Eric Mc Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) Finally managed to complete the Italeri/Esci DC-3/C-47. The markings depict NASA 817 which was used by the organisation between 1969 and 1989. The markings come from an Xtradecal sheet - Edited May 9, 2017 by Eric Mc 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Great result. The old girl looks very smart in that scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 It's a bit "very white" if I'm truthful. But I did want a NASA Goony on my shelf. Next 1/72 Dak I do will probably be an RAF one. I have a few 1/144 airliner ones I want to do too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Very cool, I always fancied building this scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 She's a beauty,just to add another one to this and the RAF how about the 'Fassberg Flyer'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) I'm taking a break from 1/72 DC-3s for a bit. The next one I build will be in 1/144 and could be either Aer Lingus or BIA. Edited May 9, 2017 by Eric Mc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Excellent model and that independently from NASA's reputation (Never A Straight Answer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Looks very nice indeed, lovely looking scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Brilliant looking model, can't get enough DC3s, strangely a subject I've never made myself, your superbly made model,might open that Airfix box 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles.w Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 That's a great livery! An unusual scheme for a C-47 & an unusual (humble) aircraft to see in NASA colours! 7 hours ago, Eric Mc said: It's a bit "very white" if I'm truthful. It's a challenge to weather white. I for one would like to know how to find a middle ground between a battered Sunderland & a glossy Airbus. I'd say yours looks about right, as NASA are usually a pretty professional outfit with well maintained machines. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 Thank you. I found a couple of good quality pictures of NASA 817 in the internet and it is very true that she was kept in pretty much pristine condition by NASA. There was hardly the hint of an exhaust stain on her. As as she spent most of her NASA life operating in and around Edwards, she didn't encounter much in the way of rain or mud. NASA (and the NACA) has operated all sorts of different aircraft over the years. Whilst the top end high speed research aircraft like the SR-71 and XB-70 and weird machines like lifting bodies are fairly well known, they have also flown dozens of more humble aircraft such as Cessna 172s, Short Skyvans, Twin Otters etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Nice scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Great work, looks the biz. I'm just trying to finish off one of the Airfix incarnations of this kit, not a bad bit of plastic for something originally issued in the 1970s. The only bit I don't like about the kit is the windscreen, quite awkward to fit and I've ended up replacing it with a bit of CD case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Excellent! Nice to see the Italeri kit still earns respect compared to the newer Airfix one (I have both kit in stash). The NASA livery looks very elegant on this venerable bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 As I mentioned earlier in the thread, this is really the Esci kit (boxed by Italeri). Italeri also have their own mould (I''ve got one of those in the stash too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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