Popular Post RMCS Posted May 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2021 I am really privileged to have been asked to build 'Night Fright' by the team restoring that aircraft back to flight. With quite a few extras the pressure is on as she will be displayed next to the real Mcoy! The Night Fright C-47 Restoration Project. Using Trumpeters new mould C47 with Eduard detail sets, scratch building and a friends 3d printer and with privileged access to the Night Fright teams archives and reference photos, this model depicts her as she would have been on the 5th June 1944. 75 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 This is really nice build and they will be very happy to display it ... Great work on the parapacks as well👍 Small comment though as it is highly probable that this aircraft had hedgehog flamedampers fitted to the exhausts.. The American small square flamedampers were i minority on d-day . Nevertheless I have seen pictures of the long hedgehogs stacks and also when you see the pics taken at d-day from aircraft formations front views you can make out the long exhaust stacks . That’s all brother had them as well.. As I said just a comment as it doesn’t make your build look less 😉 and you can be proud that it will be displayed next to the real one which is a work of art as well .. cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 You've done exquisite work. Having built the Monogram C-47 and enjoyed it a lot, I have to ask what the Trumpeter kit is like to build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 That is most excellent! My favorite aircraft, and this is just a wonderful model. I especially love the paracontainers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I have the Trumpeter kit on the shelf. Also about $100 of resin. My goal is a Korean War C47 armed with 250 lbs bombs. Did you add rivet details?? Really gorgeous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
replicant Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Cool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillaton Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I built the Trumpeter C47 some years ago, it is very detailed and goes together well but my one criticism of the kit is that the reduction cowl in front of the engine extends too far outside the cowling meaning that the propellers are too far away from the cowling. I never found a fix for this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Wow, that's impressive! Among the very best C-47 models I have ever seen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 WOW, that is a terrific built model 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Stunning Dakota there, looks amazing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Question: did the para packs come with the kit? They’re tremendous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilan Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Very nicely done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 On 6/1/2021 at 12:10 AM, SAT69 said: You've done exquisite work. Having built the Monogram C-47 and enjoyed it a lot, I have to ask what the Trumpeter kit is like to build. Having built both, there isn't much in the physical build, but the detail Trumpeter has put into this kit wins hands down. On 6/1/2021 at 5:45 AM, 28ZComeback said: I have the Trumpeter kit on the shelf. Also about $100 of resin. My goal is a Korean War C47 armed with 250 lbs bombs. Did you add rivet details?? Really gorgeous. No rivet detail needed, it's all kit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 On 6/2/2021 at 6:37 AM, 28ZComeback said: Question: did the para packs come with the kit? They’re tremendous. No I had to have them CAD designed and 3d printed 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonj Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Smashing job, wonderful paint job - would love to get to this standard some day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidRezabek Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 The parapacks really add to the build. Quite the honor that she will be displayed next to The Real McCoy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Master Modeler. It goes to the right spot. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Orion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murewa Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 WOW! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 On 6/10/2021 at 2:38 PM, Orion said: Master Modeler. It goes to the right spot. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Orion Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruskin Air Services Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Oh very nice, have the C53 version in the stash looking at me. Probably be on the build list soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 We don't see many 1:48 C-47/DC-3s actually completed so this makes a very nice change. Wonderful job, clearly thoroughly researched, to incorporate even the smallest of details. Well Done, Sir ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 On 6/12/2021 at 1:13 PM, Tiger331 said: We don't see many 1:48 C-47/DC-3s actually completed so this makes a very nice change. Wonderful job, clearly thoroughly researched, to incorporate even the smallest of details. Well Done, Sir ! Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Another question: did you use the Eduard photoetch flap set on this build? Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 A superb C47! I trust the restoration team will treat your model with the reverence it deserves! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 I would love to have some parapacks. The add so much realism to the underside of the plane. If your friend with the 3D printer wants to sell any extras I am interested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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