Currently building AMT’s AC-130 H along with a Gundam for the Gundam build. Both fun builds but this Spectre built is something else.
To start, was inspired by a Ac-130H build I saw in the FSM magazine from 2006 so I wanted to try my hand at it. Instructions that are somewhat vague in where parts go, mislabeled parts on the original instructions. So much so that I have to use Italeri’s AC-130 instruction sheet since they re-issued the same kit with improvements.
Honestly never knew how big the plane is until I started. So here it is, enjoy.
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Some more work done on the gunship. A very “interesting” build for certain. Seams are sanded and hopefully taken care of, working on the putty, so I will need to work on that some more. The engines had to have putty added where there are flaps on the actual plane, yet no pieces included in the kit. Only major issue on my end was forgetting to build the hole for the brass tube to make this a in-flight build. Of course, remembered this step… after I closed everything up. 
The putty on the engines and work on the wings.
Look at all those seams, must be an Italeri kit.
Mustang8376, your C-130 progress is looking great. Sorry about the mishap of forgetting to drill the hole for the support stand. I had this kit in my stash many years ago. I’d love to get the 1/48 scale one.
I believe Italeri reboxed the AMT 1/72 with some updates, so you would not be mistaken. To add salt to the seams issues, this the first model where I have to use Testor’s tube glue for most of the build. The Mr Hobby glue I normally use or Plastruct Weld didn’t quite work.
Looking at Scalemates it may have originated with ESCI. But more recent releases all seem to be Italeri. Confusing. But I know Airfix has their own mold because they are the only ones that got the lower corners of the fuselage right.
Not quite certain what type of plastic ESCI or AMT uses, but it seems to laugh at the cement I need for the build. I try to use as little super glue as possible so I do not run a chance of fogging any of the windows. Coming up on the final stretch building wise then it is prepping for priming and painting if everything looks good seam wise. here are some updated images. I was able to drill a hole and slide a plastic rod to the brass stand. Of course, it interfered with something on the inside because… why not. 
