At wonderland models our italeri range of new releases for 2020 consists of all kinds from all categories including aircraft models, military models and. There are tons and tons of videotutorials about scale models, dispersed on the net. One bomb will destroy light vehicles, apcs, sampans, and light tanks. This pack contains 4 corrected resin nacelles, 4 corrected propeller. Steamgeezer and son independent traders 176,178 views. See more ideas about military aircraft, fighter jets and aircraft. All paid orders typically ship within one business day usually the same day, if the order. Build your own douglas ac47 spooky gunship dick smith revell of germany is the only manufacturer to date that has released a 148thscale kit of the douglas ac47d gunship used. Testors italeri 1 72 ac47 spooky gunship plastic aircraft.
This is one of the great series of sikorsky airlifters that also included the mh53j pave low, ch53 super stallion, and the hh53c super jolly green giant. The pak 40 antitank gun was the latest generation of antitank weapon a 7. Italeri 172 oh58d kiowa warrior model set view product. Ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force puff. Recentrly i partecipated to a group build in the flory models forum, dedicated to the korean war. Testors 0678 172 ac119k stinger gunship kit first look. Even though trumpeter has released their own kit of the c 47, this kit is an simple build that will indeed take a little preparation to make these large parts fit together smoothly. All results related to lockheed c hercules italeri 1. Im kinda new to this youtube model video thing and not very good. At wondelrand models our italeri range of 172 scale military vehicles consists of all kinds including the sherman, tiger i, t3476 and much more.
The c47 that has been available in an airfix box since 2001 is also the italeri mould, as is the 172 revell germany kit. On such a huge model it isnt as noticeable as it would be on a more diminutive subject. Building the airfix 172 scale douglas c47 skytrain for a military heritage display duration. I thought that was the airfix site, yet in it you said it was an italeri build. Italeri new plastic model kits for 2020 wonderland models. This pack contains 4 corrected resin nacelles, 4 corrected propeller spinners, 24 thinned resin blades, and 4 vent doors. Vintage original vietnam war incountry machineembroidered patch, size is 3 by 3.
Hobbylinc carries 19 italeri 172 scale dioramas at discounts up to 21%. Decals douglas c47 dc3 stencils airfix, italeri, esci, revell kits foxbot decals usd5,99 usd5,69. Jun 01, 2015 unboxing and part 1 of my dday build for a facebook group build. After serving the hobby community in the northeastern united states for over 40 years, we are pleased to announce a new online destination for quality outofproduction model kits, current. Italeri aircraft 172 c47 skytrain dakota aircraft kit. Italeri 1 72 ac 119 gunship 153 the fairchild ac 119k stinger, updated version of the previous ac 119g shadow, has been used as gunships during the vietnam war. Quite a rare kit to find these days, im pretty sure that this one is no longer in production by italeri and is the only game in. None of our partner shops or mates has this currently for sale. Molded in light gray styrene, the kit is presented on three parts trees plus an additional tree of clear parts. The first ac119 in use was credited with destroying. Italeri model kits, italeri scale models at 1001hobbies. Dobby, i have built that kit and apart from the wing issues as described by chris hall, it is a very nice kit, especially for the price.
Buy italeri military models and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The c 47 could be fitted either as a trooper, with folding benches or as a heavy freighter. Buy douglas c47 dakota skytrain italeri plane model kit 1. This is the 172 scale c47 skytrain plastic model airplane kit from italeri. After world war ii it was used in the berlin airlift, in korea, during the israeliarab conflicts, and finally became famous in its offensive role in vietnam as the ac47 gunship. At wondelrand models our italeri range of 1 72 scale military vehicles consists of all kinds including the sherman, tiger i, t3476 and much more. Shop online for 173 italeri plastic model airplanes at discounts up to 21%. Due to global pandemic, usps delivery may be temporarily delayed. The yellowish tinge of the 34097 can be vaguely seen, but then italy is famous. I built this aussie chook using italeri s 1 48 scale hc. We also stock a wide range of modelling tools, paints, airbrushes and compressors. I had since long time this kit on my stash, and so i decided this can be the good occasion to build it. Italeri 1 72 agusta a129 mangusta by chris bucholtz background following the failure of agustas attempts to build a gunship version of the a109, the company embarked on a tortuous effort to build a gunship from the ground up. Italeris mh47e is a modification of its standard chinook kit, and thus some of the parts included on the sprues for the.
The interior was fleshed out with eduard etchedbrass bench seats, stowage. My original plan was to use 2mm tamiya curvy masking tape to mask over the yellow, then airbrush the green and brown patches. Build your own douglas ac47 spooky gunship historynet. It is basically the same kit as this do217k, only with another nose and cockpit.
Im kinda new to this youtube model video thing and not very good at it. In 2014, airfix tooled a new 172 scale douglas c47 skytrain or dakota as it is know in the uk that virtually eclipses airfx original c47 kit that was introduced in 1960 and released in various. We select the best and only the best videotutorials. Adopted in 1940, it only actually appeared on the battlefield in late 1941, but very quickly proved it could deal with even the heaviest soviet tanks of the day. The principal military version of the dc3 was the c 47 skytrain.
But on the plus side the depth of the scribing makes it easy to rescribe the lines after sanding and filling the seams. After world war ii it was used in the berlin airlift, in korea, during the israeliarab conflicts, and finally became famous in its offensive role in vietnam as the ac 47 gunship. Ozconv 7211 nacelle correction for the 172 italeri kit. Italeri 6181 172 scale military model kit wwii battle of. Italeri ach spectre plastic model airplane kit 172. Hobbylinc carries 19 italeri 1 72 scale dioramas at discounts up to 21%. Buy italeri helicopter toy model kits and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. This weekend i hope to begin building the kit us army air force 154th recon. Italeris mh47e is a modification of its standard chinook kit, and thus some of the parts included on the sprues for the earlier version. Italeri 172 military plastic model kits wonderland models. The cockpit and cargo deck were built as per the instructions.
Italeri 172 ohs sioux international scale modeller. Ac47 spooky gunship, testorsitaleri 652 198x scalemates. The ac 119 replaced the obsolete douglas ac 47 and it was used for close support missions and offensive recognition duties. This is the 1 72 scale lockheed martin ac g spectre plastic model airplane kit from italeri. Italeri 172 agusta a129 mangusta by chris bucholtz background following the failure of agustas attempts to build a gunship version of the a109, the company embarked on a. Limited reissue of the italeri 1 72 scale ac 47 kit with decals to mark it as the first spooky, 48579, in either the original hivis scheme or in the later camouflaged scheme. I wonder if they come in sizes, one for 172, one for 148 and so on. To view the full range of italeri models see below. Unboxing and part 1 of my dday build for a facebook group build. The kit of course is the testors 1 72 ac 119k stinger which dates back to a time when testors used to have a wide range of kits under their brand which were reboxed italeri kits. The ac47 is equipped with three m4 miniguns mounted in three spots along the left side of the plane providing close air support. Italeri model kits, italeri scale models delivered to you by 1001hobbies 1001modelkits. After serving the hobby community in the northeastern united states for over 40 years, we are pleased to announce a new online destination for quality outofproduction model kits, current kits, and previously owned collectible models.
Italeri 0127 douglas c47 dakota skytrain aircraft model 1. Italeri ac119 gunship 153 1 72 aircraft model kit for. These gunships acquired several nick names among the crew such as spooky, puff and dragon ship. Us air force, 16th sos, 8th tfw, thailand 1969 this is the big one. While some of the other companies now making kits in 172 and 176 scale have gone to great lengths to increase the accuracy and resolution of their kits, with some now numbering more. Monogram 5615 148 ac47 vietnam gunship kit first look. Italeri and model master, but they also stipulate the relevant fs numbers, which is always welcome revell please take note. A1 ac47 ac afsoc air commando air rescue recovery service arrs blind bat c cct combat control. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Unfollow 172 italeri to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The subject the h sioux or bell 47 has been an iconic helicopter ever since its introduction in 1946, shortly after the second world war.
Ozconv 7211 nacelle correction for the 1 72 italeri kit. For a similiar variant, see c47 skytrain the ac47 spooky also nicknamed as puff the magic. The sr71a and tr1atr1b were pretty big, but this model is bigger. Italeri 148 oh ab47 the subject the h sioux or bell 47 has been an iconic helicopter ever since its introduction in 1946, shortly after the second world war. Douglas c47 dakota model kit all the model kits and accessories for douglas c47. Italeri ac47 gunship no 167 spooky 1 72 model kit for sale online.
The douglas ac47 spooky was the first in a series of fixed wing. The douglas spooky was a prototype for later and gunships as used in vietnam. The kit of course is the testors 172 ac119k stinger which dates back to a time when testors used to have a wide range of kits under their brand which were reboxed italeri kits. Codenamed spooky the ac47d remained in usaf service until 1969. Douglas c47 skytrain 172 by italeri plastic models world.
The kit was built according to the instructions with a few improvements and corrections. Italeri 172 douglas eb 66 edl scale modelers world. All model kits have been purchased unless otherwise noted. Both of the kits are of the same mold with different parts to represent the different versions. Since it was released, it has been surpassed by the academy kit for accuracy, detail and sharpness, but youll still be able to make a really nice model from it. Following along with the instructions, i will outline the changes made.
Italeri 172 ac119 gunship 153 the fairchild ac119k stinger, updated version of the previous ac119g shadow, has been used as gunships during the vietnam war. This will be my first gb and im just going to build oob. Its utility and impact on the war were impossible to. Flying over vietnam in 1968 or 1969, levitow stands in the cargo door of an ac47. Italeri 172 scale mh47e soa chinook finescale modeler. Army put weapons on helicopters of all types during the vietnam. Douglas c47 dakota model kit all the model kits at 1001hobbies. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. This kit was released in the mid 1980s which doesnt sound that long ago to me until i do the math thirty years ago.
The panel lines and scribing are a bit deep for an aircraft in 1 72 scale. The bell sioux, with a crew of three, was one of the most popular light utility helicopters ever built. Army put weapons on helicopters of all types during the vietnam war, from the small bell 47 bubble to the huge boeing ch47, before the bell ah1g cobra became the gunship of choice. This is still the only ac 47d kit in 1 48th scale though you can still find aftermarket conversions to upgrade your existing c 47 into a gunship.
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