2016 Douglas DC-3/C-47 GB 2016 ***Cancelled***

[lancfan]

This would be for any DC-3, C-47 variant or Li-2 kit to any scale, OOB, changed decals or converted (there are a good number of possibilities including glider & sea plane experiments) they had a massive part in the Allied war effort, they were built in Japan (Tabby) the USSR (Lisunov Li-2) in WW2, in poland (Li-2) post-war. They flew as airliners pre-war & post war worldwide and are still doing so today.


David.

[lancfan]

Bump, this is a wonderful aeroplane which can be finished in many different colour schemes, they don't cost the earth if you do not have one stashed and are a straightforward build.

C-47/DC-3
1/48 scale
Monogram, Revell,Trumpeter
1/72 scale
Airfix, Esci, Italeri, Revell.
1/144 scale
Minicraft, Roden

Lisunov Li-2
1/72 scale
A Model
1/144 scale
HAD Models

Plus there is a shed load of aftermarket parts and decals.


David.

[carlos]

I'd be up for this, so long as it isn't too soon.
I'm impatiently awaiting release of the New-Tool Airfix - the Civil version with Dan-Air markings.
So long as that is available when the build happens.... I'll be a definite 'yes'

[lancfan]

I'm impatiently awaiting release of the New-Tool Airfix - the Civil version with Dan-Air markings.

That makes two of us!
I don't think this will happen before the new kit is available and it would be wise to wait a short time even then to make sure everyone can get hold of the kit- Airfix aren't very good at ordering sufficient stock levels or prompt global distribution these days. I do remember that when the Vampire was announced I immediately pre-ordered two with my LMS- it took Airfix a year following the release date to deliver them but they do seem to have improved since then.


David.

[rob_van_riel]

I'd be interested, but participation (or at least completion) would depend amount of available time once this goes live.
Optionally, you might also want to include the DC-2 in the list of types, along with the BT-67 and other conversions that are still clearly Dakotas.

[Stuart]

Has anyone ever kitted the Minigun armed version used in Vietnam? 'Puff the magic dragon' was it's nickname but I think it was a 'spooky' gunship. I'll have to google it when I get a chance.

--edit ok, so it's the AC-47 'Spooky' and airfix did one in 1/72 -thanks google ---

DC-3s are lovely aeroplanes, put me down as a 'possible' depending on when it is.

[rob_van_riel]

--edit ok, so it's the AC-47 'Spooky' and airfix did one in 1/72 -thanks google ---

Esci and Italeri also did AC-47s.

[lancfan]

We now number four so we need another two to reach the minimum count for a GB.


David.

[Martin R]

David,

If the timing works out, I'd like to take part too. It'd be one of Airfix's new tool C-47s oob.

regards,

Martin

[lancfan]

I can't see this one starting before the new kit is released Martin as some do want to build this kit in the GB in preference to an older tooled model. I plan to build an Italeri tooled Airfix model from the stash if all else fails.

David.

[SJPONeill]

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Sca ... ages/34464

There is a fairly spirited discussion on the +/- of the various DC-3/C-47 kits at the moment over on Scale Model Nostalgia...

[lancfan]

Perhaps we should start one here to keep the subject alive until we can book the GB?
I will start by saying that of the current 1/72 models I much prefer the Italeri kit but the Esci has a much superior interior and also has separate, detailed flaps.

David.

[rob_van_riel]

I will start by saying that of the current 1/72 models I much prefer the Italeri kit but the Esci has a much superior interior and also has separate, detailed flaps.

Having recently built one of each, I prefer the Esci. Neither kit has significant build issues (except that the Esci kits are now without exception old, and the decals can be problematic), and the Esci appears to produce a better model. There's two Italeris in my stash that I'd be more than happy to swap for Esci's

[lancfan]

I prefer the Esci - and the Esci appears to produce a better model.

That's interesting Rob, I too have made both of these kits a some point and although I really like the Esci interior details I prefer the airframe shape of the Italeri to Esci but they both do build up well and will each make a mean Dakota, also there are more options available in the different boxings that Esci have offered, something that Airfix should think about when their new kit is released..


David.

[Stuart]

Certainly a good idea, there must be a HUGE amount of possible schemes.

So what does the old tool Airfix kit build up like, in comparision to the Esci and Italeri?