Douglas C-47 Dakota (oz16337)

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Douglas C-47 Dakota. Radio control scale model twin. Wingspan 97 in, for 2 x 5 cc engines. Scale is 1/12.

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Note this model is the same scale and forms a pair with the Baby Train Waco CG4 Hadrian (oz16341) plan.

Update 20/10/2025: Added article from MRA, Sept 1992, thanks to HJVanTol.

Quote (google-translated): "Dakota. A highly detailed model by Guy Conques, based on an MRA plan.

This model was created based on the MRA plan of the Dakota, American civil designation DC-3B, or military designation C-47B, known as the Skytrain, known in England as the Dakota Mk IV, a mixed troop transport and freight aircraft characterized by a reinforced floor and wide cargo doors, a glider tug version.

To match the different model he chose to represent, the author simply states that he had to "rework the design of the stern by removing the towing hook and finishing the fuselage curve under the stabilizer." Similarly, the tail fin was slightly enlarged to conform to the Air France model represented. It is clear, however, that the essential differences lie in the type of construction chosen.

We do not recommend it to beginners, because as the author says, quite honestly they could not face and solve all the problems created by the realization of this trap of sorrows which nevertheless represents, in its cross-shaped version, with retractable landing gear and passenger cabin equipped with twenty-one seats, nearly 2000 hours of childhood. It should nevertheless be noted that everything was undertaken from the MRA 757 plan (ex Baby-Train), work of Guy Fava, which amateurs can use to build a less ambitious version - which will fly very well too. There is no shortage of examples..."

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