Monogram AC-47 Spooky gunship 148th
The AC-47 gunship was a test bed for the gun platform intended for AC-130 gunship. It was a devastating weapon. This Spooky replica has motorized props as well as an LED interior, I tried some photos in the dark but they are not coming out well.
5 additional images. Click to enlarge.
Rick Wilkes said on April 5, 2014
Nice looking Spooky, Steven. Hard to believe it's been 49 years since the C-47 was first tested as a gunship and they're still active in South America, admittedly with the BT-67 conversion, but the Dragon still roars
Craig Abrahamson said on April 5, 2014
Well done, Steven...detail is stunning. Good job!
steven a weinmann said on April 5, 2014
thanks guys much appreciated
Simon Whitney said on April 6, 2014
Spooky! Great . I can remember when Airfix released a version of it all those years ago.
I have got some great pics somewhere of them in action.
Lovely build and paint job plus some good pics as well.
Nice one Steven.
Gregor d said on April 6, 2014
Awesome! Gear model.
Mike Maynard said on April 6, 2014
Nice clean build, an unusual subject.
Josh Patterson said on April 6, 2014
Nice job, but you airplane is haunted by phantom propellers! How did that happen? (Check you photos if you haven't seen it and you'll see what I'm talking about. They're the last two in the set.) I like your execution of the exhaust stacks, very life like! I'm still looking for a Monogram C-47/DC-3. I want to do a military version, but the issue they had a while back in Eastern Airlines would look pretty cool too!
steven a weinmann said on April 6, 2014
the props are motorized and running in the last two pictures cool effect, I wish I meant to do that
Frank Cronin said on April 7, 2014
Steven,
Well my prop question has been answered.
Another Monogram beauty done by you. The quality of this kit is still great for it's age. You have done another masterful job on this.
George Williams said on April 10, 2014
Another good Monogram build.