Italeri KC-130J Havest Hawk, VMRG-252
his kit started as an Italeri C-130E/H and along the way I
- Re-scribed the model,
- Reposition cabin windows for a J model,
- Added Hamilton Hobbies Sponson extensions, ECS inlet and duck tail (from the C-130H Update set) ,
- Replace the kit engines with Jen's Bits AE2000 engines and props,
- Added Attack Squadron Harvest Hawk conversion,
- Added Various scratch built antennas and pitot probes,
- Masked and painted the walkway markings, and
- Used Wolfpak Decals 72-117 Aces High for USMC KC-130J, Bu No166511 of VMGR-252 "Otis"
There are still a few minor details to sort but I will get to them one day
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Nicely done! Seems you like big birds...
Very good job, Ray! you sure have put A LOTof work in this, and it shows.
Got myself the ...1/48 Hercules to build. Wiil build it as soon as I find a way to keep those massive wings to not sag down over time!
Oh, and to find a suitable parking lot as well!
All the best!
Awesome build
!Thank gents! I have started to build a new parking lot for this one 🙂
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Nice section lining, @rays!
Lots of effort and a great result.
Well done Ray, another good looking Herk !
Really nice! I have the Harvest Hawk conversion for this kit as well...inspiration to get building!
Hello Ray,
"Semper Fidelis"
Last to know, First to Go.
A few good men, with a whole fleet of combat and transport aircraft.
Excellent model. Lots of modifications.
Regards,
Dirk
Thanks again gents