1/48 C-47A Skytrain
Trumpeter 1/48 C-47A Skytrain is a plastic kit of the American Douglas transport aircraft. It contains 338 parts, photo-etched parts and rubber tyres. Paints and glues required for assembly are not included.
The Douglas C-47 Skytrain was developed as the military transport version of the DC-3 airliner. It became famous for its dependability and versatility, carrying cargo and troops, dropping paratroopers on D-Day and flying the Hump to supply China. After the war it served in the Berlin Airlift and in many later conflicts.
According to the manufacturer, the Trumpeter kit in 1/48 scale has 338 parts on 12 sprues, three rubber tyres, a photo-etched fret and a film for the instrument panel. The fuselage sides are slide-moulded with rivet detail, and the split cargo door comes with a photo-etched ladder. The finished model spans 604 mm.
The manufacturer lists two marking options: C-47A-65-DL “Kilroy” of the 92nd TCS/439th TCG, Upottery, 6 June 1944, and C-47A “Turf-Sport Special” of the 61st Troop Carrier Squadron. The large model suits a display cabinet or forms the basis of a diorama with paratroopers. Paints and glues required for assembly are not included.
Nationality: USA. Period: World War II.
| Category: | Aircraft 1/48 |
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| EAN: | 9580208028286 |
| Scale: | 1/48 |
