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Anyone built a 1/48 italeri herc

lespauljames

Joined: January 06, 2007
KitMaker: 3,661 posts
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Posted: Thursday, March 06, 2008 - 10:12 AM UTC
well c-130 hercules ,Anyone, and whats it like?

squeeky1968

Joined: June 06, 2006
KitMaker: 315 posts
AeroScale: 66 posts

Posted: Friday, March 14, 2008 - 07:23 AM UTC
Hi Mate,built the AC-130 version a long time ago,if my memory serves me correctly it`s just their 1/72 version scaled up.It does go together very easily but is woefully lacking in any interior detail,so be prepared to do a lot of research and scratchbuilding, it will be worth it in the end because with the ramp down it does look cool.

BROCKUPPERCUT

Joined: October 29, 2006
KitMaker: 191 posts
AeroScale: 9 posts

Posted: Monday, April 14, 2008 - 12:13 PM UTC
i started makeing the c-130 gunship in 1:48 , it definately needs alot of interior work (it does come with a mop and broom . ??? ) , but the fit is prety good if i remember correctly (as i have a stack of 1:35 tanks and 5 ton trucks to build before i finish it ) just remember to weigh down the front !
i made the 1:72 model and it was horrible .the fit sucks on the fuselage and the cockpit ,and the props break easily .i hope the 1:48 fits together better .i was able to put a 1:72 huey inside ,lessens some detail to put insinde
i made the 1:72 model and it was horrible .the fit sucks on the fuselage and the cockpit ,and the props break easily .i hope the 1:48 fits together better .i was able to put a 1:72 huey inside ,lessens some detail to put insinde

HeavyArty


Joined: May 16, 2002
KitMaker: 17,694 posts
AeroScale: 1,728 posts

Posted: Monday, April 14, 2008 - 01:58 PM UTC
The 1/48th cargo C-130 is pretty good and has decent interior detailing. The AC-130 is great on the exterior and has some interior details, but as stated above, it needs lots of work to fit out the interior. I have built both. They go together well and look pretty impressive when done. I hope you have lots of room for it, it is huge; about a 3 foot wingspan.
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