C-47D Skytrain, 1/72 - Hobby Boss 87264

Release scheduled for September 2026.

The C-47D Skytrain scale model at 1/72 scale, reference 87264, is offered by Hobby Boss. It recreates the famous U.S. military transport aircraft C-47 Skytrain in the form of a plastic kit to be assembled.

The C-47 Skytrain

The Douglas C-47 Skytrain is the military version of the Douglas DC-3. This twin-engine transport aircraft played a major role in Allied air operations during the Second World War. It was used for transporting personnel and equipment, towing gliders, and parachuting missions. Its career continued after the conflict in many countries and for a variety of uses.

A 1/72 scale airplane model

At 1/72 scale, the dimensions of the real subject are reduced by a factor of 72. It allows you to create a detailed representation of the Skytrain while keeping dimensions suitable for a collection of military aircraft, an airfield scene, or a diorama dedicated to transport aviation.

Assembling a plastic aircraft kit typically involves preparing the parts on sprues, gluing sub-assemblies, filling and treating joints, and painting. A suitable primer makes it easier to check the assembly before applying colors and markings. Clear parts require careful handling to preserve their transparency.

Technical features

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 87264
• Type : assemble-it-yourself airplane model kit
• Subject : C-47D Skytrain
• Scale : 1/72
• Category : military transport aircraft

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Building this kit generally requires plastic model glue, cutting and deburring tools, fine sandpaper, and suitable paints. Putty may be useful for treating the joins between the main airframe components before finishing.