Good jump platform, big door slow speed. Got some hours on them in Vietnam, always good to go for the long run.

I built this kit many years ago and with the best intentions of having a D-Day invasion version. The first problems were with the decals which I would recommend to be after market. The kit decals peeled after about a year and as of today I completely changed the whole aircraft decal sets into RAF as a plainly marked version without the invasion markings. After care research of actual aircraft I noted the fact that many marking existed during WW2 and I set off to improve the model's look to some degree and received many Likes and good comments from a group that follows this aircraft and any models and photos. I would highly recommend the kit to anyone for the simplicity of construction but be forewarned that the wingspan is 24 inches. But the wings are removable which is a redeeming feature. So be ready to get after market decals or use ones you might have in your extra box as I did. I even had markings for making a plane from Portugal.

This model was everything I thought it would be and more. More details, more pieces, more sub assemblies, more frustrations, more time spent, and more patience needed. With that said, let me say that I enjoyed every minute of the build and finish. It was trying but thats why we build these models. For the challenges, experience, knowledge gained, and of course the satisfaction. I would only recommend this kit to the most experienced modelers. It has teeny tiny parts that even tweezers have a hard time with (Individual Brass Seatbelts) and detailed assemblies (Building the Double Radials with Intake and Exhaust Manifolds) as well as the detailed landing gear (Hooray, Rubber Tires). If there was any disappointment it was, as usual, with old (rotten?) decals. I am more than happy with my finished model even if my age and steadiness of hand in paint are not as professional as I would like. Oh well theres no getting younger but it wont stop me from building. The C-47A was a testimony to American toughness and always will be. You couldnt stop them. Well worth the cost. Love me some Goonie Birds !!!