Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA30404
Lockheed L-049 Constellation Diecast Model
Trans World Airlines, "Star of Ireland", 1946

1:144 Scale		Length		Width
Lockheed L-049 Constellation		8"		10.25"

Trans World Airlines was formed as Transcontinental and Western Air in 1930 and was the largest user of all Constellation variants, 146 being in service by 1959. Transatlantic services were started with the aircraft to Paris in 1946 and London in October 1950. N86516 (construction number 2043) was an L-049 Constellation and part of the initial order for TWA, being built by Lockheed at Burbank, California. With the Fleet number '508', it was delivered on 19th February 1946 and was named 'Star of Ireland' when Transcontinental & Western Air was renamed Trans World Airlines on 17th May 1950. It was retired on 17th May 1957 and replaced by L-1049 Super Constellations. It was sold in March 1962. but never flew again and was broken up two years later.

Lockheed L-049 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.