Plumbum Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Which 1/72 kit is the most accurate for modelling an AC-47 Spooky gunship, Monogram, Airfix or Italeri. I did the Monogram kit as a kid in the 60s.---John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJP Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I think the small scale Monogram was 1/90th and IIRC a revamp of their original 1955 DC-3 kit. When it came back as the AC-47 there were two versions, one pre-painted in SEA camouflage, Airfix had a poor (though good for the time) C-47 / DC-3 in 1/72 from 1960, later with the guns for an AC-47. Their new Dakota is far better but I don't know about a gunship version. Even if the new Airfix kit is just a straight C-47 it won't take much to fit the cannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Callahan Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 And didn't Italeri (maybe a Testors boxing) do a version of the AC-47 in the 80s or so? I seem to remember that from my early modelling days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doom3r Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 ESCI AC-47 is quite good. However due to the age of the kit you might need to pickup an aftermarket decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Kevin, Yes, Italeri did an AC-47 in 1/72 scale- I have one, but I'm not sure about a Testors boxing; quite possible. (Check Scalemates?) Doom3R- I would opt for the Esci AC-47, if you can find one at a reasonable price, as it is better than the Italeri kit- the nose contours of the Itaeri kit are a little wonky compared to the Esci kit, and I think the engine cowlings on the Esci kit are more accurate. I have the Esci kits in both the Eastern Airlines boxing and the USN's famous ski-equipped "Que Sera, Sera" boxing, but neglected to get their AC-47! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbum Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Is the ESCI C-47 basically the same as their AC-47 but minus the mini guns and decals?---John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I think so, IIRC Esci designed it as a family kit with common base sprues and then mix & match for the various incarnations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReccePhreak Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Testors did rebox the Italeri AC-47: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/testors-italeri-652-ac-47-spooky-gunship--1163655 I will be doing mine in Royal Thai Air Force markings. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 17 hours ago, Johnv said: Is the ESCI C-47 basically the same as their AC-47 but minus the mini guns and decals?---John It is the same kit minus the guns , i think it is the best spooky around... If you can buy that one or scource the guns somewhere from Italeri and put those in.... cheers, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbum Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 I found an ESCI 1/72 AC-47 kit! Will be starting as soon as it arrives!---John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 The Esci kit provides the podded style of minigun but if you are looking for the uncased variety of the gun they are provided in the Airfix kit (along with a couple of standing crewmen) , always possible that someone might have them going spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Johnv, Quickboost made resin minigun barrels for the Esci/Italeri AC-47 kits- see the link to a product review below. IIRC the Esci kit is also better than the Italeri one, as the engine cowlings are one piece and the Italeri cowlings are in halves, which gives you a seam to try to fill. Hope you can find an Esci kit. If you can only get the civil version, you can just drill openings for the gun barrels, but the one in the opening created by the removal of the entry door is going to be an issue, as you will have to scratchbuild the pod, mount, and ammo feed and collection bin! If you can't locate an AC-47 kit, I have two Italeri AC-47 kits, and one has donated its cowlings, engines, and props for a conversion project, and I would be willing to gvbe you the AC-47 parts you need to convert a DC-3/C-47A kit, so drop me a pm in that eventuality. Quickboost also made resin R-1830's for the Italeri kit, as theirs are pretty generic- the Esci kit engines are much better, as I recall. Good luck! https://web.ipmsusa3.org/content/ac-47-minigun-gun-barrels-0 https://charliecompany.org/2018/05/12/spooky/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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