Paul J Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Good day to you all. This is the first of three finally finished models started just about a year ago roughly. First up then, is the Roden 1/144th DC-3. I was going to complete this in another civvy scheme but I had so much trouble with the decals curling at the edges and not staying put! I almost binned it but a rub down and some fresh paint took it to a level ready for decals again and a search for something I liked. Finally came up with the Classic Airlines decals by Nick Webb. I chose this BIA example as I used to see it regularly over my home way back on its way from Gatwick to the Channel Isles. Used to haul fresh cut flowers etc and also newspaper runs around the country. The rather nice decals went on well and only some very careful trimming was needed for them to fit around the fin, tailplanes and flying surfaces leading edges for the de icer boots.. The rudder trailing edge needs attention to remove the raggedy decal edge but otherwise I think its fine. I suppose it could do with all the roof top furniture like antennas etc but I have left them off ... why spoil it for a ha'porth of tar! I have got another Roden kit and a Minicraft one still to do and will be going back to see what Nick Webb has on his site. By the way G-AMRA was one I flew in while with Air Atlantique at North Weald in June 1987. 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Gorgeous job on one of my favorite kits. Those BIA markings are really eye-catching! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 You do remarkable work in such a tiny scale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Thanks for sharing your excellent model Paul. You really can't go wrong with the Roden DC-3, it's a a gem of a kit. Dave G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruskin Air Services Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Nice result and good old G-AMRA as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Young Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Nice work with the decals. This has turned out really nice - a very impressive DC3. I have a couple of Minicraft DC3s and I think I need to get a Roden one now (for comparison purposes of course!) Cheers, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Looks lovely Paul, the BIA scheme does look very nice and good to have the local connection to the machine, great work. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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