Building the Airfix 1/72 scale Douglas C47 Skytrain for a military heritage display

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A very special day here at Badgerworks - the completion of the first in a series of commissions for a heritage display at an active RAF airbase. I'll not go into any more detail than that, as they'll be doing some press when it all goes live and I don't want to spoil the surprise.
We've built the Airfix 1/72 scale C47 Skytrain, with a livery based loosely on the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's C47, complete with a couple of paratroopers. Turns out British parachuting technique was different from the US, and this is reflected in the position of the static line anchor, the static lines themselves and other details. The RAF decals came from Hannants.
It's particularly poignant to upload this today, the 75th anniversary of the D Day landings.
#DDay75
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[@soliisoul3172]

My first airplane build as a child (13). I had none of the skill, but all of the pride. The old man was in the 82nd. Linked my paratroopers to a fish line and strung them out the door. Military inspirations as a boy led to 28 years of service in the Army. HOOAH! Thanks for rekindling my youth and for an awesome model build.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, and thanks for sharing that story.

[@gianca60]

Hi from Italy. Airfix brand brings me back memories of a 13 Y.O. kid in 1970's, building those beautiful british and german airplanes, after school and not studying at all. The kid was me. Ciao.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Brilliant, thanks for watching :-)

[@idaho2ndgens240]

Awesome build! The paint work is fantastic! The C-47 meant a great deal to my father. He loved that plane. He flew 105 missions in Korea in one, receiving 7 air medals and a DFC while working on Operation Aviary. He dropped partisan spies into North Korea and China in late 1951 and early 52. He said that plane was very tough and took some wicked shelling, still getting him home. They painted theirs black on the underside and half way up for night time air drops. Beautiful work on your build.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks for sharing that. People sometimes refer to Korea as the "forgotten war", and I think that's true. It's a real shame as it devalues the sacrifices made by people like your father.

[@Leviwalker617]

What a legend,pilots and soldiers in the Korean War were forgotten,by far some of the toughest out there, thank you for sharing your story

[@gammonsandwich1756]

I'm not a modeler, but I like watching these videos simply to observe someone who has a level of patience I just don't possess. Well done.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, and thanks for watching :-)

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Black "stripes" on wing leading edges are De-Icer Boots. Made of rubber sheets with rubber tubes running length wise. Glued and edge screwed onto the wing edges. When the temperature, humidity and altitude were "just right" ice would form on the leading edges and planes would crash. In those "just right" conditions the de-icer boots would inflate - deflate cycling several times a minute - breaking up and preventing new ice. Checking them for holes and tears was/is part of every pre-flight inspection. Beauty build. You are definitely a "Modelers' Modeler". Thank you for sharing...

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@kevinburns5762]

Amazing work, and the weathering is on point as well! lovely to see a model that's not overly weathered to death with big black panel lines all over it

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@allandavis8201]

Having just started modelling again after a 40 year gap (I was working on the real thing for 24 of those years and am no retired) the tips and techniques you have demonstrated are invaluable, didn’t have airbrushes and washes etc all those years ago, thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge. Thumbs up 👍.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

You're welcome. I cam back to modeling after a long time myself, and found it difficult sometimes to find info on newer techniques. That's the main reason I started these videos - to pass on what I learned.

[@alexanderdalgety2870]

Absolutely fantastic piece of work for a museum to display for such a historic event in our history can't believe one idiot gave it a thumbs down.The aircraft looks amazing with the props and such a brilliant idea with the rod in the wings. Be proud of your achievement for all of those who will see it on display and make us all think of those brave men on D. Day and throughout WW2.🇳🇿

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it. As for the thumbs down, everyone's entitled to their opinion ;-)

[@shyguygaming9845]

What make is the paratrooper ready to jump?

[@garybrounstein7725]

Just finished watching your marvelous video. What made this video stand out from the rest is how you allowed enough time for us to read both the captioning & labels. Excellent approach! Thank you, Gary

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks. I actually had some comments on earlier videos that they were a bit quick, so now I try to leave them up with plenty of time for folks to read them :-)

[@uio890138]

One these flew over my house the other day, they still have such a sweet sound in flight!! I knew what is was before I even saw it.

[@joaquinperez959]

Sir you are a true master you are to be highly praised for outstanding work!!!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I wouldn't go that far, but I appreciate the comment :-)

[@cuffybert51]

Lovely build. Glad to know I'm not the only nut job around who paints things that will never be seen.

[@chrissharp5073]

Wow! A brilliant model build and very fitting for the occasion. In my younger days I was an avid builder if Airfix kits and this was an all time favourite and it's now given me the bug to rekindle my youth!! Thank you.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Glad to hear it. Seriously, that's one of the reasons I make these videos. I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

[@michaelclay-mccluskey7114]

Fantastic model and what a way to pay respect to all those who fought in WW2 well done .

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[@geoffacox]

I am more than happy with the result, just to put it all in perspective, I'm now 75 and a lot of the stuff you use was unheard of, and my first kit was from Frog, when I was 12, so I'm imagining what my models would look like with all this new tech. I really enjoy the trip through my youth that your videos provide Best wishes Geoff, Adelaide SA .

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I hear you. One of the reasons I started making these videos was because, when I returned to the hobby after 30 years or so, there were so many new things to learn and very little info, so as I figured things out, I thought I'd share that with others in the same boat. Thanks for watching, much appreciated.

[@joecalobeer6396]

Beautiful job! I will use your technique for spinning props! Your take on how to make it look realistic is the best I have seen yet!!! As you were cutting out the disc and painting it, I was thinking “just another take on what I’ve already seen “. Then you cut the blades out of the disc and I thought “that is the best interpretation of a spinning prop I have ever seen “! Glad I watched your video!👍🏼

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it. After looking at the reference pictures, it seemed the best way to go.

[@rob9472]

Really bloody top job there fella, Very impressive indeed, Pleased to hear about the commission the more people that can appreciate the work you do the better in my humble opinion, Glad to see something like this for the 75th anniversary.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@theodoreolson8529]

Brit: DECals Yank: DEEcals Great video. Being a retired logistics officer I have a fondness for the C-47. New subscriber here, great channel. "Most of it won't be seen. But I know it's there." The mark of a great modeler.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@johntailing5283]

Another stunner of a build , , ! Commissioned by a museum, for a “massively important” historical event display piece, you should quite rightly feel very, very proud. Really can’t wait to see the final display. As usual, superbly produced video - great job, very well done you.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@trinescape]

i am not a model builder ,did when i was youger but i have to say it was a pleasure to watch your skill in that build video ,you are very good at your hobby and thanks for posting i really enjoyed watching cheers Andy

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@grahams7697]

Thanks for taking the time and making a great effort towards putting this informative video together 👍 Some people take these tutorials for granted, but I understand how much time is devoted towards production, post-production, editing, dubbing etc. Again - well done! Some really good modelling techniques displayed during both construction and finishing. Some stuff that I had forgotten about...so, thanks for the refresher course! 😊👏👏

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it. I do seem to spend more time editing than building sometimes :-)

[@rankamateurscalemodelling2585]

Crazy coincidence! I literally just stopped watching this great vid when I heard the sound of radial engines overhead. I went outside and flying over me was exactly what you just built - followed by many more! I live in Germany and remembered today they are celebrating the Luftbrücke airlifts to Berlin! It's gonna be a wonderfully noisy day!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

That must have been a wonderful sight to see and hear. People often forget these aircraft took part in many pivotal moments in history. Thanks for sharing that, I wish I could have seen it.

[@rankamateurscalemodelling2585]

​@@SteamGeezerUK When I heard the 3rd "wave" coming I thought "Doh - video camera". I captured a very short clip of them flying over - if you're interested I can get it to you. Here's a link to the event: foerderverein-luftbruecke-berlin-70.de/?lang=en. Some of it is still in German but Mr. Google should help. You'll find a link to the 30+ planes flying over. Wiesbaden became the adminsitrative centre of the US army after the second world war and they used the small airfield here (as well as Frankfurt down the road) to fly from. As a Brit in his 50s it was a poignant sight! And, by the way, fantastic build. I love the slight twist you always bring into your modelling.

[@ModelNerd]

Very nice display - great idea to show the figures during the jump.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks. That was actually a specific request from the client.

[@Yinetteification]

The level of detail is absolutely stunning, very nice, and an appropriate piece for a museum

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@stuartwebster829]

I have decided to return to modelling after a period of approximately 40+ years and have secured several 1/48 B17 ( my favourite) kits to start work on.Have to admit watched your video of the Skytrain and was in total awe at your skill level and attention to detail,the spinning props effect just about sealed it as I am hoping to put my flight of finished fortresses in “flight” mode.Have to admit to be more than a little daunted in starting out as I expect my end results are not going to come anywhere close to what you have achieved,but keeping telling myself that as long as I enjoy it is what really counts.I have subscribed and look forward to working my way through your library of videos. Brilliant work sir. Best wishes Stuart

[@BWTIII]

You Sir, are nn artist. Thank you for sharing your passion on such a historic occasion.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

And thank you for watching :-)

[@130hengineer]

Thanks for building the Dakota for us. Cheers!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@ramonrodriguezadam3584]

Thank you for shedding a bit of a light on the spinning propeller illusion. As always, masterful. Cheers!

[@arronjones6985]

Absolute epic build! A fantastic display piece for all ages. Just hope we remember awesome planes like this in the years to come. Guys like you help the youth of today to appreciate our history with your modelling skills. Makes it fun and gets people involved. Great work buddy👍 think I'm gona have ago at a dc3 now. Only ever done small planes, so this should be fun. 😊

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@hartleyhare7375]

your attention to detail is amazing, thank you.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@rubenruiz8442]

I truly enjoyed watching this video; usually my attention span ends in the first 2 or 3 minutes; but I actually watch all 45-46 minutes!! Wonderful job!! Truly you are a craftsman!!! Thanks!!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@trainsontuesday]

I was at Duxford on June 2nd when 32 of these arrived to take part in the 75th. anniversary commemoration.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I've seen videos, but that must have been something to see for real :-)

[@trainsontuesday]

@@SteamGeezerUK It certainly was.

[@malthomas987]

kin hell Airfix has come a long way since i last built one

[@SteamGeezerUK]

The newer Airfix kits are actually pretty good. I've built several and they're greatly improved in recent years.

[@PurpleTT99]

Truly excellent outcome, you can tell there was a bit of passion to get this one just-so. The museum will be so very grateful I've no doubt.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it. They seem pleased enough with it :-)

[@toddscollectibles980]

Wow....what a fantastic job you did. Could not take my eyes off the whole video. Work of art.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@fulanitoflyer]

Beautiful! one of my favorite all time planes..

[@michaellord9]

Very nice model... my uncle died at Arnhem flying the Dak - am always astonished to know he was the only recipient of the VC in RAF Transport Command, given the hell all Dak pilots flew through, From D Day to the end of the war.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, and thanks for sharing your story.

[@MLBPeacePlanet]

Propeller idea is brilliant. Nice build

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@Markus_Andrew]

I just watched this and you've inspired me, mate. I built dozens of models as a kid and somebody recently gave me an Airfix 1:72 Spitfire Mk.IA that they've had rattling around in a drawer few a few years but never got around to building, so I'm going to give it a crack (the Mk.1A Spit is my all-time fave). It's been a while (I'm pushing 60 now, lol) but already I learned some neat tricks from watching you at work. I've never seen those window masks before, wasn't aware there were such things. There's a bunch of new tools I'm going to have to pick up, but it should be fun. Gorgeous job you did here, the C47 looks fantastic! The museum should be very happy with it.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it. One of the main reasons for making these videos was to pass on what I learned after returning to modeling after a 30 year hiatus, so I'm very happy it's helped you. I made an Airfix Mk.1 Spitfire a while ago, as it happens - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXzCfoevn6tga7c

[@MrBluemarine007]

Wow what can I say just brilliant... Also thank you as my granddad jumped in to Normandy on D day.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it, and what your granddad did for us all.

[@MrBluemarine007]

@@SteamGeezerUK thank you for say that, yes am very proud of what my granddad and gran and uncle's did in the war, also its nice to see you using RAF colours and not the US ones, nice one so thank you again and keep up the grate work ...Nick..

[@jamesbracken4618]

Looks good, I grew up in the 60s with 3 brothers, building models. Our bedroom ceiling had no less then 10 airplanes hanging at various angles and I never thought of making a spinning propeller, cool.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@RubensBudgetCreations]

I so like the fact that when you use citadel paint you show the pots you're using. Those pots are atleast 25 years old and no longer in production, they even use a different manufacturer now.

[@jshrawder49]

WOW I learned a lot, thank you for showing that amount of detail!!!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thank you for watching :-)

[@liamgray9805]

Brilliant video sir - great build

[@tr4ncy99]

Beautiful plane and stunning work

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@Deanedgington]

Fantastic work Geezer - your painting skills are top-notch, and your video editing is excellent too! I also do a little modelling, but I've learnt a ton of new tricks watching you work. Many thanks.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@landsnailproject2875]

Very informative and excellent ideas!!!!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@TheWGLOVER]

A fantastic build. One of the best .

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@tappedout300xc]

Absolute work of art. Well done.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@tango6nf477]

That was truly inspiring and a great tribute to the airborne boys.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@Theogenerang]

Nicely done. A world away from my attempts as a kid with Airfix in the seventies!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@p40f20]

Very, very nice!!!! I especially liked your solution for the spinning prop blades!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@radioactivelarry]

Wonderful build and a unique way to display in flight and I really like your props. I have used clear acrylic rods shoving them up jet exhaust and using a little light paint and it looks like the afterburner is lit up. F-16's look good displayed this way as other aircraft will look good this way also.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@cuebj]

For some weird reason, I just thought of googling Dakota modelling. I'm not a modeller (not for 50 years!). Was looking at newsletter of a charity I support, Kohima Educational Trust. They are offering a gold painted 3D printed model of one that flew supplies to troops in otherwise isolated battle areas in the Kohima, Manipur, Arakan regions of WW2 in Burma. My father was a kicker dropping supplies from Dakotas in late 1944 before leading a mortar troop up and down the mountains and across the flatlands up to the Japanese surrender. Now I'm 66, I miss him more than ever. Thanks for this. If I had a go at modelling, I'd do an American variant because Americans diverted planes from supplying the Chinese Nationalist forces to support Britain against Japan to prevent Japanese cutting supply lines to China as a by-product of invading India

[@tree267]

Did I intend to watch all 45 mins of this? No. Did I? Yes! Great job, learnt a ton that I can apply to my own models.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@hermanmoore3301]

Excellent idea with the spinning props..something new learnt today.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I'm glad you found it useful.

[@hermanmoore3301]

@@SteamGeezerUK You're welcome I have 4 daks Italeri and Airfix mix to still be built.............so this build was of particular interest to me.I intend to have one with paratroopers.........going to use some of the SHQ brit para fig...........One dak will be medi-vac - one pure cargo - one converted to Floatplane.

[@runedyrting8476]

Very impressive!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@ianthomson9363]

Another great build and a very important one too- well done for getting the commission! An ingenious way of suspending the model and showing the spinning props, though perhaps there's way of masking to produce fuzzy edges as well? That must be the modeller's Holy Grail! I'm often nipping in to Hannant's too, as I live only a few miles away- perhaps we'll bump into each other one day. Right, it's time I gave youtube a rest and got on with my current build: a 1/24 Routemaster- if you thought the C47 box was big, you should see the size of this one!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it ;-)

[@tygrkhat4087]

A terrific build. The only minor complaint I have is the symmetrical spinning props. It would look better if both props weren't in the same position. This is indeed a wonderful tribute to those who were involved with that epic day 75 years ago. "Remember it. Remember all of it. Because we are on the verge of a day that will be talked about long after we are dead and gone." Said by an unnamed naval officer played by Rod Steiger in "The Longest Day."

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it. I was going to put the props in different places, but all the reference shots I looked at had them in the same place.

[@neinnein9306]

I remember my Wehrmacht grandpa dying in Normandy and also all other young man of the Allies and innocent civilians.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

It was a terrible thing to have happened. You'd think by now we'd find a better way to resolve our differences.

[@neinnein9306]

Perhaps you can visit the german Luftwaffe museum near Berlin one day? I build some models for them. Mostly for a big Legion Condor display. But I also helped to find a paint sheme for a real '44er Fw-190 they have. Just say if you are near and I can show you :)

[@Ihaveseenthings577]

Prop syncrophacer...

[@warrenchambers4819]

Really nice. I've done something like this once back in high school. I built the 1/48 monogram C-47 and had paratroopers coming out. I'd gotten the idea from a Army recruiting station that had one hanging from the ceiling as well.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

1/48? That must have been huge :-)

[@adamthrelfall5737]

Great, job mate! Really looking forward to the full installation in the casing. I'm sure it will look epic in the little Museum. A lot of hard work, research and dedication went into this build. You should be justifiably proud!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks buddy, that means a lot. Now we've just got to get the rest of them done :-)

[@teevee92]

Such a good trick with the props in motion!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@davidduganne5939]

Been a long time since I've built a plastic kit. Enjoyed the "refresher". Your Douglas looks great!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@chancerNW]

Excellent build and vid, thanks for heads up on what to expect. I have the same kit on my bench at present. I was asked to build it a presentation piece on an airfield display base by a member of my model club who normally builds armour. Stunning end result.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks. It's not a bad model, a few minor fitting issues but it's pretty good. The main issue I had was the antenna on the roof - I must have knocked that thing off a dozen times :-)

[@jorgereixach9509]

For my side, your C-47 looks wonderful . Great Job!! . Next time that I make a DC-3, I will follow your procedures . Thanks for your video.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@se6550]

Outstanding good sir. Very nicely done.

[@markshellard5894]

Looks awesome 👏🏻

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@g.b.8445]

A really great project and video, fantastic idea with the rod too. Thanks for sharing.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@James-yy4vl]

Outstanding!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@angelreading5098]

Props look amazing ,I am going to steal that idea in the future,I used to use clear discs with scratch marks spun onto them from a Dremel to simulate the same but the cutting of those blades looks much better,a nice diorama piece for the museum,well done sir.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

By all means, feel free. That's what the videos are for :-) Thanks for watching :-)

[@No1sonuk]

TBH, a full disc is more like what you'd see if it flew past. The blade arcs in photos are a result of the shutter capturing a small period of time.

[@rcfoley]

C-47 coming down the strip, Airborne Daddy gonna take a little trip. Stand-up, hook-up, shuffle to the door. Jump right out and count to four. AATW!!!

[@busmirror]

AATW!! 2-504 4-506 71-76

[@rcfoley]

HOOO-AAHHHH!!! C-2-20 SFG(A)75-85

[@busmirror]

@@rcfoley Yes Sir! RESPECT!

[@soldtobediers]

May double blessings be upon you gentlemen... ''For once you have tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes skywards, for there you have been, and there you will long to return.'' -Leonardo da Vinci ''How much more then; than we who've mounted such flights & have chosen to jump from between it's wings? -Former 11b4p 82nd Abn. 1/504 ''Strike and Hold'' -71-'74

[@braeeee_]

Should I get this? 😂

[@Alfredromeothatsme]

Looks great!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@jazzmusician46]

That’s just beautiful. What a wonderful build, and it was a pleasure to watch. Thank you once again.

[@lawrencemartin6041]

Excellent! Great completed model. Many thanks.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, and thanks for watching :-)

[@advancelast1740]

Bloody brilliant

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@simonvance8054]

Great aircraft, nice job!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@jefvscorner5148]

Great work!!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@danielblythe5337]

Awesome in flight build! More should be done with model Paratroopers, and with flight dioramas in general! I love the way these Paratroopers and static lines are done. Outstanding the way this is suspended, with less visible means of support than many in flight dioramas. One of my goals is to make opened parachutes with the figures, and for Funny car vintage builds. I have the 60's Hawk Models Parachute assault kit, and I plan to build it, as it has been an inspiration to me of what can be done with parachute models and modeling.

[@2-Hands]

Very NICE, "Thanks" for sharing this with us.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@BigChrisD1965]

Simply awesome, love it. Congratulations.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@ThePhosphater]

Brilliant bit of modeling

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@rotorheadv8]

A lot of people don't realize that in reality, the “Invasion” stripes were painted on the plane using a big brush and a bucket of paint. They didn’t mask off the lines and spray them on. They were told how big to make them and told the guy “Don’t paint over anything important”

[@No1sonuk]

Yeah. My granddad was RAF ground crew during WW2 and always moaned about spending all night painting stripes on aircraft!

[@mangacz]

Outstanding work!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@TheGuitarmanrh]

Wow just wow, the way you did that metal bar was brilliant!!! Watching you build makes me feel like a rank amateur!!! God Bless You!!!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks. I was an engineer for many years, so it seemed like the best way to go. As it happens, the company who are building the display case were also very pleased with it, as it makes their life easier too :-)

[@flybobbie1449]

I was in the process of mounting the Airfix 1/24 Harrier by a bar through the wing tip into a vertical board with picture of clouds on and some train set trees below. Out riggers getting in the way. I had motorized and sequenced the lowering of the air brake, gear, nozzles and flaps via one motor and chord to each part i want to move.. One day i will finish it off.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Sounds great, I'd love to see it when it's done.

[@edwardweeks1555]

Really great work,only thing I would have changed would have been the spinning props not being symmetrical with each blade matching each side exactly but still amazing and thanks for doing this to celebrate the GREATEST GENERATION and God save the Queen and God bless America.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

In the reference shots, the props were in the same spot, so I just did the same. Thanks for watching :-)

[@parascalemodels]

Cracking job mate. A suggestion for the next one.....if you are going to use the stainless rod, gring the rod down first then the wing. I have done something similar and works magic. KUTGW look forward to seeing what other builds you have slated for the museum.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I did think about that, but the rod is only 3mm and I was worried it might be too weak. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.

[@lorenherren8200]

Terrific video, great work, beautiful job!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@blakerh]

Great job!

[@hobbyaddict9908]

What a great build. I did notice the static lines were coming out the bottom of the door. I believe the paratroopers' static lines were connected to a rail at the top of the fuse, therefore their static lines would come out the top of the doorway. I know it is too late now but I think it would have been fantastic to light the interior "green" for jump, red otherwise. Power could be fed through the wing if a hollow tube was used rather than a solid rod. A small LED would easily be enough and either a battery pack or an ac adapter could be mounted on the other side of the "mounting wall". Either way a very enjoyable video!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

As I mentioned in the video, the static line anchor on RAF aircraft runs from seat height at the front to the floor at the rear. The static line also has a 9' extension in it, taking it to 21' long overall. This was done to avoid issues where the chute and/or trooper could hit or foul on the tail. As for lights, I did consider them, and motors for the props, but this model is going to be on display in a case in a museum, basically forever, so I wanted to avoid anything that would be a potential maintenance issue in the future. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.

[@hobbyaddict9908]

@@SteamGeezerUK Sorry I missed the part re: the static lines. My mistake,

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Don't worry about it. From what I gather, it's a little known setup. Every film etc I've seen always shows the US style with the anchor line at head height. I believe the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's aircraft has the US style setup even :-)

[@andyreid4484]

great result looked amazing

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@TheKnightsShield]

Nicely done. I've always been a fan of Douglas DC planes, mainly the DC-3 and DC-10. My all time favourite warplane, however, is the B-17 Flying Fortress. Can't forget the Spitfire, though, gotta love those beauties.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Indeed. Thanks for watching :-)

[@endbeginning2808]

Fantastic!!!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@markellison1364]

Excellent job! Very well done.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@FlyingSModels]

Great looking C-47. Enjoyed the video build! Sub'd.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@paulellam6926]

Great work, looks brill, great build video as well, many thanks.

[@liamgray9805]

Great idea about the props - class

[@danilince]

really nice the model and these propellers , thanks from Spain.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@JJ01474]

Brilliant work!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@johnbrown7858]

Great build. The props look really good, and realistic!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)