This has been in the To Be Built Collection for some time. There was a DC-3 documentary on the Smithsonian Channel some time ago and I thought it would be interestiong to get a DC-3 in 1/72 and the 247.
A great big shout out to Greg Bale for providing assistance this early in the game. I read his build thread from Feb 2018 and learned a lot. He graciously gave me some tips as well. Thank you, Greg.
First Williams kit I will have tried. I have two others, both the Curtis C-46. This will be done in the Roscoe Turner Racer version.
Not sure about the decals, showing a bit of age, but they are scanned in.
The instructions on this one are a hoot! Should be fun. This is it.
Sprues are simple enough.
So far, nothing to earth shattering, just a misplaced cabin window. I've seen it, held it and put it somewhere safe...Filled that opening with Micro Krystal Klear. Here we go. Love the instructions!
Small stuff. I did choose to do the Roscoe Turner Racer. Rather than seats, his had fuel tanks. The one on the far left, top has been wrapped in BMF and had lead foil tape straps put on. The next one to the right is simply painted a Krylon Silver Foil Metallic and then added the lead foil straps. Most of the bottom row has simply been painted. Brain finally said, "You won't see it." So, I see no reason to add more of the lead foil straps.
The cockpit is about as basic as it gets. A decal was provided for the instruments and thank you Williams Bros. for the flat surface to place it. Again, you won't see it. Love this sprue attachment.
Measured and then used the Silhouette cutter to make masks. I did redo the tape placement and cut more wheel masks.
Anodized aluminum or not? What do you think. I mixed up some Tamiiya Sky Gray (XF-19) with some Tamiya Flat Aluminum (XF-16). Close to 50/50. Just brushed it on the bottom wing center section.
