Backdating a Zvezda C-130H to Vietnam era aircraft?

[Killingholme]

Hi all,

 

Would it be possible to lop various bits off the new Zvezda C-130H kit to backdate the airframe to an early 'H', or even an 'E'? If so, what generally would be involved? I've had an Academy kit sitting on my shelf of doom for years and I wondered whether rather than persist trying to correct big things like the fuselage 'chines', it might be a better bet to start again with the newer kit?

 

Will

[Stephen]

I suspect it wouldn't be difficult. The kit gives you a choice of radomes, window configurations etc. I would take a look at the parts layout and instructions and match them to the airframe you're looking for. I built one as an Israeli aircraft and it was a case of matching to photos. The Scalemates listing has the instructions on it with a parts map

 

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/zvezda-7321-american-heavy-transport-plane-c-130h--1243462#

 

 

[Killingholme]

Thanks for the link to the instructions. The Zvezda parts breakdown certainly helps! All the various lumps and bumps appear to be optional drop-in panels. Perfect!

 

Now all I need to do is pick an interesting Vietnam-era scheme. Surprisingly, there's very few aftermarket decals out there for that period. I suppose because they are rather generic schemes on the whole.

 

Will

[Stephen]

9 minutes ago, Killingholme said:

Thanks for the link to the instructions. The Zvezda parts breakdown certainly helps! All the various lumps and bumps appear to be optional drop-in panels. Perfect!

 

Now all I need to do is pick an interesting Vietnam-era scheme. Surprisingly, there's very few aftermarket decals out there for that period. I suppose because they are rather generic schemes on the whole.

 

Will

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/CD72117?result-token=FQSQ9 

 

http://www.caracalmodels.com/cd72117.html