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1/72 Williams Bros Boeing 247


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Started about 20 years ago and finally completed. A 1970s kit, needing a fair bit of filling and sanding but basically very accurate, though with plenty of scope for adding small details. A few small parts like the tailwheel and landing lights had been lost over the years, but I think my replacements are a slight improvement. Panel lines are raised but almost invisible under a layer of paint.

 

When originally built the Boeing 247 was covered with anodized Duralumin panels which varied in shade giving a noticeable patchwork appearance, the colour being described as a greyish-green. This was initially considered acceptable but adverse passenger comments and comparison with the uniformly shiny Douglas DC-2 eventually led to the aircraft being given a coat of paint.

The model depicts a Boeing 247 as modified to 247-D standard with upgraded engines and other improvements in 1935, but still with the forward-raked windscreen of the original 247.

 

The United Air Lines decals came with the kit; some of them began to break up while being applied but were mostly repairable.IMG_0178.jpgIMG_0180.jpgIMG_0185.jpgIMG_0187.jpg

 

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