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1/32 scale C130 cargo aircraft
ti
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Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 11:36 PM UTC
Does anyone know who sells 1/32 scale C130 military cargo aircrafts at a reasonable price?
jimbrae
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Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 11:39 PM UTC
It doesn't exist (in kit form) in 1/32nd scale at all. I also doubt if it would be very cheap either (if it did exist 
)...Jim
)...Jim
AJLaFleche
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Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 11:46 PM UTC
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It doesn't exist (in kit form) in 1/32nd scale at all. I also doubt if it would be very cheap either (if it did exist
It would also entail an addition to your house, increasing the cost exponentially!
husky1943
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Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 11:52 PM UTC
Ciao ti,
There is a couple in 1/72, but I would really like to see how big it would be in 1/32! Kind of like that Andrea sub in 1/32! Huge!!!!!!!
Ciao for now
Rob
There is a couple in 1/72, but I would really like to see how big it would be in 1/32! Kind of like that Andrea sub in 1/32! Huge!!!!!!!
Ciao for now
Rob
Drader
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Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 12:17 AM UTC
It is possible if you want it enough 
Found this 1/32nd scratch-build on a Japanese site, so translation engine at the ready
http://www.hi-ho.ne.jp/a1takeda/C-130-1.htm
there are 2 following pages to that one
Found this 1/32nd scratch-build on a Japanese site, so translation engine at the ready
http://www.hi-ho.ne.jp/a1takeda/C-130-1.htm
there are 2 following pages to that one
ti
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Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 12:26 AM UTC
Thanks for the reply guys. Well I was hoping there was one in the same size as other kits, like the tomcat etc. I think it's a C130. They are usually used to transport heavy equipment in as well as containers.
I just need the rear end of it but I gues i could try scratcbuilding one. I was trying to avoid this process as I have other kitbashed and scatchbuilt subjects on my agenda.
ah well, BTW, thanks for the link. I'll check it out.
I just need the rear end of it but I gues i could try scratcbuilding one. I was trying to avoid this process as I have other kitbashed and scatchbuilt subjects on my agenda.
ah well, BTW, thanks for the link. I'll check it out.
ti
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Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 12:40 AM UTC
Forgot to mention that I was refering to the old version of the c130 hercules
keenan
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Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 01:54 AM UTC
Ti,
Like Al said, build an addition to the house. The wing span on a herc is about 132 feet. In 1/32 scale that comes to a bit over 10 feet.
Would be a cool scratch building project, though. Full payload deck, ect.
Hell, I think I will scratch a C-5 in 1/32 scale and buy a real C130 to fly it to contests...
Shaun
Like Al said, build an addition to the house. The wing span on a herc is about 132 feet. In 1/32 scale that comes to a bit over 10 feet.
Would be a cool scratch building project, though. Full payload deck, ect.
Hell, I think I will scratch a C-5 in 1/32 scale and buy a real C130 to fly it to contests...
Shaun
AJLaFleche
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Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 02:03 AM UTC
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Forgot to mention that I was refering to the old version of the c130 hercules
While there have been upgrades and a number of mission specific modifications, the basic layout of the airframe as remained about the same since the radome was added to the nose. The most obvious mainstream changes have been to the props, initially 3 blades, then 4 and the latest update (C-130J) has a curvred six bladed prop.
Hut
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Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 02:11 AM UTC
Hi,
I stumbeled into this thread, always interested in really big projects.
But keenan, 132 feet in real live is just over 4 feet in 1/32 (132/32=4.13), not over 10 feet, so it might be big but an extention to a house is a bit much. It is how ever twice as big as B-17 in 1/48.
Sorry for butting in.
regards,
Pascal
I stumbeled into this thread, always interested in really big projects.
But keenan, 132 feet in real live is just over 4 feet in 1/32 (132/32=4.13), not over 10 feet, so it might be big but an extention to a house is a bit much. It is how ever twice as big as B-17 in 1/48.
Sorry for butting in.
regards,
Pascal
HeavyArty
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Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 02:33 AM UTC
Largest C-130 model out there is the Italeri 1/48 scale C-130H. It is a pretty nice kit. Italeri also does an AC-130 Gunship in 1/48 as well. If you are looking to do a dio loading/unloading a C-130, you could use the 1/48 version and some of the newer 1/48 modern kits from Academy. You could also use the 1/72 version and all the new Dragon 1/72 kits would work great with it.
keenan
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Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 04:14 AM UTC
My mathmatical bad. 3.77 feet actually. Sorry was early. No java yet.
Ti, now you have room to build two...
Shaun
Ti, now you have room to build two...
Shaun
ti
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Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 05:03 AM UTC
:-) :-) thanks guys. But I was thinking more on the line of incoporating it with my 1/35 scale container loading equipment that I'm building. Sinece most planes done by manufacturers are 1/32 i just assumed there was one of a c130. I guess i should have said 1/35 instead of 1/32, althought it's not too far in scale.
ti
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Posted: Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 06:46 AM UTC
Alright guys. i was thinking again and thought to myself. Big you said. Well, there must be several versions of this plane because it seems to me that you guys were referring to this one at this link: http://www.mimetix.it/aereonautica%20americana%20c130.htm . Now that is big. I take it that this one is the newer version of the C130.
Now the one i was referring to is this one: http://www.vogue-web.ch/phantom/c130.jpg .
Now this is not that big compared to the one above which you guys are suggesting taking up a whole house, so to speak.
Now the one i was referring to is this one: http://www.vogue-web.ch/phantom/c130.jpg .
Now this is not that big compared to the one above which you guys are suggesting taking up a whole house, so to speak.
TreadHead
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Posted: Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 07:14 AM UTC
Howdy Ti,
I've always loved your work.
Here's a quick photo of the C-130 in your requested scale....just so you can get an idea of 'scale'........
You can see a standard garden hose in the background to give you an idea....
hope this helps.
Tread.
I've always loved your work.
Here's a quick photo of the C-130 in your requested scale....just so you can get an idea of 'scale'........
You can see a standard garden hose in the background to give you an idea....
hope this helps.
Tread.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 07:21 AM UTC
We are all talking about your second pic. A C-130 Hercules cargo plane. Italeri does it in 1/48.
Italeri C-130 kit.
The Italeri AC-130 gunship:
More C-130 info.
The first pic you linked to is the much larger C-5 Galaxy, the largest cargo plane in the west, Soviets had a bigger one. It is much larger than a C-130.
C-5A/B Galaxy info
Italeri C-130 kit.
The Italeri AC-130 gunship:
More C-130 info.
The first pic you linked to is the much larger C-5 Galaxy, the largest cargo plane in the west, Soviets had a bigger one. It is much larger than a C-130.
C-5A/B Galaxy info
ti
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Posted: Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 08:50 AM UTC
Thanks guys. That model version of the c130 is really huge. mmmmm 1/48 is a little small to model together with a 1/35 scale, isn't it? I mean I'll have to do some heavy modifications or just scratchbuild the rear part as that is the only part I really need. 
Could someone who has the Italeri version please tell me the dimensions of the model? Actually the the width and height of it would suffice.
Could someone who has the Italeri version please tell me the dimensions of the model? Actually the the width and height of it would suffice.
Defcon1
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Posted: Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 09:37 AM UTC
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Thanks guys. That model version of the c130 is really huge. mmmmm 1/48 is a little small to model together with a 1/35 scale, isn't it? I mean I'll have to do some heavy modifications or just scratchbuild the rear part as that is the only part I really need.
Hello Charles,
Like Jim have said that Lockheed C-130 Hercules in 1:32 don't exist in kit form. There's nothing in 1:35th. If you just want to modify the rear fuselage, there are no 1:32 and 1:35 to modify. Many posters have suggested to go for the Italeri 1:48 or 1:72. I myself thinks that 1:48 Hercules is big.
Like Gino have said, there are a few 1:48 and 1:72 vehicles if you want to scale down your dio. 1:72 would be the best bet because there are plenty of armour kits and accesories out there.
If you really want a 1:35 or 1:32, you may have to scratchbuild it. There are many books on Hercules. ARC has a walkaround. There are many info on the net. Just "Google" it. You can use the 1:48 Italeri Herc as a reference also. Good luck.
Cheers,
David.
TreadHead
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Posted: Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 09:49 AM UTC
Howdy ti,
Unfortunately I do not own the 1/48th scale version of the Herc', although I have wanted to get one for some time now to go along with my AC-119K Gunship (maybe Gino's got one?)
So, from what we've been able to assemble here, your options are to scratch it, or to possibly use 'forced' perspective.
Would that be an option?
Tread.
Unfortunately I do not own the 1/48th scale version of the Herc', although I have wanted to get one for some time now to go along with my AC-119K Gunship (maybe Gino's got one?)
So, from what we've been able to assemble here, your options are to scratch it, or to possibly use 'forced' perspective.
Would that be an option?
Tread.
mother
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Posted: Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 10:11 AM UTC
Hey ti, this kit is 24 inches long and 31 inches wide. One day i'll even finish it :-) Here's a pic w/ a cd just to show how big it is.
ti
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Posted: Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 10:23 AM UTC
Thanks everyone. BTW Joe, is that the Italeri kit everyone has been talking about?
You guys are right if it is 1/24 scale. That is big. I do appreciate you all input on the matter.
You guys are right if it is 1/24 scale. That is big. I do appreciate you all input on the matter.
mother
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Posted: Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 10:28 AM UTC
Another thing...once you close up the halves of the fuselage it gets dark inside. I had installed a light system and it worked out pretty nice.
Here is some of the detail work I added to the cargo bay ceilling
I still have alot more work to do through the cargo bay area. Someday :-) :-) :-)
Here is some of the detail work I added to the cargo bay ceilling
I still have alot more work to do through the cargo bay area. Someday :-) :-) :-)
mother
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Posted: Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 10:31 AM UTC
Yeah ti, that's the 1/48th from Italeri
HeavyArty
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Posted: Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 10:38 AM UTC
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Howdy ti,
Unfortunately I do not own the 1/48th scale version of the Herc', although I have wanted to get one for some time now to go along with my AC-119K Gunship (maybe Gino's got one?)
So, from what we've been able to assemble here, your options are to scratch it, or to possibly use 'forced' perspective.
Would that be an option?
Tread.
I do have one, the AC-130 version. Here's a pic. since you already have the dimensions from Mother. It is pretty big. Mine hangs from the ceiling with the even bigger 1/72 B-52 nearby.
Like the others have said, you either have to go smaller (1/48 or 1/72) or scratchbuild it. Mixing 1/48 and 1/35 will not work at all. Dosn't work when you mix scales that far apart.
TreadHead
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Posted: Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 11:16 AM UTC
:-) :-) 
......I just knew 'Big Scale' Gino would have one!!........ 
BTW HeavyArty, your big Herc' looks pretty snazzy hangin' by that clear fishing line.........what test weight is that line by the way?....
Hey mother, I like the fact that you're trying to light the interior ...what type of lighting did you choose to use?.......mini flourescents? Or are you just planning on reflecting the light off all that pretty blue tape you used?
Tread.
BTW Gino......between the 1/35th scale helo's...and the 1/48th scale cargo aircraft.....you must have one heckuva large ceiling to hang these bugger's on!!!!......... :-)
{........said under my breath.......} .......the bloke's gotta live in a bloody warehouse!........
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