striker8241 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Hello, All, I've been away for some time due to health reasons but I'm almost fully recovered so I'm continuing with my C-130E project. I completed the front console and seats in what I call the "Talon" compartment, although the Talon designation did not come until after the Talon upgrade in 1972. Below are some pictures of the completed console. The seats are put in place for the photo but are not glued down yet as I have to add equipment racks to the right of the console and the seats would interfere. Thanks for looking! Edited February 9, 2019 by striker8241 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Walt Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I am amazed! Did you scratch build tha console? If so, do you have any in progress pics? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
striker8241 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Hi, Walt, No, I don't have any in-progress pictures. Unfortunately I didn't have a camera while I was building the console. It's just built from sheet styrene; the instrument panels are decals I made. I can provide the dimensions if you want them. Cheers, and thanks for looking, Russ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Walt Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Awesome Russ! How'd you make the decals? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Great progress! HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
striker8241 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Awesome Russ! How'd you make the decals? Thanks, Maj. I pieced them together from photos and printed them on decal paper. I had to use pictures of the later Talon console and nav console because there are none from the original Rivet Plank aircraft (that I know of). This console is shaped more like what I remember but then again, I saw it only once and that was 45 years ago. Cheers, Russ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
striker8241 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Great progress! HAJO Thanks, HAJO! It's going slowly right now but I'm getting more into it. I hope to finish the Talon compartment in the next week or so. Cheers and thanks for looking in! Russ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mig23 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Great to see you back at work Russ ! Impressive modelling !! Cheers, Haydn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
striker8241 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Thanks, Haydn! It's good to be building again. Cheers, Russ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
striker8241 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) Hello, All, I've finally completed the right-side equipment rack after a minor disaster - below are some pictures of the rack and it's placement. The compartment basically looks like the Talon I upgrade at this point. Since I don't have pictures of the Rivet Clamp configuration, I've have to make it serve. However, I suspect there was little change in the rack and it's placement as there was very limited room in this area for all the equipment. Now it's on to the two rear consoles. Cheers and thanks for looking! Edited February 9, 2019 by striker8241 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Incredible! HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
striker8241 Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Thanks, HAJO! :)/> Cheers, Russ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Walt Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I have no words! Speechless! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
striker8241 Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 That bad, eh? :)/> j/k Thanks, Walt! Cheers, Russ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 There's some truly amazing stuff going on here, great work Russ. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Dude...I am beyond blown away.... :o Quote Link to post Share on other sites
striker8241 Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 There's some truly amazing stuff going on here, great work Russ. Steve Thanks, Steve! Very much appreciated! Cheers, Russ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
striker8241 Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Many thanks Andrew for the good words! Cheers, Russ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aidy Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Just read through the thread, and must say that this build is amazing. Simply inspirational. I wish I could do something half as good when I build my Hercules. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
striker8241 Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 Just read through the thread, and must say that this build is amazing. Simply inspirational. I wish I could do something half as good when I build my Hercules. Hi, Aidy, and welcome! Thanks for the good words but I suspect you'll do a much better job than mine when you build your Herk. And please forgive this late response - I thought I had already posted a reply :bandhead2:/> . Cheers, Russ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jgrease Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Great looking build - looking forward to more! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polybebber Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Stunning, simply stunning :thumbsup: Lothar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Just saw this build and it's simply amazing amount of work you're putting into this. Very nice :thumbsup:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
striker8241 Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Great looking build - looking forward to more! John Thanks for the good words John, and thanks for looking! Cheers, Russ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
striker8241 Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Stunning, simply stunning Lothar Thanks, Lothar! And I agree about us Old Guys... ;)/> Cheers, Russ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.