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

[Stuart]

I'm not necessarily chucking my hat into the ring to be GBL here (I will if needs be), but considering they've just been retired from RAF service I'm surprised nobody has suggested a C-130 GB yet?

Is it doable? I was thinking any scale, any kit, any mark etc - any C-130 in service throughout the world, not just the RAF?

Next year maybe?

Cheers!

[PaulBradley]

Wow, we have never had a C-130 GB before - perhaps completing a model of one is considered a Herculean task...?

We have had some very nice Herk kits in recent years - Zvezda and Italeri comes to mind - to go along with the older kits. And scales from 1/48 through 1/72 and 1/144 to 1/200, so it doesn't have to take up a vast amount of space.

I am up for that - I have a copy of the Airfix kit that is very partially started.

Definitely next year - the calendar for this year is full. And I'm happy to share GBL duties.

[iggie]

I have an Airfix and Zvezda version in the stash (and no I'm not building both!) so would be up for this

[Stuart]

I have an Airfix and Zvezda version in the stash (and no I'm not building both!) so would be up for this

Oh go on - do both!

Excellent - thanks Jim!

[Stuart]

Wow, we have never had a C-130 GB before - perhaps completing a model of one is considered a Herculean task...?

LOL! I see what you did there

That's actually why I was pondering it - as it's quite a big aircraft; although I dare say no more complicated than any four engined bomber - probably simpler in some cases - that might put people off.

We have had some very nice Herk kits in recent years - Zvezda and Italeri comes to mind - to go along with the older kits. And scales from 1/48 through 1/72 and 1/144 to 1/200, so it doesn't have to take up a vast amount of space.

I am up for that - I have a copy of the Airfix kit that is very partially started.

Definitely next year - the calendar for this year is full. And I'm happy to share GBL duties.

Next year would be good, and I'd say part started isn't an issue.

I have the Italeri 1/72 kit - for a C-130H. But you're right, there are some nice kits out there.

I'd be going for this kind of scheme.

[DavidWomby]

Good suggestion. I'm in depending on the timing.

David

[Stuart]

Good suggestion. I'm in depending on the timing.

David

Good Stuff!

When's your summer migration Northwards David?

[DavidWomby]

Good suggestion. I'm in depending on the timing.

David

Good Stuff!

When's your summer migration Northwards David?

It varies a little but usually in Nova Scotia June, July, Aug and at least part of Sept.. This year was early - left here early May to attend a granddaughter's first birthday en route and returning early Sept..

David

[Stuart]

Good suggestion. I'm in depending on the timing.

David

Good Stuff!

When's your summer migration Northwards David?

It varies a little but usually in Nova Scotia June, July, Aug and at least part of Sept.. This year was early - left here early May to attend a granddaughter's first birthday en route and returning early Sept..

David

So sometime between Jan and May would be good then?

Out if interest, what kit do you have?

[Stuart]

Okay so I'm shocked, I really didn't think this would get anywhere, but we have four people already (depending on dates).

If we get a few more (is it 6 or 8 we need?) bites and it looks like a goer, I'll be more than happy to be GBL, either on my own or joint with yourself Paul, if you're interested.

[wokka]

I'd be going for this kind of scheme.

IIRC this was an aircraft that was used during the Ethiopian famine crisis that led to Band Aid then Live aid in '84 -'85.

[Stuart]

I'd be going for this kind of scheme.

IIRC this was an aircraft that was used during the Ethiopian famine crisis that led to Band Aid then Live aid in '84 -'85.

I've just taken a look at the markings on the side - I hadn't noticed that, thanks Wokka. I was just using it as an example of a late cold war Green/Grey over light grey scheme.

[DavidWomby]

So sometime between Jan and May would be good then?

Out if interest, what kit do you have?

That timing would be good. As to the kit, do not laugh, it will be the old Revell 1/144(approx) clunker converted to a lengthened C3 and with replacement engines and props from Aeroclub as used in this previous build of the kit as a C1.



David

[Stuart]

So sometime between Jan and May would be good then?

Out if interest, what kit do you have?

That timing would be good. As to the kit, do not laugh, it will be the old Revell 1/144(approx) clunker converted to a lengthened C3 and with replacement engines and props from Aeroclub as used in this previous build of the kit as a C1.



David

No laughing - that sounds an great idea for a conversion.

I'm seriously looking at 1/144 at the moment - I'd like to build a lot of the 'larger' USAF and RAF aircraft and most aren't available in 1/72, and too big even if they were.

[JohnRatzenberger]

Outside my usual interests, but one of the weather or search/rescue USCG birds regularly flying off our coast could be a good project. I shall have to do some kit & markings research before formally signing up and of course who knows about health issues.