Another Shin Meiwa PS-1 flying boat idea

[McColm]

The 1/72 Hasegawa Shin Meiwa PS-1 flying boat kit has been around ages. Some Whiffers have built there own versions or have planned builds which range from ;
Airliner
Transport
Retro with piston engines
US-2
Gun ship
Water bomber
AEW/AWACS

My idea is a four engined turbofan variant. There have been concept designs for an airliner/cargo, even a three decker monster.
In the Real World the weapons were carried in pods as there's no bomb bay fitted. To a Whiffer one could be included in the build.
The wings of the Airfix BAe Nimrod do fit and don't look out of place. My intention is a kitbash of these two kits. The Nimrod didn't look that bad with the Shin Meiwa wing either.
There's lots of scope and would look great in USNavy or USCoast Guard colours.

[McColm]

The kit lends itself to pre-assemblies and the hull is seporate to the fuselage up 3/4s. This is great if you're considering the gunship version.
I think although I could be wrong that there's two AC-130 kits in 1/72 scale. I used the Airfix kit and dry fitted the hull held on by tape. This works as the PS-1 kit can be built as a seaplane or amphibious versions. I chose to use the T-tail on the AC-130 and glued the landing gear doors in the closed position. Floats were added to the AC-130 wings. My intention was to use the OzMods seven blade C-130-J conversion kit replacing the Airfix engines. The cockpit to be tidied up with lumps and bumps from the FlightPath resin C-130 kits.
Didn't get around to finish this, will build this concept in due course.

The hull would be useful for my other seaplane/flying boat ideas .

[Captain Canada]

I wish I hadn't forgotten to check in on my ebay bid of a part built one ! It was going for a song !

[McColm]

Always the way, when waiting for your next pay day. There's a Revell Shackleton going cheap as well.

[Captain Canada]

I bought a six pack of shaks before Christmas