Orso Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Here is the only C-79 in the USAAF inventory (as far as I know) The model is the old Airfix Junkers Ju52 with new engines from Flightpath and propellers from the new Airfix C-47. As the engines were made for the DC-2/DC-3 they had to be modified to fit the Ju52. It had flown for a couple of South American airlines before being confiscated by Peruvian government in 1941. It was later acquired by the USAAF as war prize and got new engines, instruments and radio among other changes. It was used in the Panama Canal Zone, in service with the USAAF 20th Transportation Squadron, Sixth Air Force. Edited January 2, 2022 by Orso Fixing destroyed picture links 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Very nice model. Interesting story- you learn something new every day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearless Frankie Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Nice bit of history lesson there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 There's one I never knew existed! I'll bet it draws some stares on the display tables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 A really interesting and unusual subject, beautifully rendered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Cool conversion, and thanks for enlightening us! I'd certainly never heard of a USAAF Ju-52. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 A fascinating and beautifully done model. Very nice ! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Certainly different, a good looking build, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Well THAT'S different! Nicely made and modified golden oldie. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 You really put new spirit and turned on this old Airfix kit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Looks great, kinda strange seeing one in those markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Hi Orso This one looks wonderful in this markings as many have not known about this version/conversion. Iliked a lot the way you have finished yours, and without a doubt this one will be a nice looking contestant in any tables and make thinking many people about the nice chances to make different looking planes using traditional available kits with little work in them. I have read something before and now, watching your nice work as a guide for sure many of us can make a very special rendition of a very different Tante Ju variant. I have found these links to guide about something more about the plane with a little History about: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/61/German_Junkers_Ju_52_in_USAAF_service_1942.jpg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:German_Junkers_Ju_52_in_USAAF_service_1942.jpg http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/thread/1249301246/USAAF+-+junkers+C-79 IF ANYONE can give more info about it, it willbe thanked very much!!! Thank you very much for sharing, Cheers, Luis Alfonso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I like this one a lot,.....great stuff. I quite fancy doing a similar job to make a SAAF aircraft or even one of the many Ju 52?3m`s flown by the RAF. cheers, Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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