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1/48th Scale AC-130U Build Part 4 (105MM - Scratch-Built)


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Hey everyone,

This post is the start of the 105MM (lots of pics!). The kit only comes with the barrel and blast diffuser which is attached outside to the gun port pressure seal and the piece is not very accurate. Makes it a b***h when you want to open the thing up! So from start to completion, a 100% scratch-built 1/48th scale 105MM Howitzer! The next post will be the piece painted, decaled and weathered.

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As always, thanks for looking. BTW, I kind of hated painting the thing... :D/>

Cheers!

Bob Waltman

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I don't think I can add anything more other what everyone else said, except superb workmanship. May I ask what are you using for your references? The schematics look fairly detailed and I would like to know where are they available from?

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I don't think I can add anything more other what everyone else said, except superb workmanship. May I ask what are you using for your references? The schematics look fairly detailed and I would like to know where are they available from?

Thanks! As for my reference, I was part of the test team back in 1991 at Edwards AFB. I kept all of my old unclassified T.O.'s and I was also able to take tons of photos. Since then and for the past 17 years I have been involved with training the current aircrews so I get to be on the thing at a minimum of at least once a week.

Unfortunately, other than the Squadron book, there really isn't that much accurate info out there on the market so being a former crew member and current trainer constantly around the 1 to 1 scale version really helps.

Cheers!

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