C-47 Skytrain/Dakota/DC-3 GB

 Finally got some color on my "Gooney!" 

Digging through ziploc bags to find the right color aggravating but that issue should be sorted out in the next week or two.

 interior now has some color and tomorrow I'll add a bit more before installing some of the PE.

fotofrank, That's All Brother is a beauty!  I would love to see it, and Whiskey 7 in the same place one of these days, since Whiskey was the lead plane on the 2nd wave.

deattilio, I can just imagine the aggravation digging through trying to unpack.  Coming along nicely!

Here's my little update for today.  Hope to get more done tomorrow.

After some putty/sanding and masking work.

Inside of the rear door, and props all painted.

Finally a first coat or primer.  Still have some areas that need work, but not as bad as I was thinking it was going to be.

I still have lots to do.  More putty and sanding, and figuring out the flaps.  But at least I feel like I've made some progress. 

Keyda81

Here's my little update for today.  Hope to get more done tomorrow.

Nice work!  I really need to pick up my pace.

Plucked another "to build" from my stash just to compare with the C-47, especially since they both fit on the desk which makes comparing their actual size a lot easier.

That C-46 is a big bird!  Its going back in the stash as it will be a more involved build.  I plan to rescribe all the panel lines.  I really should start if for no other reason than to suffer to the model gods so they may release a long over due new mold of the C-46.

deattilio

 

 

Keyda81

Here's my little update for today.  Hope to get more done tomorrow.

 

 

 

Nice work!  I really need to pick up my pace.

Plucked another "to build" from my stash just to compare with the C-47, especially since they both fit on the desk which makes comparing their actual size a lot easier.

That C-46 is a big bird!  Its going back in the stash as it will be a more involved build.  I plan to rescribe all the panel lines.  I really should start if for no other reason than to suffer to the model gods so they may release a long over due new mold of the C-46.

 

I have the same kit, lol.  I picked it up for another project that still needs tons more research. 

I've had the pleasure of seeing a C-46 in person back in 2017.  "TinkerBelle" from South Caronlina came up for the Geneseo Airshow.  Not sure why it wasn't there this past summer. 

A couple of years back I picked up that very same Williams Brothers C46 kit  at a model show for a couple of bucks.  I remember it was an older gentleman selling tons of models from .75 up to $3. I listed it on ebay and sold it for $37! Crazy! 

fotofrank
Thanks for sharing that photo.  Very awesome pic.

deattilio
I never realized the C-46 was so much bigger than the C-47.
Never seen a C-46 in person and just assumed it was about the same size as the C-47. 

Keyda
Your build is looking great.  And massive!
Kind of makes me grateful to have picked the tiny kit I'm working on.
Good luck at the doctor.  I hope you get relief from the balance issues and are feeling better soon.

Unfortunately I don't have any update on my build.
Not sure why, but I've been so lazy the last few days!
Hopefully I'll get up the energy to work on it this evening. 

Cheers,
Mark

Plasticjunkie, how long ago was that?  I bought my kit from eBay, lol.  

MrStrecks, Thanks! It is rather large, lol.  I bump it all the time cause it's taking up the whole bench.  Thank you, I'm feeling a bit better, but still going to see the Dr. Tomorrow.  I know what you mean about being lazy, I've been lounging around most of the weekend!  

GMorrison, Nice!  

I wish I had time to join this GB, but I'm over my head already in GB's.  But here is a me too on the size of the C-46.

Needed to show some of the detail before its lost once the halves are closed up.  Got most of the interior complete, little more to do tomorrow.  Since she's a Rhodesian bird I figured a bit of dust on the deck was appropriate.  Also, the paint affect for stringers/ribs did not come out exactly as planned but I'm just gonna live with it.

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Plasticjunkie, how long ago was that?  I bought my kit from eBay, lol.

Was a couple of years back. 

jeaton01, Nice builds!  Looks like that C-46 kit builds up nicely.  It's going to be a long while before I get to that one though.

deattilio, Looks good!  It is a shame once it's closed up you won't see any of it.  At least there is photo evidence!

plasticjunkie, Lol, I bought mine in March. 

Since we are talking about the C-46, accorning to my local CBI pilots, they preferred it over the C-47 because it had better performance at high altitude, something I guess you would want when flying over the highest mountains in the world.

Mr Streaks, it is the Revell 1/96 Constitution.  Its about done and I am now starting on my Gooney.

Scott

Keyda, the Williams Bros. kit can be a bit of work, I was 5 years on that one, start to finish.  A lot of the reason for that was getting up to speed on the aluminum finish, and just generally using it to improve a bunch of modelling skills.  Here's the link to my build log:

http://www.yolo.net/%7Ejeaton/mymodels/c46/1c46/1c46.html

Yes, although it's one of the better WB kits in terms of fit. Still get night sweats from the B-10.

I'll be a late starter. A few in line ahead of this including a very difficult motorcycle.

Everyones progress looks good. Fun to follow.

jeaton, Most kits I build are a bit of work, lol.  It will be quite some time before I get that anyway.

So turns out my "off balance" spells are not caused by my ears.  They are fine, hearing is good too, despite the contstant ringing in them.  Anyway, my blood pressure is the culprit in this case.  Time to make some life style changes I suppose.  I am going to try and avoid going on BP meds. 

Keyda81

 

So turns out my "off balance" spells are not caused by my ears.  They are fine, hearing is good too, despite the contstant ringing in them.  Anyway, my blood pressure is the culprit in this case.  Time to make some life style changes I suppose.  I am going to try and avoid going on BP meds. 

 

 

 I’m pre hypertension and have been on one BP med for over 12 years. Sodium is one of the main culprits. Keep a close eye on the numbers. Prevention is easy and very important.

I started riding my bike 11 miles several times a week and have dropped 10 lbs and noticed my BP numbers are even better so a little activity will help out. 

All the  best for the coming New Year.

Well, this took much longer than anticipated.  They came with the PE and were even pre-painted so figured I should go ahead and use them.

Seatbelts, they're just seat belts.  What could be so difficult about "throwing" these in?  Total parts count - just the seat belts - 90!!!  Plus another 6 for pilot and copilot.

Got seatbelts mounted and shot a clear coat.  Next will be to add a wash before buttoning up the fuselage halves.

plasticjunkie

 

 

Keyda81

 

So turns out my "off balance" spells are not caused by my ears.  They are fine, hearing is good too, despite the contstant ringing in them.  Anyway, my blood pressure is the culprit in this case.  Time to make some life style changes I suppose.  I am going to try and avoid going on BP meds. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I’m pre hypertension and have been on one BP med for over 12 years. Sodium is one of the main culprits. Keep a close eye on the numbers. Prevention is easy and very important.

I started riding my bike 11 miles several times a week and have dropped 10 lbs and noticed my BP numbers are even better so a little activity will help out. 

All the  best for the coming New Year.

 

I am going to devote at least a half hour a day to some kind of exercise.  I'm going to cut a few things out of my diet as well.  

Looking good Deattilio!  PE stuff can be such a pain!  I still have a lot more of it to mess with myself.  Not looking forward to it either.

Not sure if I'm going to get any bench time today.  A couple of trees came down and knocked the power out last night.  I was awake most of the night listening to the chain saws.  Powers back on, but still don't have any phone internet or cable.  I'm using my phone right now, lol.

Everything is put away for the week but, my "Gooney" is finally starting to take shape.  The wings are only in place for the pics and not actually glued yet.  Also relieved I can see some of those seatbelts through the open door.

deattilio

Everything is put away for the week but, my "Gooney" is finally starting to take shape.  The wings are only in place for the pics and not actually glued yet.  Also relieved I can see some of those seatbelts through the open door.

 

Looks great!

I felt the same way after spending all that time building the seats from scratch, lol.  I intend to display it with the one door open, and I'm going to scratch build the wheel chocks and gust locks. 

Something like this, but with the door open the other way.

She was set up for dropping paratroopers at the Thunder of Niagara airshow in that pic.

Or, I was thinking I could also scratch build the stairs in this pic.

They have those stairs set up when she's on static display, or for boarding passengers for flights.  That's me dressed in white(it was a 90 degree scorcher that day)talking with a couple of the volunteers before my flight last summer. 

That's a great picture. You really need to include the donations can. It's the "bomb".

GMorrison

That's a great picture. You really need to include the donations can. It's the "bomb".

 

I didn't even think of that!  I'm sure I have something in the spare parts pile that would work.  Thanks for mentioning that!  I would of never even thought of it, lol. 

deattilio
Plane's looking great.  I love the interior work you've done.

Keyda
Nice pics of W7, including the in-flight one you posted earlier.  Love it.
Best wishes on dealing with the high blood pressure.  Making life changes are never easy, but it's better than having to take meds.

Final Update:
Well, I'm calling this bird done.  I can only upload this one picture, because from any other angle it's a disaster.  Well, maybe not a disaster but certainly not one of my best.

Turns out the kit decals were absolutely terrible.  The T2 and stars and bars on the left side of the fuselage ripped to shreds.
This one will go on "display" in the spare bedroom, where no one ever ventures.

I quite like the base though. 

My thoughts on the Roden 1/144 kit?  It's too small!  lol.
Actually, a lot of the build was okay.  But the really tiny parts, (especially the landing gear and landing light clear parts) were simply impossible to work with.  It was so frustrating right to the end.
But I learned some things, and that's always good.  And I always learn new things watching other people's builds, which is the great thing about these group builds.
Can't wait to see how the other builds come out.

Cheers,
Mark

Looks good Mark.  Ya, tiny scale has pluses and minuses.   Shame about the decals.  Had a similar issue with a wildcat I just finished.

Those interiors look great, but then buttoning them up for eternity sure seems a shame.   Maybe minicams and display monitors will be a thing of the future.  

Thanks Mark!  Change is never easy, lol.  Looks great from here!  I agree about the smaller builds, the landing gear and other little parts are a complete nightmare.  I will get your pic added to the completed builds section, feel free to grab a GB badge!

keavdog, wouldn't surprise me!  Lol.  Now that I think about it Hubby has an inspection camera if I ever want to show people the interior!

 Hi Mark,

I have built three Roden kits and all three drove me to the verge of a meltdown, so I commend you for doing such a fine job on yours.  I could never use the kits decals.

Scott

scottrc

 Hi Mark,

I have built three Roden kits and all three drove me to the verge of a meltdown, so I commend you for doing such a fine job on yours.  I could never use the kits decals.

Scott

Thanks Scott.  I thought about AM decals, but I bought that kit purely because it was super cheap on eBay, and I couldn't bring myself to put any more money into it.  lol.
Thank goodness my next build is back in good old familiar 1/48.  Yay!

Cheers,
Mark

I've never had any dealings with a Roden kit yet.  I do have one in the stash.  However I bought after market decals when I bought the kit purely because the AM ones looked cool, lol.  So I guess I'll dodge a bullet there. 

I've been slowly picking away at the interior portion of the PE flaps, and they are driving me insane.  I don't mind the small pieces that simply get glued in place, but bending and trying to construct tiny pieces is making me miserable.  I just hope it turns out alright.  I really should of just made the stuff out of styrene. 

MrStecks

 

 

scottrc

 Hi Mark,

I have built three Roden kits and all three drove me to the verge of a meltdown, so I commend you for doing such a fine job on yours.  I could never use the kits decals.

Scott

 

 

 

Thanks Scott.  I thought about AM decals, but I bought that kit purely because it was super cheap on eBay, and I couldn't bring myself to put any more money into it.  lol.
Thank goodness my next build is back in good old familiar 1/48.  Yay!

Cheers,
Mark

 

 

Useful to hear all the cautions about the Roden kit.

I've just got the wings and fuselage halves on mine assembled--separately--and so far no problems other than a too-snug wing join.

But I'm not using the kit decals...so I guess I've dodged a bullet there, too.

Great work, all!