keithjs Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 My latest project is this Minicraft Hercules C.5 using the recent Caracal decals. The basic 'J' kit is obviously not strictly correct for an RAF machine so I made some alterations to it namely the large intake on the starboard side, the bulge that sits underneath it, the small radomes and antennas on top of the fuselage along with modified cockpit windows and antenna on the fin. I also decided to put a couple of seats and a console in the cockpit. The tail decals fitted really well but required a considerable amount of 'touching in' on the leading edge etc. The model itself fitted quite well with the only problem being where you have to cut off part of the original kit's forward wheel bays to fit the modified ones. Anyway, thanks for looking. 20190528_213110 20190528_213150 20190528_213239 20190528_213317 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaracalModels Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 So nice to see one built up so quickly. It looks great - thanks for sharing, and I hope you enjoyed using the decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Noice! Great job on the build and scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quid100 Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Love that, very nice. Cheers Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinback Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Very nice- proper squadron too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Nice and tidy that. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Excellent Herc, congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Very nice. I wish that the Minicraft J series appeared more often, and you have just shown why! The finish and display are top class. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Nicely finished and love the Anniversary tail! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Smart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirly Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Very nice! Would you say something on how you obtained such a realistic finish with the overall dark green? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 8 hours ago, Whirly said: Very nice! Would you say something on how you obtained such a realistic finish with the overall dark green? Thank you all for your comments. Firstly the green is a combination of shades from the Xtracolor range, namely X1 RAF Dk Green and X27 British Army Green. I wasn't happy with either as they were so I just mixed them until I was. I think it was about 70/30 with the 70 being X1. The darker panels in front of the wings and behind the doors is just Olive Drab X112. Once everything had dried I mixed a couple of shades of Humbrol Green 30 and 116. These were then just randomly lightly sprayed in patches all over while at the same time highlighting some panel lines. The large centre area across the whole wing and centre fuselage was masked and then sprayed with a 50/50 mix of Humbrol 30 and 116. I don't think there's any particular weathering pattern as all RAF C-130's seem to wear differently although they all have the darker panels in front of the wings. For your perusal I've attached some photos I took recently and one I took of the actual aircraft at a Nightshoot a couple of years ago. In fact after looking at these again I'm going to add a few more bits and pieces of detail and weathering. Thanks again for looking. IMG_6034 IMG_6035 IMG_6036 IMG_6038 IMG_6027 IMG_6030 IMG_0743 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Gorgeous job,...... I`ve flown 47 Sqn airlines many times,....... your model really does look the part,....... now are you tempted to do the other schemes too? I`d love this sheet in 1/72nd scale! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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