This model was completed about a month or so ago and was entered in the Britmodeller C-47 Single Type Group Build that finished this weekend. The aircraft came in 1st place after a mini public vote, which I found very flattering as there were some fantastic Dakotas built by other members. I am a little embarrassed to say that I was running the group build but I can assure you there was no foul play in the final recording of votes! Head on over to Britmodeller to see this aircraft and some other beautiful Dakotas. The model is built from the 1/72 scale Italeri kit and the only enhancement is a set of Berna Decals to replace the poor kit options.
A note about the paint scheme. It depicts an aircraft of the Armée de l'Air, from GT2/62 "Franche-Comté" based at Na San, French Indochina during 1953. I must point out the positioning of the three whip aerials is wrong as one should be on the port side of the fuselage instead of all starboard, but I can live with it. Also the di-icer boots on the leading edges should probably extend to the tips of the wing. All other faults are my own as well!
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