Clunkmeister 3,880 Posted January 23 Is anyone considering doing this kit? Well, I will be digging into it later this year. I received the kit last week, and it lives up to the hype. Upper and lower wing scoring matches, and the parts are pretty much flawless. This weekend, I’ll take some kit pics and get a review together, but until then, I’ll point out the only “oops” I saw on the kit. The C-47 fuselage, unfortunately, was moulded with the DC-3 tail fairing, which was eliminated for most C-47s. All glider tugs were delivered without the tail cone, so you’ll need to check references, but ALL civilian production had the tailcone. Postwar, many were modified by installing this fairing, but most WW2 C-47s did not have the tailcone, the fuselage ended with a blunt cut under the rudder trailing edge.... Not a difficult fix, but beware. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martinnfb 4,091 Posted January 23 Ernie, is that fuselage made of fibreglass or resin? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clunkmeister 3,880 Posted January 23 1 minute ago, Martinnfb said: Ernie, is that fuselage made of fibreglass or resin? Fiberglass. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clunkmeister 3,880 Posted January 23 DC-3 tail cone ended with the white taillight. OK, call me anal, but I’ve learned to love to hate the old Gooney. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HubertB 710 Posted January 23 2 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: C-47 What is this horrible contraption above the wings ? I know the C-47s still serving are utility work-horses, and that re-engining the old bird is sometimes absolutely necessary ... But THIS makes interwar French designs or Blackburns look like beauty queens Hubert 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave J 1,465 Posted January 23 I picked one up at Telford last year. Saved me a bucket load in shipping! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clunkmeister 3,880 Posted January 23 1 hour ago, Dave J said: I picked one up at Telford last year. Saved me a bucket load in shipping! Agreed there, Greg Cooper, HPH rep lives 10 miles away. I just drive over... And his prices can’t be beat. I’ve seen the B-36 being sold by mainstream retailers for twice what I paid for mine. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clunkmeister 3,880 Posted January 23 8 hours ago, HubertB said: What is this horrible contraption above the wings ? I know the C-47s still serving are utility work-horses, and that re-engining the old bird is sometimes absolutely necessary ... But THIS makes interwar French designs or Blackburns look like beauty queens Hubert Hubert, that is an utter abomination! A company DARED to replace P&W’s beautiful radials with those hideous contrivances that actually burn lamp oil for fuel! A stake was driven clean through her healthy hearts to destroy her soul and create a monster. I’m devastated 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martinnfb 4,091 Posted January 23 Not much is left of C47 on that plane. Basier BT-67 is quite extensive conversion, but I have to agree, it is not as pretty as the original. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clunkmeister 3,880 Posted January 23 They always said the only replacement for a DC-3 is another DC-3. The only modern aircraft that even comes came to kocking the old DC-3 off it's pedestal was the Cessna Caravan. But as good as those were, they were expensive, only had one engine, and like all modern stuff, not built to last like the old aircraft were. How many Caravans will still be flying in 60 years? I'd say none. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlrwestSiR 1,649 Posted January 23 So, what's your gameplan with the C-47 Ernie? Are you going to do a WWII era bird or a postwar civil version? Did Buffalo Airways ever fly them? Or with a bit more AM, do a Spooky AC-47? All those miniguns... Carl 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlrwestSiR 1,649 Posted January 23 I forgot, didn't the RCAF use one as a trainer for the F-104 and they stuck that Pinocchio nose on it? Or was the Germans? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark31 325 Posted January 23 I whas thinking to get this kit but im going to pass deu to its price to steep for me Mark 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrankyCrafstman 263 Posted January 24 What is the price (in US dollars please) Ron G 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martinnfb 4,091 Posted January 24 a small mortgage http://shop.hphmodels.cz/en/model-kits-in-scale-132/204-c-47-skytrain.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave J 1,465 Posted January 24 3 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: What is the price (in US dollars please) Ron G Don't go off the HPH site, There is an importer for HPH in the US already mentioned by Ernie. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clunkmeister 3,880 Posted January 24 3 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: What is the price (in US dollars please) Ron G About 650.00 or so. Give or take exchange rate. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clunkmeister 3,880 Posted January 24 Here’s the thing. I live 10 miles from the importer. IF you’re going to the Nats this summer, I can bring your kits with me, assuming it doesn’t get out of hand, and save your shipping. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrankyCrafstman 263 Posted January 24 Would love one but that's way past my fixed income level 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GazzaS 1,389 Posted January 24 When I saw the price, I almost sprayed my computer with Coca Cola. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJTX 441 Posted January 24 I was going to get one, then I realized I could have 6 Tamiya/Wingnut kits for the same price and had to pass. I would be terrified I would screw it up and be out a ton of money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff 1,428 Posted January 24 21 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: I forgot, didn't the RCAF use one as a trainer for the F-104 and they stuck that Pinocchio nose on it? Or was the Germans? Yes, Carl back in the day they had 2 of them, Pinocchio, and Dolly's Folly, both were stationed at CFB Cold Lake in the mid '70's and yest they trained the radar ops for the '104 pilots, I got to fly in Pinocchio on the 'Milk Run' to CFB Edmonton ( Namao) a couple times, just had to go to AME , and put your name on the sheet, and be on time..... and yes Buffalo flies 8 DC-3's they were converteed from C 47's and they are restoring another one that is sitting in Montreal right now, for the D Day celebrations later this year.... Mikey is doing a whole set of daily videos, that are kind of fun..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
