Here
are some pictures of my C-130H HERCULES in Hellenic Air Force duty. I
like building aircraft in 1/48 scale of the H.A.F and this model is for my personal
collection. It is the old Italeri kit with pure detail components. The first job
I did was to re-scribe all the panel lines. I included many photo
etched items from Flightpath΄s
detail set and Allison T-56 Turbine from
Engines and Things.
I scratch-built the radar antenna and avionic bays, all interior cockpit
and cargo detail components, Auxiliary Power Unit and a lot of smaller
scratch-building details. Rudder and flaps was cut and repositioned.
I added 13
small 12V led for interior cargo and cockpit illumination
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I
painted the model in SEA camo, with Model Master colors: (medium
Green, dark
Green, dark
Tan and light
Grey) and
finished it with extensive weathering. A lot of decals set was from Deco
Products,
representing an C-130H in H.A.F service, participate for E.U Force group
mission in Libreville, Gabon
in 2006. It was a great build and a challenge. All you need for this
construction is patience and a lot of free time!
This
model was the winner of 1/48 scale modern aircraft category and awarded as the
best Hellenic Model in 26th Scale Model Show, IPMS Hellas in 2007.
I
hope you enjoy my model.
Giannis
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