kwality8 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Here's my attempt at a Herc, modern era. This thing is Huuuuuuuuuuge! And given my photo set up (an iPhone) a bit of a challenge to get good pics of. Quite enjoyable to build, other than a lot of filler/sanding at the wing roots and in the middle of the fuselage. Hope you like! Rob 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Hello,Rob - That's a Herculean job you've made with your splendid looking build of your 'C-130'.A fine tribute to this legendary type.All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Wow that's impressive - not just the size but the quality of the build. Well done. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Big and beautiful,great job on the beast! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Me like very much. Looks great. I'd like one myself but Lord knows where it would live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Nice build and finish! Nioely weathered too. The last picture had me fooled for a few seconds - I was wondering why you had a reference picture of the real thing... Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Nice job Rob,.....always nice to see an RAF Herky Bird and it does look good in the grey scheme. Can I just say that the J version doesn`t carry the under wing fuel tanks,.....sorry bout that! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12jaguar Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Hi Tony can't see the pics (pesky work web blocker), you're correct re the external tanks for a grey ac, but external tanks are now fitted to some (not all) later green Mk 4s John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Hi Tony can't see the pics (pesky work web blocker), you're correct re the external tanks for a grey ac, but external tanks are now fitted to some (not all) later green Mk 4s John Hiya John, You are of course correct,.....I had not noticed that the tanks had been re introduced recently onto the J`s and therefore I apologise for bringing this up Rob,...please don`t think that I`m criticising your model as that was most definitely not the case, I was just trying to help. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Fantastic model! I'm going to be sad to see the Hercs go, I never get tired of watching them skim over the Somerset levels, well below the tops of the hillocks. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 That's a thoroughly impressive Herc! Excellent build and finish. Maybe it's not too late to fill in and retouch that rather obvious joint above the front windscreen? Otherwise, an excellent build and finish! Now, where do you display it? ;-) Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12jaguar Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Fantastic model! I'm going to be sad to see the Hercs go, I never get tired of watching them skim over the Somerset levels, well below the tops of the hillocks. Ben Under current plans they're not going anywhere soon as the OSD has been revised to 2035 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Very good, nice paintjob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Very nice. I flew in a couple of Hercs whilst I was in the ATC. One of my favourite aircraft....Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatalbert Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Nice job Rob,.....always nice to see an RAF Herky Bird and it does look good in the grey scheme. Can I just say that the J version doesn`t carry the under wing fuel tanks,.....sorry bout that! Cheers Tony Am afraid I need to correct you there Tony.They certainly do carry the external tanks,however I do concede that it's only recently that they had us fit them.Not all of the fleet have them but the plumbing is there if required....... Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwality8 Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Hiya John, You are of course correct,.....I had not noticed that the tanks had been re introduced recently onto the J`s and therefore I apologise for bringing this up Rob,...please don`t think that I`m criticising your model as that was most definitely not the case, I was just trying to help. Cheers Tony Hi Tony & John Well spotted! I was in the 'zone' & the tanks were on before I knew it! I used a variety of reference pics, some showing Hercs with & some without the tanks (and +/- the refuelling probe thingy). My aim was to recreate this bird, which shows her sans tanks: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertom Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Looks great! I have this kit myself and I've been trying to psych myself up to build it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwality8 Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 That's a thoroughly impressive Herc! Excellent build and finish. Maybe it's not too late to fill in and retouch that rather obvious joint above the front windscreen? Otherwise, an excellent build and finish! Now, where do you display it? ;-) Kind regards, Joachim Thanks Joachim In my defence, the gap doesn't look to bad in the flesh [but I agree is rather bad in the pics!!]. I had a proper nightmare filling the wing roots & various other cracks, and I think I'd had enough. Plus I was worried about wrecking the glass. Maybe one day I'll attend to it. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 A perfect model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eht1418 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascoteer Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Initially the J didn't carry the 6000lb External (Sergeant Fletcher) tanks owing to the fact that it is much more fuel efficient than the earleir models. Sadly Corporate knowledge had been lost - on the K we would use Aux tank (wing shoulder tank) fuel before Ext tank fuel because the Ext tanks gave you wing bending relief. Indeed we would maintain 500 - 1000 lbs weight differential between the outboard (1 and 2 tanks) and the inboard (3 and 4 tanks) for this very reason. The direct result on the J of not having the Ext tanks is that the wing shoulder joints have become knackered far earlier than they would otherwise have. Hence their refittment. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascoteer Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Fantastic model! I'm going to be sad to see the Hercs go, I never get tired of watching them skim over the Somerset levels, well below the tops of the hillocks. Ben They are not going to go anytime soon. Only a total idiot would think you could replace Albert with A400. Then again, sadly there are plenty of idiots out there... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Initially the J didn't carry the 6000lb External (Sergeant Fletcher) tanks owing to the fact that it is much more fuel efficient than the earleir models. Sadly Corporate knowledge had been lost - on the K we would use Aux tank (wing shoulder tank) fuel before Ext tank fuel because the Ext tanks gave you wing bending relief. Indeed we would maintain 500 - 1000 lbs weight differential between the outboard (1 and 2 tanks) and the inboard (3 and 4 tanks) for this very reason. The direct result on the J of not having the Ext tanks is that the wing shoulder joints have become knackered far earlier than they would otherwise have. Hence their refittment. Thanks for that excellent insight,.......is this the reason why the undersides of the outer wings were often covered with white frost upon landing, covering the serial number? Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascoteer Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 IIRC there was 1000 lbs unuseable fuel which would remain in the 1 and 2 tanks. The cold soaking at altitude would result in hoar frost appearing as you descended through warmer, moister, air. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Great build..brings back memories of several flights in her! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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