Out standing job .
Many thanks for the compliments, Bish!
I agree, my friend, although I can sympathize with the model makers - it takes time and access to get complete and accurate data. In some cases, it’s just not available or cost effective, and they end up making a best guess, like we have to sometimes [:)].
Cheers,
Russ
Thank you, Toshi, but you are too kind, my friend. You do fantastic work yourself, much better than mine and more professional.
Cheers,
Russ
Welcome, Nick, and thanks for the good words!
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Russ
Wow! I wish I had enough patience to incorporate that much photoetch into my own builds! Fantastic detail!
Beautiful work, mate - lots of eye candy to take in here!
Thanks for the good words, Chad!
Actually, there is very little PE in the build. Most of it is sized and shaped for kit parts, which in many cases are wrong in size or shape (like the flight deck seats and the console).
The PE for the forward access door steps were very good so I used those, and also most of the pieces for the ramp door.
The pieces intended for the interior, like the troop seats, troop doors and some shelving just weren’t suitable so I ended up scratchbuilding all of the internal detail, including the forward entry area and cockpit detail except for the control yokes, the engineer’s seat and the two bunks. I also modified the navigator’s seat and used it. [Slight correction: I did modify and use the pilot and copilot seats from the kit in the cockpit. I also modified and used three of the seats in my spare C-130 kit for the Talon consoles.
There are still some PE pieces I might use on the props and on the main wheels.
Cheers, and thanks for looking!
Russ
I normally don’t pay much attention to 1/72 builds since I have a difficult time with even 1/48 size kits but this thread caught my attention and I must say I’m flabbergasted at the marvelous detailing, both aftermarket and scratch, that you’re doing. Looks like I’ll be checking in for the ride as well.
Welcome, Knight, and thanks!
Cheers,
Russ
Welcome aboard, Mike, and thanks for the good words!
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Russ
How have I missed this thread?! Herc’s are my favorite plane, all I can say is wow! :::Insert drooling face here::: Outstanding work!
O ye, its deffinetly not easy. I did read somthing the other day which said the engines on the Italeri kits are based on the 130A, which explains why they are short. Not sure they ever did that version, but it could have been what they used to measure and i wounder if it might explain otehr problem with it.
But it certainly looks with a bit of effort (or AM parts)it can be corrected, and your doing a great job of it.
Are you bringing this one to the IPMS Orlando show in sept. ? This one I hafta see and you I hafta meet.
Welcome, Keyda81! Thanks for the good words!
Cheers,
Russ
Hi, Jay Jay!
I’d like to but I’m not sure I’ll be finished in time. I may see you there in any case.
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Russ
Damn impressive Russ!! =D Very cool stuff here, and at 1:72. I love seeing a modeler take a kit by the balls and mold it into what they want to see. =]
Quick question about the ceiling and ribbing around the fuselage…what did you use to fashion this part?
Thanks for the good words, Bvallot!
That turned out to be a failed attempt to replicate the insulation between the aircraft ribs. I added the ribs made of styrene strips but I just couldn’t come up with a material for the insulation between the ribs that was easy to shape but still held its shape, so I settled for spray-painted food wrap glued over the ribs.
It’s kind of a reverse image effect but it doesn’t look too bad if you don’t look too close [:)]
Cheers,
Russ
Hi, All,
I’ve decided to put the Clamp in suspended animation for awhile until I learn how to use my air brush more effectively. I’m making too many mistakes and I don’t want to ruin it after all the work I put into it.
Cheers,
Russ
Unfortunately, while learning to use my spray setup, my air compressor blew a gasket - literally. I haven’t been able to get it repaired yet and I need to get this beast finished, so I’m back to using rattle cans.
So I finally finished the underside camouflage scheme, which was a bear!. Looks more like an Orca 
Still needs to be dulled down and weathered.
Thanks for looking!
Too cool.