Haulin' trash GB?

[nev]

On another forum I frequent, the issues/problems with the Stryker were much discussed, including the absolute limits on it's size imposed by the C-130's cargo bay, which caused particular problems with the MGS variant. I've always argued that this is putting the cart before the horse: you don't compromise the capability of the "sharp end" fighting units for the convenience of the logistics assets that get them there!

But whats the use of an all-singing, all-dancing IFV if you can't get it to the battlefield!  Like the Hummer was designed to fit inside a Chinook  - but only just!  Seen pics in Iraq and there's about 2mm to spare!

[kitnut617]

Well you have to remember just how old the design is, when it was first introduced it was lightyears ahead of what it was replacing.  It's like comparing the C-17 to the C-130 is today

[Jschmus]

This is nice GB idea, but one must remember that C-130 models are kind of thin on the ground, and not available in too many different scales.  I quick search of different modeling sites generated the following:

Italeri 1/72
Amodel and Minicraft 1/144
Dragon (die-cast) 1/400
Pit Road 1/700

and that appears to be it.

[Weaver]

Airfix also did one in 1/72nd, although I don't know how easy it is to find...(two on ebay at the moment) Used to come with the Bloodhound missile in some boxings.

Revell also did an FTB one in 1/140th.

[jcf]

Obviously the thing to build for this group build would be a C-130 powered by Bristol Hercules engines carrying a couple Nike Hercules missiles under the wings.  I guess you could mate two engines in each nacelle to provide sufficient power.

Ed

... or installed like the Twin-Centaurus of the Brabazon:

[Taiidantomcat]

Cool sketch of a neat concept there 

[nev]

This is nice GB idea, but one must remember that C-130 models are kind of thin on the ground, and not available in too many different scales.  I quick search of different modeling sites generated the following:

Italeri 1/72
Amodel and Minicraft 1/144
Dragon (die-cast) 1/400
Pit Road 1/700

and that appears to be it.

And 1/48 Italeri for the really adventurous

[Sisko]

The tilt rotor in the first Appleseed movie looks vaguely like a Herc.

Could be a good inspirational start point

[pyro-manic]

What about widening the scope to other transports? I don't think I'd ever build a Herk, to be honest.

[Mossie]

I was thinking that myself.  I've got an old Heller Transall, but it was only bought as a parts doner.  I've got a few small types like the Twotter, Do.28 & a Fokker Friendship, although it might give the impetus to finish a Chinook if rotorcraft were allowed...

Not to mention I've always wanted to pick up the Roden An-12 & Zvezda Mi-26, not that I have any idea where I'd put them when finished!

[Black Knight]

I prefer all transports actually  herc xl? 

[nev]

Hmm, a "Haulin' Trash" GB might be just the ticket....

[Steel Penguin]

i have to admit the 1:48 italari ac130, goes together very nicly, ( and will fit on a 12" wide shelf if you only fix one wing permianatly, as tthe sholder cross brace alows the outher to slide on and off.  it does however need a awful lot of scrap in the nose to avoid the tail sitter problem

[Black Knight]

so what transport kits are available?

[nev]

Pretty much anything is available if you're willing to look hard enough and pay enough.