Sino-Japanese War...1/48 Beechcraft D17 Staggerwing, Chinese Nationalist Airforce
7/2024
So, here´s my dad´s latest completion.
Typical Roden kit so it didn´t turn out "perfect". Markings with Iliad Design decals. Seems nobody knows the Chinese camo colours, if they had any specific ones. Usually in kit and decal instructions you only read dark green and light grey. Painted the model with AK RC AII Protective Green and Tamiya XF-19 Sky Grey. Used 0,4mm plastic rods for the rigging.
Buid thread here
https://imodeler.com/groups/serving-under-another-flag/forum/topic/sino-japanese-war-1-48-beechcraft-d17-staggerwing-chinese-nationalist-airforce/
The Chinese Airforce used a bunch of Staggerings as Air Ambulance during the concflict with Japan in the 40ies.
Found no pic of the original and have no idea how the interior of these planes looked, so built it according to the instructions.
Looks good in this colour scheme.
Excellent result, Reinhard!
Very nice, looks good in Chinese markings. Staggerings are pretty cool, I've done several from Roden.
Looks really good, Reinhard @grimreaper
Even though this is an old aircraft, it still has modern looks.
It was the Duesenberg Model J of private aviation, the Learjet of its time.
Love the markings choice.
There is an interesting one! Looks great as always.