Small Scale Military Headquarters

A buddy of mine through Battlefield is interested in acquiring a few models for his office. He is more of a post-war airliner guy, and is looking for a Constellation for under $100 that is still of a decent desktop size. I would think one that comes with a stand would work best as getting it up off the tabletop might give it more "presence".

I don't follow commercial craft so I don't know what is out there. Any recommendations? I understand $100 doesn't buy much these days, but the guy is on a budget so that's a constraint.

My alternative is to suggest he go much smaller, say 1/300, and get a variety of craft to fill a corner of the desk or a prominent display shelf instead.

heres a super constellation in 1/300 scale for
17.95
http://www.diecastairplane.com/store/p/ ... -300-.html

Corgi makes a 1/144 one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Corgi-1-144-475 ... 5897f7d321

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Corgi-1-144-AA3 ... 5897f7d23f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aviation-Archiv ... 3a7b817262

and here's a Blue Angles super constellation by somebody:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Lockheed-C- ... 335d79cfc5

Looks like 1/144 fits the bill for his needs.

Big enough people will still go "Oooh!" but not so small the AC might blow it onto the floor.


Thanks.