**** DONE: 1/48 C-47A Skytrain - Jet/Recon/Transport GB

[Wayne Little]

Finally off work now i can get some modeling time done what a long week.

Excellent...

 

[woody]

Stupid question on the props would there have been yellow tips there is no call out in the instructions.

 

[woody]

Okay a little update the props and engine front.

 

[meatloaf109]

Yes. I see you already did them though.

 

[woody]

Thanks Paul, well i got some more done intakes, exhaust sheild, and cowls and installed center section to the fuse.

and with a prop in place.

and the landing gear metal or plastic.

 

[ccheese]

Looking great !

Charles

 

[tigerdriver]

coming along very nicely

 

[Wayne Little]

That looks great mate!

 

[N4521U]

As far as the metal gear legs go, it appears the flashing is even like the kit legs. Not that great a difference. Makes me think I may not need them on my builds. Are they worth the money????? Only if they have super detail.

BTW, you've got some great work going there.

 

[meatloaf109]

Yeah, there doesn't seem to be any difference in detail. I'd go with the plastic for ease of clean-up. But if she's a heavy beast, (and I suspect it is), the metal would probably be a good choice.

 

[Crimea_River]

Looks great Jerry. Never used metal landing gear myself but if they came with the kit, there may be a good reason.

 

[Gnomey]

Nicely done so far!

 

[Airframes]

Looking good. I've only rarely used metal landing gear, when kit parts are inaccurate, or strength is needed. If it's a heavy model, they could be useful, if they can be fitted without problems.

 

[woody]

Thanks guys, the metal legs came with the kit i think i will try them always got the plastic for backup.

 

[N4521U]

If you put the finished build on an area heater, wouldn't matter plastic or cast iron!
Just sayin.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

That looks great mate!

Certainly does………….

 

[woody]

Thanks guys for the kind words. Okay what would the preferred color be on the landing gear and wheels.

 

[Airframes]

Landing gear legs were painted in 'Aluminium', which was a clear dope with aluminium powder added. Best way to replicate this is adding a very small amount of white to silver. Wheels were dullish bare metal. Don't forget the prominent brake lines, looped behind the diagonal gear stay, running up it into the nacelle.

 

[woody]

Thanks Terry for the input.

 

[fubar57]

Looking right smart, Jerry.

Geo