1/72 Douglas Prop-liners

Thanks Greg. Interesting site and i like their focus.

Thanks GMorrison. PM is on the way. I have always been facinated with this type of plane. I guess they just "look like airplanes should look" to me.

For another interesting conversion project, this one is stuck in my mind as well. Terrific story.

www.cnac.org/aircraft02.htm

Dana Kopher used to do a conversion set for the Heller kit. Here's a pretty good rundown, if you're interested:

http://agapemodels.com/2011/02/14/aftermarket-sets-dana-kophers-dc-4c-54-resin-conversion-set/

Cheers

The Mach 2 DC-4 is not a good kit at all.

The Heller/ Humbrol DC-6B is one of my favorite all time kits. I've built several.

Converting to a  -4 is pretty much as described. It would help to have drawings though.

Years ago I bought a DC-6 on eBay. When I got it there was a resin conversion set inside for the -4 and some instructions with 1/72 drawings.. I'd be happy to send you copies, as the company is long gone. Send me a PM.

I heard back from Mr. Sexton. He is sending this request to Revell Germany. Said they have had better success with airliners that they have had at Revell US. I suggested perhaps including parts to make either the military or civilian versions. So we will see. Good thing i'm still building my hobby room. Soooo very slow. I have 3 walls framed. One day, i may actually get to use the room and build a kit to completion!

Thanks, famvburg. Good info.

The article was in the early '90s, IIRC, and I cut down a DC-6 to make a C-54. It's not that hard really. Cut out an inch or so in front of and behind the wings, shorten and round off the horizantals and vertical, shorten the nacelles, make round windows and add some props from a B-17 or B-24 and that's about it. There are some finer details and I don't think the author/builder used the existing cowls. Anyway, hope this little info helps.