Building A C-47 To Give Away. Airfix 1/72. Full Build.

[@ScalerDan]

Nice and clean! A C-47 is definitely on my list. Best regards...

[@scaleffect]

Thanks for checking it out Dan. This is a pretty decent kit overall if you're planning to do a 1/72 model, and with your skills I'm sure it would turn out excellent.

[@KarlScaleModeling]

Great work right there, that C-47 looks amazing and I'm glad your uncle was also happy with the gift. I don't usually follow plane builds but you kept me hooked watching you build this, so well done for the video too. Thanks for the mention, I'm glad I inspired you with the double sided tape for the base. Neat work indeed, well done.

[@scaleffect]

Once again Karl you are far too kind, I appreciate it pal. Your tape method worked perfectly and made the process super simple. Not having to worry about glue drying times and making a mess was great. I can't wait to try some bases for my car models with your method next.

[@akahelpwttubers]

So nice

[@scaleffect]

Thanks for watching glad you like it

[@kyledehartsscaleworks]

Awesome work buddy. You’re such a terrific builder. This is one beautiful bird. I can only imagine your uncle absolutely loved this gift. Another killer build. Thanks for sharing the process.

[@scaleffect]

Thanks pal, I can tell he liked it because when I gave it to him he immediately launched into stories about the plane, the pilots, the missions, and his dad of course.

[@kyledehartsscaleworks]

@ you’re welcome! And that is awesome!! I had to think it was going to be a really successful gift!!

[@davidp7414]

Wonderful build

[@scaleffect]

Thank you, appreciate you checking it out

[@BillyStrangeAutoModels]

Nicely done and you overcame a decent amount of challenges with this one. A well-made gift for sure! 🤙

[@scaleffect]

Thank you my friend, not bad for something with wings huh?

[@KluisCraft]

Beatiful airplane, nice build 👍🏽

[@scaleffect]

Thank you, not bad for only 3 wheels and having wings I suppose 😁 I need to get over and watch your Audi R8 build!

[@janvanrenselaar5998]

At least your came better out then mine. I build this kit in the Buffalo Air Colors,shiny aluminium with green from the Discovery TV series. The Artic Pilots. And i broke the landing gear,so i needed to change it in a flying pane. Your uncle jumped very near from where i was born,and every year there is still jumping to co-memorade the Operation Garden Market. And they still use the C47,s for that. Great noise from those engines when they are getting closer to the jumping site. Very nice of you to build that plane for your uncle.

[@scaleffect]

I bet that reenactment is a sight to see, that would be really cool to go to sometime!

[@DutchDaveModels]

Nice dedication build!

[@scaleffect]

Thanks for checking it out, I appreciate it

[@ryananderson4489]

Contrary to the previous rude comment by Donald, I have just discovered your channel, thoroughly enjoyed watching your build, even the mistakes which we all make, I have subscribed looking forward to watching more content. Great finish on the Dakota, on of my favourite aircraft!

[@scaleffect]

Thanks for checking it out, I'm glad you liked it. I'm always open to criticism, even when it's delivered in peculiar ways, so it doesn't bother me

[@johnpaul041]

I built this kit into a D-Day loading up diorama. I enjoyed it, but agree the landing gear was a pain. Nice job. This is a great gift for your father. (I originally got into modeling a few years ago to re-create the planes my uncle flew in the war and show them to my mom...his sister)

[@scaleffect]

Thanks for checking it out. I thought about opening the doors and trying to do a Market-Garden load up style of scene as well, but that's a bit outside my skillset at this point. Maybe some time in the future though.

[@2-Hands]

The Leading Edges area that you painted Black, are called "De-Ice" Boots. They are Inflated by pumping Engine Bleed Air to break up any Ice that may form on the Wings.

[@scaleffect]

Thanks for the info, I appreciate you sharing your expertise. Always something new to learn with every subject.

[@thekinksfan5102]

You can mix a drop of mr finishing surfacer 1500 black to the ca glue. It's frustrating when it's normally transparent when dry and hard to see if the seam needs more sanding. When the ca is darker than the plastic makes it easier to see.

[@scaleffect]

That's a great tip, thank you for sharing! I will have to try that next time because yes, trying to see if my sanding job is adequate is rather challenging.

[@windsorspitfire]

Great job. You earned my sub with the "carpet cam." BTW, there wasn't usually an anti-glare panel on aircraft in this scheme, I''m not so sure the subject aircraft had one despite Airfix's instructions, and even if so, it certainly isn't conspicuous that it is missing.

[@windsorspitfire]

I have to say though, something bugs me about those engraved panel lines all over this plane. I almost think the old rivet festooned kit from the 60s might look more DC-3 like.

[@scaleffect]

I'm glad you enjoyed that bit of humor (although I was a bit panicked in the moment) because it happens to every modeler at some point. Right when the part pinged out of my tweezers I thought "well, here's a fun opportunity to film the hunt for the part." Although to be fair, I figured the actual 10min it took me to find it would have been a bit much to endure for the video lol. As for the panel lines, Airfix's "style" on their 1/72 kits seem to all be this way; a bit overemphasized. It does make for some fun weathering opportunities though which I most recently took advantage of on an Airfix Bf 109.

[@heidihobear]

If I remember right the thing on the front of the wing The big black thing is called a de icer boot. So it works by expanding then braking the ice

[@scaleffect]

Thank you, appreciate the insight. Always something new to learn and it's great when I can get expert input like this!

[@bobpritchard979]

That is correct. It is an Ice boot and used as you said.

[@guypeasley]

The antenna on sides of the fuselage are for instrument landing.

[@scaleffect]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on that, I learn so much new stuff with every build

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Maybe that's why I stick to model cars. Not as fiddly as military stuff.

[@scaleffect]

Cars give me their fiddles too lol, but yeah this landing gear was something else. In 1/48 it might not have been too bad, but in 1/72 it was tough. Airfix might want to revisit their engineering on something like this next time.

[@donaldmckernan6335]

Wow. Your page was a recommendation. You lost me at about 4:20. Seeing as it was a gift I didn’t do my best (I paraphrase). How disgusting.

[@scaleffect]

@@donaldmckernan6335 thanks for watching and your feedback, I really appreciate it!

[@mynock5012]

bruh 💀

[@BillyStrangeAutoModels]

Ah, fun at parties I see.

[@donaldmckernan6335]

@@BillyStrangeAutoModels yup, you clearly think it ok to say what the OP said

[@BillyStrangeAutoModels]

@donaldmckernan6335 Tell me you didn't watch the whole video without telling me you didn't watch the whole video. There was context for what he said. Says more about you than him.