Aircraft Douglas DC-3 Metal Time Steel Kit

The DC-3 is perhaps unique among pre-war aircraft and is still in active commercial and military service in 2022, eighty-seven years after its first flight in 1935. There are still small operators using DC-3s in commercial service and as cargo aircraft. Current uses of the DC-3 include passenger aircraft, crop duster, cargo aircraft, military aircraft, mission aircraft, parachute shuttle and sightseeing aircraft.

History of the aircraft

The Douglas "Dakota" DC-3 is the most important commercial aircraft in human history. It has been flying since the end of the 1930s and is still flying 80 years later. This aircraft is the result of a brilliant technical idea realised by talented designers.
Wherever this metal winged "dolphin" appeared: in the rainforests of the Amazon, in the snow of Antarctica and in the mountains of the Himalayas. And everywhere the sound of its engines spread hope that cargo would be delivered, people saved and the lost found.
The DC-3 has many advantages. It was a landing gear design with a rotating wheel in the tail section, which enabled the aircraft to turn on its own axis in a small space. In addition, the fuselage was pointed upwards, giving the impression that the Dakota would take off even if it was just standing on the ground. This allowed for a short take-off distance. The powerful racks and wheels of the front landing gear withstood landing on any more or less flat surface. This meant that the DC-3 could also be used on short, unpaved runways, making it a versatile aircraft with a wide range of uses, from working farmland to smuggling in the South American jungle. Modifications of the Dakota were also used in military conflicts, where they acted as ambulances, landers, cargo planes and even bombers.
The Dakota DC-3 was not only an inspiration to pilots and engineers who built new aircraft based on one of the most reliable designs. It also became the hero of many books and adventure films. Many of the modifications of the legendary monoplane continue to carry cargo and people.
The simplicity, reliability and legendary image of this aircraft inspired Metal Time's designers to create the REMARKABLE DOUGLAS assembly model.
"REMARKABLE DOUGLAS" is a twin-engine monoplane with a cigar-shaped fuselage, classic tail unit and rear steering wheel landing gear.
The buildable model features all the exterior details reminiscent of the legendary Douglas "Dakota" DC-3. This includes above all the characteristic shape of the cockpit, which gives the aircraft the famous "dolphin profile". The square shape of the windows, which has been retained in all modifications of this aircraft, has also been retained.
For the modular model "REMARKABLE DOUGLAS", a passenger configuration with windows and a door was chosen.
It is worth noting that the prototype model, the Dakota DC-3, was often used as a passenger aircraft. There were even variants of the "luxury" class, which had only 10 seats and a sleeping compartment. The standard version seated an average of 30 passengers.
The "Dakota" had two piston engines with a characteristic shape of the blades. This feature has been preserved in the prefabricated model.
With the help of a gear system, the rotation of the lift mechanism is transferred to the engines, which ensures the rotation of the propellers for about 30 seconds.
The model of the REMARKABLE DOUGLAS stands on a stable exhibition platform. It contains a lift mechanism driven by a spring.
The model can be separated from the platform and placed on the chassis. You can also simulate the "flight" of the model by suspending it from a fishing line or polymer thread (not included). When disconnected from the central mechanism, the screws can only be moved by turning them by hand.
The "REMARKABLE DOUGLAS" wings have openings that make the model lighter and allow a view of the internal structure and moving mechanisms.

Features, advantages

Like all Metal Time prefabricated construction kits, the REMARKABLE DOUGLAS model is made of sustainable stainless steel, which is used in the food industry and is approved for use in the manufacture of consumer products and toys.
Assembling "REMARKABLE DOUGLAS" is an activity for people who are passionate about creating. The model consists of one and a half hundred parts and belongs to the medium complexity designers. Assembling it can be a great leisure activity for the whole family or a friendly flash mob.
The result will be another piece in your collection of "Metal Time" models.
For Metal Time, the REMARKABLE DOUGLAS model is a continuation and further development of the "Aviation" direction, in which several excellent self-assembly kits have already been created.
The precise cutting of the kit eliminates the possibility of cuts during assembly.
The pleasant feel of the steel parts pleasantly distinguishes them from the wooden or plastic parts used by other designers.
The practical flat packaging made of environmentally friendly, recyclable cardboard combines compactness and the aesthetics of a status gift.
The buildable model is designed for a wide range of users from the age of 14.
Fans of aeronautical engineering and stories about long-haul travel are sure to love REMARKABLE DOUGLAS.
Its recognisable outline immediately brings to mind many stories heard or seen in films or TV shows.
But in addition to the romantic and adventurous stories with a touch of military heroism and crime, "REMARKABLE DOUGLAS" carries in its design almost a century of aviation history and the development of technology in one of the most complex industries.
Therefore, the presence of such a model in the interior says a lot about the owner. For example, about his good taste, his fondness for interesting heroic stories and reliable and beautiful technology. And also that he knows how to work successfully with his hands.
The assembled model can serve as an interior decoration, part of a collection in a display case, a key figure in an aviation-themed installation or an airfield installation. You can also use "REMARKABLE DOUGLAS" as a decoration for staged photos on the themes of travel, geographical discoveries, adventurous stories.
The study and assembly of the model develop the skills of technical creativity, promote the study of the history of science, technology and world culture.
Each of our models is marked with a unique serial number, making them collectible and interchangeable. The Constructors Owners Club "Metal Time" is a growing community of people who are passionate about constructing.

Specifications

Quantity of parts, pieces: 146
Level of difficulty, from 1 to 8: 5
Hours to assemble (average): 8
Model size (cm): 31.1 x 21.2 x 12.8
Model size (inches): 12.2 x 8.4 x 5
Size of packaging: L
Winding mechanism
Rotating propellerObservation of the gear Removable base

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