dnl42 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 (edited) For reasons I cannot explain, I find the DC-3 irresistible in all its forms. I didn't work for Douglas, McDonnell Douglas, or even Boeing, yet it's my favorite aircraft. I'm going to use Avalon's markings for C-47A, 42-93292, "Assam Air Lines", ATC, Sookeratring, India, June 1945 on Roden's 1/144 C-47 kit. The Roden kit is a jewel. Head and shoulders above that too too sad Minicraft offering. Well, except the decals, which can be a little sketchy. I'll need to make a few of the antennas. I've never used Avalon decals before, but they look quite nice. Edited November 5, 2018 by dnl42 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 welcome aboard and it's get to see one of these in a build. You don't see many of these in GB's but they were/are such a great aircraft and those still flying will probably be doing so long after I'm gone!! That's a great scheme you've chosen again something different but should look great when done. Good luck with the build, I look forward to seeing her in the gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 Thanks! I'm certain they'll still be doing yeoman's work long after both of us are gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) A major point for the Roden kit over Minicraft, I didn't have to spend an hour or so scraping the wing to get reasonable trailing edges! I just joined the fuselage and wings. I still need to finish the seams as well as smooth and polish in preparation for the natural metal finish. Thanks for looking! Edited September 16, 2018 by dnl42 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 That was quick! Paint on by Tuesday at this rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 wow I step away for a wee bit and she's almost done! It does look nice form the photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) She's assembled and polished. Some additional filling is yet required..  Edited September 18, 2018 by dnl42 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 Filler was only used around the wing fillet trailing edge and stabilizer roots. I primed with my usual primer, thinned Mr Surfacer 1000. While I filed and polished the canopy-fuselage joint, it's clear filler is needed there, too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 One minor point: I think it's a C-47B not an A The long intake over the engines is the sign. The B had better superchargers to help it get over the Himalayas. I agree with you about the qualities of the Roden kit. The 1/200 Hasegawa one is rather nice, although you do get two C-47s not one C-47 and a Tabby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Graham Boak said: One minor point: I think it's a C-47B not an A The long intake over the engines is the sign. The B had better superchargers to help it get over the Himalayas. You're right! I followed the markings sheet too closely. I'll need to do some research to figure out if the markings are correct... Edited September 23, 2018 by dnl42 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Oh dear, checking on the credibility of decal sources - always the chance of an unwanted answer! I'm not familiar with the original, but I think it very likely that it was a C-47B, as it's a pretty safe bet that most of them were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 unless I'm looking at the wrong picture, but the profile for the Assam aircraft looks to have the longer intakes? From what I have read the only C-47's that could do the "Hump" were the B models. I think Avalon may have made a mistake or it's a printing error. That said I've just read an account that mentioned the C-47A. That said the Supercharged C-47B would make more sense. After reading the account of the "Hump" trips.....these guys were nuts! Seriously brave and another untold story!! I think you'll be fine carrying on with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 I think I will stay with these markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 Found a photo of it. This was a C-47A-DK with a tropical air filter. Smilin' Jack, the other GB-eligible markings are the sheet, was a C-47-DL. Time to dig another kit out of the stash and build it quick time! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 that's great news 2 Dak's in a build!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 Indeed, I will build 2 Dakotas! What I've built and shown to this point could be a later C-47A or C-47B among other variants; none of which are correct for the Assam Air Lines or Smilin' Jack markings. Luckily, the yellow and black scheme in the Avalon decal set is a C-47A-80-DL, which does match the model I've built so far. However, the markings cite Dec '45, which is outside the GB rules. FWIW, my references do indicate the markings are typical for an ATC search and rescue aircraft in India. Last night I got the 2nd fuselage built. I just love these Roden kits! I'll build this for the Assam Air Lines markings, which is a C-47A with tropical air filter and ram-air inlet. FYI, my references are: Peter M. Bowers, The DC-3: 50 Years of Legendary Flight, Tab Books, 1985 David Isby, C-47/R4D Skytrain Units of the Pacific and CBI, Osprey Combat Aircraft 66, Osprey Publishing, 2007 Technical Manual Maintenance Instructions, C-47, C-47A, C-47B, C-47D, C-117A and C-117B, Jun 6, 1962 My book inventory claims I have the OWM Douglas DC-3 Dakota, but I cannot find it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 And here the 2nd model is ready for priming. It just has the ram air inlets. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Here's the tropical air filter on a C-47A And here's my interpretation Anyway, now it's ready for priming... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 looks pretty good from here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 Ready for base color coats. Both got a layer of thinned Mr Surfacer 1000 along with additional filling and polishing as needed. The front model, which was the 2nd I built, will receive an NMF finish. The rear model, the 1st I built, also got a coat of thinned Mr White Base 1000 to provide a suitable basis for the Insignia Yellow primary color. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share Posted October 9, 2018 Here's the Alclad Dull Al on the Assam Air Lines model. Next up is detail painting, e.g., deicing boots, anti-glare, and a white rhombus on the nose. Here's the yellow base coat on ChardiE. Black contrast is next on the horizontal and vertical stabilizers (not the control surfaces), the nacelles, upper center wing, and diagonal stripes on the bottom. Black deicing boots, anti-glare, forward door, and a white rhombus on the nose. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 nice paint job on both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 I had an airbrush crisis. I was spraying Alclad White Aluminum when I first noticed very fine threads forming on some edges of the model, especially around the masked control surfaces. Soon after that, I saw some splotchy surface texture. I suspect there might have been some incompatible residue in the airbrush head. I tried to buff it out with some abrasive pads, but no luck. 20 min with Mr Color thinner and some makeup remover pads, and here i am... As one might guess, I gave the airbrush a thorough cleaning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 "yeah nah" sounds like an airbrush issue. Once clean I hope "she goes, she goes, she goes, she just goes" on nicely! gosh I had forgotten all about Kylie Mole! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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