1/72 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 Twin Wasp for C-47 Skytrain and DC-3 (Airfix/Heller)

Description

Pratt & Whitney R‑1830‑92 Twin Wasp Drop‑Fit Detail Set for 1/72 C‑47 (Dakota / Skytrain)

Product Overview

This meticulously crafted detail upgrade is drop-fit for the Airfix and Heller 1/72 scale C-47 kits—in fact, those two kits share the same sprues; only the boxing differs. The set includes:

• Two Pratt & Whitney R‑1830‑92 Twin Wasp engine assemblies in highly accurate 3D‑printed or resin form for direct installation
• Perfect fit for the Airfix/Heller C‑47 kit without any modification

Designed for scale modelers who demand authenticity and fine detail.

Scale & Quality

• Finely detailed engine spark plugs, wiring, oil lines and sheet metal to closely replicate the real R‑1830‑92 powerplants

Historical Aircraft Highlights: The Douglas C-47 Dakota (Skytrain)

The Douglas C‑47 Skytrain, also known as the Dakota in British Commonwealth service, is a legendary military transport version of the DC‑3 airliner. Key facts:

• First militarized variant entered U.S. service in 1941, with over 10,000 C‑47s built
• Powered by two Pratt & Whitney R‑1830 Twin Wasp radial engines — each typically around 1,200 hp — delivering reliability, and rugged performance
• Able to carry up to 28 passengers, 18–22 paratroopers, roughly 6,000 lb (≈2,700 kg) of cargo, or 18 stretchers with medical crew
• Max speed ~224 mph (360 km/h), cruise ~160 mph (260 km/h), range approx 1,600 mi / 2,600 km, ferry range up to 3,600 mi / 5,800 km
• Service ceiling of roughly 26,400 ft (8,000 m) with an impressive climb rate and wing loading suited for austere operations
• Operated in virtually every theater of World War II, including key airborne operations like Overlord (D-Day), Market Garden, and Varsity
• Post‑war, it took part in the Berlin Airlift, the Korean War, and even served as gunships, reconnaissance planes, or medical transports well into the 1960s and beyond

Nicknamed the “Gooney Bird”, this aircraft is often cited by historians as one of the four tools (alongside the Jeep, Bazooka, and Atom Bomb) credited by General Eisenhower as pivotal to Allied victory.

Why Choose This Detail Set?

• Authenticity you can see: these engine details precisely replicate the R‑1830‑92 powerplants commonly installed on C‑47s
• Effortless installation: designed to drop right into the Airfix/Heller kit—no slicing, sanding, or guessing required
• Elevate your build: add visual realism underneath the wings for hobbyists who appreciate scale fidelity

Whether you're building a paratroop drop scene, a glider-towing configuration, or simply want to showcase the wing-mounted engines in fine detail, this set brings an exceptional level of realism to your 1/72 C‑47 model. Let the Gooney Bird soar to new heights in your next diorama.

Designed for the following 1/72 scale kits (may fit others)