Douglas Model 1186-C Long Range Special Attack Aircraft - Scratchbuilt in 1/48th

[jzichek]

Just posted an article on Dan Swiersz's magnificent scratchbuilt 1/48th scale Douglas Model 1186-C Long Range Special Attack Aircraft at RetroMechanix.com:

The article originally appeared on the Aircraft Resource Center site, but with Dan's permission I've reworked it with additional photos and commentary. Check it out—with a length of ~26 inches, it's truly a large and impressive model!

 

[gfi88]

What a breathtaking aircraft! Well done!

 

[Grey Havoc]

Wow!

 

[Stargazer]

Amazing. It even has that old company desktop model feel to it!

 

[jzichek]

The remarkable thing is that the materials cost for this huge model was only $30!

 

[Orionblamblam]

The remarkable thing is that the materials cost for this huge model was only $30!

It's rare that materials costs are a driver for a model, even a large one. It's the labor.