This is a 1/72 Lockheed C-130H Hercules Model from Italeri. The C-130 Hercules is one of the most widely used tactical transport aircraft of the last forty years. The basic design dates back to the 1950s but the type continues in frontline service. The great and popular features of the C-130 is its operation from unimproved landing strips, its short takeoff and landing characteristics, and the fact that it can carry a wide variety of cargos - from troops to Hummers. FEATURES: Detailed 1/72nd scale for static display. 129 parts in grey and clear with raised panel lines. Detailed engine nacelles and propellors. Detailed cockpit with pilots and flight engineers stations, full cargo bay floor, and optional position cargo bay doors. Detailed landing gear and optional inflight refueling probe. MARKING OPTIONS: One decal sheet with markings for five aircraft: 1: C-130E, USAF, 317th TAW. 2: Hercules C.1P, RAF, Lyneham Transport Wing. 3: C-130H, Italy, 46 Brigada Aerea, 50Gr., Pisa S. Giusto. 4: C-130H, France, 61 Escadre De Transport, Orleans. 5: CC-130E, Canada, 435 Sqdn, Edmonton. Airframe Colours: 1: Gunship Grey/Euro Green/Field Green camouflage. 2: Dk Gull Grey/Dk Green camouflage; Lt Ghost Grey undersides. 3: Gull Grey/Olive Drab camouflage; Silver undersides. 4: Gull Grey/Dk Green camouflage; Dk Ghost Grey undersides. 5: Gunship Grey/Lt Ghost Grey/Dk Ghost Grey camouflage overall. Detail Colors: -Black, Steel, Orange, Pale Green, Olive Drab, Gun Metal, Chromate Green. INCLUDES: One 1/72 C-130H Hercules REQUIRES: Hobby Knife Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS) Brushes Sandpaper Liquid Plastic Cement (Testors, TENAX 7R) White Glue CA or Tube Type (thick) Plastic Cement Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush and Associated Accessories SPECS: Scale: 1/72 Wingspan: 22-1/2"" (57.4cm) Length: 16-1/4"" (41.3cm) 10/11/98 RDT san 5/24/00 ir/jl
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