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Propliners
Propliners of the World
Part 2 Manning. Heavily illustrated, this pictorial essay presents many of the world’s most recognizable prop and turboprop aircraft from the 20th century. A nostalgic look at some of the great classic propeller-driven aircraft from around the world, this new volume examines everything from the water-bombing Convair CV-580 and the Lockheed P-2 Neptune to the cargo-hauling Curtiss C-46, Douglas DC-4, and Russian Antonov An-12; DC-3s and An-32s; and more. 112 pages, B&W and color photographs, 7¾"x10½", softcover. #11618 $19.95 Part 1 – Douglas DC-3s, Float Planes, and Pleasure Flights. #11602 $19.95
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This magni cent, This magni cent, 1/32 scale repro1/32 scale reproduction features duction features movable ailerons movable ailerons and tail surfaces, plastic rfaces, plastic detail parts, coverdetail parts, covering tissue, and decals for ing tissue, and decals for both Eastern Air Lines DC-3 both Eastern Air Lines DC-3 and military C-47 construcand military C-47 construction. For display purposes tion. For display purposes only, it has a 35½" wingspan only, it has a 35½" wingspan when assembled. #8907when assembled. $89.95 Nearly 3-Feet in Wingspan!
Douglas DC-3 Balsa Wood Kit Propliners Civil L-1049 CONSTELLATION
One of the most remarkable and distinctive airplanes in aviation history, the L-1049 “Super Connie” – developed in response to the successful Douglas DC-6 – was introduced in the early 1950s.
1/300 SCALE
L-1049 Super Constellation Model
Featuring a Trans World Airlines livery and display stand, this 1/300 scale, die cast model replicates an L-1049 “Super Connie” cast model replicates an L-1049 “Super Connie” complete with rotating propellers and simulated complete with rotating propellers and simulated cockpit and cabin windows. 5" wingspan. cockpit and cabin windows. 5" wingspan. #704639
$29.95
L-1049 Super Constellation Display Model
DC-3B Metal Sign
Pay homage to the famous DC-3 with this metal sign, capturing it beautifully above the clouds. The incredible detail and eyecatching colors are the perfect way to celebrate an iconic aircraft. Includes mounting holes. 12"x 18". #703173 $29.95
DC-3 Airliner
The All-Metal Airliner that Changed World Air Travel This DVD is about the Douglas DC-3, the twin-engine airliner that actually made money ying passengers. The DC-3 was created from the smaller DC-2 to accommodate a sleeper airliner. Turned out to be one of the most successful a sleeper airliner. Turned out to be one of the most successful aircraft of all time. 1 hr. 17 min. #702997aircraft of all time. 1 hr. 17 min. $19.95
These 1/200 scale, die cast models replicate a pair of DC-4s and feature authentic polished chrome paint schemes, realistic surface details and antennas, rotating propellers, and a clear display stand. a clear display stand. 7" wingspan. 7" wingspan.
$119.95 each
Douglas DC-4 Models
B This 1/100 scale display model is a centerpiece model is a centerpiece replica of the famous replica of the famous “Super Connie,” made of “Super Connie,” made of handcrafted Philippine mahogany. It features handcrafted Philippine mahogany. It features a vintage TWA livery, rotatable propellers, simua vintage TWA livery, rotatable propellers, simulated cockpit and cabin windows, and a lated cockpit and cabin windows, and a display stand. 14¾" wingspan. display stand. 14¾" wingspan. #701846 $179.95
Queen of the Skies
The Lockheed Constellation Luisada. Based on extensive research through archival documents, interviews, and the author’s own personal experiences, this is the story of the Lockheed Constellation and of the people who made it great, including aviation legends Howard Hughes and Clarence “Kelly” Johnson. You even get an appendix of the Constellation’s operations manual. 424 pages, 51+ B&W photos and diagrams, 7"x10", hardcover. #21220 $44.95
L-1049 “The Connie”
Primarily tracking its time with both Eastern Airlines and TWA, this ve- lm program includes a detailed exploration of the L-1049 “Connie.” Rare classic footage and incredible newsreels help tell the story of the versatile plane, which rst ew in 1951 and went on to have a successful commercial and military career. Also, see the older C-69 have a successful commercial and military career. Also, see the older C-69 Constellation and a lm on the U.S. Navy Constellation and a lm on the U.S. Navy versus the “versus the Gooney Bird.” 1 hr. 35 min. #701652 $19.95 1 hr. 35 min.
Made in the USA.
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A: NEW! Trans World Airlines “The Acropolis.” #707083
1/200 SCALE
B: American Airlines “Flagship Washington.” #706630 A pair of TWA-painted Connies are featured on this heavy-gauge are featured on this heavy-gauge steel sign, a celebration of both the steel sign, a celebration of both the famous plane and airline company. famous plane and airline company. Includes mounting holes. Includes mounting holes. 14" diameter. 14" diameter. #705793 $24.95
