Popular Post gazza l Posted October 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2021 Hi everyone. Finished this a few months ago and only just got round to photographing it. It's the fairly new Zvezda release which I was very pleased about when it was announced. Living in the shadows of Marshall Aerospace in Cambridge for the last 50 odd years, I've grown up with the sound of the Allison T56 so have become quite fond of the Herc, particularly the older K's. The kit went together without any issues and is naturally far superior to it's older competitors (much older from Airfix). I added an Eduard photo etch set in the cockpit, a set of resin wheels and the decals came from 26 decals. MRP and Alclad paints were used followed by a light oil wash and finished with an Alclad gloss cote with a matt cote on the walkways. I also added the aerials found on the early models which are not provided in the kit. Thanks for looking gazza l 123 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Nice one. You've definitely captured the desert camo 'Imperial' RAF scheme. Zvezda seem to have made the definitive C130. Speaking of Marshall Aerospace, my brother is an aircraft Engineer who was a Contractor there in his early career. He fondly remembers working on Hercs among other interesting aircraft. He really enjoyed living in Cambridge. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Fantastic!!!! The best paint scheme ever on a C-130. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Roy Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Another good report on the Zvezda herc. Definitely have to have one. You have done a great job on it in the best scheme. Love the aerials!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Excellent work and a great looking camo scheme. I am really tempted to get me the Zvezda C-130. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 1 hour ago, BerndM said: I am really tempted to get me the Zvezda C-130. Me too 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 13 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: Me too The problem is there is a new voice in my head asking me if i really want to build it or putting it in the stash like all the other kits... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 15 minutes ago, BerndM said: The problem is there is a new voice in my head asking me if i really want to build it or putting it in the stash like all the other kits... I my would be company for my P-2 with an OP-2E conversion that has been comfortable in my stash for a while! . My other problem would be that I want to build an A model so I would also have aftermarket stashed away too! Martin 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 That looks fantastic. Superb job SD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 That gets 11 out of 10 from me! Apart from looking really good, it is loaded with nostalgia from building the old Airfix kit when it first came out. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Neat and beautiful build! Congrats! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 That looks superb, great work on the finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Ooh that’s lovely! Well done chap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Excellent, really nice Herc` there Gazza, always liked that scheme too. Nice one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) Awesome work on one of the most stunning camo schemes in the RAF (love it or hate it). Great build....I love it 👍 Edited October 10, 2021 by binbrook87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! That was my first impression on seeing the photos and it's a totally accurate one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Stunning! I am really, really impressed. You brilliantly rendered the camo pattern and white top over the cockpit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingdutchman Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Wow just wow! This is a great looking C-130. Well done. Cheers Evert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teeradej Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Outstanding! Neat build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlstavros Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 That’s stunning! Nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valleyforge Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Thats a great build, really looks well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Very impressive work with great modelling skill. Well done... 16 hours ago, BerndM said: I am really tempted to get me the Zvezda C-130. 14 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: Me too I have already ordered this kit from Lettland and the parcel should arrive here Germany this week. Serkan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 That’s an absolutely beautiful Albert! They look stunning in the desert camo, and you’ve nailed it with this one, it’s brilliant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Excellent model Gazza, superbly finished. As you say the kit is probably the definitive one. I too have connections to Marshalls flying with the AEF, the Flying School and The Tiger Moth Group- and remember the Hercules arriving at Cambridge. Sad to hear that Marshalls might be moving. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 13 hours ago, Viking said: That gets 11 out of 10 from me! Apart from looking really good, it is loaded with nostalgia from building the old Airfix kit when it first came out. Cheers John Thanks John. Yes lots of nostalgia. I can remember looking through the window of my local newsagent window on my way to junior school and seeing the new Airfix kit in this camo, along with the bloodhound missile. Way too expensive for a 9 year old kid, it was probably about £5 in 1977! 34 minutes ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: Excellent model Gazza, superbly finished. As you say the kit is probably the definitive one. I too have connections to Marshalls flying with the AEF, the Flying School and The Tiger Moth Group- and remember the Hercules arriving at Cambridge. Sad to hear that Marshalls might be moving. Colin Many thanks Colin. Hopefully Marshalls can stay there for a good many years too come. The airfield is slowly becoming surrounded by housing and the developers, I'm sure, would love to get their hands on the airfield itself. I flew a couple of times with 5 AEF, never got a trip in the Chipmunk though, both times in the Beagle Husky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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