Minicraft 1:144 Lockheed HC-130J Hercules USCG Elizabeth City NC
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4 16 August 2020, 19:43
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Anyone know if the black aerial on the leading edge of the tail is offered as a decal in 1:144 scale? I know that it is in 1:72. If it is not, I will have to mask and paint it after applying and sealing the red tail decals. I guess I can paint the nose radome, engine exhaust and ventral Minotaur radome as well.
30 August 2020, 01:47
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On larger kits is it, and that 'aerial' is a big de-icing boot 🙂 You could make you own if you have some clear decal film and some black paint?
30 August 2020, 03:11
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Nice kit that can be made into an eyecatcher...enjoy.
bobsmodelcollection...minicraft%20c130.htm
30 August 2020, 04:20
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Lots of hard (and good) work going in here.... should be done about the same time the brand new Zvezda Herc. Rolls out?
30 August 2020, 04:31
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I did paint that leading edge on the tail.
What are you doing with the cockpit? The windows on this kit are challenge. Masks for the kit arrived after weeks and the kit was already done with hand painted windows. I didn't even try to put in a cockpit.
Pay some attention to the wheels. Dry fit them for sure and get all the detailing done before hand. Not much will show.
30 August 2020, 06:17
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Thanks for the comments and for tuning in. As no cockpit exists and I had to file one side of the clear piece that is too wide for the fuselage, losing any detail there, i decided to use a cockpit windscreen decal provided in the kit. Nice model Bob! I missed your build when I did my initial kit review research. I read two different reviews over a year ago, then promptly forgot everything and plunged right in! My motto is: "Often wrong, but seldom in doubt!"
30 August 2020, 13:06
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Ray, no worries! I placed an 1/2 oz fishing weight cut into smaller pieces into each nose. I used rubber cement, but they have rattled loose since with my handling of the airframe while adding more and more parts.
30 August 2020, 21:28
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Okay, now that the C-130H is done, I will focus my energies on this kit. I need to source some numerals and "Elizabeth City" station name for the nose. Very tiny lettering.
9 September 2020, 15:31
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Nate, No, the HC-130H boxing comes with T56 engines and 4-blade props. I am swapping AE2100 engines and 6-blade Dowty props from the C-130J-30 kit (#14700) which will get the T56 engines & 4-blade props for a L-100-30. Maybe, I should get that one on the bench now. Hmm, Saturn, Ethiopian, or KLu C-130H-30? What do you all think?
9 September 2020, 16:08
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With all that propeller swapping, I don't suppose you have a spare 4-bladed set? I've got the three-blades props in the AC-130 kit... but I was planning on a 4-blade build.
Regardless, this is like a C-130 workshop... I'm learning a lot. 🙂
14 September 2020, 06:09
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Greg, Sorry but no. I actually bought a couple of the Minicraft bagged kits that come with both engine (T-56 & AE2100) and three prop (3, 4, & 6 baldes) options so that I would have enough to go around for my four L-100-30 builds. I even scored a Aeroclub HS 4 balde prop set (which I am using on this build). Thanks for staying tuned! One of these days, I will build a cockpit so I can leave the windows clear.
14 September 2020, 12:20
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Yeah, I figured. I think I asked you once before, but sometimes plans change.😉
I can't wait to see it built with a cockpit. I'm planning to build mine with the cargo doors open, so I'd love a "how to" guide for the interior.
14 September 2020, 13:14
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I would like to build one with the cargo door open as well. Perhaps the Saturn one. Maybe even make up a 463L pallet with RR RB.211 engine covered in a tarp.
14 September 2020, 13:29
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I think I found a 1/144 C-130 cockpit that is also white metal and may suffice for the nose weight. Check out Airfield Accessories #144-29 for the Revell C-130 kit. It may require a little modification for the Minicraft C-130. These are marketed by Matador Models in the UK. matadormodels.co.uk/..lists%20cockpits.htm
20 September 2020, 22:53
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Build mostly OOTB, adding long wheel sponsons, AE2100 engines and 6 blade props from C-130J-30 kit and modifying kit decals to correct serial.