Gary West Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I've decided to build one of my 1:48 Hercs although this will be a looooooooong slow build starting with a complete re-scribe. Just thought I'd share a couple of pics to show the enormity of this kit. Did a dry fit today. The 50p for scale didn't quite work so I grabbed Millie instead and here besides the Airfix Lightning. This is one seriously large kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 OMG Gary thats one BIG beastie Good luck matey Bex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Big Bird says "That's a big bird" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmojen Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 (edited) Guess I better get on with those engines then Jen Edited December 30, 2007 by desmojen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entlim Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaFC Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 where on earth are you going to display that thing? my wife would throw a fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 Guess I better get on with those engines then Jen Yes you'd better Jen.....and don't forget those other spec ops bits, oh and my latest request, some nice flaps please where on earth are you going to display that thing? my wife would throw a fit I'll let you know when I figured that one out myself......Stamford Bridge trophy cabinet??? Could be a tad empty this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaFC Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Yes you'd better Jen.....and don't forget those other spec ops bits, oh and my latest request, some nice flaps please I'll let you know when I figured that one out myself......Stamford Bridge trophy cabinet??? Could be a tad empty this year we went plenty of years without anything, havent we got spoilt eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Hi there Think this is a bit of camera trickery. The kit is 1/72 and the kid is actually 2/1 !!!!!!! Good job the Herc ain't 1/24 scale!!!!!! Tee hee What a kit that would be. I like the Hercs but am crap at building aircraft! Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmojen Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 (edited) Yes you'd better Jen.....and don't forget those other spec ops bits, oh and my latest request, some nice flaps please Is it a J Gary? I only have donor bits for the J so if you're doing a K you'll have to send me one of your nacelles a prop and a spinner. Also, there's only one bit of special kit you can have if it's a J Jen. (And you really don't want flaps, even nice ones. Unless you're voluntering for the next flap lube!) Edited December 30, 2007 by desmojen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 Is it a J Gary? I only have donor bits for the J so if you're doing a K you'll have to send me one of your nacelles a prop and a spinner. Also, there's only one bit of special kit you can have if it's a J Jen. (And you really don't want flaps, even nice ones. Unless you're voluntering for the next flap lube!) Nooo it's a K - a C.1 to be precise. I'll make contact via PM later to get your addy to send you the bits you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Zoinks that's big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorth Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Millie is a cute little kid, are you going to let her play around inside the Herc when its finished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atdb27 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 This is one seriously large kit! Hi Gary She is and probably the last time Millie can hold it with Dad's 'blessing'! Size for size my C-17 in 1:72 isn't that much different/smaller. So we both have 2 biggies on the go. Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I seem to recall that there's one of these models on show at Lyneham somewhere which someone's converted into a C3P. Dunno if it's still there though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J35 Draken Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Don't let Millie get any ideas about playing with your kits Dad! Bored of the Canberra already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 Bored of the Canberra already? You know me Dean, 5 mins then all change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 You know me Dean, 5 mins then all change Gary, you blasphemer........... HOW can you get bored with Gods Canberra Beauty????? Send her to me, please, pretty please with a juicy big Canberra on top Bex von CanberraWorshipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I've got one of those............A Millie that is, but mines a slightly bigger scale being 6 in March Good luck Gary. Now get it done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I can't wait to see a pictures of Millie when she launches the finished Herc for its first test flight -no scratch that, I want to see a picture of GARY's FACE when Millie launches the Herc for its first test flight..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 I can't wait to see a pictures of Millie when she launches the finished Herc for its first test flight -no scratch that, I want to see a picture of GARY's FACE when Millie launches the Herc for its first test flight..... That wont happen Bill......not with this kit anyway. I can barely lift the bloody thing now so no way Millie will be able to. She showed interest in my Lightning the other day (which is still at construction stage), so I explained (the best you can to a 2 yr old) she had to be careful and gave it to her. Worked a treat. Kid's always want what they can't have so I'm hoping this might tempt her to beome a Junior Jen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 It's a HUGE beastie, isn't it? I've got the U-boat, and have taped the main parts together before now, just to see what I've let myself into... It's a bloody monster, isn't it! I've got the Flightpath etch set, which IIRC includes some detail parts for the flaps, but Jen if you're listening & the AC-130U has dodgy nacelles, I'll let you do a correction/upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiSteve Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I can't wait to see a pictures of Millie when she launches the finished Herc for its first test flight -no scratch that, I want to see a picture of GARY's FACE when Millie launches the Herc for its first test flight..... Bill I was thinking the same thing, the old picture says a 1000 words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 That wont happen Bill......not with this kit anyway. I can barely lift the bloody thing now so no way Millie will be able to. She showed interest in my Lightning the other day (which is still at construction stage), so I explained (the best you can to a 2 yr old) she had to be careful and gave it to her. Worked a treat. Kid's always want what they can't have so I'm hoping this might tempt her to beome a Junior Jen!! Start 'em young Gary! I took my eldest (now 18!) to the Folkestone Air Show when she was no more than Millie's age - and guess what.......It didn't work!!! (though I may be able to tempt her to a Dr Who set - IF they ever materialise!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 It's a big ole bird innit. I've got the original issue of the gunship version and I don't know where I'd put it if I did build it (let alone the 48th B-1B I've got as well ) That wont happen Bill......not with this kit anyway. I can barely lift the bloody thing now so no way Millie will be able to. She showed interest in my Lightning the other day (which is still at construction stage), so I explained (the best you can to a 2 yr old) she had to be careful and gave it to her. Worked a treat. Kid's always want what they can't have so I'm hoping this might tempt her to beome a Junior Jen!! When my Brother brings my little Nephew (who's also 2) over to visit, he spends ages sitting looking at my display cabinet that's filled with cars. We had to explain to him why he couldn't play with them, so now when he comes over, he points to the cabinet and says "Pauls cars", bless him. What I did was get him some copies of the diecast cars I got. He loved 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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