The First Air Force One/C-69/L-049

[rkranias]

This is an interesting clip on The First Air Force One (think Ike).

 

The Lockheed Constellation is one of the most beautiful multi engine a/c designs ever.  Truly a multi-role a/c

 

 

Enjoy

 

[RalphSarc]

Love the Constellation!! Would love to see a 1/48 scale kit!!

[Duffy]

I would love to see it in that scale too.  Do you know if anyone has made 1/72 scale L-049 aftermarket engines?

 

[ScottsGT]

They should donate it to the Smithsonian or the AF Museum.  I applaud their efforts, but they’re out gunned by the elements alone. 
 

Beautiful and graceful airplane.  I do have the three different 1/72 kits put out. 

[Bomber_County]

On 8/23/2024 at 12:09 AM, Duffy said:

I would love to see it in that scale too.  Do you know if anyone has made 1/72 scale L-049 aftermarket engines?

 

Welcome to LSM Duffy,

[Spitfire]

Thats pretty shocking to see such a historic aircraft rotting away, what a shame.

Cheers

Dennis

[HubertB]

On 8/23/2024 at 12:09 AM, Duffy said:

I would love to see it in that scale too.  Do you know if anyone has made 1/72 scale L-049 aftermarket engines?

 

I believe Fisher made some cowlings and improvement parts for the Heller kit, but unfortunately, those are gone with the destruction of Paul’s house and workshop in the Paradise fires.

Maybe you can find some on eBay and the likes, but all Fisher items now call for insane prices…

HTH, and, btw, 

Hubert

[ScottsGT]

On 8/22/2024 at 10:08 PM, ScottsGT said:

They should donate it to the Smithsonian or the AF Museum.  I applaud their efforts, but they’re out gunned by the elements alone. 
 

Beautiful and graceful airplane.  I do have the three different 1/72 kits put out. 

Okay, I’ve got to eat my words in this post.  I saw a video of it the other day where they have it flying now. 
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFyq85TliUA

[MARU 5137]

 

 

I LOVE this Lockheed Constellation  and knew of its history relating to the President of USA and being named "AIR FORCE ONE".

Fascinating  history and what a rotten(no pun intended) that it was left to rot and not preserved  as a piece of great history.

And now seeing the Video that Scott posted gladdens  and warms the cockles of  MY heart.   rkranias's video is interesting to see as well.

Thank you both.

I built a 1/144 scale of this Gorgeousness of an Aircraft years ago...

COLUMBINE is a beautiful,  aesthetically pleasing and one heckuva Beauty. 

Thank you for this lovely thread.

 

 

Edited September 9, 2024 by MARU 5137
Grammar

[GusMac]

6 hours ago, MARU 5137 said:

 

 

I LOVE this Lockheed Constellation  and knew of its history relating to the President of USA and being named "AIR FORCE ONE".

Fascinating  history and what a rotten(no pun intended) that it was left to rot and not preserved  as a piece of great history.

And now seeing the Video that Scott posted gladdens  and warms the cockles of  MY heart.   rkranias's video is interesting to see as well.

Thank you both.

I built a 1/144 scale of this Gorgeousness of an Aircraft years ago...

COLUMBINE is a beautiful,  aesthetically pleasing and one heckuva Beauty. 

Thank you for this lovely thread.

 

 

Funny you commenting on this Maru as I just came straight from the BBC article you posted about the Brabazon and it definitely has some similarities with the Conny.

[CANicoll]

Maru,  First build of yours I have seen!!  Nice one.

[Lusitanian]

Ike’s airplane wasn’t a C-69/L-049, it was an L-749/C-121.  AFAIK the only extant C-69/L-049 is the one in TWA markings at Pima, parked near Ike’s C-121.