pminer Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) Ok....guys...we've GOT to have a model of this thing! It's been called the most potent weapon system in the USAF arsenal! Freakin awesome.... 72nd or 48th....I don't care. Gotta have it. Thoughts? Edited May 23, 2017 by pminer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skull Leader Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Italeri has one in both scales. AMT also has one in 1/72. (ok, it's the esci kit with an extra sprue, but still) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 ....I think it's an awesome prop in the Jet Forum.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Actually, there is no AC-130J kit in either 1/72 or 1/48. Italeri has done the 1/72 AC-130A and AMT/Esci did the 1/72 AC-130U. I don't know if anyone has done a complete resin conversion to do an AC-130J. The J models have the new engines with the six-bladed props and latest electronic and weapons fit. If you MUST HAVE an AC-130J kit, you'll have quite a project on your hands getting there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Arma does 1/48 resin for the C-130, and they're currently running a sale on packages for the C-130 E/H, C-130 J, KC-130J they also have 1/72 resin C-130 bits. I've got other parts from them, and they're top-notch! Not sure what Arma is missing for an AC-130J beyond the weapons. But, Master might have the weapons you need... I've ordered direct from both; there are also US distributors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyboyf18 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 13 hours ago, Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy said: ....I think it's an awesome prop in the Jet Forum.... But, but those props are driven by JET engines!?!!! And I realize we are splitting large rabbits!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Smith Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Was that jet engines hanging under the wings?? Serious question. Looked like engines where tanks are usually at. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 105 sticking out of the back? Just seems to ruin the gunship mojo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 While I have no idea how they're gonna aim the thing. The whole reasoning behind the pylon turn was that it was inherently more accurate for aerial gunnery on a stationary target. Theoretically, if you had one, you could kitbash an Italeri C-130J with the AMT AC-130U and get close, I think. The sensors seem to be mostly similar, it's just the Bushmaster you'd have to source. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pminer Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 It's PAST Time we have an accurate C-130J....any variant. But the AC-130J is wicked mean. It's by far the meanest looking AC-130 yet. The Italeri version C-130J annoys me. There's just to many inaccuracies to be a satisfying build....especially the props and the prop hubs. I'm thinking that a manufacturer could sell thousands worldwide...if updated and accurate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skull Leader Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Ooops! I somehow read his title as "ac-130u" that one's on me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pminer Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 14 hours ago, Skull Leader said: Ooops! I somehow read his title as "ac-130u" that one's on me LOL!....no worries... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 19 hours ago, Sarathi S. said: ...The whole reasoning behind the pylon turn was that it was inherently more accurate for aerial gunnery on a stationary target. I thought the main reason of that turn is that you can provide fire all the time. Other aircraft have to approach, do the attack-run, pull-up, turn around and re-attack. The Gunship always stays on target... HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Also that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircommando130 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 The AC-130J has the light weight electric powered 105mm gun mounted in the left troop door like all the other AC-130's that carried it. The 30mm is up front out the left side as well. So yes the pylon turn will still be a player. The other munitions come off the outboard wing hard points and through the floor in the back of the aircraft. I have a buddy in the AC-J program at Hurlburt Field. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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