1/32 C-47

[Archimedes]

5 hours ago, Phartycr0c said:

I've built the 1/32 HPH offering it is indeed huge. Takes a bit of work but is well worth the effort. 

@Phartycr0c Dave - your C47 is indeed huge but far more than that, you showed what could be done with the kit and this is a stellar build! 

 

@O.W - Sadly, transport aircraft, even those that were armed at some points (for those that like that sort of thing), do not seem to be huge sellers for the manufacturers. I am just glad that HpH did the C-47 and the DC-3. I was fortunate enough to be able to pull the trigger on a DC-3. I don’t see another manufacturer doing this airframe even though its significance cannot be overstated in the development of flight. 

 

Kind regards,

Paul

 

 

 

 

[Christa]

If HpH went bump - broke? - could their C-47/DC 3 moulds become available to another manufacturer?

 

My father's first and only flight was homeward from the Rhine, in April 1945 aboard an RAF Dakota. He said it was uncomfortable, very noisy and it shook rattled and lurched alarmingly, but it got him back to England in hours not days. He also said the pilots were the oldest pilots he ever met, but they were very friendly men - calm, confident and reassuring to a young soldier who had a fear of flying. Dad said he had seen too many aircraft tumbling.

[Phartycr0c]

8 hours ago, Archimedes said:

@Phartycr0c Dave - your C47 is indeed huge but far more than that, you showed what could be done with the kit and this is a stellar build! 

 

@O.W - Sadly, transport aircraft, even those that were armed at some points (for those that like that sort of thing), do not seem to be huge sellers for the manufacturers. I am just glad that HpH did the C-47 and the DC-3. I was fortunate enough to be able to pull the trigger on a DC-3. I don’t see another manufacturer doing this airframe even though its significance cannot be overstated in the development of flight. 

 

Kind regards,

Paul

 

 

 

 

Cheers Paul. It is a bit of a labour of love but the kit (if you can get one) is more than buildable. 

[Phartycr0c]

3 hours ago, Christa said:

If HpH went bump - broke? - could their C-47/DC 3 moulds become available to another manufacturer?

 

My father's first and only flight was homeward from the Rhine, in April 1945 aboard an RAF Dakota. He said it was uncomfortable, very noisy and it shook rattled and lurched alarmingly, but it got him back to England in hours not days. He also said the pilots were the oldest pilots he ever met, but they were very friendly men - calm, confident and reassuring to a young soldier who had a fear of flying. Dad said he had seen too many aircraft tumbling.

 

HPH as a resin casting company still exist as their primary business is building 1:1 scale gliders and components. Unfortunately the model manufacturing arm is kaput and given the majority of their kits were cast resin using rubber moulds, unfortunately I don't think another manufacturer will go down the line of the C 47 without having to start from scratch. 

[ThunderDog]

One solution of course, is build it from scratch.  I want to build a C-46 and a Shorts Stirling. Never going to see a mainstream, affordable kit in 1/48. let alone 1/32 scale for either of those,(that is until i've nearly completed the scratch build project, lol).  My plan is to buy RC plans, scale them down to 1/32, laser cut (3d print?) frames, ribs and spars, with notches for stringers. Then skin them with tin foil.  Suddenly wondering if making the skins from a "sandwich of aluminum foil on both sides of a paper towel might give me a flexible, non-sagging skin material that might be more workable than just plain foil, and easier to work than thin aluminum sheet. Glue together with PVA probably..  An idea i can test this morning 😮

[mattcour]

1/32 C-47 would be great. A gunship would be awesome!

Question: What do we consider "affordable" here?

US$ 300-350 range maybe? That would be a huuuge kit so I wouldn't expect anything less in IM or 3DP, considering we are nowadays talking about $500 for an F-4B in 1/32.

[Mirek O]

Hi, HpH Models is still alive. We’ve only changed our approach to production and distribution. The model market has seen a significant decline; we are mainly model builders ourselves, and we do everything out of enthusiasm and love for our hobby. But the hobby must not become too expensive. In other words, production has to at least pay for itself. No one is going to subsidize a company long-term.

Some models are available through: https://www.mn-modelar.cz/plastic-models?creator[]=911&=1,1&pg=1.
Models that have the main parts such as fuselage, wings, etc. made from fiberglass (B-52, BV, Concorde, etc.) can be ordered directly from me. However, there is a waiting list and a longer delivery time.

My email is mirek@eebc.art or mirek@namitech.com.

Hopefully this will make someone happy.

 

Regards Mirek

[tomprobert]

There is a 1/32 vac that was done by Combat Models - sadly I didn’t pull the trigger in time before Jeff ceased producing kits. The HpH version was (and is) sadly out of my price range and I too would love to see a new, modern, IM kit released. 
 

Maybe it’s something HobbyBoss might tackle one day (let’s hope the A team are put on it if so) or maybe HK..?

[williamj]

Good news

Edited November 23, 2025 by williamj

[O.W]

So, keep on dreaming I sepose.......

[FLMattModelling]

On 11/17/2025 at 3:53 PM, Mirek O said:

 

Hi, HpH Models is still alive. We’ve only changed our approach to production and distribution. The model market has seen a significant decline; we are mainly model builders ourselves, and we do everything out of enthusiasm and love for our hobby. But the hobby must not become too expensive. In other words, production has to at least pay for itself. No one is going to subsidize a company long-term.

Some models are available through: https://www.mn-modelar.cz/plastic-models?creator[]=911&=1,1&pg=1.
Models that have the main parts such as fuselage, wings, etc. made from fiberglass (B-52, BV, Concorde, etc.) can be ordered directly from me. However, there is a waiting list and a longer delivery time.

My email is mirek@eebc.art or mirek@namitech.com.

Hopefully this will make someone happy.

 

Regards Mirek

Just checked the site out. Wish they shipped to the US. Really want to order the catapult for the 1:32 Arado. Will have to think this one through.

 

[Phartycr0c]

The fact that HPH is still alive and kicking is great news, ive had my eye on a 410 and 154 for a while so may be back in he game again. 

 

 

[Ken Stanton]

A 1/32nd scale B26B Marauder would be rather nice! 

http://kenstantonart.com/aircraft-1

[Zola25]

On 11/17/2025 at 9:53 PM, Mirek O said:

 

Hi, HpH Models is still alive. We’ve only changed our approach to production and distribution. The model market has seen a significant decline; we are mainly model builders ourselves, and we do everything out of enthusiasm and love for our hobby. But the hobby must not become too expensive. In other words, production has to at least pay for itself. No one is going to subsidize a company long-term.

Some models are available through: https://www.mn-modelar.cz/plastic-models?creator[]=911&=1,1&pg=1.
Models that have the main parts such as fuselage, wings, etc. made from fiberglass (B-52, BV, Concorde, etc.) can be ordered directly from me. However, there is a waiting list and a longer delivery time.

My email is mirek@eebc.art or mirek@namitech.com.

Hopefully this will make someone happy.

 

Regards Mirek

Hi Mirek

 

That is really great news and thank you for keeping it alive.

 

May I ask if you are continuing development of new products as well? Personally I was insanely excited about your announced 1/32 SR-71. Could we be so lucky that it is still coming at some point?

 

Thanks

Niels 

[Mebo]

Yes... PLEASE finish the SR-71 😉