Can anyone tell me if these aircraft had fabric control surfaces? The model has the parts molded to look this way, but some pics I’ve found seem as though they are metal. Is it possible the surfaces were upgraded?
Thanks.
Yes, they did. Here’s a link to the ultimate C-47/DC-3 site:
http://www.douglasdc3.com/
Hope this helps !
I dont know if they were upgraded but i have seen a Mexican DC-3 that was a presidencial aircraft in the 50´s and i have been told that this plane is one of the very few in the world with the least flight hours since new. the control surfaces are covered in fabric…
hope it helps
My best regards
Hector.
While it is true that the DC-3/C-47 control surfaces were originally fabric, you might find this site interesting, Dana.
http://www.baslerturbo.com/
I know, I know!!! Not quite the same but, interesting none-the-less.
And hey, Pix!!! I like the site you posted. I hadn’t seen that one yet.