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1/72nd Scale L2D2 Tabby from Amodel (Licence-Built DC-3)
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learstang
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« on: September 14, 2011, 09:22:36 PM »

Although this is the Japanese licence-built DC-3, can the Li-2 (PS-84) be far behind?  We can only hope.  I for one am going to e-mail Amodel regarding this.

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« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2011, 09:59:33 PM »

Hi Jason,
interesting...
I expected an R-10 after their similar airliner (I don't remember its name) but, nothing till now.
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« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2012, 09:11:16 AM »

Hi,
I was wondering if a Tabby could be a better starting point for a Li-2 than a C-47, or not.
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« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2012, 03:02:45 PM »

It depends on if it has the earlier-style cowlings.  The earlier cowlings were straight-sided and blunt-ended, not the more rounded shapes we're used to on C-47's.  I used an old Engines & Things replacement set on my Li-2.  I'll have to take a closer look at the Tabby to see if it had the early style cowlings.

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« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2012, 04:08:22 PM »

Looking at some photographs of it, Massimo, it appears to have the American-type freight doors, and the rounded cowlings.  I don't suppose it's any easier to convert into an Li-2 than the Italeri kit, which is what I used.  I just hope Amodel come out with a proper Li-2.

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« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2012, 04:13:04 PM »

I see. Besides it doesn't resolve the hardest problem, the turret.
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« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2012, 07:38:19 PM »

We very seriously need an aftermarket kit of this turret, in 72 AND 48th. It was used in all sorts of aircraft that already exist as kits. C-47s & A-20s in both scales, for example. The guns already exist in both scales from several manufacturers.
If nothing else, the vac part.
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Now, since my want ad for the ICM TB3 has been getting ignored for two years, I'll ask again here: Sell me that kit!
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« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2012, 07:47:56 PM »

We very seriously need an aftermarket kit of this turret, in 72 AND 48th. It was used in all sorts of aircraft that already exist as kits. C-47s & A-20s in both scales, for example. The guns already exist in both scales from several manufacturers.
If nothing else, the vac part.
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Now, since my want ad for the ICM TB3 has been getting ignored for two years, I'll ask again here: Sell me that kit!

I agree, but which turret - there were two different types - the UTK-1 and the MV-3?  I'm still not sure what the difference was.  As far as the TB-3, I wish I had two; one for me and one to sell you.  I suspect you've checked eBay - it seems like they have one every once in awhile (like once a year or so).  I'm still looking for the Omega IL-2 M-82 conversion kit and the RS IL-2 M-82 kit, which is an entire kit (new resin fuselage and the rest Smer parts).  If you can track one of those down for me, Kevin, I'll get you your TB-3 if I have to go to the Ukraine personally to get it.

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Jason
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« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2012, 06:12:01 AM »

I agree, but which turret - there were two different types - the UTK-1 and the MV-3 I'll get you your TB-3 if I have to go to the Ukraine personally to get it.

In answer to the first: Yes. 
I didn't know that there were two types, I think I only remember seeing the UTK designation so perhaps this was more common? More likely just the one that stuck in my frazzled synapses.

As to a trip to Ukraine, I'll be glad to help carry your bags. and some battlefield guidebooks. And as for models, I hear some good things about Ukrainian women, but that might be a topic for another forum.  Grin
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« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2012, 11:32:02 PM »

I'm still looking for the Omega IL-2 M-82 conversion kit and the RS IL-2 M-82 kit, which is an entire kit (new resin fuselage and the rest Smer parts).

Maybe it's just rubbing salt into the wound, but look at this; at least it's another option, though probably no more easily available than the ones you've mentioned:
http://modelingmadness.com/reviews/allies/ussr/wantail2r.htm

Are you planning to build it, or do you just want to collect the kits? It appears that a kit-bash would be feasible. If you could get it cheap, the cowling, etc., from the Valom M-82 version of the Su-6 looks pretty close; there are probably alternatives, depending on how much work you want to invest.

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« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2012, 12:46:04 AM »

I'm still looking for the Omega IL-2 M-82 conversion kit and the RS IL-2 M-82 kit, which is an entire kit (new resin fuselage and the rest Smer parts).

Maybe it's just rubbing salt into the wound, but look at this; at least it's another option, though probably no more easily available than the ones you've mentioned:
http://modelingmadness.com/reviews/allies/ussr/wantail2r.htm

Are you planning to build it, or do you just want to collect the kits? It appears that a kit-bash would be feasible. If you could get it cheap, the cowling, etc., from the Valom M-82 version of the Su-6 looks pretty close; there are probably alternatives, depending on how much work you want to invest.

John

Actually, John, that is the kit I was referring to, I just misspelled it as "RS" instead of "RV".  And it it impossible to find.  I have in mind a kit-bash between an La-5FN and a Smer IL-2.  I suppose I'll get around to it someday, but it does look like quite a bit of work.

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Jason
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« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2012, 08:11:10 PM »

It depends on if it has the earlier-style cowlings.  The earlier cowlings were straight-sided and blunt-ended, not the more rounded shapes we're used to on C-47's. 
My solution was to use cowlings without cowl flaps from Academy B-17C which are more angular as they should be anyway as i bought the replacement cowlings for later versions (i'm intending to make B-17D which had cowl flaps)
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« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2012, 09:09:54 PM »

Hi,
I have that model, but I'm not enthusiast of the idea of removing the cowlings. Perhaps I've some other thing in the box of pieces.
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Massimo
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