Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA35106
Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation Diecast Model
Trans-Canada Air Lines, Montreal, Canada, 1959

1:144 Scale		Length		Width
Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation		9.75"		10.5"

In April 1939 Trans-Canada Airlines (TCA) inaugurated transcontinental service between Montreal and Vancouver, then grew rapidly during WWII. TCA continued to grow after the war, and by 1951 overseas traffic exceeded all expectations, and new aircraft had to be acquired. The Lockheed 1049 Super Constellation, (Connie), was the best airliner available. TCA's first L-1049C was delivered in February 1954. Transatlantic service began in May with five aircraft. Fourteen Super Connies of various marquees flew with TCA until retirement in 1963. The "Super G" had tip tanks that added 600 US gallons each, which extended its range for longer nonstop trips.

Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation

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Corgi's 1:144 scale Constellations and Super Connstellations are solidly constructed of diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic used. The model's dolphin shaped fuselage and beautifully sculpted nose feature pad-printed windows and doors that do not interrupt the lines of the aircraft. On most models, the solid metal wing has external wing-tip fuel tanks (see photos), a hint of engine detail behind the propellers and simulated de-icing boots on the leading edge. Configuration for ground display is easy with landing gear that installs quickly, and a multi-positional display stand is included for in flight display.

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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series

The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored.

Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:

• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
• Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
• Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
• Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
• Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
• Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.