Douglas
RARE ‘GOONEY BIRD’ SCHEMES
The new 1/72 decal sheet from Iliad Design offers very different schemes for four machines in the legendary C-47 family.
Building ICM's 1/32 scale Stearman PT17/N2S-3 Kaydet
Richard Spreckley tackles ICM's recent 1/32 Stearman PT17/N2S-3 Kaydet, replicating a dazzling United States Army Air Force machine.
LATIN AMERICAN TRANSPORTS
While it’s usually World War Two fighter and bomber types that are immediately recognisable, there’s one transport aircraft that gets an honorary inclusion in any such listings: the Douglas DC-3/C-47.
RAISING HAVOC
Schiffer Military’s Legends of Warfare series are ideal references for those wanting an introduction to a subject, with the A-20 Havoc volume being a perfect example.
GUARD TRANSPORTS
Here’s another great collection of C-47s for those wanting a different livery for their Airfix, HobbyBoss or Italeri kits.
STRIKING SKYTRAINS
While a popular modelling subject, military-liveried C-47 Skytrains can have something of a plain appearance – thankfully, aftermarket markings such as these ‘pin-up’ schemes from Foxbot can provide a welcome twist on the theme.
DELECTABLE DAUNTLESS FROM REVELL
Key Model World's CHRIS CLIFFORD thinks Revell's re-issue of Accurate Miniatures' 1/48 Dauntless SBD-5 is a wise move, which will delight many modellers.
‘SMALL BUT DETAILED’
Having treated modellers to a minute Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless in 1/144 scale, Brengun has issued a separate detail set for the model’s exterior.
TOMCAT HAWK
Modellers with Fujimi/Hobby 2000, Hasegawa, Hobby Boss, Italeri and even Matchbox 1/72 A-4M Skyhawk II kits can use MILSPEC’s decals to replicate the livery of a VMA-311 jet, complete with an evil-looking tail motif depicting the unit’s ‘Tomcats’ namesake.
OKINAWA STRAFERS
Given the dearth of 1/48 A-26 kits, it’s perhaps surprising this is the fifth iteration of ICM’s superb offering, for a gun and rocket-armed version.