discussion Italaerei 1/72 WACO CG-4A glider

[Jim R]

This was the most widely used glider in WW2, almost 14000 were manufactured by various companies between 1942 and 1945. Usually towed by a C-47 Dakota it could carry 13 troops plus 2 pilots or a jeep or 75mm howitzer. Made of wood and a metal frame which was fabric covered. Packed in wooden crates for shipment overseas.

Tooling dates from 1974 and this kit was 1979, hence the spelling of Italeri/Italaerei.

The interior is completely incorrect and so it was replaced with a scratch built one. From this ...

to this ...


Cockpit framing ...


Cockpit completed ....






The rear seating consisted of removable plywood benches.



The exterior was fine although I made new doors.


Went together OK. A fun project really.

 

[PaulTRose]

That i like! Something different

 

[pjgtech]

Very nice, and different! Cheers

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Great result Jim. Your modifications made a big improvement to the finished model.

 

[colin m]

An interesting build Jim. Not something I've seen built before.

 

[scottie3158]

Nice finish of an interesting subject.

 

[Nicko]

Top work Jim. A really interesting break from the norm...

Nick

 

[Tim Marlow]

Lovely job Jim. Looks great, and it’s unusual to boot!

 

[Geoffers]

Nice work Jim, it looks great, much better with your improvements

Geoff.