Italeri 1:72 scale Douglas C-47

[19kilo]

I think this is an older Italeri kit. Ran into quite a few fit issues. Still, I’m overall satisfied with how it turned out. 

[406 Silverado]

That turned out well kilo! I am seeing fit issues with the windscreen but other than that it’s a super looking plane bud. Great to have you back!!

[stikpusher]

Nice looking C-47! Very cleanly done.

[jeaton01]

Well done, properly gooney looking. Italeri kits can have their challenges.

[kyledehart5]

C-47s are awesome! This one looks sweet. Really nice work. I need to build myself a C47 at some point. Be a good one to have on the shelf

[19kilo]

Nov 30, 2023 20:44:48 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

That turned out well kilo! I am seeing fit issues with the windscreen but other than that it’s a super looking plane bud. Great to have you back!!

Thanks! Yeah, that canopy felt me fits!

[Joe Rix]

You have done a sweet job on your C-47. Appears as though you tackled said challenges and produced a good looking build. Well done.

[19kilo]

Dec 1, 2023 4:57:02 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

C-47s are awesome! This one looks sweet. Really nice work. I need to build myself a C47 at some point. Be a good one to have on the shelf

I’ve wanted a C-47 for a long time, but I usually always built multi-engine aircraft in 1:72 scale because they take up less shelf space. As far as I can tell this Italeri kit is about the only 1:72 scale option I could find.

[kyledehart5]

Dec 1, 2023 8:08:41 GMT -5 19kilo said:

Dec 1, 2023 4:57:02 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

C-47s are awesome! This one looks sweet. Really nice work. I need to build myself a C47 at some point. Be a good one to have on the shelf

I’ve wanted a C-47 for a long time, but I usually always built multi-engine aircraft in 1:72 scale because they take up less shelf space. As far as I can tell this Italeri kit is about the only 1:72 scale option I could find.

I know what you mean. I built a 1/72 scale Shackleton and I still don’t know where to put it it’s so big. 😂

[handiabled]

I built this kit many years ago and I agree the fitment wasn't great. This looks like you handled it just fine though. I love the iconic invasion stripes you put on!

[tcoat]

Dec 1, 2023 4:57:02 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

C-47s are awesome! This one looks sweet. Really nice work. I need to build myself a C47 at some point. Be a good one to have on the shelf

If you have the space the old 1/48 Monogram kit is actually REALLY nice.

[kyledehart5]

Dec 1, 2023 10:01:38 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Dec 1, 2023 4:57:02 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

C-47s are awesome! This one looks sweet. Really nice work. I need to build myself a C47 at some point. Be a good one to have on the shelf

If you have the space the old 1/48 Monogram kit is actually REALLY nice.

I surely do not. But they hasn’t stopped me yet. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Appreciate the info. Maybe one day.

[dukemaddog]

Brilliant job on that bird!