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I am starting my C-130E Hercules using the Minicraft 1/144 C-130B

kit. It has all the plastic for both versions. I am modeling a Hercules

from the early '70s when my older brother was a maintainer of a

"flock" of C-130Es at Forbes AFB from '70 to '74 So I will be going with the SEA

camouflage and FB tail code. I don't know of any after market

markings for that specific unit but I have lots of spare decals and

it can't be too hard to cob up the basic markings. No interior detailing,

just a couple of seats in the cockpit. I have the cargo bay painted up

and will leave the cargo door and ramp open.---John

31927650134_b5bd3ee15a_o.jpgC130 Forbes 8 by jvandeu53, on Flickr

 

31582731374_2eff6fc78e_o.jpgC130 Forbes 8 by jvandeu53, on Flickr

32274966162_2b5c1d2f84_o.jpgHerk 1 by jvandeu53, on Flickr

30378759633_d15b747579_o.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by jvandeu53, on Flickr

31584104604_7a2ab5b0fa_o.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by jvandeu53, on Flickr

31614482853_13a5a2587d_o.jpgHerk 9 by jvandeu53, on Flickr

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On ‎20‎/‎01‎/‎2017 at 8:56 PM, Johnv said:

 

31582731374_2eff6fc78e_o.jpgC130 Forbes 8 by jvandeu53, on Flickr

 

 

Dear Sir,

 

Could you please advise the photographer that the rivets and panel lines are supposed to be invisible from this distance? Thanks ;)

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7 hours ago, SovereignHobbies said:

 

Dear Sir,

 

Could you please advise the photographer that the rivets and panel lines are supposed to be invisible from this distance? Thanks ;)

I think he works for Revell-Monogram.:think:---John

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8 hours ago, TrojanThunder said:

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Are the wing nav lights included in the kit? Would not have thought so fo one so small considering no 1/72 kits include them?

Yup! Was shocked to see that myself!---John

32236813440_74b31036e1_o.jpgHerk 17 by jvandeu53, on Flickr

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8 hours ago, SovereignHobbies said:

 

Dear Sir,

 

Could you please advise the photographer that the rivets and panel lines are supposed to be invisible from this distance? Thanks ;)

 
 

 

Looks like a good scheme and nice reference picture for my old Airfix boxing! :D 

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I am changing schemes, having a hard time with decals for Forbes SEA camo bird and

am tired of holding up my progress on other projects so I am going with Draw Decals

for Proud Gray C-130E of the Arkansas ANG. I will be using Tamiya AS-7 for the overall

gray paint. You can see it below as I painted the rear door already, looks close to me.---John

33341436400_c58a1b8066_o.jpgHerk 18 by jvandeu53, on Flickr

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I have the wheels and cargo ramp on. It teetered a bit, guess I didn't

put enough weight in the nose, so I added weight,modeling clay, to each of the engine

nacelles. It's better but can't tail sit anyways, ramp will stop it.---John

33734822686_2058e2885d_o.jpgHerk 24 by jvandeu53, on Flickr

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Hi John.

Very nice job on the Herk. In order to overcome the 'tail-sitting', if the cargo bay is open, would it be possible to scratch build a cargo pallet and load, and glue it at the front of the cargo bay.

 

Robin.  

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I have the Draw decals and have started using them. They are NOT easy to use

and VERY easy to screw up, not for the faint at heart. The sheet is one big decal

so you have to trim each decal closely. They also fold and tear easily and DON'T

try applying long strips, it's a nightmare. The walkway decals are worthless, I am using

the Minicraft kit ones, much easier and less stressful. They sorta look nice but to me

seem to shiny and silver a bit. Oh well live and learn. Just a few more sessions and

I am done and can add the antenna and antenna wires.---John

33875937212_186500f886_o.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by jvandeu53, on Flickr

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