TOPGUN88 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) This is my newly finished Italeri C-47 Skytrain converted into the SAAF Turbo Dak. I used the Heritage Aviation conversion kit which is very nice I might add. After looking on the net for the different schemes of the african aircraft. I cam across a picture of the BlueSky model decals that has the anniversary markings. I found out from a fellow modeller that they were not available anymore but who was generous enough to supply me the decals along with a disc that has alot of closeups of different SAAF machines. So thank you. I used Revell acrylic paints and added a couple of more windows including the observer windows at the back of the aircraft. My modellings not the best of the best but I think its alright. I'll leave use guys to decide. Edited October 18, 2011 by TOPGUN88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gajman Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 That looks good. I'm currently building one of these for the DC-3 group build. I'm glad you posted your pics, looking at them caused me to look at my references more closely and I realised that I was going horribly wrong with my windows!! Fortunately it's not too late for me to change that. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN88 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) Thanks Gary. I tried to get as close as possible to the windows. I was a little bit worried that I would ruin it. But after I had to chop off the fusealge just a little after the cockpit I tought might aswell try it. I have never airbrushed any models Its all brushes. I had to paint on the "OF DAK" on the side with the blanked off windows as the writting had folded. Edited October 18, 2011 by TOPGUN88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicus Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Lovely!! Another great SAAF build Cheers Brenden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 That is sweet - a very nice model Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN88 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) Thanks Brenden. I like SAAF subjects. I wouldnt mind doing a cessna tail dragger in the camouflage scheme . But the only one I could find was the vac form model. Edited October 18, 2011 by TOPGUN88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN88 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Cheers Andy. What to do next my RN Jetstream or HS 125 Dominie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Now thats something you dont see very oftern, looks ace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docjojo Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 A very good work. rarely seen bravo for originality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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