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Re: 1/144 Minicraft Douglas DC-6B

Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2026 5:08 pm
by speedgraflex
Looking good! I was actually thinking about the decals for use on an old Aurora Orion III Space Clipper model, heh! The decal sheet looks good, too. Is there a flight deck or is that area empty?

Re: 1/144 Minicraft Douglas DC-6B

Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2026 5:12 pm
by keavdog
Nothing in the cockpit - silly bulkhead and floor. Thats okay as I'll be using a decal for the windows. Beautiful airplane - especially in PanAm livery.

Re: 1/144 Minicraft Douglas DC-6B

Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2026 9:38 pm
by Stikpusher
Very nice! Are you planning to go with Pan Am or SAS markings?

Re: 1/144 Minicraft Douglas DC-6B

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:50 pm
by keavdog
Stikpusher wrote: Fri Jan 16, 2026 9:38 pm Very nice! Are you planning to go with Pan Am or SAS markings?
I really like the vintage bird in Pan Am, though I have some old American Airlines decals coming which look pretty nice as well.

AlI sealed up - typical Minicraft. Not terrible, not great. I added a feature - movable ballast. Truth: the fishing sinkers came unglued after I sealed her up :headslap: . Still works, just have to remember to put her in a nose dive before landing :giggles:

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American Airline decals on order

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Pan Am

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Re: 1/144 Minicraft Douglas DC-6B

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 4:54 pm
by Stikpusher
Very nice choice! I want to say that my dad worked briefly for American Airlines back in the 50’s before he went to work for TWA. I’m a fan of TWA markings myself having grown up around that Airline. But I do like the look of their rival, Pan Am. One of the classics.

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Re: 1/144 Minicraft Douglas DC-6B

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 6:09 pm
by keavdog
Yowza!

I've got a TWA super connie one the shelf of doom I plan to finish for the 'aint over til it's over' GB

Re: 1/144 Minicraft Douglas DC-6B

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2026 6:33 pm
by keavdog
Finally got back to the bench today. Working on seams etc. Not an insignificant step where the rear of the wing joins the fuselage. First pass applied and sanded - will require more.

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Re: 1/144 Minicraft Douglas DC-6B

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2026 6:51 pm
by speedgraflex
What’s your filler? Tamiya white?

Re: 1/144 Minicraft Douglas DC-6B

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2026 7:23 pm
by keavdog
Perfect plastic putty.

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Re: 1/144 Minicraft Douglas DC-6B

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2026 7:38 pm
by speedgraflex
Thanks, John! I've never used this, so I'm glad I asked you! Lookin' good!