C-130A in 1/72?

[Lucky13]

I've only seen it in 1/144, from Amodel....

Source: The C-130 Hercules: Every Generation Gives Thanks For This Amazing Aircraft

Registration/Serial: 53-3131
Alternate Serial: 0-33131
Aircraft Version: Lockheed GC-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn): 182-3003
Location City/Airport: Wichita Falls - Municipal/Sheppard AFB
Region/Country: Texas, United States
Photo Date: 9 October 1985
Photo by: Paul Seymour

Source: Aircraft Photo of 53-3131 / 0-33131 | Lockheed GC-130A Hercules (L-182) | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #193464

 

[Wurger]

As memo serves the Italeri offres a kit serie of the Hercules. Also the Airfix. But it is needed the vacuform Airmodel kit AM-59.

1/72 AM-59 Airmodel Lockheed C-130A / JC-130A (O-41628) / JC-130A (O-41629) / C-130B / KC-130F/ HC-130H / HC-130N / HC-130P / MC-130E- L-100-20- L-100-30- C.Mk.3 Conversion Kit ...

the source: Airmodel 1/72 Lockheed C-130A / JC-130A (O-41628) / JC-130A (O-41629) / C-130B / KC-130F/ HC-130H / HC-130N / HC-130P / MC-130E- L-100-20- L-100-30- C.Mk.3 Conversion Kit, AM-59

 

[Lucky13]

As memo serves the Italeri offres a kit serie of the Hercules. Also the Airfix. But it is needed the vacuform Airmodel kit AM-59.

1/72 AM-59 Airmodel Lockheed C-130A / JC-130A (O-41628) / JC-130A (O-41629) / C-130B / KC-130F/ HC-130H / HC-130N / HC-130P / MC-130E- L-100-20- L-100-30- C.Mk.3 Conversion Kit ...

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the source: Airmodel 1/72 Lockheed C-130A / JC-130A (O-41628) / JC-130A (O-41629) / C-130B / KC-130F/ HC-130H / HC-130N / HC-130P / MC-130E- L-100-20- L-100-30- C.Mk.3 Conversion Kit, AM-59

I found this one as well, unfortunately out of stock!

Source: C-130A Roman Nose (72)

 

[Lucky13]

Source: UMM-USA

 

[Wurger]

Yep... also the MPC no. 1-4502 1:72 kit may be used for the conversion.

C-130A Hercules by Let Model (MPC 1/72)

 

[Wurger]

And you may try to find the MLH/Bring It! no. 491 for the 1/48 scale if you want to assemble the larger model.

Lockheed C-130A "Roman Nose", MLH/Bring It! #491 (2021)

 

[Lucky13]

 

[Lucky13]

And you may try to find the MLH/Bring It! no. 491 for the 1/48 scale if you want to assemble the larger model.

Lockheed C-130A "Roman Nose", MLH/Bring It! #491 (2021)

Had the 1/48 Hercules in my younger days, think that I'll stick with (maybe, possibly) the one in 1/72, the 1/48 one is a behemoth!

 

[Wurger]

I agree. Therefore my models are of the 1/72 scale basicly.

Looking at all the Italeri,Airfix, MPC kits I would say there is nothing what would stop me against making the part from scratch. Not very difficult to make it at all.

 

[Donivanp]

You also need the three bladed prop, not a major for most but maybe an issue for some. I have the Testor's Italiari 1:48 H model. They did an A/C-130A in 1/72 and 1/48 but not a Roman nose

 

[Lucky13]

....a good start as it sports three bladed props!

Source: Lockheed Martin AC-130A "Gunship", Italeri Nr. 139 - Modellversium Kit-Ecke

 

[Donivanp]

Indeed. Punch the nose in and fill in the holes….

 

[TISO]

In addition to roman nose you need new engines, props. OzMods produces such set but availability is sporadic:

https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-41ee3/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/2262/2211/c130awebproductpage7216copy__24793.1551075777.jpg?c=2

Also check the lenght of the left side UC gondola, and scribe in the cargo doors on the left fuselage side. Rest is as per photo of the aircraft you will build