C-130 GB ** Forum Now Open!**

[Stuart]

Count me in for this with the 1/72 scale Italeri kit of the old Blue Angels Fat Albert.

Excellent choice David - Welcome aboard!

[RayS]

Some inspiration, I just finished a rebuild of a damaged display case model (C-130H) for my son's squadron.

So for a short time I can display three variants that have served with the RAAF, from the left C-130E, C-130J-30 and C-130H.

[skypirate]

Inspiring, indeed, Ray!

David

[Stuart]

That's a superb collection! Thanks for sharing Ray!

[Chuck Finley]

I have a AMT/ERTL AC-103U in 1/72 that has been sitting in stash since 1996. Looks like time for my Italeri 1/72 AC-130A to have some company on the shelf.

[Stuart]

I have a AMT/ERTL AC-103U in 1/72 that has been sitting in stash since 1996. Looks like time for my Italeri 1/72 AC-130A to have some company on the shelf.

Welcome aboard Chuck you're more than welcome!

It's great to see this GB is still getting interest - I'm hoping that'll it have a pretty good turnout.

[Stuart]

I should update this with Thanks to RayS, not just with all the info which has allowed me to sort out all C130 versions so that I have a proper HC-130J kit, but also his spare decals for the aircraft. !!!

Have we started yet ? I may need to get it airborne if Hurr LEE gets closer

Sorry John, I missed this back when you posted!

Really pleased to hear you've got your decals, that USCG scheme looks awesome!

[Stuart]

10 Days to go Gents - woohoo!!!

[iggie]

That footage always make me imagine the loadmaster sitting on the end of the lowered ramp with a very big angle grinder....

[Britwit]

I'll give it a go, do one of my brothers birds from Forbes AFB back in the early 70s! Just need to get a hold of a Minicraft 1/144 kit.

[Stuart]

I'll give it a go, do one of my brothers birds from Forbes AFB back in the early 70s! Just need to get a hold of a Minicraft 1/144 kit.

Very cool! Welcome aboard!

[RayS]

Well it looks like an LC-130 is on the cards from my bench and perhaps something with SEA camo. I should not get too far ahead of myself here!

[Stuart]

Well it looks like an LC-130 is on the cards from my bench and perhaps something with SEA camo. I should not get too far ahead of myself here!

I don't think I've heard of an LC-130 Ray, what variant is that?

[Britwit]

LC-130 is a "ski bird". They often use RATO to assist takeoffs.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_LC-130

[RayS]

... except I am think a USN version, a bit more colourful :D