Is this really a DC-3?

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TW787
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Is this really a DC-3?

Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:42 pm

I came across this image which I really like and am considering putting it up on my wall.

https://www.magicmurals.com/dc-3.html

But, maybe it is just me, but I am not sure the aircraft is actually a DC-3. The nose looks off to me. And there's something about the shape of the wing that doesn't look quite right. Can someone more expert than myself please confirm what aircraft this is?
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DL_Mech
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Re: Is this really a DC-3?

Fri Aug 28, 2020 11:14 pm

It looks like they took a DC-3 photo, then softened/rounded all the sharp edges.
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petertenthije
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Re: Is this really a DC-3?

Sat Aug 29, 2020 7:48 pm

I think they took a photo of New York, and then pasted in a hand-drawn DC-3. Ot at least, something that is intended to pass for a DC-3.
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seven47
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Re: Is this really a DC-3?

Sun Aug 30, 2020 3:28 am

I used to fly a C-47 for and air museum. The cockpit windows and the shape of the nose are not accurate. Having said that, it's still a cool mural to hang on your wall!
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meecrob
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Re: Is this really a DC-3?

Sun Sep 20, 2020 3:33 pm

Yeah, the cockpit section looks grafted on from a King Air.
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tommy1808
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Re: Is this really a DC-3?

Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:05 am

petertenthije wrote:
I think they took a photo of New York, and then pasted in a hand-drawn DC-3. Ot at least, something that is intended to pass for a DC-3.


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I do think DC-2s and 3s never had 8 windows...

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Thomas
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