drhornii Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) Finished a commission build for a future pilot of this aircraft that is finishing restoration near me in Tulsa Oklahoma. Modified the Trumpeter C-47A into a DC3 then C-49. Engines Vector Wright 1820 single row (9 cyl) instead of P&W R-1830 double row (14 cyl) engines (60 parts per engine). Shortened cowling for reduced row engines. Removed upper dome behind cockpit, scratch built tail cone fairing, added rubber brake lines (orange) & steel brake lines. Scratch built interior to match current aircraft and added rib & stringer details. True details wheels, Ultracast props, revised engine air intake scoop and modern antennas. Edited July 11, 2017 by drhornii Old Dog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Really nice work on a beautiful aeroplane, Bravo! Cheers M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Fantastic work! Definitely belongs here in the Non-LSP section though, so I've taken the liberty of moving it for you. Kev drhornii 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaffyMan Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Nice looking real good Love the fact you can take the engine cowl off - very nice touch Taff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Wobbly invasion stripes as they should be and none of these straight as a die garbage you see on warbirds these days, it takes skill to pull of the perfect look to them, well done. Every man and his dog used to paint them on aircraft here, whether they ever wore them or not, the BBMF being one of the culprits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhornii Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Since I built her as she is today, it has to be straight lines, not as if it was applied with a paint roller.......... Wobbly invasion stripes as they should be and none of these straight as a die garbage you see on warbirds these days, it takes skill to pull of the perfect look to them, well done. Every man and his dog used to paint them on aircraft here, whether they ever wore them or not, the BBMF being one of the culprits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 What an outstanding build. Absolutely love it. The new owner better take really good care of her, as she's a one of a kind. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhornii Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 This is the outfit that owns it here in Oklahoma. The have a C-47 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Lovley mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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