Italeri AC-130 `What if`

[tc2324]

Just got this one today. Looks a nice little kit ready for some special TC treatment. Is nothing safe.......:LOL:

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And on a completely different and `nothing to do with this build what so ever` note, I was passing my local model shop, which deals mainly with RC models with the smallest of plastics kit stock you have ever seen, when I spotted this in the bargain bucket........:D

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Thats right, 50p......!:wacko: No idea what I`m going to do with it but added it to the stash for a rainy day.:)

[chris1966m]

Just got this one today. Looks a nice little kit ready for some special TC treatment.

looking forward to seeing that m8 ;)

Is nothing safe.......:LOL:

:LOL: :LOL:

[Christian]

Another Gem from the TC man. Looking forward to it mate.

[11SQNLDR]

NOTHING is sacred old bean - do yer darndest :D

[tc2324]

Cheers chaps.:) Just waiting for my second C-130 kit to arrive so I can get started.;)

[triumph]

Cheers chaps.:) Just waiting for my second C-130 kit to arrive so I can get started.;)

2nd C-130 :confused: What on earth are you up to tc and how big is this going to be :confused: :)

[highnoon1966]

2nd C-130 :confused: What on earth are you up to tc and how big is this going to be :confused: :)

Maybe some fusalage and wing extensions with 6 or 8 engines? Nothings beyond the realms of possiblity the tc's 'what ifs' And more the fun to watch for that reason :)

[tc2324]

Don`t worry it will be an SOTB build. Just need a `J` version for the updates.;)

[DCRanger]

Something like an Me323 Zwilling perhaps.:D

[tc2324]

Something like an Me323 Zwilling perhaps.:D

:LOL: :LOL:

May leave that one for another time DC...... :D

Anyway, got my `J` kit today so will be starting this AC-130J(UK) soon. (Think that should be a pretty good hint as to what I`m trying to achieve..;) )

Have to say I was very impressed with the reference guide that came with it. Never seen anything like this before coming with a kit. Lots of good reference pictures for the more experienced modeller and not a `butcher` like myself...:D

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[Blue Diamond]

Something like an Me323 Zwilling perhaps.:D

Now that would be one big SOAB. :)

[tc2324]

Ok, admittedly I haven`t got much done with this so far. Although the fact that I`ve spent most of the night at the hospital being in the presence of the birth of my second son is a pretty good excuse.:LOL: Spent a few hours at home just now while they checked things over with the wife, so managed to sort through the bits I need and stick the wings together. Was pretty impressed with the size of this kit so I thought a comparrision picture of this and my other `what if` gunship was pretty apt.;)

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Right, back to the hospital to see if they are staying over night or wether I have a sleepless night ahead of me.......:D

[Wolster]

Congratulations on No.2 son!

although your lack of commitment to this project worries me a little!

:LOL:

[DCRanger]

Congratulations - I'm just wondering what Mrs TC will say when she comes home to find the sink full, no washing or vacuuming done and a giant C130 Zwilling on the table.:unsure: :D

[Davidte2007]

:cool Splendid News tc :D Best wishes to your New edition ;) And Mum. ;)

:D Now you best crack on with them dishes and choirs.!!!

[tc2324]

Cheers chaps for the best wishes, much appreciated.:) Both mother and son are doing well, however due to a slight complication during the birth, the doctors have kept both in overnight.

So what to do...? Spend an hour on the Herc, or get a good nights kip in...? There`s only one way to find out....., :LOL:

Obviously nothing to do with the build, but heres a pic of little Sam about 20 minutes old. Can`t wait to start brainwashing him with all things aviation....:D

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[highnoon1966]

Congrats tc :)

[DCRanger]

I'd say that was a pretty good build. Congratulations.:)

[Merlin G.C.]

I'd say that was a pretty good build. Congratulations.:)

Yes excellent work m8 ;) congrats !

[Acklington]

If only manufacturers could make their creations that well - well done to Mum, and Dad.

P.S. Before they get home - camouflage the Herc with a large bunch of flowers!

[Christian]

Hey, congratulations TC. Wonderful news and after the small hiccup I am very glad, indeed, that everything has gone so well. :)

[Angels one-five]

Congratations TC!

[von hitchofen]

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aaah...

congratulations TC!

what an excellent result from combining 2 different kits....I mean people...:LOL:

[tsr2]

Congratations TC :)

[BSG-75]

Congratulations TC, nice one.

Good luck with the brainwashing, if it helps at all, I was doing "Phonics" homework with my 7 year old daughter last week. We go to what sound "Ph" makes, and words and definitions etc, one word on the sheet was "Phantom" so I asked what a "Phantom" was, "is it a jet daddy?" she says.....

I was looking for two seat, twin engined multi role combat aircraft but it's a start.....:rolleyes:

[chris1966m]

well done Tc, thats great news :D congratulations :)

[tc2324]

Again chaps, many thanks for all the kind and funny comments. Really apprieciated.;) Mother and son are now back home and as I type Sam is proving to be a tad louder than if you were staying in an hotel in downtown Tripoli.:D

Promise to get back on track with the Herc build shortly once I`ve changed a nappy or two......:eek: :LOL: :D

[eismeer]

Congratulations tc, glad to hear all are home and doing well:cool:

Perfect addition to the collection;) :)

[tc2324]

Managed to tear myself away from nappy duty and over the last couple of nights have managed to get some of the main sections of this C-130J(UK) sorted out. Here`s where I`m at......

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[Agent X20]

Best creation so far.. you cant see the join lines..:D

[Folgore]

Just checked this thread for the first time in a week... well, that's not what I was expecting! :D

Great kitbashing, all the same: 50% you, 50% Mrs. TC -- congratulations!

[shuttle]

Just checked this thread for the first time in a week... well, that's not what I was expecting! :D

Great kitbashing, all the same: 50% you, 50% Mrs. TC -- congratulations!

I would say 1% deposit(!) by TC and 99% construction effort by Mrs TC. I bet she would agree as well.

I hope TC is helping with the nappies?

:D Shuttle

[tc2324]

I would say 1% deposit(!) by TC and 99% construction effort by Mrs TC. I bet she would agree as well.

I hope TC is helping with the nappies?

:D Shuttle

Your not wrong. Talk about planting a seed and watching it grow so to speak....:D

Don`t worry all, while the missus takes care of little Sammy, I`m on nappy duty with my other 18 month old son Tom, who it has to be said, produces a far more potent nappy.....:LOL:

Again, thank for all for the kind and funny comments.....:D

[tc2324]

Got the fuselage together last night and I`m surprised how complex that part of the construction was. If I`m honest, I think I was putting more trust in god rather than my modelling skills.....:LOL:

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[Scottuk]

Congratulations to you and Mrs TC.:D

[COASTIE75]

Congratulations to you both TC, I'm only a few months ahead of you in the new baby game, you have my sympathies!

Great build by the way, brings back memories of building an old airfix one with my dad then using it to deliver some matchbox 'special forces' jeeps deep into enemy territory - my brothers bedroom!

Cant help but think that a diecast C-130, although highly unlikely, would be a licence to print money. The schemes would be endless, just about everyone uses them and very recognisable to the general public. Big lump of metal tho!

[tc2324]

Cheers Scott, thanks Coastie. Very happy about having another boy. I now have a full Tornado crew....:LOL:

Getting back to the model, I started filling a few gaps at the wing/fuselage join tonight when the port wing bl00dy well fell off in my hand......:mad: :eek: . Todays glue ain`t what it used to be I suppose....:LOL:

[Craig]

Congratulations! Excellent news :)

[tc2324]

Thanks Craig.:)

Well, here`s how she is at the moment. Working on the props at the moment with fuel tanks and `extras` waiting in the wings..... ;)

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[tc2324]

Got this one finished tonight. Took the one pic below inside with the flash so I`m gonna wait until tomorrow for some sunshine, (hopefully), and take some more pictures outside.

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[The Defiant Man]

Nice!:cool

[eismeer]

Looks very neat tc:cool:

[triumph]

Nice job TC :) but can I just say, how about you give the prop blades a little twist, if you look at the booklet with the "J" kit (post 10) youll see what I mean
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thats what I did to mine the plastic on my kit had enough give to allow me to do it without fear of breaking them off but its up to you m8ty. BTW have you seen on youtube the "Js" doing there party trick of going 'Backwards' after landing :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCDzkE_nPqA

[tc2324]

Cheers chaps. Mr T, I didn`t even give that a thought to be honest.:cool I will have a little experiment and see if that can be done, although I have been known to be a little heavy handed...:o

Anyway, the sun didn`t come out to play but it was bright enough to get some decent pictures taken, so here she is.......

AC-130J(UK)
74 (AC) SQN RAF
`Operation Telic`
Iraq, 2003

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[Merlin G.C.]

Excellent work TC :cool

[Davidte2007]

:eek: Wow :eek:

:D Now that tc looks stunning M8ty ;)

:D Fantastic Build well done Old-Boy. :cool: :cool:

[ZS-VAN]

That really looks very good. ;) :cool Any shouts for one of these in metal? :unsure: :D

[chris1966m]

very impressive Tc, superb build :cool :cool

i'm gonna have to build one (or two) of these C-130s for the hobbyroom eventually ;) in late 60's RAF desert scheme and the RAF 'J' would be my preferences....not before 2012 tho...these things take room

[Merlin G.C.]

That really looks very good. ;) :cool Any shouts for one of these in metal? :unsure: :D

Put me down for one :eek: :unsure: :)

[tc2324]

Thanks guys. Never say never about seeing anything from a diecast manufacturer, but if this did come along, I think it would have a fair bit of plastic incorporated within the model. It`s pretty big you know.....:LOL:

[von hitchofen]

up to your usual high-standard of whiffing tc2324...and it would be a shock if wasn't 74 Squadron :)

I hope everything is OK with you, Mrs tc and the mini-tcs....

[tc2324]

up to your usual high-standard of whiffing tc2324...and it would be a shock if wasn't 74 Squadron :)

I hope everything is OK with you, Mrs tc and the mini-tcs....

Cheers Von, mother and son are great if not a little tired and noisey.:)

[tc2324]

Again, with the weather playing ball today, I took the opportunity to adjust and update this model. As suggested by Mr T, I tweaked the props so that they have that `J` feel about them. :)

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[triumph]

Nice one TC Looks the biz now I think youll agree:) Strange the props are not moulded that way to begin with and you have to resort to twisting them :confused:

[Masterbomber]

Please be careful with your what if's- this latest one could start giving ideas to Theresa May and Liam Fox on how to tackle the next student fees protest or bout of urban rioting...