Airfix Douglas C47 Skytrain

My YouTube Channel · Post by **graham22** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 12:05 am

Started this one tonight
Great detail from the new mould

The interior is very good, pity it will be mostly hidden
Should be a good build

Post by **eoinfinnegan** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 12:30 am

Looks like a well detailed kit, iv got the new italeri kit ( it's a rebox of the esci kit ) and the inside has no detail at all, even the control surfaces are just flat with no decals even.
Good luck with the build

Post by **peppie** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:48 am

As a dc-3 guy I was wondering about this one.

Looking good so far, like you said some nice detail in there.
I'll be following this.

Post by **TechHead** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:59 am

Nice looking kit. Look forward to some more pics as you progress with the build.

Cheers,

Simon

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 9:41 pm

Its OK. Well done !

Post by **rodrant** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 11:23 pm

Very Nice ! Like the interior detail of the kit

Post by **Top1Regor** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 3:55 am

Nice looking start. Can't wait to see more of it done.

My YouTube Channel · Post by **graham22** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:11 pm

no more progress on the C47 - prob do some more tonight - but here's the sprue (minus the bits already used) and box photo

https://www.youtube.com/user/bnealuk · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:37 pm

I really want this kit.

Be interested on how it all goes together.

My YouTube Channel · Post by **graham22** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:04 pm

More assembly work on the C47

Goes together so well, just watch the wing roots are aligned properly
Otherwise no problems at all

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:15 pm

Coming together nicely now, Graham! Looks like a nice kit.

Cheers,

Martin

My YouTube Channel · Post by **graham22** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 11:37 pm

Added the engines and elevators

http://www.youtube.com/user/Trainboy153 · Post by **Trainboy153** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 1:14 am

Nice!

Post by **MaxDalton** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 2:49 am

Very nice so far, looking to get this kit too

My YouTube Channel · Post by **graham22** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 11:03 pm

Quick update

Work on the engines

Post by **Daishi12** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 11:20 pm

Looks good so far, didn't know the C-47 could carry 1/32 missiles

My YouTube Channel · Post by **graham22** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 11:33 pm

The are fire streak missiles for a 1/48 Javelin

Post by **Daishi12** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 11:53 pm

would love to see a Dakota in an all out air to air attack

My YouTube Channel · Post by **graham22** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:21 am

Glazing in and cargo doors fixed
Masked ready for some colour

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:32 am

Looking fabulous.....I really want this kit!

My YouTube Channel · Post by **graham22** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:52 pm

Decided to start the painting with the invasion stripe background
I'll leave for 24 hours then mask for the main colours

Post by **Dave2014** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:36 pm

Hi Graham.

New to the site and just having a poke around. This looks a hell of a lot better than the Airfix kits I remember when I was modelling 15+ years ago. Nice looking job also.

Quick question - do you not prime before paint?

Regards Dave

My YouTube Channel · Post by **graham22** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 10:32 pm

Generally I don't prime, IMO it sometimes removes the fine details
But I find with the modern acrylic paints I use no real problems
Yes this is a new tooling from Airfix, and very good it is too

Post by **Dave2014** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 6:01 pm

This wook look superb on an airfield base about to tow a horsa glider into the sky !

Great work so far.

My YouTube Channel · Post by **graham22** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:48 pm

Cheers guys
Masked the white ready for the spray booth

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:57 am

Almost at the last hurdle.....looking great so far, can't wait to see this one finished now!

My YouTube Channel · Post by **graham22** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 11:32 pm

Finally got around to painting the underside

Used Hu127 as I didn't have any 128, but so close it makes no difference

My YouTube Channel · Post by **graham22** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 11:01 pm

C47 Painted the upper surfaces and the d day stripes and 1st coat of clear
Added the under carriage

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:44 am

Such a cool looking kit.....going great, mate!

Post by **Willem** » Mon Jul 21, 2014 2:16 am

Nearly there mate. Those stripes look great.

Post by **WigWagWorkshop** » Mon Jul 21, 2014 5:31 am

This aircraft is in my top 5 favorites, your doing an amazing job! I have the old Monogram 1/48 kit in my stash. I am sure it's nowhere near the quality of this kit though.

My YouTube Channel · Post by **graham22** » Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:38 pm

Bit more tonight, painted the leading edges and green camouflages
Painted the wheels and propeller

My YouTube Channel · Post by **graham22** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 11:41 pm

The C47 I've been doing the decals tonight
Lots of stencils, the main decals went on quite well, the biggest pain was the port J8 which had a lump to go over, lots of microsol and set used
I think the hu clear might have misted in the humidity but just on the wing tips

But looking pretty good I think

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 3:49 am

Looking really good so far, mate!

Post by **Dave2014** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 12:50 pm

Looking good Graham. Sorely tempted to add one to the stash !

My YouTube Channel · Post by **graham22** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:31 pm

Decals finished, added final parts
Just some minor paint work to finish

Dave,don't put it in your stash, build it its a beaut

My YouTube Channel · Post by **graham22** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 12:43 pm

Airfix 1/72 Douglas C47 Skytrain
"Kilroy is here" 92nd Troop Carrier Squadron/439th Troop Carrier Group
Operation "Overlord"
6 June 1944

Great model to build - enjoyed this one

General characteristics
Crew: four (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator, Radio Operator)
Capacity: 28 troops
Payload: 6,000 lb (2,700 kg)
Length: 63 ft 9 in (19.43 m)
Wingspan: 95 ft 6 in (29.41 m)
Height: 17 ft 0 in (5.18 m)
Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C Twin Wasp 14-cylinder radial engines, 1,200 hp (895 kW) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 224 mph (195 kn, 360 km/h) at 10,000 ft (3,050 m)
Cruise speed: 160 mph (139 kn, 257 km/h)
Range: 1,600 mi (1,391 nmi, 2,575 km)
Ferry range: 3,600 mi (3,130 nmi, 5,795 km)
Service ceiling: 26,400 ft (8,045 m)

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 1:29 pm

Looks fabulous Graham, a job well done!

I really enjoyed following this thread and now I want to go buy one for myself! : )

KUTGW!

Cheers,

Martin

Post by **Willem** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:41 pm

Hi Graham. I agree with Martin, that's a cracker of a build.

Post by **Jamesday1998** » Sat Aug 02, 2014 3:50 pm

wow looks awesome mate! great work on the invasion stripes!
kutgw!

Post by **ChrisCanada** » Mon Aug 04, 2014 9:57 pm

I have got to get me one of these!