discussion Andy T's Airfix Douglas C-47 Skytrain 1/72 (Geoff's D-day GB)

[Andy T]

Another cracking group build and one I was proud to be a small part of, celebrating 80 years since D-Day. Thanks to Geoff for getting this off the ground.

My offering is the Douglas C-47 Skytrain, used to transport many paratroopers into the area. From Airfix in 1/72, it was an enjoyable and problem free build.

Enough waffle, here are some pics

 

[scottie3158]

Andy, take a bow Sir, that is a cracker.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Absolutely stunning Andy!

 

[Mark1]

Nicely done.

 

[Andy T]

Andy, take a bow Sir, that is a cracker.

Thanks very much Paul.

Absolutely stunning Andy!

Very kind of you Neil

Nicely done.

Thanks Mark.

 

[Guest]

Once more a very impressive model And done so quick I can only dream of that speed

 

[Tworrs]

That is a fine looking model Andy, well done.

 

[Stefee]

Beautiful job my friend. One day I will try an aircraft kit.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Another cracker from you Andy. Very nice indeed.

 

[vizenz]

Andy, this thing looks great! Well done.

 

[Jim R]

That's a stunning result Andy. Well done indeed.

 

[Andy T]

Thank you all, I'm glad you like it.

Once more a very impressive model :smiling3: And done so quick I can only dream of that speed

I cut corners by not doing much in the way of weathering after paint. I imagined she'd had a good fettle and wipe down in preparation for the big day.

 

[Guest]

I don’t think it needs much weathering, really — it already looks like a plane with a somewhat worn paint job Only thing is that I would have made the invasion stripes bolder, to look newly painted, myself.

 

[Andy T]

Only thing is that I would have made the invasion stripes bolder, to look newly painted, myself.

They were running low on paint by the time they got to this one so had to thin it down a lot
:tears-of-joy:

 

[Guest]

I must remember that excuse

 

[Richard48]

Outstanding build.Love it.
Well done!!!!!!!.
Rich

 

[Andy T]

Outstanding build.Love it.
Well done!!!!!!!.
Rich

Thanks Rich

 

[flyjoe180]

That's a magnificent result Andy, love the finish you've achieved on the paint work

 

[yak face]

Superb work andy , looks fantastic , cheers tony

 

[JayCee]

Very nice build and finish, Andy. I have been following along from the cheap seats.
John.