batcode Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 managed to finish this one last week, was building two of them but the other has had to be put to the side due to the complex scheme... but managed to finish this one I did it in the scheme of the air rescue service based at Hamilton air base in 1946.the kit itself wasn't to bad a build especially as is quite an old mould now,, the only problem had was the wing joints as there isn't much to attach them to and kept catching them so they kept breaking?? due to this my filling was not up to par, but lucky isn't noticeable, the decals were from an old micro scale set, all the scheme was airbrushed including the bands as look better than using the decals for the black band!!!! 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I like that scheme. Something different and colourful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Very pleasing, I do like the scheme set the Dak off well. Congratulations. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Very nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwing1500 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 not seen that scheme before, like it, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Really nice job, Rob and like the others have said great scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Excellent, very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jckspratt1 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I love this - and your workmanship is wonderful. Fantastic scheme. I'm not really into planes like this as a general rule, but I have a real soft spot for dc-3s, so it is great to see this. I'm sure the main reason for my fondness for this type is due to childhood memories of a real dc-3 that was used as a drawcard by Macca's down at West Lakes here in Adelaide, South Australia. Here's a photo: http://www.aussieairliners.org/dc-3/vh-aer/0250.007.html Oh, what fun it was (no longer there, sadly). Your trouble with the wings rings a bell - I can't remember the kit, but it was an Eduard biplane that I had a similar problem with (and Eduard kits are normally very well engineered). The lower wings basically 'attached' via slots of about 10mm long and literally just over .5mm deep into reciprocal depressions in the fuselage. Was never going to happen - they just kept falling off, and that was before any tension from rigging came into play. That was when I first ventured into pinning with thin metal rods. Consequently, I really enjoyed the build, but prior to that the whole build was on the verge of ruination due to the sheer frustration. And I picked up a new skill! So I feel your pain - particularly with the length of the wings and added weight of the engines, I daresay it must have driven you half mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) I love this - and your workmanship is wonderful. Fantastic scheme. I'm not really into planes like this as a general rule, but I have a real soft spot for dc-3s, so it is great to see this. I'm sure the main reason for my fondness for this type is due to childhood memories of a real dc-3 that was used as a drawcard by Macca's down at West Lakes here in Adelaide, South Australia. Here's a photo: http://www.aussieairliners.org/dc-3/vh-aer/0250.007.html Oh, what fun it was (no longer there, sadly). Your trouble with the wings rings a bell - I can't remember the kit, but it was an Eduard biplane that I had a similar problem with (and Eduard kits are normally very well engineered). The lower wings basically 'attached' via slots of about 10mm long and literally just over .5mm deep into reciprocal depressions in the fuselage. Was never going to happen - they just kept falling off, and that was before any tension from rigging came into play. That was when I first ventured into pinning with thin metal rods. Consequently, I really enjoyed the build, but prior to that the whole build was on the verge of ruination due to the sheer frustration. And I picked up a new skill! So I feel your pain - particularly with the length of the wings and added weight of the engines, I daresay it must have driven you half mad. it did drive me mad what made it worse was when was just finishing it ready to take to my local model show, the wings popped again so had to try fix without it showing.... Edited May 11, 2015 by batcode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 That look,s superb a very unusual and colourful scheme,great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jckspratt1 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Well you did a fair job of it then - no obvious signs of damage. In your shoes, I'd likely have seen if the f&^%%$ing thing could fly and hurled into a wall at the speed of my arm. So not only do I admire your skill, and perseverance, but also your self control! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 That's a lovely scheme to choose and superbly made. Look forwards to the other one when you finish it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 Well you did a fair job of it then - no obvious signs of damage. In your shoes, I'd likely have seen if the f&^%%$ing thing could fly and hurled into a wall at the speed of my arm. So not only do I admire your skill, and perseverance, but also your self control! was close mind its heading that way with the other as struggling with the scheme and all the contours to it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Very nice build! Please forgive me - I am just curious about the red outlined national insignia, in style of few months of 1943 (AFAIR), in 1946? Is there any story behind it? Cheers Jerzy-Wojtek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient mariner Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I like it. To my eye not really sure about the tone of the yellow,could be the photo flash. Whatever,better than I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 That's excellent. I've never seen this scheme before but it's really interesting to look at. Very well done indeed. Cheers, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Nice Dakota, the OD with this big yellow portions look very nice, a real head turner. Is the Esci C-47 the same as in the Italeri boxes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 Nice Dakota, the OD with this big yellow portions look very nice, a real head turner. Is the Esci C-47 the same as in the Italeri boxes hi no from what seen it was just an esci tooling thanks everyone for the great comments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Great job! Nice scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 hi no from what seen it was just an esci tooling thanks everyone for the great comments. Yes, there are Italeri boxed Italeri Kits, Esci boxed Esci Kits, Airfix boxed italeri kits, Airfix boxed Airfix kits and Italeri boxed Esci Kits So you can get an Esci kit in an Italeri box these days, The latest Dakota III Italeri kit is from Esci moulds, while the older C-47 is Italeri's own moulds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 nicely done rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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