Trojan Thunder Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 This model usually graces the display case in the 10SQN (RAAF) crew room. I offered my services to restore it after it had been damaged over the years. It is the Italeri C-130E/H kit and while it was dressed up as a H model C-130 it was built as an E model. This is what I started with. Since it was getting a full repaint I decided to make it more H than E by extending the main gear sponsons and adding the ECS intakes which are prominent on the C-130H I managed to make one prop out of the parts supplied and found 3 others in my spares box. I also had replace the nose gear leg and had to make new engines fronts to mount the props on. Finally the ramp parts were refitted, new antennas fabricated and fitted, seams re-glued and filled and a full repaint and decals added. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Excellent recovery and modification. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Brother Ray, Well done sir! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Nice restauration! HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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