 years of combined design and construction. Its initial flights were taken under the Large Model Association scheme (approved by the CAA) for model aircraft over 80KG. It underwent 12 test flights for combined flight time of more than 2 hours to get it's LMA\CAA certificate to fly at public shows.

A rarely modelled scale radio controlled aircraft in an amazing scheme applied by the master, Philip Noel of Pinnacle Aviation.

Specifications of this fantastic model.
Wingspan: 21 Feet
Length: 19 Feet
Weight: 220 Lbs
Engines: 4 x ZDZ 90cc petrol
Props: 4 x 28 x 10 Biela Carbon
Radio: Futaba 14 Channel
Servos: 22 (13 channels for ailerons, elevator, rudder, flaps, throttle x 4, landing gear and lights)

GIANT 1:6 scale Radio Controlled (RC) Lockheed SUPER CONSTELLATION TWA 'Star of America' AIRLINER (15 min 28 sec)
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Old 09-04-2019, 09:58 AM
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I'M interested in the cost of such a build??
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Old 09-05-2019, 07:04 PM
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Beautiful !!!
I love the Super Constellation, But you wouldn't convince me on my life to hold the nose of the model..No Way!! No dead-wish here sir!!
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