Since some don’t visit the group build section often I figured I would share this here as well. This was my build for the C-47 Skytrain/Dakota/DC-3 GB. As the tite says it’s Monogram’s 1/48 kit, and I built it as “Whiskey 7” from the National Warplane Museum. I used aftermarket interior and exterior PE, and flaps. I also did a lot of scratch building. Including the interior seats, gust locks, pitot tube cover, wheel chocks, stairs, donation bomb, & antenna.
A few pics of the real Whiskey 7 for comparison.
My build. Set up how the real Whiskey 7 usually is at the airshow.
Some other angles.
A few close ups.
This build was a lot of fun, and a lot of firsts for me. I really didn’t think I was capable of scratch building, and paying close attention to detail. I guess the fact that I love the real Whiskey 7 helped.
Thanks John! I was hoping I wouldn’t miss anything. Making a list really helped out with that. My mind tends to bounce all over, so if I thought of something I wrote it down real quick, lol.
That is a seriously sweet build! I love the donation bomb. The DC3 is one of my favorite airplanes. I got to fly in them all the time in New Guinea. Once I can start posting pictures again, I plan on joining your group build. Again— Nice job.
Thanks knox! It was actually an idea from another forum member to add the donation bomb. It’s not entirely accurate, but it does the job! Will be glad to have you aboard.
Keyda that is a WOW build. You are doing good. I have a special interest in the Dakoda because my father was in the 101st Airbourn, infantry, and the Dakoda was the motor that made the gliders fly!
This is really cool Keyda! I’ve seen this bird a few times, including at the airshow this past summer and you’ve done a great job replicating it[Y] I bet the museum would love to display it with all the other models they have.
The ‘love’ really shows through. It’s always special to do a project where there’s some personal connection: I think it brings out the best in us as builders, and your project is a perfect example of that.
Thanks Shipwreck! She holds a special place in my heart. I was lucky enough to take a flight in her last summer, and plan to do so again this year with my daughter.
rooster13, Thank you! I don’t think I could part with my Mini Whiskey 7, lol.
Greg, Thanks, and you are exactly right! I have never put that much effort into a build before. I surprised myself, lol.
JayJay, Thank you! Having the chance to take a ton of pictures helped too, lol. I had well over 200 reference photos. No denying I love Whiskey 7 though!
Really somthing, Keyda. The airshow set up is a cool concept since airshows is how we see these great old airplanes today. The airshow set up and the paint/color variations really bring the build to life. The gust locks are a nice touch and lend some reality to the display. I think I’ll “borrow” the gust lock idea for a future build. Keyda, Whiskey 7 is one of your best!
They are more than welcome to! The A & P mechanic who is also one of Whiskey’s pilots followed along with the build on facebook and has seen the pictures, so he’s more than welcome to snag some. He’s hoping he can be the pilot for mine and my daughters flight this year.
fotofrank, Thanks! That is usually how I see her when we arrive at the airshow in Geneseo. I’m hoping I can get hubby to help me build a display case. I’ll see about adding some fake grass, since in Geneseo it’s a turf runway. I might even be able to print out a back round or something to put on the wall of the case. I want her in a case either way, and soon. I don’t want to try and dust her! You are more then welcome to borrow the idea! I have to credit GMorrison for the idea to include the donation bomb. He picked it out in one of my pictures and mentioned it.
That’s a great finish, Keyda! Yeah, I like the donation bomb, too, that’s a nice touch. In fact, you’ve got great details all over the plane. Well done!
But-what did you do with the stick of paratroopers? [:D]
