Completed Revell 1/72 C-54D Skymaster

To my fellow forum members,

It seems that this kit is popular with forum members.  Either members have this kit in their stash or plan to add this kit in their stash.

I did a quick check on reviews of this kit and all I've read was nothing but accolades.  It seems the reviewers really enjoyed this kits design, fit, and finish.  As we all know with modeler's these items are very important to us.

I also found that this kit is rated at skill level 5.  I've personally never seen a Revell kit that was at skill level 5.  So this will be interesting, with 352 parts, we will all see how this kit will be assembled.  

At first, viewing the C-54D on the box cover art, I was afraid to purchase this kit.  I felt that I wouldn't be able to do the various colors on the Skymaster.  Afraid of a kit was a first for me.  Mrs. Toshi said to just get it and I'll be able to figure this out.  Upon opening the box, I  realized by looking at the decal sheet,  there were two options.  The first Skymaster was the one on the box.  Douglas C-54D  Skymaster USAF 1949.  This was the one with the challenging paint scheme.

The second option was a historically significant aircraft.  It was the Douglas C-54D Skymaster USAF Airlift Berlin Wiesbaden AB Winter 1948-1949 Strategic Air Command.  Being that this Skymaster took part in the Berlin Airlift was important to me as I got to be a part of the fall of the Berlin Wall.  My band, Jazz Attack got to play not too far from the Berlin Wall.  

I remember seeing crowds of people mixed with news casters from around the world. People were celebrating.  So this C-54D means much to me.  What is much more significant is the fact that my dad was in the USAF and was stationed in Wiesbaden AB Strategic Air Command.  So in honoring my dad who past away at the young age of 56, I will build this Skymaster for him.  

The paint scheme for this C-54D is no easier than the other C-54D.  So I have some challenges ahead of me.  Wish me luck forum members!  I'll try to do my best.  Thank you all for your support in my builds!

Toshi