Connie Arrived....

[CFBC]

Well, I have done it now guys..... Ive gone and acquired a Connie and as such it has just dropped through the postal system to me.... (Not litrally), but it looks fine and dandy, but lonely...... Opps, What have I done....... :confused:

[Typhoon-MKV]

:eek: :eek: :confused: :(

[plumstix]

The first step on the slippery slope...!!

[BSteinIPMS]

Collector,

It's difficult to feel sorry for you when we cognoscenti have the same affliction. ;)

I have the Eastern Airlines Connie, the Braniff bird, the flashy (chrome) TWA Constellation, and the USAF MATS C-121 version. I like 'em all and wish I had room for more. But you can only stuff so many Aviation Archive models in the display case before Mrs. BSteinIPMS takes notice...... :eek:

Since you are now amongst the enlightened, here are three recommended books to expand your base of knowledge of the Constellation which will serve to enhance your Connie-collecting experience. :D

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0760311986/qid=1092236345/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_10_1/026-7918561-4717253

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0879383798/qid=1092236345/sr=1-7/ref=sr_1_10_7/026-7918561-4717253

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1580070000/qid=1092236345/sr=1-8/ref=sr_1_10_8/026-7918561-4717253

And welcome aboard the Civil Aircraft group! You're in good company: me, Agent X20.........oops, perhaps that's not a recommendation..... :D

[CFBC]

I know Stealth, I AM SO sorry..... Ive just had a good look at it and it does look ok for a civil..... I may be tempted further now......

No offence BS, but if I start buying books also, MRS CFBC is GOING to kill me!!! It's bad enough having g*dknows how many AA boxes, Dragon and Armour boxes around, nevermind books too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I need HELP..... What have I started......

[Agent X20]

Agent X20.........oops, perhaps that's not a recommendation..... :D

hmmmpf.....at least I knew what I liked first time around.. the converts are the worst.... :D :D :D

[raff]

Well, I have done it now guys..... Ive gone and acquired a Connie and as such it has just dropped through the postal system to me.... (Not litrally), but it looks fine and dandy, but lonely...... Opps, What have I done....... :confused:

Ok ... take it easy ... it'll be alright ... you'll see. I'll have you pushing for a DC4 / 6 / 7 yet! :rolleyes:

So which one?

The classic early TWA? The beautiful BOAC, or Air France? The USN ..
... them's my particular favourites ....one of those?

C'mon ... 'fess up. You're among friends ...

raff

[The Defiant Man]

CFBC,

tut, tut..

If you think I'm going to help you carry all of your civil purchases around Elvington you've another thing coming! :D

TDM

[CFBC]

Oh, Mr Defiant Man - Thats not nice at all.... I was hoping for more of a 1:1 scale at sometime, but if your not going to help in anyway.....

I have no further thoughts at present of getting any other civils......
<cough>

[raff]

Oh, Mr Defiant Man - Thats not nice at all.... I was hoping for more of a 1:1 scale at sometime, but if your not going to help in anyway.....

I have no further thoughts at present of getting any other civils......
<cough>

Oi! [This is painful]

So! ..... Which one did you get?!!!!! :mad:
raff

[CFBC]

Which one did you get?!!!!!

Managed to pick-up the 47507, Eastern Airlines.......

Quite nice. What/which others should I look out for?

[Agent X20]

White top TWA.Connie. under £25 a bargain... £25- £35 okay but getting dear.. £35 - £50 expensive, £50 plus ripster... IMHO..

Air France is a good un for twenty notes.....#

[CFBC]

I ain't going that far Mr Agent.... Steady son...... A tennner or a bit more a Connie is fine.... Anymore and I will have to trade Mrs CFBC :)

[Agent X20]

It were two Yorks and a beaching trolley.. I couldnt possibly go as far as a Connie...!!!! :)

[Typhoon-MKV]

Still hangs his head in dis-belief.....

[Agent X20]

That were a near perfect beaching trolley... apart from a wheel that were missing.... yer only jealous.... cos you aint got a pink York.. or a beaching trolley.... :p :p :p

[Albert Ross]

...and more airliners on the way next year- Super Connie, Britannia and DC-3 in the first half and another Viscount in second half at least!! :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

Jolly good..... into my secondary collection..!! Be even nicer if theres a VC10 or at least a new casting... anychance of that.. ( a new casting..)