CD72125 - 1/72 C-130 International - Part 1

[Dutch]

Well I went ahead and bought two Zvezda 1/72 C-130 kits, one C-130H and one C-130J-30 (Herk C.4), so that I can swap engines between them and create a KC-130T-30 and a KC-130J, both in USMC markings.  I already have the IFR pods to add to these projects.  Which now leaves me with a dilemma of what to do with my two Italeri/Testors C-130E/H kits previously assigned to these projects.  I already have the Attack Squadron extended sponsons & T56-15 engines for a late H model.  So, Kursad, I hope you are diligently working on some colorful and distinctive international C-130Hs.

Kind regards,

Dutch

Edited November 19, 2021 by Dutch

[Draggie748]

This scheme was the C-130H original glossy paint as when delivered in 1979. There are other photos of aircraft with the scalloping along the engine cowls as well.

Photo courtesy of ADFserials.com.au

http://www.adf-gallery.com.au/_data/i/gallery3/var/albums/Hercules/Hercules-A97-007/A97_008_007_006_at_Lockheed_img040-me.jpg

Edited November 19, 2021 by Draggie748
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[David.D]

Not sure if this one is decided yet, but given recent history a Afghan Air Force C-130 would be very interesting to have. AFAIK there is no decal option so far.

 

Interesting piece on the topic here: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/pilots-detail-chaotic-collapse-afghan-air-force-2021-12-29/