Viking Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Douglas DC-3, Trans World Airline. 1:144 Roden. This aircraft needs no introduction! It is the new Roden kit in 1:144 and a lovely little kit it is too. No issues with construction, it fits together beautifully. The decals are a big improvement over previous Roden offerings, but still need to be handled carefully. Finish is Alclad with Citadel silver for the control surfaces. We could do with a few aftermarket decal sheets for this one, I'll certainly build more, it is a great little kit and a huge improvement over the Minicraft offering. It isn't very big at all, with the modellers standard reference point, a jar of Tamiya paint; And finally, the 'with something else' picture. It could only be the Fly Models DC-9-10 with Draw Decals TWA markings. Thanks for looking, John 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Looks great John, it is tiny, but crammed with nice detail for its size. The pictures don't really bring it out, but the silver finish is superb having seen it in the flesh. Love the pics next to the DC-9 too Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 You're cranking them out there John, and all with excellent results! I've got a few of these and the C47 in the stash, there are a few DC3/C47 schemes out there if you look, there's a few on Nick Webb's Classic Airlines site for a start 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 I'm afraid I've run out of superlatives John. I've built a couple of these myself and you've absolutely nailed it. One criticism though - I'm finding myself automatically scrolling down to the bottom of your post to see the "with something else" shot first. You haven't let me down, but I'm beginning to think I need help. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 You've turned out another beauty. I've heard nice things about this Roden kit, but have only played with the Minicraft one thus far. I second what was said above about Classic-Airlines; I am, as we speak, building an Air Rhodesia one with their decal. Always look forward to seeing your builds. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 A remarkable model done expertly in this scale. It sure looks great and is a real gem in this size ! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSK Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Looks really good. Detail is on level of older Esci/Italeri 1/72 kits. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyguy Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Very nice build.Looks great next to its big brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Stunning for 1/144. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Love 1/144, REALLY love DC-3s, and yours is the superlative best of both worlds! Excellent work, a delight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Great build, I have not done a civil before, this looks like a good candidate to be my first kit. :wow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Absolutely gorgeous.Superb build and finish. That Roden kit is really a gem And two classic Douglas airliner...what more could one wish for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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