1903flight Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I will be joining this GB either a AC-47T Fantasma of the Colombian Air Force. The Basler BT-67 is a remanufactured and modified Douglas DC-3; the modifications designed to significantly extend the DC-3's serviceable lifetime. Not just a case of adding new turbo prop engines, but the forward fuselage is extended to keep the centre of gravity correct. The wing tips are also modified, as are the ailerons, elevators and wing tips. From Jet Photos https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/8073362 I will be using the Airfix Douglas Dakota boxing as the base kit and the Alley Cat Models Basler AC-47T Fantasma conversion set. Images to to follow shortly, once I can get into my Flickr account. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1903flight Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) So can only access Flickr on a desktop browser for now, so images might be slow in appearing . The base Airfix kit that I will be using: Sprue short of the Airfix plastic: I am sure that the Airfix C-47 will be a popular choice for this group build,so I leave the Airfix Shots at one. Now for the contents of Alley Cat set: A set of Instructions, colour profiles and a small decal sheet: If I am completely honest, the instructions appear to lack a bit of detail, so I will proceed with caution. Right now for the resin parts. seating with the components to change the airframe: The resin parts look nicely cast and the Minion and cannon already have the brass tubes cast in the to them: The props, including a jig for assembly - a nice touch. The final parts are the clean resin for the windows (the main cockpit glazing was broken during shipping, so will need be carefully repaired), a small etch set for the door airflow deflectors and the numbers aerials. Looking forward to getting started on this next weekend. Edited February 3, 2019 by 1903flight 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) I am happy to see this one, ive considered building one of these for awhile now. Edited February 3, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Now this one looks interesting - I'll tag along here if I may! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1903flight Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Welcome aboard all. Sorry for the delay in updates - very busy at work, plus had some issues with leaking pipes, involving a stay in a hotel. Finally given up on Flickr, I can no longer access my account on a mobile device. So now trying Village Photos. started marking out were to cut... Now to start the cutting... More later (hopefully) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1903flight Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 So cutting up the starboard fuselage and wing also started painting the cockpit. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 looking forward to yours as mine is still in the stash.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philp Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Will be watching this one as I have wanted to do this gunship and have seen a couple different conversion sets but would prefer to start with the Airfix kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 This will be different. Who would the Columbians be using this against? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 (edited) On 4/17/2019 at 10:32 PM, busnproplinerfan said: This will be different. Who would the Columbians be using this against? Im thinking FARC & ELN. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombian_conflict The Colombians have had an internal war going since the 1960’s. Not to mention the Narco cartels of the 60’s-70’s-80’s. Edited April 21, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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