Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation Plans and Modeling

[unrauv]

Just had to do the plans and model of this aircraft. Technical data will come soon...

 

[DamoRC]

Sounds like one you need to get out of your system? Like the start you have made and looking forward to seeing how you handle her curves.

DamoRC

 

[Jetcrafter_2000]

Great Plane!
Are you going to put retracts on it?

Jetcrafter2000

 

[unrauv]

More modeling...

I will be fixing the vertical tail size. They are too big.

 

[Grifflyer]

I've always loved the three vertical stabilizers on this plane.

 

[unrauv]

The reason they used three was so it would fit in the existing hangers.

 

[AkimboGlueGuns]

Uh-oh, this look like a Flite Fest build for me! I LOVE the Connies.

 

[unrauv]

When is Fight Fest this year?
I have yet to figure out which landing gear will work. Suggestions?

 

[AkimboGlueGuns]

Flite Fest East will be mid July this year. I think with some foam hacking you could get the original tricycle gear to work.

 

[unrauv]

I fixed the scale issue on the tail, its now about 10% larger

that scale.

 

[AkimboGlueGuns]

What size motor will this run off of? I would really like to get one of these built this summer.

 

[unrauv]

4 x Propdrive 2826 1200Kv
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/propdri...nner-motor-short-shaft-version.html?mode=list

4 x 30 Amp ESC's
Simonk 30A/40A 2-4S Brushless ESC Speed Control for RC FPV Racing Drone - 30
https://www.banggood.com/Simonk-30A...6.html?rmmds=search&ID=47280&cur_warehouse=CN

or

4X XXD HW30A 30A Brushless Motor ESC For Airplane Quadcopter (cheap but good reviews)
https://www.banggood.com/4X-XXD-HW3...r-p-961966.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

2 x 8 x 6 CW Propellers
2 x 8 x 6 CCW Propellers

I will design using these
Landing Gear : 2 x Digital Servoless Retractable system (1pc) 54g Main Gear
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/digital-servoless-retractable-system-1pc-54g.html?mode=list

Servoless Steerable Nose Retract with Metal Trunion 44mm x 41mm Mount
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/servole...etal-trunion-44mm-x-41mm-mount.html?mode=list

 

[unrauv]

I guess the pressure is on to get here done. Plans should be done for end of May. I sent you a message AkimboGlueGuns.

 

[unrauv]

Technical Data : Wing Span 1780 mm
Fuse Length : 1655 mm

 

[unrauv]

Starting fuselage conformation of part sizing and placement...

Front Top Left.

Front Top Right.

Front Bottom Right.

Back Right View.

 

[AkimboGlueGuns]

Looks like a solid superstructure. Once the skin is on it should be a tough bird.

 

[Grifflyer]

Are you going to skin it with foamboard or posterboard?

 

[unrauv]

Posterboard is the plan...

 

[unrauv]

Just to get you excited about this aircraft....

This one is in German.

 

[AkimboGlueGuns]

Oh believe me, I'm already excited! Airliners are pretty underrepresented in the RC community and this is my 2nd favorite!