Najk Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) Hey guys,  Having no knowledge whatsoever about the C-130, I'm trusting you guys to help me on this one. 😊  I'm thinking about the possibility to convert the Zvezda 1/72 C-130J-30 into a standard C-130J, wanting to do the current Blue Angels "Fat Albert".  I can see the fuselage has to been shortened, but how much and where?  Any other things that needs to be changed/addressed?  Are there any decals available for the current Blue Angels C-130J?  Thanks in advance!  Regards, Nick  Edited November 8, 2021 by Najk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) Nick, It may be a whole lot easier to buy the original Zvezda C-130H kit and just swap the engines between the two kits; leaving you with a standard C-130J and a stretched C-130H-30 / L-100-30.  I believe that Caracal is working on a set of Blue Angels C-130J decals for the new scheme. HTH, Dutch  Edited November 11, 2021 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircommando130 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 The new Blue Angels C-130J was a ex RAF J. It has the standard C-130H cargo compartment Legacy rails and rollers. It's a beautiful paint job though! I have the Zvezda "H" and just got the J-30 kit. Both are really nice kits! Gonna build the H as a C-130E in southeast asia paint. The J-30 as a Southwest Airlines "what if" cargo hauler.  Cheers....Ron retired C-130E/ MC-130P/ MC-130H loadmaster Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Najk Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 Thanks for the replies guys..!  So, if anyone happen to have the Zvezda C-130J engines for sale, or want to swap for C-130H engines, just let me know... 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Ive been looking over both kits myself. Â The best easiest, but not cheapest way to make a C-130J is to buy the C-130H and C-130J-30 and put the C-130J engines onto the C-130H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Has Zvezda announced other boxings of it? Most of the special operations C-130J (versions) have the short fuselages. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircommando130 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 45 minutes ago, zerosystem said: Has Zvezda announced other boxings of it? Most of the special operations C-130J (versions) have the short fuselages.  The MC-130J / AC-130J is a standard length C-130. I hope they release a AC-130H/MC-130E conversion.  Cheers...Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 I'd take a AC-130U or AC-130J, maybe one of the MC-Js too if they boxed any of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Not yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 (edited) 22 hours ago, zerosystem said: I'd take a AC-130U or AC-130J, maybe one of the MC-Js too if they boxed any of them.  20 hours ago, ElectroSoldier said: Not yet  Chatter on Zvezda FB page suggest no other versions will be released. So time for the AM guys to step up.  As for the original question, I have done a couple of J-30 conversions from the Italeri kit, I don't have access to the models at the moment as they are on a truck in a removal. Here are some pictures of my mods, the plugs you need to remove are 35mm forward of the wing and 28 mm aft of it.    Edited November 14, 2021 by Trojan Thunder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 On 11/15/2021 at 12:28 AM, Trojan Thunder said:   Chatter on Zvezda FB page suggest no other versions will be released. So time for the AM guys to step up.    Really? Ok, good, than I can start a MC-130E with the parts of the Italeri kit! 🙂   HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Najk Posted December 18, 2021 Author Share Posted December 18, 2021 Well, I just read on Zvezdas Facebook page that they will in fact release a standard C-130J in 2022. So I guess this issue will be a non issue within a year... 🙂 Thanks for all your replies, guys!  Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aircommando130 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 I picked up a J-30 and will build it as a Southwest Airlines Cargo LM100-30J 'what if". I have 2 of the C-130H's as well. That new Blue Angels J is gorgeous! It's a former RAFÂ C-130J. Â Cheers...Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 On 12/18/2021 at 10:20 PM, Najk said: Well, I just read on Zvezdas Facebook page that they will in fact release a standard C-130J in 2022. So I guess this issue will be a non issue within a year... 🙂 Thanks for all your replies, guys!  😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PoseidonSv Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Interresting topic indeed!  We really need some conversions be changed from fit to Italeri to the new Zvezda.  I really love to build a Swedish TP84 C-130E-00-LO, C-130E1 or E2.  Need to find out how to know which wheels and or breakes was mounted on which airframes at which time.  Also love some  full AC-130 conversion kits for all Spectres from A to J.  Sincerely, Fred. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveV22FE Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 (edited) I started a WC-130J YEARS AGO! This was before corrected sponsons. I did get the attack squadron J engines, which are really good. Edited April 20, 2022 by SteveV22FE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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