C130 Hercules

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G’day All,

Just looking for your opinions on a decent C130 Hercules kit preferably in 1/72 scale. Anybody know what the Italeri kit is like…or anybody know of any better?

Thanks in advance folks.

Regards,

Bob

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I have the Italeri C-130H kit, unbuilt. Looks decent in the box. Raised panel lines, but nicely molded, with no flash.

I think Heller and Airfix both make 1/72 Hercs, too.
Actually, not too sure about the Heller…

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Bob there is a review/gallery of Italeri’s C130H Hercules on www.hyperscale.com go to the galleries section 2002-2003 Hope this is of help
Nick

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If you have the space, why not go for the 1/48 Hercules? They have made several versions of both C-130 and AC-130 aircraft, so you have plenty to choose from. I have one in the box, pending a move to (much) bigger housing and plan to stretch it to make a KLu C-130H. Fit is good, the interior is basic but useable, and general surface detail is okay but not spectacular. Sure is impressive though.

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G’day Bob,

This beast is the 48 scale Italeri H, [I didn’t build this model, but is part of the RAAF Contract], the Italeri is the most accurate of the C-130 kits in 72 scale, but as Filibert said it has raised panel lines.
The model photo is of the first C-130 the RAAF sent into Iraq as part of Iraqi Freedom, the decals are from Hawkeye Models.

If you ever decide to do a 48 C-130j I’m doing the conversions to suit the ‘H’ kit

Glad to help.
Rob.

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Thanks for the replies everyone. I might have to look around for the 1/48 as suggested.

Nice Herc, Rob. Looks pretty big…might have to move the wife’s crystal cabinet to make room for one!!!

Regards,

Bob