Turns out that the MATS decals are home made.
I knew I was forgetting something, lol. I’ll get to work on that right now.
fotofrank, That is the main idea! But instead of everyone building whatever, they all have a common theme, in this case the C-47/DC-3. Yep roughly six weeks until the start date! Would be glad to have you on board.
GMorrison, I will add that onto the first post!
Trading Post- I have a really nice set of decals (KLM or Swissair) that I’ve scanned and would be happy to trade for something. I’ll keep the basic stencils.
The KLM are the classic “Flying Dutchman” scheme with the tri-color tail. Really a good looking airplane.
Yeah, since this is open to DC-3’s as well as C-47’s and other variants of the Gooneybird, I’d really like to do an unusual livery as opposed to an O.D. and gray airplane. Of course, if I can fine decals for Tico Belle, that all changes. My wife and I flew on Tico Belle back in the 80’s from Titusville to Amelia Island, FL, where the VAC flew an airshow.
Not sure if you have tried it before, but making your own decals is something to consider. It can be a bit of a pain in the rear, but it’s slightly less frustrating than trying to hunt down decals. I’ve made my own a few times with our printer, Testors decal paper and bonder spray.
I made these ones for Whiskey 7. Picture kind of sucks, cause they are in a ziploc bag with a piece of wax paper over them.
Keyda
I might be intrested. I was just looking at an Airfix Dakota this afternoon for Bish’s Airfix build starting in Jan.
Put me down as a maybe.
Modelcrazy> You know, if I wanted to kill two birds with one stone, maybe this scheme would be appropriate?
[:D]
Gary
That’s cool Gary.
It wouldn’t be too hard to find decals, in fact, I might already have some. I’ll think about it.
BTW, I’d be killing 3 birds with one stone LOL. DC-3, NASA and Airfix.
A triple play!!!
I’d like to do a Monogram DC-3 in 1/48. I have Draw Decals of Delta Ship 41.
Anyone used Draw decals before?
modelcrazy, I got you down as a maybe!
GAF, I never even knew Nasa used the C-47 as well. Learn something new everyday!
B-36Andy, I’ll get you added to the roster. I can’t remember if I’ve used Draw decals or not. I think I may have, since the name sounds familiar. I’m pretty sure I used them on an old Otaki C-5 Galaxy. Didn’t have any issues with them that I can recall.
Thanks Keyda,
Go ahead and put me down for the 1/72 Airfix Dakota Mk.IV, you have my intrest piqued. I’ll probably get it soon and start on it in Jan. I don’t know if I’ll do it in the NASA livery or BOAC but probably the BOAC.
I have used Draw decals on a number of kits. They are super thin and on a continuous film so they require careful trimming. Thin but durable. They will easily fold over on themselves but are recoverable. They react well to setting solution and I have always finished with a clear coat. Greg has a great catalog. I ordered the Alaskan airlines decals set for my tiny 1:200 DC-3.
I’ve used them before on a British Airways 747. Like Keavdog said they are super thin and need to be cut out but are very nice once they’re on.
Added to the roster! I think we’ll land up with quite the variety in paint schemes with this GB. I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone does!
keavdog, I still can’t picture just how small that DC-3 is going to be! You must have very steady hands, I fumble with small parts all the time! I usually send them flying to the carpet monster. EDIT:I googled a picture of that kit, and all I can say is wow! The smallest thing I’ve built so far is 1/144 B-58. It didn’t seem that small while I was building it, I think the 1/144 Herc’s gave me more trouble than the Hustler. I do have a 1/200 Herc in the stash, I think that will be the smallest one I ever try!
Count me in please. If I can get a custom sheet made I’ve been wanting I’ll build a 1/144 and 1/72 DC-3.
You’ve been added to the roster!
Great subject Keyda, you have a good looking roster with a lot of heavy hitters.
Credit has to go to GAF for the idea, he had mentioned having a group build in a thread I posted back in February about Whiskey 7 and her unique coloring. I am certainly glad he mentioned it!
Thanks for adding me to the list Keyda.
Here’s an out of the box question. Has anyone tried adding something to the leading edges to simulate ice buildup??