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1/48th Scale AC-130U Build Part 2 (Interior - Part 1)


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Good evening all. This is my first post on ARC so I thought I'd start with my 1/48th scale AC-130U I'm building. The aircraft is 89-0511 "Predator" It was the first production AC-130U. This first posting (Part 1) is on the exterior and all of the modifications I need to make to correct the kit as well as open any panels I wish to add detail to. Part 2 will be on the start of the interior (Gun Deck). Subsequent postings will cover the gun details, flaps, cockpit, wings, etc.

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Thanks for looking and I look forward to your comments/questions.

Cheers,

Bob Waltman

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So Bob, is it going to be even better than the "H" model you built many moons ago? You know

I'll be watching this build. Remember the old one being on a round table top.

Joe Gantt

Hey Joe, good to hear from you. Yes, I think this one will surpass the "H" model. Lot's of more detail! I've had to scratch-build 95% of the interior which I'll be posting pics of in the upcoming days. Cheers!

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Hello all. Since I started this project a while ago and I am currently over half way done with the 'ol girl I can make regular post for a while. This latest post is on my initial start of the interior (plus one more exterior shot). There is still a lot of wiring, piping and hoses that have to be attached to various areas of the fuselage interior but this is what I have so far. BTW, I hope the pics are better than last time :D/>

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Thanks for looking.

Cheers!

Bob Waltman

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Bob Waltman from Florida?

Excellent work on your U-boat! But if this is who I think it is, I'd expect no less.

-Jeff

Hey Jeff. Yes it's me. Been quiet for a while in the area of modeling but I'm ready to kick it back into gear with the Gunship. Hope all is well!

Cheers!

BW

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Good morning everyone,

This post is the start of the 40MM. The kit only comes with the barrel and flash hider which is attached like the 105MM, to the gun port pressure seal. From start to completion, a 100% scratch-built 1/48th scale L60 Bofors 40MM Cannon!

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As always, thanks for looking.

Cheers!

Bob Waltman

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